Month: May 2024

Over the Moon and Appreciative of all of you 

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60 Days Elapsed

If anybody would tell me when I started my block 60 days ago, that on the 60th day even before the day was over, I would have 30,000 views, 8700 visitors, 19,200 likes, and 844 comments including mine. I’d say that they were smoking something funny. But alas my friends it’s happened!!!! I still can’t believe it. I’m speechless right now…

I am thankful to all of you, my subscribers, anyone that “likes” my writings and share their comments, and constructive information on what they feel about my writing you’re all been invaluable and this wouldn’t have happened couldn’t of happened without you.

I also want to think the real heavy hitters out there that have thousands of subscribers hopefully someday maybe someday I’ll get there. Thank you for sharing and relogging my writing, and sharing comments about how it made you feel because that is what an author just needs. It’s like our life blood. 

And for all of you and your generosity, I have two poems for all of you coming up for my subscribers, and positive readers out there.

I’m just getting started and I hope I can continue to write good material that moves you enough to say something about it or to like it or to share it and I’ll be reading all of your work too. I’m very lucky to be around so many mentors in fact, you’re all pretty much mentors to me. 

Thank you all again and I love you all, and thank you for reading and bearing with my run-on sentences in this post (not the greatest example for a masters of English graduate writer but I’ll do better next time 🤣🤣🤣🤣).

-aaa (Anthony Andrew Aquino Jr) ❤️❤️❤️

Frankensteina

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Short tempered teacher sits at her loom

Creating a dark aura of gloom.

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Her students remained frightened

Since her bolts need to be tightened.

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So the classroom is filled with such doom.

-aaa

Seeds…

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There once was a bloke from Leeds

That came upon some seeds

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Pondering what was found

Inserting himself in the ground 🙄

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He later moved on to seedier deeds…

-aaa

Pain Struck (Haikus)

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Feeling searing pain.

My entire world keeps spinning.

Migraines are the worst!

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Each time I get up.

I am stunned by vertigo.

Aspirin is no relief.

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Must be unconscious.

The only relief is sleep.

Soft dark and quiet.

-aaa

I Can’t Stop Writing

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I’m not going to write now I refuse

But then the words come that I must use

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My creativity is taking abuse

Yet my compulsion writes as I choose

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If you were in my shoes

You’d understand my views

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So my brain without relief, stews

I’d rather be restful on a cruise

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Alas, here I again sharing my truths

Another example which poetry proves…

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One final thought as I complete these grooves

Is my art imitating life or life imitating art, it behooves…

-aaa

Vertigo

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I stand and I fall

The world is moving violently

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I close my eyes

Everything is still moving

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I feel myself taken by it

Caught up in the endless motion

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It’s almost like I feel this wave

Taking me away and whirling me about

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Nothing is still

Looking in the mirror I appear to be moving

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Everything takes on a violent spin

All I can do is lay down and take it all in

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Even in the quiet darkness

Everything is still moving though I lay still

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Drifting to thankful sleep

The dizziness haunts my dreams…

-aaa

Daily Question #59

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Are you a leader or a follower?

Honestly, I’m a bit of both. in music, I was a leader for many years as drum captain and first chair. In Junior High and in high school.

In technology and in my job now I also am a leader, and I frequently run meetings and present information to management.

I’m very also relaxed that’s where I’m not a leader too. I’m really go with the flow. I’m by no means and alpha. I’m more like a theta lol

-aaa

Lady Luck

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Miss Lady Luck

Doesn’t give a f*%k

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She’ll grab all your cash

In less than a flash

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She’ll take your bank roll

Leaving a gaping hole

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She’ll take your additional money

And you’ll lose that too, not funny

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She’ll take your jackpot win

And let it go super thin

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She’ll take your paycheck advance

If you give her half a chance

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She’ll stand at your side and leave you flat

And there’s little you can do about that…

-aaa

Head Over

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Come on over

Come as you are

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Are you a hypnotist

Are you gonna go my way.

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Way to San José

Way to go

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Go fourth among the people

Go now

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Now is the time

Now or never

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Never say “never”

Never had no one, ever

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Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind

Ever long

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Long ago in a galaxy far far away

Long Time

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Time after time

Time in a bottle

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Bottle-nosed dolphin

Bottle of wine

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Wine by the bottle

Wine me

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Me oh my

Me myself and I

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I never want to see you again.

