I think it’s too old school
Using this ancient tool
Maybe thinking it’s cool
But I think they’re a fool
Abacus sliding beads
Adding or subtracting needs
A brain that can memorize
Beads you see with calculating eyes
Are different colors used to advise
Is this a really useful device?
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Weekend Writing Prompt #471 – Abacus
spring buds sprouting
lavender white and the pink
small beauties seen
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smell scented branches
filling the garden spaces
delicate blooms please
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SenHai Saturday #55
bright blue water shines
competing sunset last call
shadows start creeping
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Haiku Fridays with J-Dub #6
I loathe shopping said with disgust
But look at the list, so we must
Deciding on loam
For tomatoes home
Garden success is made with trust.
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Three Things Challenge #MM446
Sitting in pain in a hospital bed
Another nurse comes who I dread
Tubes aplenty, bandages few
I reached for my iPad for words to spell
Bored with it all especially the bed
It was a torture I knew well
Experience I seemed destined to dwell
In, cancer again, almost a nightmare
Wanted to write about it and share
Perhaps it would help me
Or some other poor soul
Who found themselves in a similar role
Finding a new friend I was relieved
My search for answers was received
Finding a place to express feelings of fright
Encouraging words I could write
To help others in such a mess
Finding a new way for them to address
I started a blog with their assist
Writing from the heart, and in the midst
Found an answer, a small one at best
The iPad and blogging with zest.
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https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/2026/06/friday-writings-230-surprise-me.html
I doubt it is a coincidence another beautiful dog was found at the shelter. Bonnie, pic below, looked like a lioness lying down and we miss her:
And Rue, two years old with a fascinating colored tongue:
We have had many animal friends in our family and miss the ones not with us anymore.😔. Animal shelters are overly full and the first place to choose a new friend.
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The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS June 6, 2026
trying change
a strength of will required
useless endeavor
rewriting our history
powerful thoughts restricted
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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #433
The violin playing complimented the gothic atmosphere, but Carla was still squeamish after knowing it was not a real person, but a lifelike mannequin. Going to medieval fairs was John’s idea who seemed to revel in torture device displays. Carla felt increasingly frightened as if she were walking a tightrope with John.
Can You Tell A Story In…
A reminder – no cell phone using while driving.
They would pick up their cell phone to check something.
Cell phone usage in restaurants, theaters, my personality thinks it is rude and certainly annoying.
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Get to Know You #92!
The Bag Lady 
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