My Poem “Cervantes’ Straw” is online at YourDailyPoem.com – September 14, 2020

Once again, I’m pleased to announce that my poem Cervantes’ Straw is now online at YourDailyPoem.com .

Brothers: Friday Fictioneers

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Brothers, siblings, rivals. Always teasing, testing the limits, manipulating. Like some adults we know? Even countries? Presidents, too? OK. So how will this one end?

Better than Disney World: Friday Fictioneers

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This kid would rather ride a ferry than be at Disney first thing in the morning. He’s not my child. I think some dibbick has invaded him…

I Offered My Heart on Wounded Knees (an indigenous love story)

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Love can be offered in many ways, in many places …

dVerse ~ Poets Pub: Shoes With Laces (with love to Shel Silverstein)

I love the topic of shoes and I love Shel Silverstein, both of which have such great soles and souls…

Cervantes’ Straw: The Sunday Whirl – Wordle

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Nobody’s faster at chocolate milk sipping than grandpa…

The Boys Who Had Too Much Time on Their Hands: Friday Fictioneers

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Too much time can be… Well, you decide for yourself.

Shaking the Snow Globe, Watching the Sun Rise: The Sunday Whirl – Wordle

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Never easy choices…

Pipeline: Friday Fictioneers

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There’s always another lesson to be learned. Just not when Jimmy is in the class…

Two for the price of one: Friday Fictioneers

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This week you have a choice of two stories. You don’t have to vote. You don’t even have to choose between the two. And there won’t even be a test afterwards. It doesn’t get any better than this…

How to De-Bait a Detective: Friday Fictioneers

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Even Charlie Chan gets baited, but he rarely falls for the bait. Of course, his number one son may bait him even more than any evildoer…

Cee’s Which Way Challenge 2014 #25

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Cee’s Which Way Challenge begs a picture or pictures capturing…

Flowers for Frosty: The Icy Friday Fictionaires

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Dante’s inferno might have, unwittingly, awaited little precocious Eunice, if she had not bothered to ask her brother to look before she leaped…

Empty Chairs for Empty Heads: The Friday Chaironeers

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I doubt if you’ve ever had a conversation on your cell phone like this one. Maybe not.

Little John Tells His Kids the Real Story of Robin and his Merry Men: Friday Fictioneers

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Want the real down low on Robin and his gang? Little John reveals his “Tell All” story to his kids, and we get to listen in on some insider trading secrets …

When The Kids Move Out: Limerick Off Monday

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Ever wonder what life will be like when the kids move out? Don’t be fooled by that illusion. When it is said that something’s too good to be true, well, you know the truth, it’s too good to be true…

I Placed a Ha Inside Your Envelope

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This man grabbed some laughter and the results were…see for yourself.

Wouldn’t You Pretend to be Ill?: Limerick Off Monday

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I’m sure that every one of you can relate to this, especially if you have children.

BABY Bran Cereal – Picture It and Write (or Read It and Weep)

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BABY Bran Cereal – Try it. Its brand-spanking-new.

The Time Keeper: Five Sentence Fiction

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Sometimes it takes a kid to…

Out on a Limb 2 – Or, God Takes His New Children on a Field Trip to His First Tree: Friday Non-Fictioneers

Come visit the Garden Museum on a field trip with God….

The Fire Burning: Wordle

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Do you have a fire burning within you?

My Tongue and My New Braces: Reason2Rhyme Poetry Prompt

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It’th not eathy thpeaking like this!!!!!!

The Sands of Time Slip Away: Picture It and Write

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Picture It and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction or a poem to accompany the image. The picture prompt for this week is below:                             … Continue reading →

Twisted Christmas Tongue Twisters

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A few little twisted Christmas tongue twisters…

Of Girls and Hair: The Other Great Depression —— Picture It and Write

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Picture It and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction or a poem to accompany the image.

The Android Family Enjoy Their Friday Dinner: Friday Fictioneers

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Friday Fictioneers – Rochelle Wisoff-Fields posts a pic to write a 100 word story about.

