Third Poem Accepted

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While I am awaiting notification of the publication of my second accepted poem, I’ve received notification that a third poem has been accepted

The Nature of Things: Friday Fictioneers

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Sad, how the things of man work out…

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….

Out on a Limb: Friday Afflictioneers

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Who could love a gnarly tree? If you did – would it be called treeson? Would you go out on a limb for a gnarly tree? Important questions to ponder. We think we have some answers…

Phlower Phantasy: To Janet from “This, that and the other thing”

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Janet posts her photography on her website “This, that and the other” and has prompted me to post a few of my own favorites.

The Dreaming Place: Five Sentence Fiction

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Lillie Mcferrin posts a “five sentence fiction” prompt. This week it is: Flawed Below is the picture she has posted on her site:                             The Dreaming Place … Continue reading →

The Sherwood Forest Tour: 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 →

Misty: Friday Fictioneer

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Friday Fictioneers – Madison Woods posts a pic to write a 100 word story about. This week it’s:                         Misty Johnny, where are you? Here. Look at me. Are … Continue reading →

Consortin’ With the Enemy: Friday Fictioneer Part 2

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This week I’m double dippin’… doublin’ down and doublin’ my fun. So if you think you’ve seen my link twice, you have. I’m two timing you. Friday Fictioneers – Madison Woods posts a pic to write a 100 word story … 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 →

One Can Miss Mountains by Todd Boss

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One of my favorite poems is by Todd Bass. I have reprinted his “One Can Miss Mountains” here from The New Yorker Magazine of May 8, 2008. It never ceases to move and amaze me. I love reading it out … Continue reading →

People Got to Live…

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Somewhere…but where? God’s paradise, and the rest of us. God’s creatures: human and animal. God’s plan: capitalism or cooperation. Conservation or construction. People got to live… “Sammy, Sammy, Sammy. It’s not a sin.” “Jerry, it’s wrong.” “What’s so wrong?” “It … Continue reading →

Lemon tree very pretty but the lemon flower is…

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A little change of pace here. A little lightness but a little sourness. A little fun but also a little fear. A little … lemon? Death of Me and Meyer Lemons I thought I’d lose my Meyer lemon tree, I … Continue reading →

Equine Oak

Limbs pony out
      cantering into green bridled tipped leaves,
boughs I can no longer ride

Trees… who needs them?

What were they once? And now? What are your trees? Where are they? Read these two shorts poems; share yours   The Telephone Pole, formerly known as The Tree Bridled in strung lines, Carrying messages, intimate or otherwise, Reduced to … Continue reading →