a single beauty strewn on pavement
a windy journey you have endured
drying, curling in the ever moving air
your purpose is not done
skipping further onto waiting soil
disintegrating with age
wintry grasses will surround
feel comfort in their embrace.
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Reflection
I love the words and music from this entire album. Bonus…you can understand every word! “Savage Garden is the debut studio album by Australian pop duo Savage Garden, released on 4 March 1997 in Australia by Columbia Records and Roadshow Music. The album won the award for Highest Selling Album at the 12th Annual ARIA Music Awards, selling more than 12 million copies worldwide, according to Billboard magazine.[6] In September 1997, Savage Garden won a record ten ARIA Awards from 13 nominations for the album and associated singles.[7][8] As of 2005, Savage Garden had been certified diamond in Canada,[9] 12× platinum in Australia,[10] 7× platinum in the US,[11] 2× platinum in New Zealand, Singapore, and in the UK.”
I started being addicted to these songs and lyrics in 2015, for personal reasons. I wish they had continued.
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truly, madly, and deeply
the feelings for a stranger
compromising as it was
love starts that moment
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Dodoitsu- Japanese poetry form sometimes performed as a folk song, it has four lines comprised of 7,7,7,5 syllables, no rhymes or title
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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge, Music Inspires, 12 November, 2024
This week’s Story Starter teaser is:
Several theories about how she’d been murdered had been floated, but the evidence always pointed back to one. “The husband, it’s always the husband…” Joe Jumbles, chief detective, said to his fellow investigator, Paulie.
“Well you really never know, she was not exactly a loved employee. Jazzy Julie was the most liked at the club.”
“Face it Paulie, no guy likes a wife who makes more money than him.”
The two detectives mulled around the room, and carefully picked up the supposed murder weapon in gloved hands—a pair of fishnet stockings. They had been twisted around the victim’s neck causing her to asphyxiate. “She’s not a small woman, it would take some strength to hold her till she stopped breathing. Another reason to suspect him. He’s a wrestler for god’s sake. He probably wouldn’t even need anything but his hands.”
“That may be true, but it’s also a reason not to suspect him, why would he use the stockings? And they leave DNA proving he did it! It all just doesn’t make sense.”
Meanwhile in the Cuddle Cuties dance club, the real perpetrator was furiously applying her make up. Her spot for top dancer was now guaranteed. Julie was stronger than she thought. Luckily she had stockings lying around. The heavy cream concealed a few bruises she received in the act of murdering her rival.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #175
“Wot?” first thought on my mind
From British television finds
It’s probably cliche
Stereotypical English play
I find it humorous all the same
Liking comic games.
“What is up” is common here
Everyone asking, “should I fear?”
Fates now in treacherous hands, “tis clear.
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Quadrille #212: What the What?
I know, he’s not an ordinary guy
And some of you are asking why
I have such a need
For this unusual pet, indeed
It was not my original intent
I was having a jaunt under trees and went
Too close to the stream’s wood-strewn edge
And decided to rest on a loggy ledge
The ledge was not a log at all
And suddenly flipped me near a rocky wall
I stood up quickly, looked and found
The log was moving close to my ground
I shrieked of course, who would not
And then the creature came right to my spot
Softly he took that enormous snout
And started stroking my foot on about
I bent down looked in its eyes
They seemed caring and even wise
I know you won’t believe my story
But here’s the proof in all its glory!
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge:11/12/2024
Reflective Night
It wasn’t a smart choice—those jalapeño poppers were hot! She discreetly spit it into a napkin and pushed it through a refuse slot. She was in no hurry to meet the bus tonight. It must be a sign, maybe I need some proper clarity on exactly how old I am, the days of hanging out after work with a few people, as I recall, were free of care; being single and if you had one beer too many, a friend was always there to drive you home. The honesty of those times came flooding back as she walked the rest of the way to the bus. I guess I need to prepare myself that now I need a “pop” from the double shot latte at the coffee shop.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #398
From NPR:
“An NPR investigation revealed that a VA home loan program intended to assist veterans ended up forcing thousands into high-cost mortgages. Documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act indicate that at least 1,300 veterans faced monthly payment increases of over 50%. While a rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is now being implemented, it excludes many who require assistance.”
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NASA Earth Observatory
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Here are your questions:
1. If reincarnation exists, would you like to come back as a domestic pet or a wild animal? A wild animal, maybe a wolf.
2. Do you think Zoos are a good idea? 🤷🏼♀️🙍🏼♀️
3. Have you ever been to a safari park? Yes in California and Wyoming
4. Have you visited an oceanarium? Yes, in Boston, MA, CA, TX.
Gratitude: I’m grateful to have family that are helpful and loving.
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Share Your World 11th November 2024
There once a woman named Jess
Her love life was always a mess
She picked the worst guys
And never knew why
Personality woes…my guess.
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The school board was a woeful mess
Angry with the low scores of tests
The parents were mad
The grades were so bad
Caused teachers to drink to excess.
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Laughing Along With A Limerick
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Bussokusekika-Japanese poetry form consisting of six lines with 5,7,5,7,7,7 syllables.
Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Writer’s Choice*
The Bag Lady 
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