poetry
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Not a Ghost of a Chance 10-13-21
Last night, I told Dave that I hadn’t done squat because it had been “one of those days” with Dad. It wasn’t true, however, I managed to do two blog posts, my Spanish lessons (like every day), the laundry, take care of all of Dad’s needs (like every day), exercises, and even cooked supper because… Continue reading
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Ghosts Just Want to Have Fun 10-08-21 WOD Challenge
I woke one night To a frightening sight Yet I was unafraid An apparition, two party girls By admission I felt like I was about to be played “Come out with us, We won’t cause a fuss We will just dance the night away!” I said, “No. You both go This is just a dream… Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 10-01-21 I Don’t See A Ghoul
Though the month of the ghoul is upon us I don’t see any on my horizon I see falling leaves and changes in weather Halloween decor going up too early And the onslaught of scary shows on tv Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls don’t haunt me Just the Spector of what used to be. Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 09-28-21 Bittersweet Fruit
The bittersweet fruit so vibrant and wild Poisonous plant yet widely desired Herbal remedy in colorful berries Keep children away, this one is scary! Keeps witches away too, as legend would have it. Used to keep away the “evil eye” from cattle, it was hung around their necks. Ancient herbalists said it was good for… Continue reading
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WOD Challenge 09-20-21
An Unlikely Savior As I walked out onto the gallery The ship did sway and I was set free Over the side into the yawning sea By the time I caught my breath, you see The ship had sailed quite aways from me I could not believe I was stranded asea No life raft or… Continue reading
Twisted Trunk Travels 