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Poetry Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Reflections of Truth

Mirror on the wall

The mirror hung on the wall. All the while staring back at everyone in the stall. Until one fateful morning. Stacy woke up feeling groggy, with puffy eyes. She rolled out of bed. Decided to take a quick shower instead. Instead of climbing back into the gnarly sheets.

Walking by the mirror it fogged. There is no steam yet, she bogged. Stacy waved her hand across the misty glass, the fog remained. Mirror, mirror who is the fairest of them all? She heard what sounded like a snicker. Startled and confused, Stacy zipped back to bed, couldn’t be any quicker.

In front of the mirror, she stood; again. Suddenly a face reflected. A face she did not recognize, so she deflected. Do I look this bad? The mirror had been laughing at me the whole time. I thought I was fine. The face which appeared, she denied. She made a quick retreat to the gnarly sheets and cried.

Reflections of Truth was written for the W3 prompt. The mirror was unassuming and a normal fixture. Nothing scary or unusual about it right? Stacy thought she was so fine and loved to look at herself in the mirror.

The mirror had other plans for her. Upon asking it who is the fairest, she was in for a shock. When the reflection did not match what Stacy envisioned, she was in a state of denial. We have to accept who we really are. The mirror humbled Stacy into seeing the real version of herself.

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Boarding at Gate B6

Where to, I travel

Time to unravel

Rush, hustle, mass of people

Some vacation bound

Excitement, the sound

Heard atop a church steeple

Some not so happy

No mood for sappy

Ill family is waiting

Your arrival soon

Touch down people swoon

Praying, now grief abating

Melissa is the host for this week’s Tanka Tuesday challenge. She has presented the form, Alouette, for writers to join in. A first time writing an Alouette for me. Hope you enjoy. 

Boarding at Gate B6 is about certain moments in life. The times to cultivate life by traveling for much needed vacations. Also, times of travel to show love and care for family/friends who fall ill. 

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Absence; or The Fonder Heart

Heart shaped in lit candles

If she does not come home, would you miss her
Would you care, or dare, feel happiness
Relief, she is gone, your heart sings
Before long, a song of long
Awaited freedom, yes
She is gone, you are
Free to be you
No second
Guessing
No
More
Sharing
Compromise
Being nice, kind
Greetings with a kiss
Compassion and caring
Random embrace just because
Despair, she is gone, your heart aches
You do care, or dare, feel loneliness
Would you miss her, if she never came home

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Poetry Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Compulsion; or Obsession

What's in my feed, begin the scroll
New gossip, for a new day is on the rise 
Lots of drama and trash talk, hooray
Right at my fingertips, where is my phone

New gossip, for a new day is on the rise
Who got cancelled, who got dissed
Right at my fingertips, where is my phone
Running late for work I'm drawn in

Who got cancelled, who got dissed
Put the phone down, iron my clothes
Running late for work I'm drawn in 
What is wrong with me, why am I like this

Put the phone down, iron my clothes
I need therapy, I'm hooked on social media
What is wrong with me, why am I like this
I'm obsessed, how can I get out of this mess

I need therapy, I'm hooked on social media
Lots of drama and trash talk, hooray
I'm obsessed, how can I get out of this mess
Oh well; what's in my feed, begin the scroll

Compulsion; or Obsession is written for the W3 prompt. Reena challenges us to write a pantoum on any subject or theme. I am not quite sure that I completed the challenge correctly, but I gave it a try anyway. Thank you, Reena and David for the inspiration.

The topic I explored is being obsessed with the cell phone and scrolling on social media. The person knows that she has a problem but resigns to the addiction of social media. It’s a downward spiral and cycle that many struggle to get out of.

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Life and Wisdom-Tanaga

loneliness is an ulcer
inside, hidden, like sulfur
ravenous like a vulture
love sparks the heart, a pulser

Loneliness is something that people feel but no one can tell from the outside. A feeling that only that individual knows. Love, on the other hand is the cure. Love can be a small gesture of kindness, like simply smiling at a person. Giving them a compliment. Saying hello. Love can be talking to someone just for a few minutes longer than you normally would. Giving that extra time and/or attention. It does not have to be a grand gesture. These small and simple gestures carry such a significant meaning and have a positive impact on others and us.