I am one

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One way or another

One (is the loneliest number)

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Number one

Number three

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Three it’s a magic number

Three strange days

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Days of our lives

Days of thunder

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Thunder rolls

Thunder island

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Islands in the street

Island in the sun

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Sunshine Superman

Sun goes down

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Down to the bottom

Down in a hole

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Hole in the bucket

Hole in my head

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Head down

Head on over

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Over my head

Over and out

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Head…

Out…

-aaa

Action!

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Just keep going

Just be you

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You can accomplish anything

You are my sunshine

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Sunshine all over me

Sunshine of your love

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Love conquers all

Love slays the savage beast

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Beast master

Best of burden

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Burden of honesty

Burden in my hand

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Hand in glove

Hand it over

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Over done

Over and out

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Outshined

Out of control

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Control yourself

Control is everything

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Everything counts

Everything everywhere all at once

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Once is enough

Once upon a time

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Time is on my side, yes it is

Time is money

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Money, that’s all I want

Money for nothing

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Nothing from nothing leaves, nothing

Nothing else matters

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Matters of trust

Matters of time and space

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Space is the place

Space battle

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Battle of evermore

Battle of who could care less

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Less than zero

Less is more

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More or less

More than words

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Words of wisdom

Words can kill

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Kill your television

Kill the lights

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Lights in the sky

Lights, camera, action

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Action plan

Action will be taken

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Taken…

Plan…

-aaa

Lady Limerix

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Lady Limerix is her name.

Composing poetry, is her game.

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She writes silly prose.

While darning her hoes.

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By wildness standards, she’s not very tame.

-aaa

Circumstance

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Men must meet a rant

Create an instant mantra

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Stain a master’s act

Man can raise a ruin

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Meet a crane’s stance

Trace its inner ire

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See it as it rises

Care as its airs cease…

-aaa

Daily Question Number 58

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List your top 5 favorite fruits.

Though I still suspect this is for marketing purposes by region, I’ll share mine (in no particular order).

1. Bananas

I’ve loved these since my childhood they’re always delicious with cereal and desserts on ice cream or just buy themselves.

2. Rainier Cherries

To me these are the best tasting cherries you can get. They’re the most expensive and they look very different. They’re orange and yellow versus Bing, which are red and various shades of purple and even black. Try them sometime they’re worth it.

3. Kumquats

Ever ever since my childhood my Nana had a kumquat tree and I always had them and they’re just like an orange inside out. The skin is the sweet part and the inside part is more bitter.

4. Plums

If possible, I prefer the Italian plums. Very very sweet. Delicious when they’re right juicy a real delight on a hot summers day.

5. Pineapple

Another frequent go to for me. I love pineapple always have always will very sweet and tangy delicious and drinks. Delicious by itself. Delicious on desserts. Chocolate covered pineapples are good too.

-aaa

Daily Question # 57

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What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?

Today’s question is an excellent one. I have many answers that come to mind, but I will choose the most appropriate. This encapsulates most closely to me for my journey and I hope it helps.

One small improvement you can make in your life very simply, change. A change in job, a change in venue, a change in your life, a change in diet, a change in careers, a change in relationships.

They say growth comes from change and I say they’re right. These past couple of years I’ve been through separation/divorce, moving from one state to another, and a major career change. These occurred almost all simultaneously (aside from my last move, which happened October of last year).

I’d be lying if I told you that this was easy because it’s not. It’s been very difficult. I often nickname this part of my life, my “fire journey” for a reason. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Through change you achieve growth. Through growth, you change your perspective on your life, your past your present, even your future, and that is where you find peace and even grace. Despite all the bad things that happened in the past.

But change is scary. It’s the greatest thing we all resist. Our brain for some reason tells us “no don’t do it, it’ll be too difficult!!”. What we have to learn is sometimes our brain is wrong. This idea of preserving our ego at all costs is foolhardy.

New books and new ideas often say shedding the ego the way to go and I agree. The best way you can do that you do that, is through change. That’s been my experience and I’m sticking with it. Good luck everybody and be brave!!!

