Gallivanting, and
Bar hopping.
Living it up, and
Hotel bopping.
Race with the Joneses,
Some name dropping.
A 401K, and
Wife swapping?
Dieting fads, and
Pill popping.
Sucking it up, with
Sugar free topping.
Trade bra for a mask,
Boobs flopping.
Zoom meditation, and
Online shopping.
Word Count: 46
Weekend Writing Prompt: Gallivant
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A little Weekend Humor—
Peace & Love!
LEARN TO SING, EVEN IF YOU CAN’T CARRY A TUNE!
Weekend Writing Prompt #155: Tune (10 Words)
—A Little Weekend Humor—
Happy Saturday!
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels (text added by me)
Yes to the rhythm,
Yes to the beat,
If you can’t stand the fire,
Then get out of the heat!
Yes to the lyrics,
Yes to the tune,
Swing to the melody,
And dance to the moon!
This is a celebratory piece for sure. I was procrastinating a term paper in comparative religion, and the assignment is now “officially submitted.” Who would have thought that a class I chose to take for “fun” would turn out to be so brutal!? Anyway, my fear and dread is now over and it feels marvelous… almost makes me want to dance!
I’m upcycling today. Or recycling. This was originally my abstract Salsa Dancing art, and I thought it would be fun to make it more literal. I think the colors alone are enough to energize and improve the mood. If you like bright colors anyway. Now… I tried to make the dancers more conspicuous than the girl that I hid in Unraveling, so I’m hoping these two are visible, even without the cheater glasses.
I’m going to take a peek at my short story later and see if I can add to it tonight. As for now, it’s getting hot and I think it may be time to visit the kiddie pool…
Peace & Love!
Word of the Day Challenge: Yes
Not much required,
To get through the storm,
Here’s advice I was given in life:
Drive a modest abode,
Keep the tank full of gas,
Ne’er forget…
Your Swiss Army knife.
So… maybe I’m NOT the sharpest tool in the shed. It’s the 19th of April and I’ve just learned (via Google) what NaPoWriMo stands for! With just 11 days left, I find out that it’s National Poetry Writing Month. Ha! One would think that—with my unusually low tolerance for curiosity—I might have inquired about this sooner. Anyway…
The image is another photo from yesterday’s walk (with 1 or 2 hours worth of playful editing included). LOVE the RV!
That’s about all for now. Peace & Love!
Written for RDP Sunday: Swiss
Long ago, in the hood,
Way back in the day,
The streets were all empty,
And the city was gray.
Anger was brewing,
The rains, they poured down.
No one would listen,
To a positive sound.
Without a warning,
Light shone in the dark.
Beauty was forming…
In the sky. In an arc.
Hearts began melting,
As they all looked above.
They found what they needed,
In the rainbow of love.
Happy Sunday! Be the light, spread the love…
—Janet
Written for the 3 Things Challenge: Arc, Hood, Back
I am not an island,
That is what I have been told.
But I am alone when at sea, it seems,
Paddling out in the cold.
I am not an island,
Isolation takes its toll.
But the fish and birds accompany me,
While the ocean feeds my soul.
Written for the Word of the Day Challenge: Island. The accompanying image is a photograph I shot at Malibu beach a few months back.
Note: We all do what we can to stay busy during these long days of social isolation. Apparently swimming out in the ocean should not be one of them though, as a man was arrested on this very same beach for paddle boarding during the quarantine. Yikes!
1. Stick to them.
2. No matter what.
Word of the Day Challenge: Advice
Actually… I had no idea WHAT this plant was when I decided to use it in my Garden Art. This may be one of the last pieces in that series, too. For now anyway. I started working at two (very small) part time jobs, so when you add that to school, things are starting to get hectic.
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On a beautiful day, as I scout the land…
I keep one eye open, my lens in my hand.
I look down, I look up, and then what do I see?
A beautiful creature…
Who is prospecting ME!
My backyard wanderings were pretty successful today. I was thrilled to capture this Hawk who was checking things out. When I saw the Word of the Day Challenge: Prospect, I knew it was the perfect prospect indeed. 😉
I hope you enjoy it!
—Janet
His appearance stirred up anger,
Seeds of hatred had been sewn.
Antipathy grew heavy,
I began tumbling,
From my throne.
Shockingly,
There I discovered,
His reflection,
Had been my own!
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Totally random. Inspired by Your Daily Word Prompt – Indecision
Be unique. Be awesome. Be you.
Do whatever it is that is true.
Take chances. Make mistakes. Step out.
No one else knows what you are about.
Encourage. Give a hand. Be kind.
Speak gently, of what’s on your mind.
Do what’s right, when others go wrong.
You matter. You’re here. You Belong.
Being phony will fracture your soul,
So be real. Be authentic. Be whole.
—Janet
We’re going out in public,
So please put on your mask.
Say “I’m fine” and “thank you,”
If anyone should ask.
I know your thoughts run rampant,
You want to share them all,
But these are not the places;
The grocery store, or mall.
Wait until you’re all alone,
And type them with your hand.
Share them on the blog instead,
Where people understand.
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Sugar to the lips,
But a bitter aftertaste,
Your love is toxic.
—Janet
Haiku #8
Written for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku: Sugar, Bitter & Word of the Day Challenge: Toxic
BAD DAY AT SCHOOL
It required too much effort;
Listening to his speech…
Dreaming of tomorrow,
Things just out of reach…
“Learn anything?” he asked…
As I exited the class,
“Well…” I answered softly,
“These chairs sure hurt my …”
—Janet
Weekend Writing Prompt #92: Wool-gathering (36 words)
Fandango’s One Word Challenge: Anything
RDP Saturday: Effort