The tanaga is written for the W3 prompt. Congratulations Michelle and thank you David.

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Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Connect the Dots Split Personality with O’Nika

In this video is a segment called Split Personality on the Connect the Dots podcast. The host, Louis poses questions, to which we both delve into these questions and give our perspectives.

Connect the Dots Split Personalities episode with O’Nika

Check out the Connect the Dots podcast on You Tube.

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Tending To The Psyche

The unconscious mind plays tricks and then laughs. Rectifying actions and words too. Making it feel natural and true. Realization comes late, hindsight now in the forefront. 

What have I done wrong?
Did I offend?
Make it right, think, amend

Offer a solution with consciousness. Being of sound mind, intention takes over. Correction now the focus. Foster humility. Ego is no longer welcome, cast out conceit. Psyche needs tending, bring forth modesty.

Tending To The Psyche is written for the W3 challenge. Sally has asked writers to think about the many things that lie beneath the surface. We can write about growth, change, discovery, hidden truths, difficult work, things that need tending, or anything else.

I chose to write about growth and discovery. The psyche is complex and when the revelation hits, it weighs heavily. It is like the lightbulb moment. The, “aha!” moment. Being self-aware is a segue to change, and gives power to consciousness and intentionality.

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Dancehall of Sorrows

That feeling you get 
Drowning in regret 
Lonely 
Isolated, yet 
Happy and content 
Only 
Seeing silhouette 
Of past me, I fret 
wholly

Dancehall of Sorrows was written for the Tanka Tuesday challenge by Melissa.

Is it possible to be happy and content and live with regret? This question is one that I was thinking about while writing the poem. If one has regrets, do they have to be down and out, and sad? The answer I came up with is no. A person can still live a full and happy life.

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Can You Answer This? What Life-Altering Book Have You Read Lately?

What Life-Altering Book Have You Read Lately?

Reading is a wonderful pastime. There are stories that can transform the way we see certain aspects of life. Books that make us laugh and smile. Mysteries, romance novels, science fiction, memoirs, etc., so many to choose from. The fact that there are so many genres give us variety in picking what we want to read.

Reading can have a profound effect on us. We can read something that changes the way we look at things. Give us a new perspective on something that we may have formed an opinion about, before knowing more.

The reasons we choose to read vary greatly. Some of us read to broaden our vocabulary. Relax and delve into a murder mystery, science fiction, or romance novel. Others aim for an overall understanding and knowledge of different subjects.

Alternatively, some of us just love books! There are so many ways to get your reading in. Hardcover, paperbacks, eBooks and audiobooks. No matter how you choose to read, words have the power to transform.

Can you answer this? What life-altering book have you read lately?

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Poetry Self Awareness Topic Words of Wisdom

Taking It Light

Taking It Light

Life is good, what can be better
Relaxing, no string or tether 
The sun giving me strength
The water spreading cool
Just enough to level out the heat
Peaceful thoughts to be had at no cost
Looking up at the sky, mind getting lost
The shine of rays 
Penetrating through the leaves
Captivating movement with every breeze
Sparks of new ideas and motivation
Encapsulating every wish and dream of mine
Innermost thoughts rushing in quickly
Reminding me to just enjoy life 
and 
Take it light

Taking It Light is written for the prompt by Sadje for WDYS. The inspiration was drawn from the image below provided for this week’s prompt.

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Can You Answer This? How Do You Want to Spend Your Older Years?

How Do You Want to Spend Your Older Years?

Leisurely walk

Can you answer this? How do you want to spend your older years? The golden years or retirement years are sometimes the best. Just ask around and I’m sure you will get different answers on this one.

While some of us spend most of our younger years working or chasing our dreams. Others are just winding down waiting for the chance to sit back and enjoy the later stage of life. The years when free time abounds.

