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In Your Night of Days … know there will be light!
The children of the densely treed forest dozed, curled about one another among twisted roots, snuggled near the base of a tree. They could hear her words of wisdom, words whispered through the night...
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Survival, Love, Purpose ~ I gotta get me some of that!
Depending on where you are in life, those three words express your “motivators”! That which is most likely to “call you to action!” Survival Love Purpose Really! It’s what it comes down to! If someone...
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Why do we write Poetry?
What is it about the particular nature of a poem? Whether penning or reading. A poem sets itself apart from all other written words. Various sized packages of contained messages of our thoughts, our...
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The Power of a Writer’s Words – Yours!
They are awesome, did you know that? The Power of words. Studying the structure and meaning of words (any language) is called Semiotics. There is also a field that studies not only how we communicate...
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Ligo Haibun Challenge
Welcome to this weeks Ligo Haibun Challenge - #13, open to all writers, everywhere. For those Haibuner’s (my affectionate term here) who are already a part of our international writing group, you may...
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Ligo Haibun Challenge ~Mother Nature’s Soliloquy
This week the Ligo Haibun Challenge encourages the writer to write a haibun using one of the two photographs shown here. My entry: You, who frolic and play, and you who look out upon me, beseeching...
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An Act of Kindness – keeps giving – for both receiver and giver!
This is from my own ‘yesterdays’ of life but even though it happened a while ago the memory is indelibly printed in my mind. Each time I recall this day, I’m reminded why small acts of kindness are so...
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The Saga of Glory Rose!
The Saga of Glory Rose When she was just a little girl she’d gaze up at the sky viewing sun and clouds, the moon, the stars, and wonder why. Why she lived upon this place, and how she came to be. She...
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Quiet Times
* “There are those quiet times of contemplation, where I find I am my own perfect companion to be with.” ~ Penny L Howe, 2013 * Have a great Thursday everyone! Find some quiet time “If you can!” ~...
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Haibun – Writing the Essence (the method of)!
Hello! Would you like to understand the written style of haibun a little better? A brief disclaimer: “When it comes to the history of the written word, I do not have a formal education. My study and...
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The warmth of your arms ~ paradise lost!
~ Short short (flash) fiction - Friday Fictioneers, check it out! A wonderful weekly writing challenge for all writers, brought to you by the talented and gracious hostess (Rochelle). Click here and...
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Ligo Haibun Challenge ~ For all writers!
~ The Challenge: Fall (Autumn) is a busy time of the year for many, along with changing seasons, it is also the return of school in many countries. Each day that passes finds us presented with a...
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Your Written Words – A “Simple” Universal Truth!
When we express ourselves through our written words, sometimes we add to the meaning of a reader’s understanding. But our blogging words aren’t necessarily the truth, or a fact. Just us expressing our...
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Clueless when “Opportunity” knocks – Friday Fictioneers!
Copyright – Rich Voza Flash Fiction (100 words) The Door to Opportunity “Sam, what are you doing?” “Huh,” he replied, busily opening and closing each door in sight. “I asked what you’re doing,” Irving...
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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Be an Artist with your Words!
Are the “rules” for writing haibun – overwhelming? Each week the Ligo Haibun Challenge is offered to writers who want to practice and improve their writing skills. But the rules are daunting for some....
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Love me – No more, no less!
What every partner in life deserves from the other! Aimez-moi – ni plus, ni moins! Si tu m’aimes, alors m’aimer de cette façon. Ni plus ni moins que ce qui suit … me traiter comme égaux, mais chérir...
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Ligo Haibun Challenge – Torturous Love!
One of the two word prompts for this week’s Ligo Haibun (writing) Challenge is – torture! I don’t believe anyone can think about that word without coming up with sad, painful and scary feelings. I...
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Alastairs Photo Fiction – Simple is and simple does!
Each Sunday my good friend Alastair offers up one of his excellent photographs as a prompt for writing a short fictional piece. Be sure to check out this fun activity, click here for more information....
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What do we do next? We bloggers, We artists, We people …
In the digital world of today … how do we not just survive but thrive? It’s Tuesday, so what do we know today? We know we have things we have to do – And we know we have things we want to do – We know...
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Don’t be Afraid of Living
“Female” by Penny L Howe, 2013 There are many things to be afraid of I’ve confronted a few in my day, The Sun may not rise the moon may not set or things will not go my way. . The boogie man hiding...
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