Sadness prevails as the headlines once again reveal another child shooting and killing other children. This has gone on long enough while self righteous officials line up behind politicians who offer no solutions.
Waiting for Action
times are not changing
ignorance and apathy
false statements result
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http://godoggocafe.com/2022/05/25/haibun-wednesday-may-25-2022/
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http://cyranny.com/2022/05/25/may-25th-1minfiction-challenge/
http://lindaghill.com/2022/05/25/one-liner-wednesday-two-and-a-half-weeks-later/
This song is playing at the end of Clint Eastwood’s movie, “The Mule”.
“So, Keith asked the filmmaker what keeps him going . He said, “I just get up every day and don’t let the old man in,” Keith remembers. “And instantly, I wanted to write a song about that. So, I came home, wrote it, sent it to him, and now it’s in the movie.”
Don’t let the old man in
I wanna leave this alone
Can’t leave it up to him
He’s knocking on my door
And I knew all of my life
That someday it would end
Get up and go outside
Don’t let the old man in
Many moons I have lived
My body’s weathered and worn
Ask yourself how would you be
If you didn’t know the day you were born
Try to love on your wife
And stay close to your friends
Toast each sundown with wine
Don’t let the old man in
Many moons I have lived
My body’s weathered and worn
Ask yourself how would you be
If you didn’t know the day you were born
When he rides up on his horse
And you feel that cold bitter wind
Look out your window and smile
Don’t let the old man in
Look out your window and smile
Don’t let the old man in
Source: Musixmatch. Songwriters: Toby Keith. Don’t Let the Old Man In lyrics © Tokeco Tunes
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After studying and working for eight years, now on her way to a residency this summer, the graduate celebrates!
motorboard tossed high
satisfied accomplishment
celebration joy
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http://dversepoets.com/2022/05/23/haibun-monday-5-23-22-summer/
He could hardly believe his eyes as he looked up at the chocolate factory. He held a precious golden ticket!
https://bulbulsbubble.home.blog/2022/05/24/twenty-words-tuesday-week-45/
I watched Nicola Walker, a favorite PBS Masterpiece Theatre actor in “ANNIKA” this week. She is always believable and in this series she also plays a detective, but the set is different and interesting. The action is sometimes in the background as she turns to you, the observer to speak. It is filmed in Glasgow, Scotland. The series was short and I hope it is continued.
First of all Congrats and a big thank you to Sammi for providing this prompt for 5 years! Thanks so much!💐
Cheyenne Wyoming is a well used omphalos of railroad traffic going on an west-east route across country. Sounds of the trains are comforting.
“The construction of the Union Pacific Railroad across Wyoming from 1867 to 1868 opened the state to permanent settlement, and Cheyenne was incorporated in the fall of 1867. It quickly developed into a hub for shipping and railroad maintenance.”
Cheyenne is also an omphalos for the Veterans’ Hospitals in surrounding states. “The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Health Care System…moving forward with the preparation for Northern Colorado VA “Super Clinic”.
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https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/05/21/weekend-writing-prompt-260-omphalos/
Welcome to my daily Three Things Challenge.
Below are three words that may, or may not, be related. Simply read the prompt and see where your creativity takes you.
You can use one, two or all three in your post, there are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre apart from keeping it family friendly.
Remember to tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC and you can also add my logo if you wish. I’m using a variety this year so I hope you like them. Your three words today are:
RUN
TROT
WALK
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There was a steady increasing volume of crowd noise outside. The obsequious chamber member stood up to the speaker’s podium. No one expected him to blast his opponent but he did with pleasure. “Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, I would advise you to walk, run, or trot out of this area immediately. It seems the MAGA people are gathering outside again.”
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https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/05/22/rdp-monday-chamber/
http://fivedotoh.com/2022/05/22/fowc-with-fandango-blast/
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2022/05/22/three-things-challenge-971/
It was almost spellbinding, the translucent power seen as the beautiful, sacred journey she traveled every day. Any direction was available beneath the blue green saltwater. She never ventured too far north as freezing tides did not appeal to her, even though she knew many of the order who enjoyed the cold. She preferred tropical waters where she would search among many humans playing and splashing. It was then she meandered near and stung them with hits of pain. Her beauty and grace a false presentation as she struck like thunder.
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