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Fandango’s Flashback Friday

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September 27, 2017. Write a 100 word story beginning with “Once there was a castle”

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Once there was a castle low in the desert valley with no moat, no ocean or mountains offering protection. King Woe lived alone in the sprawling structure, and decided to isolate himself in this huge wasteland because of a lost love. The King could remember nothing but missed opportunities, and unfortunate circumstances. King Woe’s day consisted of watching dust blow over the neverending landscape from his tower. A certain dust whorl attracted his attention. The image cleared, revealing a woman atop a trotting camel. She looked very familiar–could this be his lost love coming to save him from loneliness?

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Fandango’s Flashback Friday — September 27th

dVerse Poets

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Waiting in the hotel lobby
Jones thinks it’s his wife’s hobby
Watching all the well to do
Dresses, bags, even shoes
He’s hoping for the bellhop’s nudge
With a they “don’t belong” grudge
To leave the free sitting room
Before the real guests’ influx boom
Jones just stands, so complacent
He’s had years of being patient.

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Open Link Night #370

W3 – Robert Frost

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“And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black”
I spied a crow with a broken wing
Desperately trying to speak or sing
I lifted it carefully in my hand
Its vibrant feathers now dull and bland
A gasping breath, a whispered sound
And then it was gone, heaven bound
I lay it back on the ground
Made leaves a solemn wreath surround.

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W3 Prompt #126: Wea’ve Written Weekly

Cooking?

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I have a dilemma, found it’s not wise

Relying on old tired eyes

The recipe called for only one dash

After eating, I now have a rash

The peppers too hot

And so I got

Welts on my face

And look a disgrace

The dilemma is this

I hate to admit

I read it wrong

It’s a weary song

I need a cook

Cause I can’t read the book

Properly when making a meal

Cooking has lost its appeal

As time passes

I need new glasses

Or a live in chef!

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