How many sandaled feet have trod these steps
How many tears from failed lives have wept
You may read the books, the stories are inept
Where are those real ancient letters kept
They are in some secret lair as sand was swept.
***
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #415
True story, happened yesterday afternoon. Rolling up to the lobby, ready in my warm sweater, to switch into a transport van for a doctor’s appointment. I make no apology for trying to look my best, hair and makeup done including lipstick – need my lips colored, otherwise I’m too pale. The maintenance man was sitting in his exclusive perch, started to rave about my lips. No verse but statements. Others there, embarrassing!
***
Can You Tell A Story…
All she wanted was a Psychedelic Party, nothing much except music, friends, dancing and a cake and ice cream. “That’s not so much to ask her grandmother chimed in. I remember having a party like that years ago. Harmony, your mother chose Poppy and Indigo for her children’s names so it’s all good. Oh my, I think I may have a few albums from those days that we could play on your record player.” The plans came together quickly as the women in the family all coordinated the party. Harmony’s 16th birthday party was a success.
***
96 words
30 January 2026
Games are played by the highest ranking person in our government. How else can you explain the actions of a deranged child mind that sits in a crumbling white house? Moving pieces on the board without conscience as a three year old would. Time is up Trumpie.
***
Writing Prompts
Humbled
Feeling rises
Seems insignificant
Hidden strength in humility
Stands up
***
Cinquain Poetry Prompt 37: HUMBLE is your inspiration.
***
Winter Wonderland
Remnants of snow on ground, but no surround…sigh.
One-Liner Wednesday & #JusJoJan26 the 28th – Winter wonderland
Floating
Water surrounds
No strain to keep atop
Warm, salt caresses my lips
Relax
Dreaming
In the ocean
Adrift on waves but safe
Destination lovely island
Maui
***
American Cinquains
Poetics – Dream Interpretations
I can’t help it, no story or poem this week. The word outfit just makes me think of the Smothers Brothers song, “Laredo”.
This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: January 29, 2026
Here are this week’s questions:
1. Would you consider yourself easy going? More so now that I’m older. I used to be a it’s either black or white person. But now I realize that’s not right.
2. Are you comfortable talking to a group of strangers at a social gathering? Yes, in fact I like meeting people.
3. What are three things about people that annoy you? Refusal to accept people that don’t look like you. Criticizing everything. Lying.
4. What do you do to cheer yourself up when you’re feeling down in the dumps? I try and lately it’s not easy, but I try to look at pictures of my family and they always make me smile.
Gratitude: I just sent a note to one of my grandsons reminiscing about him and meals we used to make together, since I was making one of them that night. I’m so grateful for my family.
***
Share Your World 26th January
The Bag Lady 
You must be logged in to post a comment.