On The Cusp

On the cusp …… by Jim Adams

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The breakthrough is near, we are heading in the right direction and change is evident.  Being on the brink is exciting, but something must give to push us over the edge.  We are on the bleeding edge of a constitutional crisis here in the US, which some people view as a problem.  I feel that this conflict over the way our government is functioning must come to a head soon.  Things haven’t been going good between Democrats and Republicans for a while now and it has developed into a really bad situation with fundamental governing laws no longer being followed and there are many other issues that we are unable to resolve.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi House along with Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler have both declared this country to be in a constitutional crisis.  Congress does not enjoy having its feathers ruffled, or being snubbed, so subpoenas must…

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86

Welcome back! I’ve been busy last week, and there were delays in reading and responding. In case, I’ve missed out on any of your pieces in the links below, please do let me know. PROMPT This week’s prompt consists of two words – BLEEDING EDGE The dictionary meaning is the very forefront of technological development. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86

Flash Fiction: Embrace

Embrace …. by thedarknetizen

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Do you remember me?

We used to come here in our youth. You, the merchant Prince, and I a mere farmer girl. Do you remember how you embraced me here, hidden from the eyes of the world?

I remember. I remember how you brought me here after your marriage to some Southern Princess was decided. You pinned me against this tree and impaled me there with your sword.

I remember how the woods embraced me after that. I became a part of them, a vengeful forest spirit. Now you come back here after so many years. Let me complete my vengeance.

Let me embrace you…


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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85

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It’s a complete world

Yes, it makes a difference.They are a part of me. The umbilical cord is long gone, but our hearts beat in unison. I know what excites them, and what I would like them to be excited about. I cannot feel a mother’s heart that jumps out on seeing her children. A father’s wisdom knows that … Continue reading It’s a complete world

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #85 5-7-2019

A moving entry b athling2001

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge by Reena Saxena

When he died, her world cracked, a thousand shards of body shattered like a quarried stone.  It wasn’t she missed him; his hands were rough on her skin, abrasive, his body heavy and hurting, but he was all she knew. Without him, she was nothing. Felt nothing. Belonged nowhere.

Her mind was free, yet her body was not, so long trapped it had forgotten freedom.

I wish, it said, I wish, but no wishes were left.

I long, it said, I long, but no longing was left.

I cry, it said, I cry, but no crying was left.

I die, it said, I die, but there is no dying left.

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