Finding Alternatives: Reena’s Xploration Challenge

Finding alternatives ….. by pensitivity

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One of the reasons we ended up on the boat from 2014 to 2017 was because house prices were getting away from us, and buying a narrow boat was a better alternative than renting somewhere.

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Sorry for the Inconvenience

Sorry for the inconvenience ….. by Jim Adams

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Something went wrong when this phrase is uttered, making you an unhappy camper, agitated, disappointed, discontent, displeased, dissatisfied, frustrated, or unfulfilled.  Computer problems tend to make me unhappy and basically any type of waiting that seems to be wasting my time will upset me.  The thing that really gets to me most is hackers, as I feel that they are the scum of the earth.  A hacker would never appologize for making money by stealing your passwords, accessing your bank or credit card details, holding your information for ransom, or selling your data to other hackers that are on the dark web.  I wonder if Chatbots will become the new hackers exploiting a weakness in everyone’s computer system, so they can be used for malicious purposes.  I look at hackers as being intelligent people that just seem to be too lazy to get a real job, but I think that they also…

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In the wrong box

We've received a complaint, but in the wrong boxWe don't deal with the forbidden, or unlucky charmsYou ask about a parcel yet to be deliveredMaybe happiness spilt out with a jolt We don't deal with the forbidden, or unlucky charmsthere are scavengers hunting for what's in thereMaybe happiness spilt out with a joltand the parcel … Continue reading In the wrong box

Open and Close – Synonyms Only

unfastened seatbeltswillpower ready to leapdense desire crossesself-imposed boundary linesanswers calls from unknown space imaginationpropels unplanned adventuresit's just a journeyexplore compact cells withinto unlock dreams crouched in fear Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt #326

Worthy

Worthy — by Susi Bocks

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Inspired by Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286 & Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Deserving

sunshine interrupts rain
and the world gets brighter

accidents threaten well-being
teaching us valuable lessons

friendships go off track
allowing us to find the right ones

the cycles of nature
bring us beauty and havoc

lovers once committed
shed us for new horizons

life is a basket of variables
deserving of discernment

next steps are crucial
our existence depends on it

otherwise, what is the alternative?

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Understanding Dark Thoughts- Reena’s Xploration Challenge # 285

Understanding Dark Thoughts …. by Indira

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Understanding Dark Thoughts

Pent up emotions

Mother of dark thoughts

Dark thoughts fear

Nothing more than

A courageous person

You run away

They chase

You face them

They back off

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Shadow Play

when shadows come first, what do they saythey inspire solid structures which won't swayI need to know where the shadows come fromWhat is their past? What games do they play? they inspire solid structures which won't swayI want to touch that invisible latent forceWhat is their past? What games do they play?Where does the sun … Continue reading Shadow Play

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286

Welcome back! I was travelling in the last week, hence may have missed out on some contributions. In case I have failed to comment on or share your piece, please bring it to my notice. I loved the responses which I read. The following thought comes to mind, and I’m sharing it here in form … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286

Story-driven

“Geometric magnificence with tiny imperfections gives so much character to the building. I’d like to come back to this place.” “This is the seventh time you are visiting, and you haven’t found the person you are looking for.” “This is what gives me so much character ….”, She smiles wryly. “Hey, come out of the … Continue reading Story-driven

When regret overtakes

When the world goes dryI’ll have a few tearsbottled in regretand helplessnessto float my boatfind new destinations When the world looks upside downI’ll know I’m the chosen onethe one deserving to beon the Maker’s sidelaughing at his own mistakeslaunching new ones When regret overtakes intentI’ll have a thought to fall back onIf the Maker can … Continue reading When regret overtakes