Carry on …. by Susi Bocks
Inspired by Eugenia’s Weekly Prompt – Encore & Reena’s Exploration Challenge #238
settling into stillness now
to reflect on conduct
while preparing for a reprisal
with time, effort, and study
may the encore be productive
until
performances
are put away
and the show is over
Road trip … by Christine Bialczak
On a green verdant hill in the vast countryside
a presidential vehicle, driving fast, slowed its ride
Responsibility from aides shouted, “go by fast”
but in exercising the law this man screamed out at last
the man shouted, “no!” and said that he wanted to see
what was in a dark hole in a big, old oak tree.
He knew he should waiver or lest he be drawn
into the brambles that spread all around on the lawn.
a twig poked out, then it snapped with a crack
but in his dark mind, the twig pursued fighting back.
He quickly raised an arm to safely shield his dark face
surveying all the land to find a quick hiding place.
He turned to his right and saw a clown standing by
Horror filled his whole face and let out a strange cry
Running away towards the cars open door, he ran…
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Marionette’s …by Ami-Offenbacher Ferris
By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
Look at all the puppets
hanging there
Presidents, Queens, and Kings
dangling in mid-air
Past this gruesome spectacle
of political debauchery
Look for specter’s in Congress
and Supreme Court botchery
Each and every elected official
those sworn to protect us and serve
Personal agenda’s they all carry
Their sworn oaths no longer observed
These cords only we can sever
No more control by gun fanatics,
oil mongers and pharmaceuticals
Need to replace all these phenetic’s
Puppets – by Sadje
RXC # 238; We have a picture prompt this week.
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Free thinking is not something we encourage here
We would like very much for you to follow our directions
It’s not that we are holding your strings in our hands
It’s just that acting on your impulses is not safe for you
Just surrender your will to us and we’ll look after you
We will make sure the life you live is free of inspiration
Devoid of highs and lows
Just a comfortable life of dull monotony
That will keep you cocooned in a false sense of security
You are not puppets, just biddable citizens
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Written for RXC PROMPT #238, hosted by Reena
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I recall a video by Sara Jacobovici, a music therapist. A child starts mimicking her body movements in response to music. She claims it as the moment when a connection is built, and knowing that the therapy can now move forward. I guess it applies to so many situations - in performing arts, writing or … Continue reading Encore
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