Simply Six Minutes

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Utopia is what they saw above the busy city they had left so far below. Trekking behind a few likeminded people, the climb was worth it. The mountain retreat had been a dream for the couple who finally decided to take some time for themselves. Working in the demanding financial district in NYC, their lives resembled a rat race. The life they had first chosen was now a disappointment to them both. This trip was going to be a month’s stay where they could relax, and reset their dreams and lifestyles.

Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 02/27/2024

Fandango’s Story Starter

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This week’s Story Starter teaser is:

“This may seem like an odd request, but…have you ever thought about modeling?”Jane was taken aback and her face started to pink up. Never before had anyone asked her that and she was embarrassed. She replied “no” to the man who seemed genuinely interested in her. Jane blushed and then straightened her posture. The man continued, “our magazine is looking for women with extra large feet for our new shoe line ads”. Jane threw him a hateful look, sharply turned and walked quickly away.

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I had to laugh at this starter, Fan!

Fandango’s Story Starter #138

Winter blues🎶

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Woke up this mornin

Snow on the ground

Thought I’d try to write

Something profound

Well it’s cold and it’s windy

No energy for a riff

It’s February trending

And old bones are stiff

Putting on coffee

Waking me up

Take the dog for a walk

No blues with that pup.

So that’s my story

Listen if you like

I doubt it’s memorable

Has no interest spike.

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dVerse Poets – Snow Moon

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New to dVerse? Here is what you do:

  • Write a haibun that alludes to Snow Moon.
  • Post it on your personal site/blog.
  • Include a link back to dVerse in your post.
  • Copy your link onto the Mr. Linky.
  • Remember to click the small checkbox about data protection
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Pastel beauty shown here in portrait of a snow moon, also known as the hunger moon.

pale and full

the hunger moon stays

observing

animals cocooned

empty bellied young

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Haibun Monday 2-26-24: Snow Moon

Pistachio

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Let’s give Mary from Jingle Jangle Jungle a round of applauds. 👏 She volunteered to be this month’s guest co-hostess.  The final theme for February, Mary is giving you two choices.  The first one is to spell pistachio using Song Titles (or Artists/Bands if you prefer) since it’s National Pistachio Day or  go with number two to build your picks with “leap” or  “jump” song titles since it’s a leap year. 

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I had fun with this prompt and wanted a variety- 😂

Peter Gunn – Henry Mancini

I just died in your arms tonight – Cutting Crew

Sittin’ on the dock of the bay – Otis Redding

Til I kissed You – Everly Brothers

Anyone – George Ezra

California dreaming – Mamas and papas

Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen

I’ve had the time of my life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warned

Objects in the rear view mirror – Meatloaf

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Leap of Faith