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Yellow becomes me
Its cheerfulness entices
Clarity, focus
Endows me with willpower
To wear, to own with pride
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In response to; Tanka Tuesday #323, hosted by Colleen
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This week Tanya has asked our opinion about this quote;
TODAY’S QUOTE
Annie Proulx
She also asks our advice;
As an aspiring writer, I would like you to tell me what to read and how to read ?
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Who can deny the truth of this quote! We learn by reading. From our very first alphabet book to big tomes of literature, it is all learning- words to express ourselves, correct use of grammar, and how to use different literary devices to our best advantage.
I’m no writer, but I love reading. I have no intention of publishing a story book/ novel, but I still love to read. Reading is not only educational but it’s also as an escape. We open the pages of a book and enter a new world/ universe.
How reading has helped me become a better writer?
It has expanded my vocabulary and I have learned how and when to use words so that they have the maximum impact. I’ve also subconsciously gathered many plots in my mind which peak out when I write a short/ very short story. I have also learned about human nature and how people behave under different circumstances. All these things are a valuable assets to anyone wishing to be an author.
I agree with this quote that the more we read the better we will write. As for what to read and how to read; I think one should read everything ( meaning all genres ) so that the reading experience is broad and balanced. Read whenever you can, not as a compulsory subject in school, but as an enjoyment that will add to your knowledge.
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In response to; Blogging Insights 3.0 # 12 — Reading, hosted by Tanya
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Photo by Adonis Arias on Pexels.com
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The crescent moon hangs low in the sky, waiting for the time of its ascent in the scheme of things, when it will grow and attain maturity. So an early moon is just like a piece of change in the softening sky, till it reaches its full glory in 14 days.Then the power it holds over its sister orb is evident in the form of strong waves and tides created, by its just being there.
Sonny sat and contemplated how the moon had influenced her life and that of the billions living on this planet. What would have happened if there was no moon to hold the atmosphere on Earth in balance; would there be life here at all?
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The rules for prosery are simple:
Your prosery can be flash-fiction or creative non-fiction, but not poetry. It should be no longer than 144 words in total (not including the title). No versification, line breaks, meter, etc). Most importantly, it must include the given poetry line, word for word, within the prose.
You may break the line only to insert or add punctuation, but you cannot change the words in the line or insert words within the prompt line. You cannot break up the prompt line with sentences or paragraphs.
The prompt line is:
“An early moon is just a piece of change
in the softening sky. “— James Masao Mitsui
In response to; dVerse Posery, hosted by Merril
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My brain can’t capture completely
The beauty of the blue sky, white clouds
The silver moon, shining mid afternoon
Just looking up gives a sense of peace
Calms the agitated nerves and feelings
Looking skywards, once in a blue moon
I’m lucky to witness nature in all its splendor!
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In response to: Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Blues, hosted by Sue W and GC
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Welcome back to another WDYS prompt
Please tag your responses with
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Or
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Does this picture inspire you to write something?
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a hand extended out, palm up. A big drop/ splash of water is landing in the palm.
Waiting eagerly for your responses.
Thanking you all for joining this prompt.
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Alone
In the open
Under the changing sky
I hold a beacon of hope
To invite dreams
To Bless our hearts
With everlasting hope
🙏🏼
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Fantastic entries again this week in response to this image. Please click on the links to read the contributions of our lovely participants.
Destiny; # a moment #
Michnavs; Try
Maria; Plenty of space
David; Flicker or faint memories
Lady Lee Manila; No stars in the night
Reena; Fading light
Keith; Not knowing
Diana; Star light
Ken; Lightening up the playful night sky
Marla; The wish, the prayer
Punam; Notes of sand
Susi; The beginning
Jules; Reconnoitering
Ami; Walk away
Angela; What do b you see
Hammad; My light
Jim; Alone with nature
Suzette; One lantern
Philo; Embracing the beauty of transition
Fandango; The Milky Way
Jane; Trio; Haiku
Dawn; I’m possible
Grace; Scream
Piper; A night walk
Rockstar girl; The fire of the flame
Kat; 3
Aboli; Father Time
Eugenia; Lost
Yinglan; Final moments
Usha; What do you see # 188
Frewin; What do you see
Nichole; Hiking in the wilderness
Dawn; Beacon
Indira; Ethereal
Pamelap; Good Morning
I am grateful to all those who have read, shared and commented on these posts.
I will be posting next week’s challenge on Monday at 12:00 pm, PKT.
Thanks for reading.
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WQ #22: May 31: MIDPOINT/WRITER’S CHOICE/DOUBLE DIP CHALLENGES
It’s not like I did set definite goals for myself this year
I like to be flexible and go with the flow as I age
Promising myself to be better than yesterday is an easy one to pledge
But extremely hard one to achieve as it encompasses a lot
Always striving to do better, to be kinder, to be stronger
Making an effort, always to delete the negatives and enhance the positives
These are my goals for now and till the day I live
And I’ll keep on working on them irrespective of time, date, and year
A commitment given to me by me should be honored
For if I can’t fulfill a promise made to myself, who else deserves it more?
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In response to; WQ- Midpoint/ Writers choice, hosted by Marsha
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Welcome back to another Sunday Poser
This week my question is;
First off, I know people have strong opinions about this issue. I’d request to please keep the comments within the boundaries of decency.
Personally, I think that in the last century, especially the last 25-30 years the way we have industrialized our planet, cut down trees, and polluted the environment has had a profound effect on our climate. The temperature of the earth’s surface is steadily rising and the result is an increase in temperature or reversal of climatic conditions all over the globe. For further information
I believe that we still can improve our environment, clean up the oceans, stop using fossil fuels, and switch to renewable energy sources. It’s time to act now before it’s too late.
What are your thoughts about this issue? Do you try to act in a way so as to help the environment?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section or you can write your own post and link it to this one so that I can find it.
As usual, thanks of visiting and reading.
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Stop doing it
Leave it alone
How many times
We have said it
Or have others say it to us
But we all have things
That once take a hold of our mind
Keep on worrying us unceasingly
And despite us telling ourselves
To let it go, leave it alone
We still keep on thinking about it
Perhaps a dose of amnesia can make us forget it?
Your prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “left alone.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
In response to Linda’s SoCS- Left alone
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Respond to this challenge, by either using the prompt word break, or going with the above picture, or by means of the song ‘The Chain’,
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Break it
Unshackle
Your soul
Break the
Chains of
Expectations
Bad habits
Of reliance
Trying to please
Those you love
Break them all
Free yourself
Lift the burden
Life a life free
From the
Self imposed
Bondage!
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In response to: Thursday Inspiration #210 The Chain, hosted by Jim
Also in response to: dVerse OLN, hosted by Mish this week
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Keep it alive 
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