Thanks for reading and subscribing!!! 😊

-aaa

Poetic Alchemy

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I’m trying to write new poems

And new poetic forms

I’m trying to write my usual gems

While breaking all the norms.

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I like the challenge it brings

And the way it pushes my mind

Writing about all sorts of things

No two are the same kind.

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Stretching as I try

To contort to all the rules

Feeling my brain fry

As I utilize my tools.

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I never know what I will write

Until I reach the very end

With styles, I am an alchemist tonight

As I feel my creativity bend…

-aaa

A Quadrille?

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Forty-four words isn’t a lot

I must use all the talent that I’ve got

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To get my point across

So my audience is not at a loss

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I count the words as I write

Doing my best to be contrite

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So, here goes nothing…

-aaa

Where Is The Time?

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So many hours to display

Observing the minutes splay

Watching the children play.

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I see each day restart

From the very start

Experience is an art.

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So don’t make a hasty retreat

You’ll likely miss a treat

Or other item might eat.

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The best moments you’ll attract

As your years gain tract

And you’ll know how best to act.

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There’s no need to pretend

Like my many efforts tend

This new poem is at an end…

-aaa

Apothecary

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Apt creator to care

Each a top act…

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Pare apart the apathy

Reach to the ache…

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Crop that arc opt the race

Parch a tope car…

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Hear the heart cry

Ope the throat chote…

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Ether cap a hot ear

Or a tore arch…

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Patch an etch or perch

To a cheery tot…

-aaa

Mothers

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Mothers are definitely the best

They always answer to the test

That’s why they’re better than the rest

Knowing them we are blessed.

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Mothers made us our food

Showed how to be good

Did everything for us they could

Like every mother should.

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Mothers taught us what to say

How to happily play

That there weren’t enough hours in the day

Mine even taught me how to pray.

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Mothers fix our many scrapes

Don’t tolerate when we act like apes

Sometimes give us fruit and grapes

As long as we don’t stay in the drapes.

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Mothers are why we are alive

Many taught us how to drive

When mine did I wasn’t sure if she’d survive

Thanks to my mother I learn and thrive.

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Mothers show up every day

They keep our tantrums all at bay

We hope forever they will stay

With that wish, I often pray…

-aaa ❤️ 🌹

Mommy, I Love You

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For all the mommy’s out there (especially mine) ❤️❤️

M other

O original fan

M oral support

M y first friend

Y ou loved me before anyone

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I wouldn’t be who I am without you.

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L ow and behold you’ve always been there

O utrageously boisterous and silly

V alued and appreciated

E very time I skinned a knee you were there

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Y ou’ve always been my rock

O ur lives are better with moms

U ntil the end of time I’m eternally grateful…

-aaa

Lapsima Kroakee

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Originally Published 04/04/2024

Eesil opso eepsa crassa.

Mebil opo loosa lapsa.

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Froogoo oogoo millo grogen.

Soodshen eegon breelo mogen.

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Schnoozen cabruisen alloatto mcfee.

Snaken abacon solonga tafeeee.

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Slacken mccracken adobe a do.

Fracken and smacken adoooje ugo.

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Smeapon n slodjing the gaj.

Freeblen n breazin odello at avarge.

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Franshwiken ze bub aliete kabong.

Weapshean a grobee sholong.

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Adudame adudame adudame kebo.

Snidely agridely paroache saybo…

-aaa

Learn Through my Mistakes

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I’ll tell you a tale.

And I’ll show you a life lived.

Beauty and sadness.

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Good Times and bad ones.

All the pleasures and the pain.

Are for the choosing.

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What shall I share first?

All the insecurities.

All tribulations.

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Here for the taking.

Just close your eyes and I’ll speak.

Decree my journey.

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Words flow like a stream.

Some nightmares some a dream.

Mostly just serene.

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When the story’s done.

You’ll know more about yourself.

Apply these lessons.

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Live your best life now.

Take chances and change a lot.

Your journey is yours…

-aaa

Journey To Your Self

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Don’t sweat the small stuff

Our life is very long

Take each lesson even if rough

In stride for one day you’ll be strong.

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Take each opportunity

That comes your way

Don’t get caught up in scrutiny

Make the most of every day.

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Just keep going

You’re always in motion

Crushing your journey

With your inner devotion.

