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Can You Answer This? What is Your Dream Job?

What is Your Dream Job?

Working and having a job feels mostly like what? Work. It doesn’t have to. If the thing you do helps to put food on the table, and a roof over your head does that mean it has to be boring or mundane? Of course not.

Passion for a hobby or possessing natural talent for what brings in revenue can make all the difference. Also, your dream job will provide enjoyment, so it negates the feeling of doing something out of sheer necessity.

Some of us dream to be on the world stage. Singing or performing in the arts. Others want to travel and see the world. Fashionistas want to dress in the finest clothes and model for print or commercial ads. Also, there are humanitarians who have a knack for helping people.

If money were no object, what would you pursue in life? What job would bring you fulfillment and happiness?

Can You Answer This? What is Your Dream Job?

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In the Running for Publication of the Month

In the Running for Publication of the Month

On May 10, I shared that my debut poem, If Only I Could, was published on Spillwords. I am grateful to the editors at Spillwords for accepting and publishing my submission. Also, thank you to my readers on WP.

Today, I am more than excited to announce that my poem is among those being nominated for publication of the month! The writer with the most votes will be selected for this honor. The winner will have their work featured for the whole month of June on the Spillwords platform.

Votes are open until Thursday; June 4th and I am writing to ask for your vote.  The winner will be announced shortly after voting closes. You can cast your vote here, if you choose and/or check out publications from the other nominees.

From Spillwords: Please note that voting will conclude on 6/4; soon after, we will reveal the well-deserved recipient of this prestigious title. To vote, kindly register and/or log in to ensure your voice is heard.

I appreciate each and every one of you for stopping by to read, comment and like my posts.  It is such a blessing to be a part of the WP community. Discovering and learning from so many seasoned and talented writers is rewarding. 

As always, thank you for stopping by! 🙏💞

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Poetry Topic

Trendy; but Tricky

Palazzo pants
palazzo pants, cute
wind blew, from bus to curb, butt
flopped on the concrete

Trendy; but Tricky is written for the Tanka Tuesday challenge hosted by Melissa. She invites us to have fun and experiment with haiku.

The poem I wrote is based on a true story. Back in the day, in the 90s I had on Palazzo pants. It was a cute two-piece set. So, I thought I was cute until… getting off the bus, the wind blew my pants and tripped me. I fell right on the curb where my butt met the concrete. It hit me that I fell in front of all the passengers on the bus and people in the establishment at the stop.

Just imagine, strutting your strut then the embarrassment brings you back to reality. At least the bus driver asked me if I was okay. I saw him fighting back his laugh as he drove off. A funny memory indeed. Trendy but tricky, beware. 😁

As always, thank you for visiting! 💖🙏🏽

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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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National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day is May 25th, a day of dedication to the focus of child safety. A large percentage of missing children are returned home. However, any child that is missing is too much. Abduction of children does not get the attention it needs. To highlight this problem let’s bring awareness. We can be a part of helping those children return home safely.

President Ronald Reagan made May 25th National Missing Children’s Day in 1983. The day is in remembrance of the same date that Etan Patz disappeared in New York City, in 1979.

Whether a child is missing due to running away or abduction there are ways to reduce the incidence of it happening. Also, there are organizations who can help.

How can we protect our children and keep them safe?

  • Limit online activity and set boundaries
  • Keep track of who and where your children are spending time
  • Introduce yourself to the parents of your friends
  • Never leave children unattended in a car or stroller

Important things to do if a child is missing

  • Within the first 24 hours, report the child missing.
  • When a child is taken from home leave the room as is. The authorities can conduct a more comprehensive investigation with the area untouched.
  • Provide any information about friends of the child or anyone who can provide details of where the child might be.
  • Give a list of anyone who may have been at the home recently. Contractor, service people, etc.
  • Surround yourself with family and friends. Support will be much needed at this difficult time.

Resources

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
24-hour hotline-800-843-5678
https://www.missingkids.org/home

Child Find of America
800 I-AM-LOST
https://childfindofamerica.org/

The National Child Protection Task Force
https://ncptf.org/

Report a child missing sooner, rather than later. The probability of finding them is higher. Don’t wait.

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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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Poetry Topic

Oh, Those Genes of Mine

losing weight, a chore 
watching my figure, ho hum 
my jeans are fitting 
wow, smiling, happy to see  
gotta love those genes of mine

Oh, Those Genes of Mine is written for the Tanka Tuesday challenge. Colleen asks us to have fun with homophones. I chose jeans and genes for my poem.

Thank you for stopping by! 🙏🏽💞

Image credit: Michael Oyebade on Pexels

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Figment: or My Imagination

Figment; or My Imagination

Figment; or My Imagination is a poem about a parent who is grieving the loss of a child. The child comes to them in a dream, but it seems so real. After the dream is over, the parent is wondering if the child really appeared? 



