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Last year I participated in completed the April a-to-z challenge. I was on a poetry bender at the time, and although my original theme was ‘small’, it quickly became clear that my real theme was ‘poetry’. So that happened. I … 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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y is for yesterday. #atozchallenge

y is for yesterday. Yesterday the sun came out Fresh air filled my lungs Hope and peace Within reach Sunglasses on I wandered Admired flowers and smiled At the world around me Beautiful and alive And then yesterday ended Today everything went dark … Continue reading

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x is for x-rated. #atozchallenge

x is for x-rated. A sweet girl Quiet and shy Took forever to reveal What she had buried inside She was taught Virtuous and pure Spent too long pretending Though it never suited her When she looks serene Almost sedated … Continue reading

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w is for wish. #atozchallenge

w is for wish. Have you ever thought of returning to the moment everything went wrong – the moment you slipped? That is my wish. Of course, this requires knowing the exact moment I broke everything – so I’ll need … Continue reading

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v is for vision. #atozchallenge

v is for vision. When I walked away from you It should have been the end But somehow a piece of me Never escaped your head When you wake I’m beside you A vision you can’t touch When you hide … Continue reading

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u is for undone. #atozchallenge

u is for undone. You make me laugh when I’m drowning in tears You bring me calm Until the smoke clears You pick me up when I fall to the ground You light the way When darkness surrounds You keep … Continue reading

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