“Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.”
Said by “the utilitarian philosopher John Stuart Mill, who delivered an 1867 inaugural address at the University of St. Andrews.
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Simply Six Minutes
The love of them I don’t get
A cat or kitten man be cute
But small dogs? I’ll stay mute
Well not for long it’s obvious
But the dog above- ridiculous
Dogs don’t like to be dressed
Or have their faces messed
They’re descended from wild wolves
It seems to me they’d be behooved
If all you did was love and feed
For clothes and bling the have no need
Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 02/06/2024
dVerse Poets Haibun Monday
Having a huge attic of immeasurable treasures, imagination was rampant in my childhood.
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detective with a round spy glass
ballerina dancing in music class
the possibilities amass
when you imagine
riding horses as old cowboys
quiet reading was always a joy
tented blankets on the floor
listening to victrola seventy-eight scores
what child could ask for more?
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Come play with me!
SYW 2-5-24
1. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cuddly”? Soft blankets.
2. Would you like to own an exotic pet? If so, what? I had an Amazon yellow nape parrot and he was an amazingly intelligent and wordy pet, with the personality of a three year old.🙄
3. If you were suddenly gifted £1000/$1000, what would you do with it? Pay bills.
4. Do you wear slippers at home? Since I don’t walk I usually wear thick slipper socks at home.
Gratitude: I am so grateful this week that our high school girls’ basketball team made a comeback, playing beautifully against a more mature and masterful team.🏀♥️
Share Your World 5th February 2024
WDYS 2-5-24
cluttering, mindful
such impact is desired
onslaught of “news“
hate speech derogatory
ignore all and free your mind
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What do you see # 224- February 5, 2024
MLMM Wordle
The Chinese new year of the dragon and February zodiac birthday starsign Aquarius combine for an interesting festival of celebrations this month. You might envision a row of carefully suspended lanterns causing a shimmering light over a castle moat where dragons dip their large horned heads to drink.
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MLMM Wordle #359
Ronovanwrites Weekly Haiku
ongoing stories
never wane in our present
keeping minds active
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Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge 500. STORY and Wane.
Perseverance
The mirrored image shows
Persistent plants lie dormant
Waiting for spring sun to blossom again.
Spring Sea
This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, tanka, kyoka, haibun, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to spring sea (haru no umi).
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spring sea hues seeming lighter
summer brights waiting
warming ocean waters here
all anxious for summer sun
#Haikai Challenge II #5 (2/3/24): spring sea (haru no umi) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #kyoka #haiga #renga #HaikaiChallenge
Six Sentence Story- Game
The game right now is girls’ high school basketball. The team is comprised of some less fortunate students and this game is an outlet. The game supplies emotional support as well as self esteem. “Only a game” is not the mantra here in this city. Pride in themselves no matter their personal circumstances is in the game. Next time you choose to attend a game, think about the individuals who against many odds, fight together to win.
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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Word Prompt!
The Bag Lady 
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