The Bag Lady

oil back in the teens

wars of the world reasoning

everyone needs it

manic in the seventies

fight over oil never ends

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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts – March 3, 2026

nonsense, she replied

each time you open your mouth

it tumbles right out

uncontrollable passion

it is simply politics

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Turn of Phrase

“The forest is a calm spiritual place“ John Muir

Finding solace in the forest

Falling into a state of calm

I might name it a spiritual place

A walk into the magical.

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A golden shovel poem is a contemporary poetic form where each word from a borrowed line ends a line in a new poem. American poet Terrance Hayes invented the form in 2010 as a tribute to Gwendolyn Brooks. “A Forest Soul Cleanse” John Muir

“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir



The forest is a calm spiritual place,
a balsam scented and serene space.
Rabbits hide in mossy dens,
with fresh mushroom gems.
Magical!
Cleanse.
Fanciful,
trees, flowers and stems.
Where creatures sleep and some race.
A place to treat with kindness and grace,
the forest is a calm spiritual place.

***I hope this fits the criteria

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 54, Imagist poetry, 3/3/2026

I’ve decided we’ll go after all.

Really, my sister will be so pleased to have us!

She’ll have us alright, all six of us.

It’s tomorrow so we’ll have to be quick, start packing the car!

We’ll never make it, packing up the kids and all…so, guess what?

We’re going to fly!

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everything ready

excited first time fisher

just forgot the pole

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #076

As I get older you would think compassion for my own father would increase, but sadly it lessens.

devoted parent

a myth or possible dream

books on the subject

written in regret or pride

no one can be an expert

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Haibun Monday 3-2-26: A “Life on Mars” Tribute

Two books last week were:

“Sons of Valor IV: False Flag” is a thriller by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson about a conspiracy in the Middle East following the murder of the Saudi Crown Prince, which frames Mossad agents and threatens to ignite war. The book follows the “Gold Squadron” as they race to uncover the truth behind a false flag operation orchestrated by a hardline Saudi prince and an Iranian operative, while a team infiltrates the Saudi palace to expose the plot. It’s the fourth book in the Sons of Valor series, a spin-off of the Tier One series.”

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https://thebookdate.wordpress.com/category/imwayr/

A sigh escaped her when the prism caught the marvel of the stage set, dressed for the dance. The afternoon shadow would soon drift in and fingers of clouds would stay the night. Charlotte hoped this ballet story would come through to the audience and she deepened the color on her cheek and lips. She would seek the perfect makeup for her character and then snuggled into her costume.

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MLMM Monday Wordle #466

bending fronds

sad petals mourning

fine gesture

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March Visual Poetry Prompt

Here are this week’s questions:

1. Do you forgive and forget, or forgive but remember. Forgive mostly, depending on circumstances and always remember.

2. If someone has hurt you deeply, do you avoid them, cut them out of your life, or carry on as usual? Avoid!

3.  If you could be a wild animal, what would that be? Tiger or wolf

4.  What colour are your eyes? Green

Gratitude: My grandson’s birthday – 23 today, this month has a lot of birthdays🎉🎊🎂 He’s about an hour away and doing well!

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Share Your World: 2nd March