Voting is Really About My Father

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                                The first time I voted was 1968. I had just started college, the Vietnam War loomed large, flower power was blossoming, and the world … Continue reading →

It Can’t Be That Time… Julia’s Place 100WCGU

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What is 100WCGU? Each week there is a prompt: a few connected words, a selection of individual words or a picture. The prompt is (click here to visit this week’s post): … it can’t be that time … As usual … Continue reading →

Your Big Baby Father Slipped This In! — Julia’s Place 100WCGU

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  From Julia’s Place: What is 100WCGU?       This week’s prompt is: (see this week’s prompt site by clicking here) *evil cackling heard from behind* Julia writes: …something a little different… Well it’s my son’s 36th birthday this … Continue reading →

“Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall… ” – Picture It and Write

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Picture it and Write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome.   the picture prompt for this week is below:     … Continue reading →

The Ogremonster in the Tree House: Friday Fictioneers

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Each week Friday Fictioneers – Madison Woods posts a pic that begs to have a 100 word story written about it. Visit Madison Woods’ site if you’d like to see and/or learn more.               … Continue reading →

The Bridges of Men – Picture It and Write

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Picture it and write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. the picture prompt for this week is below:       … Continue reading →

Zebras

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It was night and black Then morning First morning light turned day white black into white     Zebras   Zebras Glimmer in the morning light Like waves of new pop art.   Randy Mazie

The Round of Seven – Julia’s Place 100WCGU “… would seven prove to be too much? …..”

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From Julia’s Place: What is 100WCGU? Each week there is a prompt: a few connected words, a selection of individual words or a picture. You have a limited number of words to write a creative piece. This week’s prompt is: … Continue reading →

Who Was That Masked Man? : Julia’s Place 100WCGU “…together the flames…”

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From Julia’s Place: What is 100WCGU?     Each week there is a prompt: a few connected words, a selection of individual words or a picture. You have a limited number of words to write a creative piece.   This … Continue reading →

Bud and Abbott Join the Foreign Legion – Picture It and Write

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Picture it and write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. the picture prompt for this week is below:       … Continue reading →

The Sorcerer’s Apprentices: Friday Fictioneers, Part 2

Each week Friday Fictioneers – Madison Woods posts a pic that begs to have a 100 word story written about it. Visit Madison Woods’ site if you’d like to see and/or learn more.   I couldn’t resist this second turn … Continue reading →

The Catechismic Mirror – Picture It and Write

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Picture it and write from ermiliablog@wordpress Write a  paragraph of fiction to accompany the image. Or, it can be a poem Anyone who wants to join in is welcome. The Catechismic Mirror Mirror, mirror on the floor, Who is the … Continue reading →

Cross the Line or Else: Julia’s Place 100WCGU

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From Julia’s Place: What is 100WCGU? Each week there is a prompt: a few connected words, a selection of individual words or a picture. You have a limited number of words to write a creative piece. This week’s prompt is: … Continue reading →

Comfort for God’s People

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This piece is inspired by Isaiah, Chapter 40. Interestingly, Isaiah comes from the wealthy, a royal family member who preaches fairness, compassion and hope. Who today, among the 1%, would stand with him? Where is the Shepherd? Where is the … Continue reading →

Damn It: It’s Probably the Chili Peppers

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You know this couple. You’ve been there. Up in the middle of the night: Weird dreams, weird conversations, weird food affects. Damn It: It’s Probably the Chili Peppers “I’ve seen her before….” “Honey, it’s late. You’ve been dreaming” “Mary, I’ve … Continue reading →

This Day in History – Reason2Rhyme Poetry Prompt

The following is reprinted from an email to me today from Ms. Karen Nelson: “This Day in History” Featured Poet – Randy Mazie Congratulations to Randy Mazie!  He was the drawing winner this week for the “This Day in History” poetry … Continue reading →

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas Wedding Clerihew

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Not that I keep up with celebrity news, but this wedding caught my attention especially in light of all the headlines that have been showered on Cruise and Holmes.     Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas Wedding Clerihew (click for … Continue reading →

When He was Born… (kbnelson’s Poetry Prompt Reason 2 Rhyme – “This Day In History…”)

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Monday, July 2, 2012 Poetry Prompt… from kbnelson’s Reason 2 Rhyme – “This Day In History…” Select one particular day in history (the world’s or your personal experience) and write a poem contrasting the same day in the present. When … Continue reading →

Debt Most Deadly

Article by Barbie Latza Nadeau, posted in the Daily Beast (Newsweek) on  June 18, 2012. It addresses: Recession and austerity fuel suicide in Italy. Debt Most Deadly Please take a moment and read it – as a companion piece to … Continue reading →

One of my favorite poets is e e cummings

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One of my favorite poets is e e cummings He has influenced much of my writing. And “in Just-” is one of my favorites. And while I know it’s summer – a little late to be posting this poem – … Continue reading →

Are we there yet?

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Rich from Brainsnorts wrote a piece in reference to the Friday Fictioneer. The piece had to do with playing “I spy” in a car.   When I saw this cartoon in the New Yorker, I immediately thought of Rich’s piece; … Continue reading →

Bed Mates

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You know – you’ve had them in bed with you. Those little bundles of joy when sleeping, who drove you crazy all day running and crying and fighting and whining… and now they’re little angels, rug-rats in bed dreaming away … Continue reading →