After retirement, some people plan to travel and visit places on their bucket list. Some people plan to move to another state or country and settle down. Sit by the beach, go for walks, join a social network in their community, or just simply do nothing. Relax and do what you want to do without having to think about it.

Options are many. Whatever you decide to do, make those years count. Do what makes you happy and will bring joy to your life. We owe it to ourselves to enjoy the senior years. Spend time with family, now that you have an open schedule.

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Can You Answer This? What Free Service Would You Choose?

What Free Service Would You Choose?

Life is so busy these days. Can you answer this? What free service would you choose? Would you prefer to have free childcare, a live in chef, a housekeeper. Maybe an assistant or gardener. A lot of these services can get pricey. It would be nice to have though. We can keep more of our money in our pocket.

  • Childcare- This is a necessity for many working families. We have to work to make a living and provide for our children. It would be nice to have reliable childcare.
  • Chef- A chef would be very convenient. A personal chef would free up time not having to prepare meals. For example, we can use this time to spend with family. Also, we can devote time to other hobbies or interests.
  • Housekeeper- A housekeeper can take care of those mundane things around the house. Cleaning the house takes time but is a chore that must be done. Wouldn’t it be nice to have this service for free? One downside is that they may not be as thorough and do the job, in the manner we would like.
  • Assistant- An assistant can be a valuable asset to help with business tasks. Including taking care of booking travel and keeping our calendar. Business and/or personal plans can be handled. He or she can help to keep us on track. It would be nice to have one less thing to think about.
  • Gardener- The lawn would be so nice with the help of a gardener. The grass can stay healthy and plush. Flowerbeds and mulch would be on point. In the fall/winter they can rake up all the fallen leaves and remove the pine needles. The bushes would stay trimmed and neat. Furthermore, having a gardener can save us from back-breaking work.

Can you answer this? What free service would you choose? Share in the comments and let us know. Maybe you would pick something entirely different.

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Panhandling Days in the Rearview

Panhandling Days in the Rearview

Driving by this corner
My eyes tear up like morning dew
I used to live here
Harsh nights, cold mornings
Even while I had no place to call home
Love and kindness resided in my heart
Now that an abode has found me
Sometimes the echoes of the street
Ring in my ears during the nightfall
Scrounging and scraping for loose change
Fallen from past days, reduced to panhandling
Now that an abode has saved me
I still cherish pieces of me from those fallen days

Thank you for stopping by to read! 🙏🏽🤍Panhandling Days in the Rearview is written for the prompt by Sadje.

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Can You Answer This? Are You Living in the Past, Present or Future?

Are you living in the past, present or future? It might sound like a question with an obvious answer, right? Well, you see, sometimes we relish our younger years and do not want to let go. It leads us to hold on to those days and try to relive the good times. It can also be memories of certain places, people or things from back in the day that keep us stuck.

Living in the present is a pragmatic way to live. It is a way to prevent the past from dictating what you are doing today. Also, you relieve yourself of worry about what is to come later in life. The approach of one day at a time can be described for people who live in the moment of today.

The future poses a layer of uncertainty. If you live in the future, maybe you feel that there is nothing to worry about. On the other hand, this way of thinking can help you reach your goals. It sets you up for the frame of mind to be clear about what you want for your future self. Living for the future also gives you the ability to prepare and set goals.

Can you answer this? Are you living in the past, present or future?

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Fading Capacity of the Mind

Fading Capacity of the Mind



Walk in the den 
I need my book 
Now, in the room  
I ask... 
What brought me here? 
Train of thought gone 
Bam!
Just that fast, I forgot

For this week’s W3 challenge, writers are invited to capture a dramatic moment in just a handful of lines — a storm breaking, a glass shattering, a door slamming, a sudden realization, or any instant where something changes sharply or unexpectedly.

I chose to write about the realization that my mind is not what it used to be. Just that quick, I forgot why I was going in the other room and what I needed. The aging mind has jokes; it likes to play tricks. Enjoy it while you can! If this sounds like you, just know you are not alone😃

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