01/01 Today is the day to #begin again. It feels official since it is shared by all in the Western world. In truth, you can start again any day. All it takes is the “want to”… #whistpr 01/02 “The book says I need a #cup of molasses.” “It’s January,” Mary replied. “You’ll never get it…
01/01 Madeline Kahn was a treasure. If everyone could look so wonderful whilst being #verklempt… #vss365 01/02 The popular image of a dinosaur is either a slow, plodding vegan or a huge, vicious predator with short arms. Those of us who like Formula 1 racing are partial to the #velociraptor – the sleek, fast, and…
Round 1 – Alone / Together They walked down the beach hand in hand, blankly staring at the waves. Not a word was shared. Going through the motions. Alone, yet together… #SlamWords #Ed43 #Round1 Round 2 – Fills In / Lessens the Void Jessica fills in the time with tweeting and poetry. Tim with fantasy…
12/01 A beautiful walk in the woods on a crisp December morning. Shadow ran ahead of me, but stopped to sniff. A single #red rose, growing from the underbrush. This has definitely been a strange year. #whistpr 12/02 It is tempting to say that one misses #summer when the leaves turn and the grass goes…
12/01 Lines of cars carrying worried people snake through the parking lot. Concerned of the news they may receive. A #portent of a dark winter ahead. #vss365 12/02 The vigil continues on its twelfth day. The scenes repeat themselves all over the land, each on their own rollercoaster. We don’t know how it came, but…
Round 1 – Waning winter moon / Night’s chill kiss Out on the moors, the lone figure longed for home. The night’s chill kiss brushed her cheek like a forlorn lover. She whispered a wish to the waning winter moon – “I hope you are waiting…” #SlamWords #Ed42 #Round1 Round 2 – Seeking warmth /…
11/01 Day after day I guess it got something to do with #luck Don’t shoot shoot shoot that thing at me City is restless, it’s ready to pounce Add it up… #whistpr 11/02 I ambled mindlessly through the fields of clover, my trusty walking stick supporting my every step. When I emerged, I realized that…
11/01 Nattie walks through the day in a haze. She claims an #oneiric nature to this, but those who know her think something is amiss. The pipe stem sticking out of her back pocket could be a clue. #vss365 11/02 The viceroy examined the signature and found it to be legitimate. “One thing…red #ink from…
Day 1 Round 1 “I hereby call this meeting of the One Post Vultures to order!” “Looks like attendance is down this month, Stan…” “We can wait. There’s an accident on the Interstate.” “Cool! Something to do afterwards…” #vsspicSlam #Round1 Round 2 She is sure that he told her to meet her at the mall…
Round 1 – crimson kiss of twilight / a state of mind He waited under a streetlight as dusk fell. She was late. Suddenly, she appeared and gave him the kind of kiss you dream of. He knew it would be a good night. #SlamWords #41Edition #Round1 Round 2 – a half full bottle /…