A2Z Multiple

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Remember back in the 60s, 70s, 80s, even 90s when you had one computer—maybe? One telephone/cel phone, one television, one beeper or communication device?

Of course I do, because I’m old😂. My first cel phone was only a cheap safety device in case I took another fall when my legs gave out unexpectedly. I only started texting a few years ago and messaging and snap chat two years ago. I tried FB and T but hate both of them now and don’t use. I also tried Instagram for a brief time, yuck.

Okay you think, you’re old and old fashioned—I admit it. Instead of these types of communication which I personally think have been a detriment to relationships, why not take the time to actually look a person in the eye and speak? Possibly listen too?

Maybe then, these horrid outbursts you see and hear everyday would lessen because you are there, taking full responsibility for your words and actions, not hiding behind one of your multiple devices.

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Word of the Day: Pristine

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I am a lover of pie

No need to wonder why

I grew up with berries and fruit

My love is resolute

However my baking attempts

Probably breed contempt

So I bought some frozen shells

And the filling as well

No recommendation here

As in the jar I peered

“Looks weird” I said, thoughtfully

Not rhubarb remembered, plausibly

Tasted okay, but too mild

Not nearly like as a child

Let’s just say frozen shells are unyielding

Broke apart, so very unweilding

But I soldiered on

Placed the pie upon

A pristine blanket of foil

The top looks a bit strange

As I lifted it out of the range

But I’m not one to waste

So gave it a taste

Maybe I should have used “broil”?

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Nope, no pics of this but it tasted okay, JUST okay😂

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Ronovanwrites Sijo

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Now we have the Sijo, a Korean form believed to have first been used in the fourteenth century. It is similar in structure to various Japanese forms such as Haiku. As with many forms of poetry, the Sijo became a preferred poetry form of the yangban or ruling class as well as royalty. They were written in Chinese and were originally short songs set to music. The focus of the Sijo is usually nature and contemplation. We’ll try that to begin with.

You should use the word in the title of this post as your inspiration as either a theme of the Sijo or in the poem itself, yield.

There are: Three Lines

14-16 syllables per line

A total of 44-46 syllables for the entire poem.

  • The first line of the Sijo usually sets the theme.
  • The second line elaborates on the first line.
  • The third line brings the poem matter to a close.

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Yield to a Hug

Why not yield to an offered feeling, it only takes a moment

Your body will rejoice this gift, of a loving embrace

You can keep this treasure with you, to endure coming storms

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https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/04/13/ronovan-writes-sijo-wednesday-poetry-challenge-5-use-yield-as-your-inspiration-this-week/

E’s Impromptu Wordle

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While I was in my meeting, I was doodling on a word cloud page. I created a cute little wordle with 10 words, so I was like, “Oh! I should impromptu challenge this!” So, here ya go 🙂EM

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As always, Phil started to embellish his pain. “This red wax is impossible to navigate! When I found out I liked to dress in woman’s clothes I never thought about all the shaving!”

To Nina’s chagrin, she had no sympathy. Being a woman, she knew all too well the hurt of hair removal.

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Go Dog Go Cafe – Haibun

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The range of haibun is broad and frequently includes autobiography, diary, essay, prose poem, and travel journal.
A haibun is a combination of prose and haiku.
The prose is brief and simple and usually written in the present tense.
The haiku should not attempt to repeat, quote, or explain the prose.
A haibun should be titled.

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The Neighbor

My new apartment is in a building where the atmosphere resembles a hotel. Therefore I have a neighbor directly across from my “front” door that opens up into a hallway.

open, see Bobo

greeting ignored with menace

not liking wheelchairs

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This week’s prompt is to write about an encounter with an animal. Go where the prompt leads.

http://godoggocafe.com/2022/04/13/haibun-wednesday-april-13-2022/