Optimistically
Viewing
Everyone
Rallying
Surely
Having
Absolute
Determination
Optimizing
Wisdom
Overshadow was written in response to Sadje’s prompt, what do you see?
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Come into the light All is not lost Life can be a conundrum Which do you choose; fight or flight? Come into the light Flames are still smoldering Calling for your attention Release the pressures you are shouldering Come into the light Turn on the wick Accept light and love Fulfillment comes real quick Come into the light Whether you choose fight or flight Flames are still smoldering Accept light and love
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Come into the light was written in response to the picture prompt by Sadje, What do you see # 222- January 22, 2024.
Let’s go find someone to play Duck, duck goose or jump rope. Teddy, we are almost there. Just down the road we should be able to find someone to play Hide and Seek with. I guess we can’t play Hopscotch or Double Dutch, I don’t see any concrete. Oh, I know, let’s play Mother May I? Teddy, where is everyone? I guess they are all indoors sitting in front of their video games and on their cell phones. Who do we have to play with now? Oh well, I guess it’s just you and me Teddy.
It’s Just You and Me, Teddy was written in response to the picture prompt, What do you see by Sadje. http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/11/13/what-do-you-see-212-13-november-2023/
Sunday; a day of rest Come dressed in your Sunday best The doors of the church are open Walking through the door, appreciation of token Monday, starts the work week Get your body and mind in gear Walk through the door smiling Awaiting life lessons are near Tuesday, one workday down Come to yoga class or meditation The exercise will release any trepidation about the upcoming week ahead Wednesday, mid-week is here Unload your cares on me Free your body and mind Come and talk it out Thursday, one day away from the weekend Tidy up any closet clutter Bag up those old clothes Take them to the donation center Friday, well what else is there to say The weekend has arrived Come over for cocktails We can talk and just vibe Saturday. Thought you would never show up Come in, take a minute to reflect Spiritual, work, body and mental health Aspects of cleansing and socialization Just remember, the door is open. Why don't you come? The door is open. Why don't you come was first published on Inspire By O'Nika and written in response to Sadje's prompt. https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/08/14/what-do-you-see-199-august-14-2023/
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Look at me with this bag on my hip This is some kind of a trip What kind of dog has to wear such a thing This kind of attention is not what I want to bring The bag has the nerve to read, grin Wearing this is much to my chagrin My human likes to play tricks Meanwhile, all I want is to throw bricks When they come my way with something weird Their wayward thoughts I try to steer Away from the clothes and people gear I’m a dog, rules to which you must adhere No fanny packs, no tutus, I just want to play fetch Instead, they take my picture, makes me just retch No more pictures please, no more pictures Written in response to Sadje's prompt, What Do You See #187 http://What do you see # 187- May 22, 2023
You are my mom, tried and true You cheer me up, when I am blue When I need a hug, you are there I can turn to you, when it’s too much to bear You take me to the park I can see the dogs play and bark You make me laugh and smile You wear motherhood with much style Thank you for being my mother Your role, invaluable, like no other Have I told you lately? You are loved by me, greatly ---O'Nika McGill---
Have I Told You Lately? is written in response to prompt by Sadje, http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/05/15/what-do-you-see-186-may-15-2023-mothers-day/
Have I Told You Lately? first appeared on Inspire By O’Nika.
