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once upon a time: a limerick.

Once upon a time, she believed in magic The awe, the splendor, and the fantastic But he left her in confusion He shattered the illusion All that was beautiful turned tragic Mind and Life Matters limerick poetry challenge – prompt: once … Continue reading

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wedding: a limerick.

They called me beautiful that night Amidst rain drops and moonlight But I have to confess It was the wrong dress It never should have been white. The prompt included a picture of a lovely wedding sign with attached white … Continue reading

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color: a limerick.

I almost didn’t post a limerick this week… but this morning, after little sleep, on a post-it note by the bed, I wrote this in probably less than a minute. I guess it came to me in my (unable-to) sleep. … Continue reading

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envy: a limerick.

envy. Just like you, I wanted to be Confident, fearless, worry-free. But you hid your blues, An elaborate ruse. All along you wanted to be me. Mind and Life Matters limerick poetry challenge – prompt: envy

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paris.

The delicious aroma of the freshly baked croissants wafted through the near-empty café. I knew I should leave but I didn’t want to be alone in my flat. I’d been away for months and I missed him. My time in … Continue reading

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mother: a limerick.

mother. We would fight with each other When she made me feel smothered But now I am grown With kids of my own And I have turned into my mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! Mind and Life … Continue reading

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the end. (recap) #atozchallenge

This was my first month-long challenge. I mostly enjoyed it, although I did struggle with a few letters… and wrote my posts at 1 or 2 a.m. because of that. Sometimes I think that’s when I do my best work. But … Continue reading

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z is for zipper. #atozchallenge

z is for zipper. Did you enjoy the party? No. I wanted to come home. I’m sorry I made you go. You could make it up to me. How could I do that? Keep looking at me like that. How … Continue reading

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