“No taxation without representation” is true today, even though it in 1215, it was an early step to prevent a king from taxing without consent. In the 1760s it became a slogan for American colonists against the British. Before this time, King Charles I used a “ship tax” on the coastal communities in times of war. Wages and income were not considered. Today I feel we have a king that cares not where taxes come from, he just wants money for his golden residence.
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Three Things Challenge #MM156
band together now
the time for meek is over
stand up for yourself
encouraging band music
plays as our proud flag’s waving
freedom and justice prevail
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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 26, Multiple Meanings, 08/19/25
Little Joe Smith had his head in a book as usual, and suddenly something told him to look up! “Hey, dad, look at that! The red light is doing Morse code!”
“Don’t be silly, Joe, but that would be a great joke on someone…”
“It’s no joke, dad, it’s spelling out a warning! It’s saying, go home to your shelter, they’re coming!” At that point the light turned green and Joe’s dad never saw it coming.
“Another American family caught, sir.” They were never seen again.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #214
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sitting in plain sight
tiny leaves circularize
new leaves encouraged
plant food including large drink
the spreading vine is thriving
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Where do we go from here?
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Share Your World 18th August
This evening, I would like you to write a Prose piece which includes the line:
“The future gathers in vine, bush, and tree: Persimmon, walnut, loquat, fig, and grape.” From the poem “Time and the Garden.”
Please also include the dVerse link in your published piece.
“The future gathers in vine, bush, and tree: Persimmon, walnut, loquat, fig, and grape”and of all these lush delights, I choose the grape. A single grape dangling delicately from a group, is delicious on its own. Each green orb harvesting into red, purple, or blue, is much more interesting than a walnut or fig. Wineries take these bunches of grapes and transform them into delectable liquid forms. Different sizes and colors of the grape determine which luscious wine is made. Juices, jellies, jams, all can be made from this flavorful fruit, as their growing, harvested, their future is decided.
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Prosery: Yvor’s Time and the Garden
“Your chariot awaits, madam”, the young servant said. He gestured for Mary to step into the golf cart. Mary had just started managing at this club and found it easy to coordinate with the staff. A runner flew by them, doing his own type of exercise and Mary’s face colored a bit, thinking she should not be using a cart to get around the club. The value of seeing a manager also working out was worth it. Although Mary got most of her own exercise by walking her dog, she thought she would add something new to her routine, such as Pilates.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #438
Joe really needed to move up
The too small office wasn’t much
He got reasonable pay
But at the end of the day
Decided his boss needs the touch.
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Monday Poetry Prompt: Office, Reasonable, Up
Wig Woes?
Told the barber a trim, but just
A cut here and there if you must
Don’t want to look bald
That is why I called
I’m giving you all of my trust.
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Laughing Along With A Limerick
The Bag Lady 
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