13 Wednesday Feb 2019
Posted in FOWC with Fandango, Poetry, Ragtag Daily Prompt
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#Fandango, #FOWC, #poetry, #RagtagDailyPrompt, #RDP, beliefs, dorindaduclos.com, innovative, Night Owl Poetry, poems, respect, trend, tribute, voice, writing
As citizens, we always have this choice
No matter the cause, we must defend
To your beliefs, pay tribute, have a voice
Be innovative, start a whole new trend!
FOWC with Fandango – Tribute
Ragtag Daily Prompt – Innovative
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13 Wednesday Feb 2019
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#poetry, cloudy, dorindaduclos.com, fog, mist, mourn, Night Owl Poetry, Paul Militaru, Photography, poems, spirits, unearthly, writing
Mystery shrouds, in a misty dawn
Spirits converge, on clouded morn
Gathering, while the city sleeps
About the landscape, silently creep
As not to awaken the human race
Whose shadows linger in this place
For while they dream, of tomorrow
Others mourn, in unearthly sorrow
Until the fog lifts, and the air, clear
They’ll live in a silent, funereal drear
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Photo by © Paul Militaru Used with permission – Thank you, Paul!! Do visit his blog to see all his wonderful photos!!
13 Wednesday Feb 2019
Posted in February Writing, Haiku, Poems, Poetry, Tanka
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#FebruaryWriting, #poetry, coffee, coffee shop, dorindaduclos.com, hazelnut, Night Owl Poetry, peach, poems, revenge, tea, whimsy, writing prompt
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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12 Tuesday Feb 2019
Posted in FOWC with Fandango, Poetry
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#Fandango, #FOWC, #poetry, dorindaduclos.com, life, Night Owl Poetry, perception, petrified, photo, poems, self-worth, writing
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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12 Tuesday Feb 2019
Posted in Poetry
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#poetry, #TeaTimeTalk, chat, dorindaduclos.com, iced tea, new feature, Night Owl Poetry, poems, sipping tea, Sunday blogging, talking, week ahead, writing
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!
Night Owl Poetry - Dorinda Duclos 