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Someday you’ll move miles

And on others just inches

Do so with a smile

Even when life pinches.

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Always experience grace

With general gratitude

Move at your own pace

Exhibit a positive attitude.

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This journey is important

It’s where you become the best

The steepest climbs are potent

But you will pass this test.

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Now give yourself a hug

Because you’ve nearly made it

Feel your heart and pride tug

For the progress you created…

-aaa

My Inner Circle

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3TC #ThreethingsChallenge

Three Things Challenge #M690 | pensitivity101

Do surround yourself with good people in your life.

It can take years to amass this inner circle, but believe me it’s worth it.

Make them the centre of your universe.

My people come from the various outskirts

Of my life.

Work, school, growing up, even swimming lessons.

They know me well and I can trust them and they can trust me.

It’s good to have strong people in your life that will tell you the truth.

I keep you honest and they keep you at your best.

Especially when you’re a writer… 😉

-aaa

Ghosted And Dropped

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In this time of crying.

You don’t see me there.

Gasping, choking, sighing.

Desperately, grasping for air.

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Why did you leave me?

Where did you go?

Why must you deceive me?

I am reeling from the blow.

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What did I do?

That wasn’t good enough.

Why weren’t you true?

This deception was rough.

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All of your kisses.

Truly didn’t mean a thing.

My perceived hits were misses.

Hence, I was never your king.

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I thought you were my forever.

Forever, plus a day.

In reality you were never.

Ever intending to stay.

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First, you started ghosting.

Avoiding me in chat.

Barely responding to my posting.

You left me hard and flat.

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You said you couldn’t love me.

When I told you “I love you”.

Your rejection, just crushed me.

At the time knowing not what I’d do.

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So I bitterly reminisce you.

Now that you’re long gone.

And I’ll never again kiss you.

As you used me like a pawn…

-aaa

Side Dish

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Originally Published 04/05/2024

Peel me, I’m a potato for eternity.

Remove my skin and set me free.

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Slice me and dice me.

Use all your creativity.

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Just drop me and chop me.

Into a boiling seasoned sea.

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Filled with oil or water and a steady heat.

Satiate the hungered with this culinary feat.

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You can hook me and cook me.

With a sizzle I can feel and see.

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Season me with some pepper and salt.

I taste delicious and it’s all your fault.

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Portioned just right for a very hungry group.

Don’t over cook me or I transform to goop.

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With heat turned down taste can’t be beat.

All my eaters are in for a yummy treat.

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Place me on plate with a few of my friends.

Vegetable delight side dish is how this ends.

-aaa

Daily Question # 54

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What public figure do you disagree with the most?

Art from Global Times by Podvitsky

Well, I know we’re all talking about this today and I’m gonna do the same. Politicians it’s hard to trust them at all and that’s because I’d stay over the last maybe 8 to 10 years they’ve solely had their own interest at heart. Put dollars in their pocket from the lobbies and PACs is what they’ll do.

The constituency as a joke in this era of PACs lobbyists. and I have us all pitting against each other, Democrat against Republican Republican against Democrat.

The truth is they want us to fight so that we don’t watch what they’re doing very slowly diminishing our rights in America all for the the Almighty dollar.

I’m grossly disappointed in all of our politicians right now. It’s quite question of who they’re working for right now? It sure doesn’t feel like the American people, I’ll tell you that. 

I said this a few times today and I’m gonna say it again “politicians solely tell the truth when their lips are not moving.”. I hope one day we find our way again seems like we’ve been lost since pre-Covid. Just my humble opinion.

Thank you for reading.

-aaa



My Poolside Paradise Mix

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My poolside music.

Provides me a warm soundtrack.

Such an awesome mix…

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Crossing all genres.

It’s mostly alternative.

With some classic rock.

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Spanning many years.

From 60s to the 90s.

Such variety.

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This is underground.

Compared to today’s music.

That’s how I like it.

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The sun and the pool.

I’m surrounded by beauty.

And I’m rocking out!!!

-aaa

The Crapper

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Sir Thomas Crapper was his name

Toilets and U joints were his game.

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Though his plumbing designs were toilet’s answer

He succumbed too soon to colon cancer.

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In memorium the loo now bears his name.

-aaa