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I stand in awe of this old structure
remaining steadfast on a windy dusty prairie
while it’s only visitors are the occasional wild deer
or hungry hawk looking for any lower forms of residence–
there is only a ghost residing here
with fond memories.
***
https://dversepoets.com/2021/08/09/dverse-monday-quadrille-stand/#like-22463
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a cooling refuge
ducklings ensue formation
by wise mothering
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Photo: national Audubon society
https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/08/10/tanka-tuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-238-synonymsonly/
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She murmured “come in, take a seat”
My chin on the tile, my mood deplete
She asked “need a drink?” I could hardly resist
My body reclined under the elm branch twist
I needed her company, more than that even,
Feelings of sympathy in her ebony eyes seen
Friendship, and a word or two
Lightened my dark mournful mood.
***
I do not understand the reasons behind government officials who should, by previous convictions to represent their constituents, act in their people’s best interests, who now are determined to thwart attempts to lessen deaths caused by the pandemic and not act to diminish numbers of the sick. Is this a self important ego related control, or maniacal result of a certain political party?
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/weekend-writing-prompt-221-thwart/#like-5448
You see before you a pleasant three story apartment building–very charming with decorative flower boxes and interesting front doors, but is it a wanted ideal? Who do you know, living behind this setting in the downtown neighborhood? Friend or foe? You must make a decision, because unwittingly you have entered the twilight zone…
https://cyranny.com/2021/08/04/august-4th-1minfiction-challenge/
Kitchen chores take note
A golden glow comes calling
Room engulfed in light
Timeout when cloths start to sway
Unexpected dance occurs
***
🃏♠️♥️♣️♦️🃏
Yesterday I had more than a wee bit of fun with my youngest grandson who is leaving for college in less than two weeks. We had not gotten together here for almost two years. I asked him to come and help me do some lifting, sorting, etc that I’ve needed to do for a long time. I feel very accomplished that these jobs are done. After working we enjoyed games of cards and a movie. It was great fun and I will miss him again when he goes to Laramie to the university. Lots of laughs and a wee bit of serious conversation was much fun.
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https://lindaghill.com/2021/08/06/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-aug-7-2021/#like-15640
Continual spinning in its orbit
Never stopping to take a breath
The world goes on with ever increasing speed
While empathy is steadily falling by the wayside
***
https://amanpan.com/2021/08/05/eugis-weekly-prompt-round-the-world-august-5-2021/
Tom didn’t have to prove anything, at least no one thought so except him. Winning the marathon by acting to shove his last opponent to the side was unacceptable. Tom could easily have won by just finishing. As Tom broke the line tape, surging forward, the second in line managed to sustain the pace close behind him. He did survive the last few feet to win, until Tom shoved him. Both men had the love of winning, but Tom’s face turned scarlet as his opponent was cheered and Tom was booed.
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