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Sue started to panic, struggling, trying to move her arms but they seemed glued to her sides. Then thinking she could kick her way free, she tried moving her foot. No luck there either—she was surrounded in some sort of cocoon-like thing. The strong threads of the cocoon were shiny and looked like wet nylon string. She felt some moisture from them, but it was the occasional large, slimy drop landing on her head that caused her to look up. Only able to move her head a bit, Sue rolled her eyes up to see an enormous spider’s dripping maw.

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Where You At?

One-Liner Wednesday – I’ll take the ghost with a dictionary

This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

It wasn’t that long ago when Ethan was rarely bothered by mosquitos, but this year he’s being eaten alive by them. Ethan’s mother was not amused. “It’s that new cologne you’re wearing, Ethan. You might impress the girls with that “come hither honey” scent, but the bees love it too!” Ethan went into the house and took a shower.

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Let’s join in the celebration of the year’s first Solstice. Write a haibun that alludes to either the Summer or Winter Solstice.

New to haibun? The form consists of one to a few paragraphs of prose—usually written in the present tense—that evoke an experience and are often non-fictional/autobiographical. They may be preceded or followed by one or more haiku—nature-based, using a seasonal image—that complement without directly repeating what the prose stated.

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Here in Cheyenne we get short bursts of hard rain, and if cooled enough, hail. We take what we can get, however, because any moisture is welcomed. Lovely bright sunsets usually follow to appease our senses.

skies darken

soft thunder threatens

rain drops pelt

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bright sunlight

fades to trichrome hues

night’s reward

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Haibun Monday 6-17-24: Solstice

subtle greens give way

reflecting white mountain peaks

rough hewn oranges

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http://amanpan.com/2024/06/18/moonwashed-weekly-prompt-summertime-hues/

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rolling wheels humming

children peer through smudged windows

side swaying movement

no clear destination need

enjoyment in lazy ride

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Poetics: Travelling by train

summer solstice, slight thinning of the veil

evening beach delight, see fireflies

midsummer bonfires brighten sky pales

sleeping honey bees’ buzzing slowly dies

barbecue smoke flowing burning the eyes

nightly beach gatherings watching the waves

lovely scenic summer everyone craves

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*Rhyme Royal form

24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 39, 6/18/24, Part I, The Summer Solstice (June 21 – July 6) Geshi 夏至

“Look at the arrows, mom! It’s this way, I promise!”

“There’s too many damn steps, Sonny, where’s the elevator?”

“There are no elevators in this building, mom. Come on, we’ll take it slow.”

“There’s a coffee shop right over there, I’ll wait for you there.”

“Mom, this is your appointment! Don’t you remember?”

Mom walks away to get coffee. Sonny calls and cancels the appointment. His mom’s Alzheimer’s decided to show up today.

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Photo Challenge #520

Cheyenne winds are a problem here

Garden offerings quiver with fear

The wind comes up, pots are askew

Cracked tomato plant pots, too

But nothing bad was afoot

My disappointments moot

Adjust the garden with heavier pots

Tie decorations together in safer spots

They survived the storm and the sun is out

Strengthened to live through another bout!

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Sunday Confessionals : Trials and Tribulation