Author Archives: Dorinda Duclos

Sylvester’s Magical Herbs – #100wordstory – #JuneWriting

27 Thursday Jun 2019

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Melted wax and a bowl of crushed herbs gave away the truth. Sylvester was at it, again. Always dabbling in magic, he’d make such a mess of things. Lighted candles dripped, over Isabelle’s fine linens.

The window, left open, caused the herbs to swirl, sending them into the air. But, Sylvester was nowhere to be found. His belongings, scattered, appeared as if someone had looked for something. Perhaps it was he they were looking for. Isabelle scanned the room, then closed the window.

The candle flickered and went out.

Smiling, ever slightly, Isabelle sighed. “Finally. I’ve had enough of him”

 

June Writing Prompt – Melted wax and a bowl of crushed herbs gave away the truth – Day 27/30

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Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – #Poetry – Camping by Dorinda Duclos

27 Thursday Jun 2019

Posted by in Poetry

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Sally’s been digging around my archives. Today, she’s sharing one of my more whimsical poems. Do stop by and have a read.

Thank you so very much, Sally, for taking the time to explore who I am. ❤

On protecting the small – #Haiku – #poetry – #IWHChallenge

27 Thursday Jun 2019

Posted by in Haiku, I Write Her Haiku/Senryu Challenge, Poetry, Poetry Challenge

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Guardian spirit

Protector of one so small

Shields her from darkness

 

I Write Her Weekly Haiku/Senryu Challenge #25
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My Earthly Bond ~ #Tanka – #poetry – #poetrychallenge

26 Wednesday Jun 2019

Posted by in Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge, Poetry, Tanka

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Colleen’s fabulous poetry challenge for this week, are the words Plan & Spend.  Remember, synonyms are a must!  Check out Colleen’s blog to find which forms of poetry are acceptable for this challenge.  Have fun!

Written as a Tanka, my synonyms are Intention and Deplete.


Without intention,

My cause, will merely stagnate.

As others deplete,

I must rise above, strengthen,

The bond I have, with my Earth.

 

Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 133 #SynonymsOnly

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Wordless Wednesday ~ Just Monkeying Around – #gibbon

26 Wednesday Jun 2019

Posted by in My Photography, Photography, Wordless Wednesday

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This Gibbon was just relaxing, watching his fellow monkeys scurry about. He had the right idea! It was a hot day.

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