Dear child where have you gone
Dear child it's been way too long
Missing you, morning, noon, night
Longing for the return of your light

Light in your contagious smile
Light in your warm touch
Light in your healing words
Light in your steady gaze

Keep your eyes shut, fear not
My smile- contagious still bright
My touch- warm is just right
My words- healing ever so light
My gaze- steady no longer tight

Dear child have I conjured fantasy
Is my imagination out on a tangency
Eyes now open still in a dream
Mind deceives me to the extreme

Mine to have, a dream is a dream
Flowing through my bloodstream
For me to keep for a lifetime
The aura of you is so sublime

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Connection; or Needs

A Garland Cinquain

Connect 
a human need 
can you give me a call 
we can talk shop, laugh, reminisce 
Connect 

Lunch date 
can we break bread 
let's grab some food, Cocktails  
top it with a cute umbrella 
Connect
 
Now that 
we are happy 
our being full of glee 
doesn't it feel good to get out 
Connect 

Life is 
a masquerade 
an excursion of sorts 
so full of possibilities 
Fickle 

We can 
complain and moan 
lock it in a chokehold
or show life what we came to do 
Flourish 
 
Connect 
can we break bread 
our being full of glee 
so full of possibilities 
Flourish

Connection; or Needs is a garland cinquain poem, written for the Tanka Tuesday challenge. Robbie is the host for this week, and she has asked us to write a story:

This week I am asking you to write a story poem that includes a beginning, middle and ending. Your poem should have a minimum of three stanzas but can have more if you prefer.

The story poem that I wrote is about the basic need of human connection. Just a simple telephone call or lunch get-together can be enough to fill that need. My first attempt at writing this style of poetry; apologies if it is not correct. I enjoyed experimenting and writing it, nonetheless.

Thank you for stopping by and spending time on my blog! 🙏🏽💖

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Carved Corner

I can be at home 
Just being all alone 
Or feeding my brain 
Breaking the mundane 
 
Books piled from floor to ceiling 
I’m in heaven, oh what a feeling 
Abundance of choices, can I pick a genre 
Something exciting like maybe a crime drama 
 
No, crime fiction I meant 
Getting the juices flowing 
Carve me a corner 
By the window, much warmer 
 
Sun shining onto the pages 
Aiding through those dull stages 
Parts of the story already told 
Scenes we can skip over 
 
Carved corner all my own 
Selfishly unwilling to share 
Bound stories from cover to cover 
Curiosity I wish to discovery

Carved Corner is written for the WDYS prompt by Sadje.

Thank you for spending time with my poem! 💞🙏🏽

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Update-Debut Poem on Spillwords

My first poem is now published on Spillwords. The title is, If Only I Could. It is about a first-time mom who is afraid. She questions her ability to adequately care for her child.

A snippet of the poem:

We haven’t officially met
I just knew from the onset
How special you would be
If only I could

The link for the entire poem is below:

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Happy Mother’s Day 🌺💗

As always, thank you for your support🙏🏽💖

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My First Spillwords Poem Debut

I am sharing exciting news! On May 10th, my poem titled, If Only I Could will be published on Spillwords. The poem is about a first time mom. The release date coordinates with Mother’s Day. 💐

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to spend time reading and sharing thoughts on my blog. I greatly appreciate each and every one of you!

I will send an update when the poem is released with the link on Spillwords. Let me know what you think, your feedback is valuable. ❤️

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Keeper of Children

Keeper of Children

Children are precious human beings. We send them to school so that they can continue to develop and learn. Also, for practical reasons, so that parents can work. Today, I’m writing about an incident that happened last week.

Two children were accidentally placed in a rideshare after school. Luckily, they were not harmed and returned to the school. Normally, they are picked up by the same person every day. So, what went wrong this time? Reports surfaced that the mistake happened due to a language barrier with the driver. One of the children spoke up when they realized that they were not at the correct location. Subsequently, they were returned to the school.

Just imagine, being a parent. The panic, fear, uncertainty that comes over you when you don’t know the whereabouts of your children. Even if only for a few minutes.

Who do you think is to blame to for this situation? The school, parents, children or rideshare driver? We teach our children about stranger danger and other safety rules. The school has some responsibility in releasing students to the correct party. Is it all on the school? Is it the parent’s fault for not being there to pick up the children?

Share your thoughts on this situation. Has this or a similar situation happened to you? What could have been done differently to prevent this from happening? I, for one have so many questions about this incident. All the proper precautions may not have necessarily prevented this occurrence. Most schools have routines in place for the car riders being picked up. What do you think about this?

Thank you for stopping by to read.! Thank you for your comments as well!

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Poetry Topic Words of Wisdom

Through The Narrow Lens

Through The Narrow Lens

Through the narrow lens
is a big bad world
take a step back
sit for a minute
absorb
assess
process
the ways of denizens
in the big bad world
hurrying, night and day
bumping shoulders
not breaking stride 

Through the narrow lens
we venture to the street
no clear destination 
evaporation into the night

Thank you for stopping by to read my poem, Through the Narrow Lens! 💞

I drew inspiration from the prompt for WDYS by Sadje. Thank you as always for the prompts each week.

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Is the Third Time Really the Charm?

Is the Third Time Really the Charm?

Image credit: Andres Beltran @ Unsplash

Is the Third Time Really the Charm? is written for Sadje’s WDYS prompt.

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