The Bag Lady

SCOTUS Be Trippin’

I’m elusive and sweaty

Handed off here and there

Hands grab at me always

Hoping for a score there

Pushing, elbows, fingernails sharp

Fake falls and splats while coaches harp

Refs unbiased should be the case

Not found in a high school race

Parents and friends loud and obnoxious

Sometimes their words are too toxic

But in the end

Lose or win

They can’t do it without me.

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A house, a home, so many wanting and needing one and so few of the wealthy try to help with this problem. Buildings are constantly being torn down in poor neighborhoods and then replaced by areas for the wealthy. Where are the ousted persons supposed to go?

Proponents would rather go into politics with other like minded individuals and complain about the homeless instead of finding remedies for the situation. It’s one of those “walk a mile in my shoes” situations where the divide is so great it can’t be crossed. Or can it?

Many of these politicians and their followers are quick to spout their religious beliefs and then act in a totally opposite manner—the basic tenet of all religions: love your fellow man/do unto others etc.

We can all probably agree this is the ideal and if you decide to loudly decree the tenet, why then, act differently? I think they are hiding their true intentions and only want more wealth and more power.

Writer’s Workshop Prompts for February 29, 2024

Your three words today are:
PROMOTE IMPROVE POSITIVE

⚽️A 3×3 indoor soccer tournament took place last week to promote the sport, improve relations between schools and show a positive outlook for relationships in neighborhoods.⚽️

Three Things Challenge #M618

surrounded by blue and sad thoughts

positive vibes I see you not

then the cute yellow smile up pops

positivity surfaces

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Ovi Poetry Challenge 37: POSITIVITY is your inspiration.

One-Liner Wednesday – Be a friend

Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Sachets

Photo Challenge #504

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

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