sitting on a bookshelf
next to the Christmas elf
a reminder to myself
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gifted from a local crop
promoting the idea to shop
a rose now wilted, propped
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white now turning cream
the rose lovingly seen
with memories between
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W3 Prompt #97: Wea’ve Written Weekly
One-Liner Wednesday – Detriment?
From NPR.org:
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was born in 1945 to civilian parents in Beijing, China. His engineer father was part of an occupying workforce. When the family moved back to Japan in 1947, it was to a Tokyo that had largely been reduced to rubble in the last days of World War II.
Riken Yamamoto “aims to dignify, enhance and enrich the life of individuals — from children to elders — and their social connections,” reads the Pritzker Prize jury citation. It concludes: He reminds us that “in architecture, as in democracy, spaces must be created by the resolve of the people.”
One of Yamamoto’s most magical buildings might be the transparent firehouse he designed in Hiroshima. “The place is especially popular with children,” the architect allowed. “They like to see the fireman training.”
It’s covered in glass louvres, so you can see the firefighters’ activities from the outside.
The façade, walls and floors of the Hiroshima Nishi Fire Station are all constructed of glass.
A central atrium in the Hiroshima Nishi Fire Station spotlights the work and training of the firefighters. A lobby and terrace are open for public use.
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Your three words today are:
SHEEP CATTLE CHICKENS
Politics is an animal farm
Where sheep and cattle lazily swarm
Especially in the Supreme Court
Where chickens display their worst sport.
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Three Things Challenge #M624
Sitting silent, waiting for something
The edge of adventure hoped for
Will it be at the end of this path
Will a white sail suddenly appear on the water
I sit and wait, dream of what might be
The moonlight suddenly glistens on a figure walking towards me
The anxious anticipation visible in my thumping chest
Could this be the wish granted on a falling star?
And then I see it, a shiny metal badge that comes with a warning voice:
“Ma’am you can’t be out here. The park closed at nine.”
I stand up, my shoes carried in my hand and say hello to reality., again.
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 03/05/2024
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24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 24, 3/5/24, Part I, Wintering Insects Awake (March 5 – 19) Keichitsu 啓蟄
We can be sweet
We can be strong
One thing we won’t do
Is “go along”
Those days are over
Except for a few
Who like to be told
What to do
How to dress
How to speak
How to clean
In bared feet
Sounds extreme but it’s true
Even under the red, white and blue
Everyone needs to get a clue
Our attitudes are ours anew!
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What do you see # 228- March 4, 2024
This week’s Story Starter teaser is:
A mysterious figure emerged from the shadows, clutching a worn leather journal.
Mica ran toward the docks holding the book tightly to her chest. The enclosed writings were the only proof of the misdealings of her brother Isaac. It included dates, prices and drawings of the items he obtained illegally.
Mica felt someone following her and llooked nervously back to see her other brother James. He approached, saying, “I know what you plan to do but it’s much too dangerous for you…you’re a woman for god’s sake!” Mica stopped and looked at him with disgust.
“I expected you to do it, but you chose to go along with Isaac’s schemes. I’m taking this to the harbor master now!”
Undaunted, Mica pushed him away and picked up her pace, running to the office at the docks. The lists of stolen property would be in the hands of the law now.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #139
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Slumber, word of elusive form
Of sleeping—sadly, not my norm
Fluffing pillows, relaxing nerves
Actual sleeping never serves
I envy those who lay quietly and soar
Into dreamland, or even snore!
Alas I’ll never complete that chore
My exhausted body needs much more.
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Quadrille #196 – Let’s have a Slumber Party!
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Here are this week’s questions:
1. What to you is the first sign of Spring? When I was a child it was the old standby – robin.
2. Do you have a favourite flower at this time of year? Daffodils are my all time favorite.
3. Does your country exercise the hour change? Yes, but being retired it makes no difference to me. However I do not like getting up in the dark.
4. Do you spring clean your home throughout, change furniture around or keep to a normal routine? I keep my apartment the same all year.
Gratitude: It’s been a long haul of girls basketball but ended this weekend with camaraderie between teammates strengthened. Today starts the soccer season⚽️♥️
Share Your World 4th March
The Bag Lady 
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