The Bag Lady

gold sunset reveal

blackened ominous mountains

jagged cliffs to climb

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mordant now lifting

happier sun starts glowing

overcoming the somber

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SenHai Saturday #43

Holding up might be an appropriate action for our fire rescue department services after yesterday’s 75-100 mph winds. So loud and dangerous! Roads closed for many accidents and trees etc downed, a scary travel if needed. My electricity and internet all gone which is a reminder to keep phones charged. Mine ran out. My apartment was cold because I have the building’s 1950 style heater, air conditioner. The wind comes right in through it. All electric made me wish for my old house I moved from that had a gas stove so you could light the oven and burners to keep warm and even cook something. I have matches and candles but they were not used. So far today, things are cold but good. First soccer game tomorrow in inside facility, review pending☺️

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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS March 14, 2026

Promise is seen in every young heart and mind. It needs to be nurtured and cultivated like a seeding in the vast garden of life.

Weekend Writing Prompt #459 – Young

1. Clothing business
2. Maui
3. Blogging/writing

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https://booomcha.com/

Speaking of mood, my favorite song to dance to is “In the Mood”. I used to drag my husband from his group of men, (women didn’t know anything about the world of course) at parties and we would jitterbug. I probably lost a few of you with that😄. However, today I am in the no WiFi or electricity mood because the wind here is ruining everything with gusts of 100 mph and regular 50-70 that is going on for days.💨🌬️

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Writing Prompts

Picture courtesy: Rocky shoreline with seaweed and ocean waves by Zeynep, Pexels.

If you choose to use the optional prompt, you can use the line, the photo, both or just one. The prompt is open until Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Please do join us at the live session at 10 am New York Time. Have fun and see you on the poetry trail!   

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dips and cracks and slippery stones

dangerous steps, don’t go alone

think of all sailors young and sweet

rested these shores, under their feet

bathed in salty waves coming fast

the stories they tell of their past

we collect the colorful orbs

history we fail to absorb

mighty drifts of sea’s salt and sand

shape stories of rocky shore lands

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Open Link Night #403 with Live Edition

The Spider caressed his moustache, spying the gilded mirror above the banquette. He enjoyed living up to his villainous name, tonight included. He held the poisoned tabasco sauce and poured an invisible bit onto the spiced meat dish he knew she loved. No doubt she would call for a nurse, but too late. He would pretend upset in the windmill of chaos that ensued.

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Can You Tell A Story In…

“Borrow money from pessimists, they don’t expect it back” Stephen Wright

One-Liner Wednesday – A burning question

protest

write the issue

sign petition outcries

be a rebel once in your life

and act

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Cinquain Poetry Prompt 43: REBEL is your inspiration.

Carrie looked up to see her painting on display. She smiled as she gave her husband a hug. Her hard work was coming to fruition as she proudly eyed her artwork. The cafe was an off broadway location for actors to enjoy themselves after a night of theater. The locals knew to leave them alone after the theater closed, but even then, the restaurant’s popularity was growing. Soon it would not be the safe haven for the celebrities. The cozy atmosphere and colorful decor was inviting, and Carrie was overjoyed to see her contribution displayed along with well known artists.

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13 March 2026