The Bag Lady

A shot in the dark was heard by the town

Everyone cowed as the source was unknown

Only a few times were guns ever used

The neighbors looked out, confused

Was that Jimmy, they asked each other?

No, I think it was his brother…

John and Jimmy were rascals at best

Their constant antics were never at rest

John came out running on the street

Had no clothes on, but boots on his feet

Jimmy was chasing him, gun in his fist

Finding his wife with John “in the midst”

I should end this story, it’s too intense

As we find John hiding by a fence

Neighbors witnessed the brotherly row

And heard again the gun going pow

This was the last of Jimmy’s actions

Sadly John could have no reaction

A warning I tell you from the heart

Keep your cheating brother and wife apart.

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This Week’s Writer’s Workshop Prompts: November 20, 2025

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Share Your World: 17th November

Witnessing the sad little battle between the furry cheeky kittens and the tiny pup, him trying to push her away from her sweet siblings, I couldn’t help but chuckle. The thick puppy snout trying to banish them all from the water bowl caused a big mess. The mother cat pulled the weak puppy away and let her kittens take over the bowl. Of course she strode away, not a guilty feeling shown.

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Stepping on her cheeks turned white pale

Shocked at something wrong with this scale

She stepped off real quick

Poked it with a stick

The scale read was written in braille!

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Laughing Along With A Limerick

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Q236 – Coaxing Is As It Does

Nervously handling the red velvet box in his jacket pocket, Joe started to sweat. It was 16f degrees outside and the drops were freezing on his forehead. The driver of the carriage and the decked out horses were getting impatient. Joe stepped down and made his way to Lisa’s front door. Anxious siblings peeked out the window as their sister answered the door. It was time for Joe to ask the big question.

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Sunday’s Six Sentence Story Prompt Word!

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Vibrating strings of the violin sent a spirit of holiday cheer into her heart. All of the greed and despair of last Christmas season seemed to walk away when listening to joyful carols playing in the loudspeakers. Maybe the presence of calm was a soothing response to past earth calamities – a peaceful offering from the universe.

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Wordle 732

SYW November 2017

Wind here blew my daughter’s power out and some poor souls are moving today! It’s supposed to be 59degrees F but are you kidding? I turned the heat on, lit candles and put on three layers plus a scarf.

The ladies are supposed to go out this afternoon but we’ll see if we don’t get blown away first. Ceenphotography.com has once again favored us with her Share Your World post, so jump in, the waters fine (assuming you live in Hawaii)

1. I never cheated in school or games, etc. When little I was petrified I would be caught doing something wrong and it never occurred to me to cheat. My grandkids think it’s funny I don’t cheat in games and I don’t tolerate it. What’s the point? It’s a game!

2. All of it. Trees and flowers especially. Clear lakes, mountains–exceptional beauty. Wonderful.

3. When I travel, I like to meet the real people. I would love to visit rural China to see how the people live, same for New Zealand, Africa, everywhere.

4. Inspiration this week is my oldest granddaughter. Last Christmas break she had her hips operated on, one at a time. This is a picture of her when we baked and decorated cookies. She was in constant pain but never complained. This year she’s back playing basketball and soccer again. I asked if it was painful and she said “not as long as I don’t fall down”. 😳😫😂She’s an aggressive player like the rest of the family, and studying to be a doctor. No keeping her down!

http://ceenphotography.com/2017/11/20/share-your-world-november-20-2017/

It was a joyful sunny day today because the temp went up to 66F and warmer! The wind took a break and just a nice breeze was fluffing up my hairdo. If you live in Cheyenne you don’t spend a lot of time coiffing your hair. The wind doesn’t change and just laughs at you. The little cute tree that still held its orange leaves last week is losing them. My family is in SD again this weekend so I’ll be watching some Christmas movies to pass the time. Have a great fun time yourself!

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I am choosing Sandman’s Magic, the middle card, with an American Cinquain, 2,4,6,8,2 syllable lines:

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sparkling

magical sand

nightmares flee the child’s mind

only happy images seen

sandman

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And the first card, “Seasons of Enchantment” with a tanka: 3,5,3,5,5 syllable lines:

small girl’s dream

unicorn fancy

sweet tableau

beauty everywhere

in surrounding scape

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TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 38, Visualize Your Joy, 11/11/25

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