Monthly Archives: January 2017

Tanka Challenge: Contemplating Existence

Posted on January 31, 2017 by swritings

Pathways of pure snow Cautious tracks of reflection Pondering being Thoughts melting into summer Embrace your life’s mystery For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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Song Lyric Sunday: Seasons in the Sun – Terry Jacks

Posted on January 30, 2017 by swritings

The first song that came to mind was, I Won’t Let the Sun go Down On Me by Nick Kershaw, but I’ve already shared it, so going with Seasons in the Sun! 🙂 For Song Lyric Sunday

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TLT: Resolute

Posted on January 28, 2017 by swritings

At the first sliver of sunlight, she was out in the fields. Bathed in the warmth of the rays, the magnificence of the early morning sunrise never failed to awe her. Six months later when her sight was lost forever, … Continue reading →

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SPF: Wants and Needs

Posted on January 24, 2017 by swritings

“But Harold!” “Oh, come on!” “No! I don’t like the pool here!” “It has a great pool! And don’t you start about the food next!” “Oh, I get it, so only your opinions matter, I don’t have a say at … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: Hard To Say I’m Sorry – Chicago

Posted on January 22, 2017 by swritings

Lyrics: genius.com

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TLT: Bullies Beware

Posted on January 21, 2017 by swritings

Ridiculed and taunted, that night Gwendoline arose from her tear-stained bunk-bed, crept outside to the lake and months later, her body still undiscovered, stories surfaced of the summer camp being haunted by that child, whose woeful wails were heard by … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: For Your Soul

Posted on January 19, 2017 by swritings

Life becomes stagnant Learn to inspire yourself Seek altruism Optimism a growth force Your soul’s soothing elixir For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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SPF: Accountability

Posted on January 17, 2017 by swritings

“But Master…” “SILENCE!” Evil’s piercing glare made his black-horned minions cower in fear. Evil settled back on his throne, the goblet dangling in his clawed grasp. “Like I said, we now have no need to roam that wretched planet and … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: Maher Zain – Number One for Me

Posted on January 15, 2017 by swritings

Lyrics: genius.com Singer: Maher Zain

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FFfAW: The Honeymoon

Posted on January 15, 2017 by swritings

Ten minutes into the boat ride and Gordon knew he was done for. He’d sipped water, held his breath, closed his eyes, but nothing worked and Clara was beginning to notice. Somehow, in all their time together, the fact that … Continue reading →

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