Show your hand, raise it high Shyness has no place, let your aura shine Block the naysayers, they will try to deny The gold band protection, just like an alibi Show your hand, raise it high Let your positivity glow Inspire people and make them smile Where it comes from, they will never know Show your hand, raise it high When people feel like they can't They look to you, see that it is possible Doubt in their minds, start to recant If the gold band gives you courage to muster Your inner thoughts that make you fluster Show your hand, raise it high Gold band speaks for itself, no need to specify --O'Nika McGill--
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, What Do You See #179
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/03/27/what-do-you-see-179-march-27-2024/
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Show Your Hand, Raise It High appeared first on Inspirebyonika.com on April 1, 2023
You know you have it good When you are in the neighborhood Being toted around town Puppy pads not touching down Taking in the sights With much joy and delight Watching everyone on their feet Walking to the tune of life's beat From a place of comfort, I watch Relishing in this life Letting the bunions breathe I can take a reprieve Sitting in my carrying tote Feeling the breeze on my furry coat Enjoying the beautiful scenery The lush trees, flowers and greenery This is the life, this is the life
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/03/06/what-do-you-see-176-6th-march-2023/
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This is the life was published first on Inspirebyonika.com on March 10, 2023
I can only read so much Of this BS and such and such Who in their right mind This info is so maligned Where are the hopeful stories Of animal rescues and watching lories Of good-will and cheer Of not crime and fear Stories about curing cancer Slashing grocery prices like a lancer Restoring faith in the system Less about being a robbery victim Thieves need to get a job Stop stealing and being a slob People work hard for their money This is not the land of milk and honey What about affordable housing and gas Less homelessness, are these things of the past Where are the stories to make you smile Laugh inside and not bring up the bile Bile that makes you want to gag Reading news about this mixed bag Report on something better About successes and the go-getters Maybe then I can read this thing See a story that makes me want to sing And not want to set the pages ablaze Watching the ashes blow away in a haze Written in response to Sadje's prompt, what to you see #174What do you see # 174- Feb 20, 2023Mixed Bag of Trash was first published on Inspirebyonika.com on February 25, 2023
Excuse me, may I interject Let me put things into retrospect I am a human, animate Between two sculptures, laminate Laminate, sculptures void of life Stone-faced, emotionless Let me inject some feelings Sadness, indifference, or joy will suffice Sadness has its place of reflection The level of sadness depends on the inflection Inflection in the voice of the owner The owner who claims it Indifference can go either way You either care or you don't Feelings have a way to sway Even the most stone-faced and emotionless Joy is what turns it all around What makes a smile out of a frown Let your joy astound Inject joy and peace will abound --O'Nika McGill--
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt, #168 WDYS
Interjection was first published on Inspirebyonika.com on Jan 15, 2023
Open me, open me What is inside The suspense is killing me Taking me on a wild ride A new pair of shoes A new dress My mind is wandering Let me take a guess Open me, open me But please don't shake The sound may give it away What has taken a long time to make A photo album put together nicely Fond memories of yesteryear Nothing too pricey Open me, open me If you get lonely or sad Just look at the pictures You will be glad you had Memories of yesteryear what a joy to see lost in the back of my mind What a delight to finally find
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt #166 WDYS
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Where's my sugar? Are you going to kiss me or what? These circles are starting to make me dizzy Besides, I don't have all day, she says. He replies, Alright, don't get in a tizzy She adds, we don't have to touch Just put your lips on mine Pucker up and lay it on me Really, is that too much? Shyly, he says, It's just that...I'm in a daze The circles put me in a trance Your eyes are so beautiful I'm locked in a gaze Impatiently, she replies, the circle of life is not infinite Maybe we'll meet again but I have to go now When we next see, I'll lay a kiss on you so good You can't help but to take a bow Written in response to Sadje's prompt #165, what do you see? Where's My Sugar was first published on Inspirebyonika.com on December 21, 2022
Shakira was getting ready for her special date. She had all her “accessories” lined up and ready to go. The wig that she just bought, the fake eyelashes and press on nails were all on the dresser in her bedroom.
Suddenly, as she is sitting there at the vanity, getting pretty she sees her teenage son in the mirror. He had just walked in without knocking.
He got scared at the sight of this “stranger” in his Mom’s room. There Shakira was without her wig, nails and lashes on. No make-up either. He ran out of the room and came back with a baseball bat. “Who are you and what are you doing here?!” he demanded. “Where is my Mom?”
Shakira stood up in her bra and butt pads, turned around to face him then he realized who she was.
She snapped at him, I done told you about coming in my room without knocking first boy! You don’t listen. Now you got me all riled up. I’m gonna be late getting ready for my date.
Totally embarrassed by walking in and seeing his mom that way, he just walked out and went back to his room. That’s a sight he wants to forget; sooner rather than later.
Lesson learned, never enter a room without knocking. You never know what you will find on the other side of that door.
You have been warned.
Written for Sadje’s prompt #162 WDYS
What do you see # 162- November 28, 2022
Looking into the splendor Beyond the door I see light Openness, growth and happiness Beyond the door I see life A place so full of opportunity But, behind the door is another thing entirely Behind the door there is darkness Gloom, sadness and no excitement Cross the threshold, into the light Feel the openness as you entertain things outside of your realm of reality Experience the growth, as you come to your own conclusion Bask in the happiness, only you can make this happen Life is all around us in physical form, but some rely more on the digital world Opportunity abounds, just open your eyes and choose to see Looking into the splendor ---O'Nika McGill---What do you see # 158- October 31, 2022Written in response to Sadje's prompt #158, What do you see?
Moving Onto things That Inspire Vivid images in an Almost perfect Time of reflection Involving Ongoing and uplifting Nuances ---O'Nika McGill---
Written in response to Sadje’s prompt#156
What do you see #156- October 17, 2022