autumn
deer rustling
dead leaves piled
a brush of sticks
dens being prepared for winter lodging
cold winds signal time for assembling
skin and fur fluffed
fawns steadied
first frosts
autumn
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http://tankatuesday.com/2023/10/24/24-seasons-syllabic-poetry-challenge-no-5-10-24-23/
This week’s Story Starter teaser is:
“Are you coming or not?” Carl demanded as he took a few steps further into the…ballroom. For weeks he had balked at his wife’s insistence on going to the lessons so now was the time to try them out. Nancy hesitated to enter because the lessons with Carl were fun and even romantic, but here in public? She was too nervous! The whole idea of going to the dance lessons was to rekindle their romantic passion but now she was almost scared. The safety of the small dance studio was fine but this huge ballroom? Carl’s face softened, took her hand, sensing her trepidation and put his arm around her. Maybe he too, wanted this reunion of feelings.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #120
Julia’s recipe for the drink was the quintessential peak of her blooming career. Anyone who tried the lemon concoction could barely articulate the exact flavors and thought it might be a trick of Julia’s, that would tick off the right flavor sensors in their gut. However, the secret ingredient Julia tucked into her creation was a rather large dash of limoncello. Lemonade never tasted so good!
Your Daily Word Prompt – #Articulate- #YDWordPrompt October 24 2023
lemon
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2023/10/24/three-things-challenge-m491/TUCK Tick TRICK
http://fivedotoh.com/2023/10/24/fowc-with-fandango-gut/
RDP Tuesday has a joke for you!
She tried to disavow what he thought were gallant actions, knowing he exaggerates with an abracadabra persona. He was an exemplary student, but always thinking any scullery on his part should be taken with humor, a lot of humor. To stabilize the situation she would don her “college letters”cardigan which revealed she was in the upper percentile of students responsible for leadership. After other ideas failed, she would reassemble the college social societies to repeal more placid activities, such as concerts featuring classical string quartets.
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/10/23/wordle-345/
You can see it in the eyes, the false triumphant smile, the teasing of evil. It does not have to be a fairytale or grim story in a child’s book. It relishes in hidden words promoting hate and fear. Disguised as helpful assistance when all the while secreted machinations prosper. People in power always want more of it. People who have no hope for it are the ones who suffer.
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https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/10/22/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-285/
children need to read
learning about all the world
it is their mind’s right
Share Your World 23rd October
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Growing up in New England, I looked forward to autumn most of all. It was harvest time when all of the fruits and vegetables were ready to be picked, canned, or frozen to enjoy until the next year’s autumn. My mother did it all and how she managed I have no idea really, as I was usually outside playing in leaves or climbing some tree.
sweet and sour tastes
from worked ground or meadows free
nature’s earth provides
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Haibun Monday 10-23-23: Fall foliage or Spring blossoms
Wordle 625
The Bag Lady 
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