Phase Shift 92
Later with Sherry tucked into his side, his arm wrapped protectively around her he thought about what she’d so innocently said. He too had wondered what effects he might sustain in wandering about, whether they could be long term and detrimental mentally or physically. It was a possibility. Thinking about Damara and her demented ways, […]
Perfection – Daily post
The ideal is set – perfection Amid constant inspection Get it right – no mistakes Enough to make you quake The bar is set so very high As unattainable as the sky The pressure to prove oneself A driving force within yourself In many professions it is a must A doctor in […]
Contraption – Daily Prompt
This is a post early on about cell phones – contraptions I say! Only because I’ve never owned or used one and don’t know how to. Having recently discovered a tablet and worked my way through that and now a laptop each so different in it’s own way. I wrote this, although not personally […]
Phase Shift 91
“That was disconcerting,” he said with a shake of his head. “I entered the room and moved around.” “How is that possible? You never left our presence.” Germaine was awed. “I’m not sure. Could you see what I saw?” Randal asked. “After a fashion.” Sherry stated. “We could see what you were looking at as […]
Languorous
As willow trees swayed I felt a little like a renegade Languorous yet undeterred As summer breezes caressed I felt relaxed and truly blessed Who would ever have guessed Sitting quietly could be therapeutic Listening to the ocean’s lovely music Alone in this solitary and exclusive Setting meant for me […]
Phase Shift 90
Both Sherry and Germaine were in turn relieved and pleased to hear they now had an ally in Martha Grimm. It was time to look in on Damara and hopefully ascertain her plans. Meeting in Germaine’s room, Randal uncovered the mirror and was instantly propelled into the room he’d just witnessed in the mirror. […]
Open – Daily prompt
Transparency we should expect No prevarication from those we elect Keep the promises that you make Affecting citizens, so much at stake All you say and much of what you do Have you not heard of the golden rule Speaking out of both sides of your mouth Your perceived as a liar and truly […]
Brilliance – Daily Word Prompt
Brilliance can be found in so many places Like the beauty of sunshine touching faces The joy on a little ones face when found Something that to them is really profoud Seasons bring much glitter and glow Such as sunkissed radiance upon snow Reflections of the moon’s evening show Dazzlingly appealing twinkling to […]
Natural
What a pleasure to witness The beauty created, instinctive Musical talent so flawless Lovely and so distinctive Artwork on a canvas big or small Touching your soul on many levels That somehow to your being called Beautiful rare and very special The allure that surrounds us, natural To capture moments of pure […]
Phase Shift 89
The clandestine meeting with Martha went well, genuinely relieved at learning she wasn’t part of the nefarious plan. Her brother should rot in hell for involving his sister in his bullshit. She’d sincerely done her best, stood by him his entire life, was someone who deserved respect and he was still willing to use […]
Phase Shift 88
After giving Martha pertinent contact information that would reach him immediately, without exception, he looked her in the eye and said, “It takes a strong woman, with great moral fiber to right a wrong, Martha. You have that in spades. Having said that, I’m truly sorry you are forced into this situation.” “I am […]
Struggle
https://flakback.wordpress.com/ https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/struggle/ Struggle For some life isn’t easy street It’s a struggle to defeat Overcome obstacles strong An uphill battle all day long Others born with that silver spoon Never caring, living life as a cartoon Rarely involved with the working class Riding along on a boarding pass Yet that struggle creates […]
Phenomenal
With each passing year, phenomenal The changes and growth, remarkable Little ones growing up tall and strong Changes in thought and play, a song Taller, smarter, more knowledge attained As the wonders of the world, explained Winning your heart over, that happy smile As they describe what they learned while Welcoming changes […]
Rebuild
Daily prompt: Rebuild So often necessary to rebuild From the ground up, a dream killed Whether by fair means or foul Never let vengeance loose to howl For those that cause chaos and havoc Roam the earth and are so plastic They will reap what they sow Perhaps we shall truly never know […]
Dream
Dream Laying under the old willow tree A shared dream of you and me Living out adventures together True friendship always, forever Whatever path we would now take We’d always remember our handshake That was a pact we made as kids To meet up and explore pyramids And here we stand side by […]
Phase Shift 87
Martha nodded, then straightened. “I don’t know much yet. He said he’d fill me in when the time came. He told me she was forcing him into this. They plan on taking Webster’s down, all the way down. Something about a rival company this woman owns that’s all set to swoop in and take […]
Phase Shift 86
Martha hung her head in shame to which Randal compassionately responded, “You have nothing to regret, Martha. You’ve been supportive and made every attempt to keep your brother on the straight and narrow. It’s his choice, his decision to do otherwise.” “I feel I’ve failed him in some way.” “Did you give him options, explain […]
https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/understanding/
Understanding Understanding and compassion Essential not a statement of fashion Enlightening, opening ones eyes Decisions easier less to agonize Knowing a situation begining to end When chatting with your best friend Questions answered, thoughts provoked Nothing hidden, nothing cloaked Opens the doors for healing from pain An even keel, able to now […]
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Esthetic Nothing here apologetic Pleasing and so esthetic A garden fit for a king Whether morn or evening A sight to appease the eyes Aromas designed to revitalize A place to relax and just be Sitting under a grand elm tree Generations had rested here Perhaps reading Shakespeare A glass of wine […]
Phase Shift 85
Together they looked over the holograms. A clear representation of all three and indeed the look on Martha Grimm’s face was anything but adversarial. She looked pensive, almost sick with worry or concern. Randal spent two days surreptitiously following her. He knew her schedule and cornered her in the park where she sat with […]
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Incipient Incipient buds began to grow With tender love we’d hoe As affection and bond blossomed With time and care truly awesome With each passing year together Through everything, we would weather Out firtile tree of love grew and grew Strength from one another we drew Until we’d been togeter fifty years […]