It was near time for dark skies when Susan heard a noise at the window. It was a crow with a message in its beak! She heard Joe say he would contact her, but never did she expect a bird in flight! Apparently Joe would begin by a brief face to face encounter and then smartly give her the “moon and stars treatment” to impress her. Susan was excited, thought no regret, wanting to know more about Joe and his magical talents.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #480
He had been guilty of being a liar, pretending a spell he cast over the fine Gabriel was only in her mind and not lit by his machinations. Gabrielle was inclined to believe many handsome men, and find the tolls they took on her were her own fault. The men who exacted these so-called spells merely sighed in contentment.
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Wordle 760
Share your music with others and post a video, try do some research and let everyone know something about the song that you post. Tell everyone why you like the song, whether it was a hit, or what you think the song is about. Show the lyrics, let’s all listen to our favorite songs and explore some new music. Try to find a song that fits the theme, then write your post and create a pingback, or you can just place your link in the comments section.
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1984 I had three teenagers and music filled our lives. My daughter fell for Prince with this song. He was controversial at the time but grew to be one of the most famous songwriters and performers. Unfortunately, he died at the early age of 57 – (born this day in June 1958);from an overdose of drugs. This is not an unusual sad story. There is some nudity in the video.
When Doves Cry – Song by Prince ‧ 1984
Dig if you will the picture
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
The sweat of your body covers me
Can you my darling
Can you picture this?
Dream, if you can, a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat
The heat between me and you
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world that’s so cold? (So cold)
Maybe I’m just too demanding
Maybe I’m just like my father, too bold
Maybe you’re just like my mother
She’s never satisfied (she’s never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
Touch if you will my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
You’ve got the butterflies all tied up
Don’t make me chase you
Even doves have pride
How could you just leave me standing
Alone in a world so cold? (World so cold)
Maybe I’m just too demanding
Maybe I’m just like my father, too bold
Maybe you’re just like my mother
She’s never satisfied (she’s never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world that’s so cold? (A world that’s so cold)
Maybe I’m just too demanding (maybe, maybe I’m like my father)
Maybe I’m just like my father too bold (you know he’s too bold)
Maybe you’re just like my mother (maybe you’re just like my mother)
She’s never satisfied (she’s never, never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other? (Why do we scream, why)
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
Don’t cry (don’t cry)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Prince Rogers Nelson
When Doves Cry lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I stand at the booth with terrible thoughts. The paper before me has checkpoint slots. Are these names ones that are bought? It’s no option, I must choose. Heavy hitter men’s ads during the news. No good choices gives me the blues.
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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Prompt Word!
I think it’s too old school
Using this ancient tool
Maybe thinking it’s cool
But I think they’re a fool
Abacus sliding beads
Adding or subtracting needs
A brain that can memorize
Beads you see with calculating eyes
Are different colors used to advise
Is this a really useful device?
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Weekend Writing Prompt #471 – Abacus
spring buds sprouting
lavender white and the pink
small beauties seen
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smell scented branches
filling the garden spaces
delicate blooms please
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SenHai Saturday #55
bright blue water shines
competing sunset last call
shadows start creeping
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Haiku Fridays with J-Dub #6
I loathe shopping said with disgust
But look at the list, so we must
Deciding on loam
For tomatoes home
Garden success is made with trust.
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Three Things Challenge #MM446
Sitting in pain in a hospital bed
Another nurse comes who I dread
Tubes aplenty, bandages few
I reached for my iPad for words to spell
Bored with it all especially the bed
It was a torture I knew well
Experience I seemed destined to dwell
In, cancer again, almost a nightmare
Wanted to write about it and share
Perhaps it would help me
Or some other poor soul
Who found themselves in a similar role
Finding a new friend I was relieved
My search for answers was received
Finding a place to express feelings of fright
Encouraging words I could write
To help others in such a mess
Finding a new way for them to address
I started a blog with their assist
Writing from the heart, and in the midst
Found an answer, a small one at best
The iPad and blogging with zest.
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