The Bag Lady

It was the stump I fell in love with at first, the vines second, and the stairs third. The double doors were also interesting, but my eyes could not part from the wood stump. I looked down at it closely, which wasn’t easy because the stump was quite large but I wanted to try to count the rings to see its age. It was impossible since mushroom looking growths covered the edges. This building wouldn’t be my first office, but I needed a new location and all it took for a decision to buy was this odd shaped wood greeting.

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Fandango’s Story Starter #210

life of beige in folds

unassuming yet warm, soft

all might be drifting

determination escaped

or tucked deep into in a welting

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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 22, July 22nd: Photographs

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Who wouldn’t like a Bit -O-Honey when starved for affection, any concoction that Razzles your tongue Good & Plenty would be my choice. Those Big Hunk hugs that last all day, Twix morning light and the Milky Way? Forget their Snickers and Chuckles, let them all muse, the Sweetarts and Whoppers are words they can use. It might be a Starburst Red Hots you feel, but Oh Henry, you did make me reel! Lifesavers may be needed then, a Kit Kat from the lifeguard, Henry gave me a ten! Dots of smiles as Three Musketeers quiet the crowd as they sneer, “You were faking, not drowning at all”, but that tells me they don’t know Henry at all.

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Who has a sweet-tooth?

“A couple’s choice for a wedding cake topper is usually indicative of their relationship. What makes you choose this boxing ring and two fighters?” The bakery owner wanted to make sure the couple would be satisfied with their choice. “I can change it and modify the boxers if you wish.”

“It’s perfect just as it is! We have known each other since the age of six. But the topper with a boxing ring is where we met later in life as adults. I am a sports reporter and he is a television producer. It fits us very well.”

“I understand.”

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Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 07/22/2025

“I would have learnt to love black days like bright ones.” Spoken as he lay on his deathbed, Joseph held his hand out to his wife. “My dive into depression has hurt all of you”, gesturing to his children that were present. His oldest son, Michael refused to join them as they said goodbye to their father. Joseph had been sick for a while and they all knew his death would be coming soon. They remembered seeing him at his worst on those black days, but were unable to lift him back into a brighter place. His illness had controlled the family life in hurtful ways. Since scientists revealed depression as an illness, he was forgiven. The physical illness is what is taking him away now.

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Prosery: Walcott’s Dark August

Finances always bothered Dick

Of course he wanted to be rich

His accounts failed

Notices were mailed

But Dick’s muddled brain couldn’t click.

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Laughing Along With A Limerick

a plan to go and be heard

a consonance of patriotic persons

their intentions not ambiguous

rallying under the stand of their flag

voices desperate to be listened to

meaningful stance speaking lawful words

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Gogyohka poem – I saw a couple of examples and tried to fit one.

Monday Poetry Prompt: Plan, Go, Consonance

Here are this week’s questions:

1.  Do you have any fruit trees in your garden? I live in an apartment complex, no garden.
2.  If not, do you have any trees at all? Nope.
3.  Have you ever made your own beer or wine? When I was a child my grandpa made root beer and my mom made grape juice.
4.  Which is your preference: fruit pie (tart), lemon meringue, key lime pie, other. Lemon meringue always a favorite but plain rhubarb, no strawberries added is my all time best!

Gratitude: I am grateful that two of my granddaughters are camp counselors for children these past weeks. My little great grandson is making me laugh with his funny expressions!

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Share Your World 21st July

Joey gave a slight hop as he made his way to school. This was the day he could prove himself. Joey had been practicing all weekend for the “Hoop” tryouts on Monday. It was Joey’s hope he could make the basketball team today.

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Three Things Challenge #MM127