A Sliver
De-merger
It’s an interesting family tree. Each carries a different name by choice, with scant regard for belonging or social identification. Anna tells me it was reinvented after her grandfather left the field open for choice of names. “I’m sure there’s a lot behind that story. I’ve heard about his multiple marriages and large number of … Continue reading De-merger
Ukrainians we, or: Survival as one
A heart-felt composition and great presentation! Survival as one .... by David
Katauta
Making an attempt at katauta, inspired by Colleen do you truly carewhat are they talking about?it's just me and you… you wanted our loveto permeate minds, capture,celebrate pure souls Ekphrastic prompt at Wordcraftpoetry Blog Image chosen by David
Larger than life
hopeplanted undergroundblossoms largeSo what if it’s fakeSo what if it’s a dream? shapesinspire fingersto draw, to sculptrecreate realitySo what if it’s art?a power supreme? Photo Challenge #440
Marching on
I embrace nightsas they get darkeron busy moonsIt helps me see myselfwithout reflections0r mirror distractions I walk alone, runstart to climbmy clipped wings-a constant reminderof forbidden destinations I dispense with approvalson facingconstant rejection Quadrille #164
Live up to it
expressionsand accessoriesdemonstratefaith, beliefthat someone out there listensGod, live up to it! What Do You See
Temptation
Temptation … By imnobodywhoareyou
The devil appeared in the form of Mrs. McKenzie, at least that’s how it appeared to Father Lassiter, as he eyed the goodies on show, and felt his appetite quicken.
“Mrs. McKenzie, may I remind you that we are in the Advent Season, and this should be a time of fasting as we await the birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Mrs. McKenzie, as plump and round and as sweet inside as her mince pies, replied ” Save the fasting for Lent, Father, Advent is a time of rejoicing for the babe to be reborn in us all. I will not contemplate the suffering of Christ at Advent, for this is not a season of suffering but joyfulness.”
Mrs. McKenzie had worked as a cook and housekeeper for thirty years, caring for four Carmelite Religious, who in turn cared for…
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Reinvention
ReInvention ….by Diana Coombes
This week from https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/reenas-xploration-challenge-256/ is to use re in prose, narration, or
It is reasonable to say, in the UK our political system is a bit crazy at the moment. We have had two prime ministers in two months. On the second attempt Boris decided he was going to try again.
In truth we need an election, for the politicians to understand what we need to be done. We know the economy is in a crisis, and something needs to be done. However, rehashing old policies, isn’t the way.
There are many people on the poverty line, who are relying on food banks to eat. Most of the time they are working, but on low-income wages. It isn’t right. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, there will be many people who cannot afford to put the heating on or find money for shopping. On top of that, their children…
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Reasons for Living – The Struggle RXC#256
The weekly prompt on RXC#256 this week is very simple - incorporate a word starting with Re. And Eugenia excelled with a poem where all the words start with Re. repurpose resources replenish respect revitalize resurgence Read more here https://amanpan.blog/2022/11/11/reasons-for-living/ And here Paula writes a story that many of us can relate to. I felt … Continue reading Reasons for Living – The Struggle RXC#256
