Down at the Coffee Shop – #poetry #FebruaryWriting

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In a quaint little coffee shop, across the street

The town folk get together, to have a little treat

Every morning, like clockwork, they arrive at eight

To get their favorites, from a gal, they call her Kate

Now, let me tell you a bit, about this dear ole lady

Some folks say her coffee’s, tasting kind of shady

They claim it has a hint of peach, just a bit fruity

But Kate says no, it can’t be, blaming it on Judy!

The folks suspect, they’re in cahoots, those two

Even the tea was off, smelled like hazelnuts, eew!

Seems the lovely ladies, had been having some fun

Switching up the drinks, before the day was done

They began to laugh, thinking they had pulled a gem

Until the folks, tossed the drinks, right back at them

 

February Writing Prompts – Peach coffee and hazelnut tea – Day 13/28

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Don’t Apologize ~ #poetry #FOWC

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Deep within, we may be petrified to learn

How others perceive us, in their own eyes

But, you know your worth, don’t let it concern

Remember who you are, and don’t apologize

 

FOWC with Fandango – Petrified

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Tea Time Talk – #1 #TeaTimeTalk – #NewFeature

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Hello! I’ve decided to add a new feature to my bog called “Tea Time Talk”. I was inspired to do so by our dear blog sister, Ritu, of But I Smile Anyway and her “Chai and a Chat” weekly feature. So much so, when I asked her to help me with some names, she came up with a few, and this one hit a home run, so here we are! Thanks so very much, Ritu, for the title, and being such a supportive friend to everyone! ❤

The normal posting day for this will be Sunday but since this is my first, today it is! Shall we?

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: I’m not really a hot tea drinker but I do love iced tea. It’s all the same, right, except one has frozen cubes in it.  May I pour for you?

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: The week has been a hectic one but in a good way. I am finally getting to the end of editing my book. Of course, as you can see, I had a little help. I hope she caught all the spelling mistakes!

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: how much I enjoy writing poetry and the occasional short/long story, especially from the challenges many in our blogging community treat us to.

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: I am currently working on a novel called “Devil’s Pond”. It’s been in the works for 2 years and currently I’m at a stalemate. I know where I want the book to go, I just need to find the path to get there.

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: Being partially disabled has its downfalls. Most days, it’s very difficult to type, but I shall persevere! I’m a fighter. I refuse to be beaten down by this.

If we were sipping tea and talking I would tell you: I love cliff hangers. Whenever I write a story, I try to make it end with the reader wanting more. What about you? Are you satisfied with an ending, or do you like to drive people crazy? Lol

As for next week…

If we were sipping tea, basking in the sun and talking I would tell you: I will begin packing up my home of 28 years. We are downsizing and looking to find something easier for me to care for. I’m trying to come to grips with it, but it’s extremely hard.

If we were sipping tea, basking in the sun and talking I would tell you: that I’ve loved our first chat together and look forward to the week ahead. Thanks for reading!

Sweet Bliss ~ #Etheree #PoetryChallenge

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It’s the month of LOVE, and Colleen hasn’t let us down with her challenge!  This week, her words are Meaning and Passion. Remember, synonyms only!!

Written as a Etheree, my synonyms are Essence and Frenzy.


Our
Essence
Symbolic
Of love’s true heart
A beating rhythm
Racing to a frenzy
Until the excitement ebbs
Leaving us spent in a sweet bliss
And the moment lingers quietly
As we lie safely in each other’s arms

 

Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge – Meaning and Passion

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No Differences – #poetry #Tanka #Haiku #FebruaryWriting

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She is living proof
Animals know compassion
For she has taken
Another as her own true
Keeping it warm in the night

There is no struggle
Nor is there disparity
Where love conquers all

 

February Writing Prompts – Smuggling, snuggling or struggling – Day 12/28

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