Six Sentence Promt: PASS
Don’t look for me to join in.
I’m afraid I’ll have to pass.
I won’t sign your petition.
It seems so cruel, so crass!
Promoting hate and violence …. will only bring you shame.
Nowhere in that document …. will you ever find my name.
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Image: Google Images. NH Rebellion.
Don’t read into everything
What I write I may not feel
I glorify, I fantasize
Not all of it is even real.
Though written in first person
Not always referencing myself
Don’t surmise, or theorize
My thoughts of someone else.
Troubles of a friend or foe
Make their way upon the lines
Often bits and pieces
Find their way into my mind.
Don’t take to heart my choice of words
Don’t think that I mean you
What I write or reference to
May be false, not always true.
Venting is an outlet
Sometimes I blow off steam
More than not …. what I recall
Is but, a portion of a dream.
So don’t take it all so personally
Learn to read between the lines
It’s art …. an observation
Of others lives, as well as mine.
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Looking for a change
A new vision, a bright star
Wanting to feel joy
To erase the pain, the scars.
Opening the floodgates
Needing to let go
Tired of feeling paralyzed
Looking for that glow.
It’s too much, I’m suffocating
It’s so hard to breathe
Feeling tethered to my woes
Wanting to be free.
Hiding deep inside myself
It’s fear that holds me back
Keeps me from moving on
Why can’t I just relax?
Not giving up, no not yet
I have the means within
Somewhere deep inside myself
The desire to start again.
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Six Sentence Prompt: HEART
When I got you as a little puppy, I knew that I was really lucky!
Now my heart is broken in two! I can’t stop crying, stop missing you!
That all encompassing, unconditional love….
was everything, was more than enough.
I can’t stop this flow of tears, wishing you were still right here.
But they said, “it’s for the best…… to let you go, to let you rest”.
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Image: Personal Photo.
Should we put our dog to sleep?
Are they sure it’s time?
She can’t hear, but she can see
At least, she isn’t blind!
Restless and uncomfortable
She moves from place to place
Just can’t seem to settle down
Such sadness on her face.
No longer has an appetite
What is that crusty scab?
We haven’t seen that one before
That new one that she has.
The Vet has tried his very best
Nothing more that he can do
Our hearts are breaking every time
He says ,”It’s up to you!”
I can’t do it…can’t let her go
So much that she’s been through
She’ll always be…. My Baby Girl
Though they say…. she’s 92.
I know we need to let her rest
She’s tired … it’s plain to see
Time for me to say “Goodbye”
To stop thinking about me.
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Six Sentence Prompt: GAME
You’re out for the kill, for the thrill of the game.
You’re out hunting and hurting, inflicting more pain.
They stand there defenseless, while you set your sights.
You’re hiding and preying on creatures at night.
You brag as you hang…. his head on your wall.
You’re heartless, you’re cruel and incredibly small.
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Can’t you see that she’s a ”Taker”?
She’ll take all you have to give?
Can’t you see how she treats others?
What she’s doing ….how she lives?
Everything about her
Excites and pulls you in
You can’t get enough of her
But soon, it’s going to end.
You believe she loves you
But no wait, are you so sure?
Do you think she really wants you ?
Do you think she’s really yours?
What do you have to offer?
She wants money, she wants fame
Can’t you see you’re a distraction?
For her…. it’s just a game.
It starts getting hot and heavy
When she puts her hands on you
She knows how to get you going
She knows what she needs to do.
You’re a toy, why can’t you see it?
She’s going to cut you loose
She’ll leave you for someone else
More interesting than you.
Before she gets to have her way
Man up, don’t let her in
Don’t let her make a fool of you
Tell her this has to end.
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Image: Google Image. Wikipedia.
She’s made a fool of you
Don’t let her in the door
Can’t you see? Don’t you know?
She’ll hurt you like before.
We both know what she wants
She’s thinking of herself
Once she’s done with you
You’ll be crying out for help.
Down the rabbit hole
There you’ll go again
Following right after her
Right to the very end.
Aren’t you tired of this?
Tired of being used?
She’s insincere….incapable
Of caring about you.
She’s playing hard to get
I know it isn’t easy
She takes your breath away
But you know.….she’s fucking crazy.
She’ll walk away from you
She does it every time
Off to find somebody else
The one that’s next in line.
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Image: Google Images. Vecteezy.
When I’m doing WORDLE
I’m totally in the zone
Please don’t try to talk to me
Don’t call me on the phone.
Don’t ask me… if I’m hungry
Or, if I’d like a beer
Don’t get too close …. don’t bother me
I’m kinda busy here.
I’m deep in thought…. I’m focused
I need to concentrate
Don’t worry about me eating
If you want …. save me a plate.
I love to play… it feels so good
I don’t need any help
A solitary word pursuit
You do it by yourself.
Six attempts… before you’re done
Best to find the word in less
It doesn’t really matter, though
After all …. it’s not a test.
A sense of satisfaction
When you are all done
As if you passed the finish line
You feel like … you have won.
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You’re wrapped around her finger
All reason’s out the door
You’ll do…. just what she wants you to
Then beg and ask for more.
She’ll take from you …. with no regrets|
She’ll leave you in the dust
She doesn’t care about you
When she’s done … you will be crushed.
You’ll shake your head and wonder
You won’t know what to do
You’ll feel upset, bewildered
When she says…. she’s tired of you.
The first time… you were innocent
The second time … you knew
The third time …. you let her in
What will become of you?
Your friends have tried to warn you
But, you refused to listen
When you’re not around her
Can’t stop thinking ….. what you’re missing.
She’s nothing but a temptress
A wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing
Gotta know … you have no future
Gotta know … where this is going.
You have to tell her “no” next time
You know how it will end
She’s not who you think she is
Not your lover or your friend.
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