Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.—MGM
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Please write a contemporary poem inspired by Robbie Burns, choosing from his three themes of Love, Nature and the Human Condition. (You may blend the themes—as in The Banks O’Doon, where Burns combines both love and nature).
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The cowboy state as he recalled
Supposedly “equality state” for all
A misnomer as I disagree
Where white is the thing to be
Plains abound with resource spoils
Coal and dirt bound with oil
A jealous tick I think you’ll see
As—Colorado love is always seen
But Wyoming mountains hold a sheen
Cowboys, rodeos, high school sports’ teams
Rule the small town parent’s dream
If you visit, choose Jackson Hole
It plays the most charming role.
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W3 Prompt #88: Wea’ve Written Weekly
From : The Thin Red Line written by James Jones.
“It’s not necessary for you to think I’m right, Ever. We’ll assume it”. Nick Nolte as Colonel Gordon Tall.
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The god sat there as always, pretending to be a stone edifice when actually he was alive and observing his flock. Such small malleable creatures were easy to fool and he enjoyed playing with them. Looking powerful yet accessible to them, they had no idea he was capable of controlling their will. Worshipped without question and loved unconditionally was his extraordinary life, as most gods of the world.
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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 01/02/2024
This week’s Story Starter teaser is:
“If I asked you to do something for me, would you do it no matter what?” Jessie asked. Being a curious little brother of six years, Joey jumped at the chance. “All you have to do is take this flower to that girl standing over there”, pointing to Jane, Jessie’s dream. Joey did it and Jane looked at him and her face turned red.
“Give that back to your brother, the coward!” The dream ended.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #130
cold winds disturbing
paper white narcissus blooms
peeking unafraid
compete with spikes of green stems
even sun’s cold light relents
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January 1, 2024
Photo Challenge #497
snacks with salt
no health harbinger
resolve strength
veggies and fruit reign
now what of cravings?
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A sort of tanka🙄😂
Being human on New Year’s Day
He wore it well, the handsome mask, never defining him as a caring empath. Walking through the hospital corridors with a seemingly blasé attitude, never stopped at a dying bed. In the late of night after a brief trip to his home, he would return as his true self, and a task of love. Touching lightly with a warm caress to ease pain, he visited all of the ones in need. After many years not being discovered, he enjoyed the interaction. Some might think him an angel, as he seemed to glide quietly through the dimly lit halls.
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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Word Prompt!
There’s a few things I’ve never done
And here I’ll name more than one:
Never driven a Delorean
Never chanted Gregorian
Never ate a single shrimp
Never cruised in a ship
Never flew in a helicopter
But never would refuse the offer
Never thought I’d love to write
Even though my mind is slight
Never thought my words be read
Reactions I might have dread
Ended up in the end
Making many interesting friends!
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Just Jot it January 2024 – The Rules!
The Bag Lady 
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