You lurker in the liminal, creature of the cusp: Absentia I summon thee and by the light you must obfuscate in irony of formlessness conform consolidate in memory the lack by which you're borne #vss365 #prompt #shadow #poem #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity

The #vss365 #prompt for Feb 1 is #shadow "my selves go with you,only i remain; a shadow phantom effigy or seeming (an almost someone always who’s noone) a noone who,till their and your returning, spends the forever of his loneliness dreaming their eyes have opened to your morning" e.e. cummings #1

Let another sweet caress trickle o'er your tongue No observers to impress just whispers, one to one Hold me, and I'll cling to you in desperate embrace We'll see this dreadful darkness through together, face to face #vss365 #prompt #soothe #poetry #poem #amwriting #writingcommunity

Dear Friends, We’ve reached our last prompt together. I’m honored to have hosted & look forward to continuing to support you! Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 31 is #soothe Song: Where I Go – Natalie Merchant Lyrics: “I go to the river to #soothe my mind.” youtu.be/cN9OB_pOvWc?...

Be still my reciprocal rage before boorish betrayal I implore but this #thrum of angry energy craves an outlet Channel me then Let me course down nobler paths carving new tributaries where your crooked footsteps will never reach #vss365 #prompt #poetry #poem #amwriting #writingcommunity

Each sibilant sprays from your tongue with such vanity and vitriol You are the stone-thrower the self-proclaimed genius dicksplaining from the back— but absent for the real work The tedious #thrum of all your ruinous rage sickens me #vss365 #prompt #poem #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity

Hello Lovely Writers! ✨✍🏼 Just two more prompts with me as your host, and I can’t wait to see how you’ll make this next one sing. Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 30 is #thrum Song: Unsingable Name by Mike Doughty Lyrics: “Beware the #thrum of hearts” youtu.be/MyKWrzHzum4?...

Purr warm contentment Plush fur enveloping your claws still caked in blood #vss365 #prompt #obfuscate #poetry #poem #amwriting #writingcommunity #haiku

Dear Friends, Here’s to another day of writing! Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 29 is #obfuscate A. to throw into shadow—DARKEN B. to make obscure—HIDE Song: Second Nature - Bon Iver Lyrics: “There is another fate away To not be too late and #obfuscate” youtu.be/bE0H191alFc?...

In a hurricane of cruelty and chaos he stands defiant this righteous fury implacable immovable So how does one figmentary thought of you strum his every nerve aquiver? #vss365 #prompt #quiver #poetry #poem #amwriting #writingcommunity

Hello Word Weavers! Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 28 is #quiver. Song: Deconstruction - Indigo Girls Lyrics: “And as for the truth it seems like we just pick a theory It’s the one that justifies Our daily lives And backs us with #quiver and arrows” youtu.be/5ipseJH1ADo?...

Jackboots stomped the dying fire— crushing coals into muddy mounds as sullen smoke announced the end— then shuffled away leaving only ashes except except that single ember borne on the breeze who still carries the hope of flame #vss365 #prompt #wane #poetry #poem #writingcommunity #amwriting

The codecs are invalid now the audio unclear and resolution dismal not much to see or hear I play it over anyway and long for all I lack with each repeat the memory #wanes a steady fade to black #vss365 #prompt #wane #poetry #poem #writingcommunity

Dear Wonderful Writers, What’s the best thing about Tuesdays? Another writing prompt, of course! Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 27 is #wane Song: Wax & Wane by Alana Henderson Lyrics: “And no one left to blame but The moon’s wax and #wane.” youtu.be/IjBmBSeDvds?...

She liked a life less languid so she auctioned off her soul The demons offered riches but adventure was her goal: She scuffed the ritual circle tore the veil open wide and there upon the #cusp of worlds 'tis said she never died #vss365 #prompt #poem #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity

Dear Vss’ers, Thank you for rescuing me from Sunday laundry with your brilliant pieces! 🙏🧺 Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 26 is #cusp Song: Cusp by Gatton Lyrics: “Beyond the #cusp, I don't know where I belong Under the rust, a piece of me I lost” youtu.be/1ptBrATefgs?...

Righto Realms-ers! @realmsunknown.bsky.social deep dive for this week is Doctors! Whether it’s building a bone temple, saving the world or representing Man’s Hubris, tell me your favourite sci fi and fantasy Doctors.

"It is a panacea a balm for any ill and yours for only P&P" But then I got the bill And yes it's true, I didn't dwell on bodily distress poring over fine print untangling the mess Confronted with my evidence he admitted to a fiction apologised sincerely— then sold me a subscription #vss365 #ruse

I make my bed so why are you always lying in it? #vss365 #prompt #ruse #poem #poetry #amwriting #writingcommunity

Lovely Writers! Thank you for yesterday’s beautiful work! Let’s slip into a new day, shall we? Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 25 is #ruse Song: by your #ruse by BODHI Lyrics: “Why you gotta be so cruel? Heaven only knows you by your ruse” youtu.be/IOTpKch4tBE?...

A #slip of an idea took flight and plunged earthward more down than feather But a stray eye snagged on its fledgling form catching it, considering... Until once again it was thrust from the nest before its time #vss365 #prompt #poem #poetry #amwriting

I wouldn’t consider you a downpour a torrent or even a shower More of an incipient #drizzle seeping into weekend plans and muddying my shoes #vss365 #prompt #poem #poetry #amwriting

We’re halfway thru our time together & I’m more amazed than ever at the talent of this community. 🙏✨ Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 23 is #drizzle Song: Kathy’s Song—Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics: “I hear the #drizzle of the rain Like a memory it falls” youtu.be/fXZyDtzDJMY?...

A vessel I wrought of intention and dream sits scuttled below (an inept submarine) And all that remains as I weep on the pier is the mooring and rope that once anchored her there I'd #unmoor her, I should a gift to the sea for the seasons have turned and she's anchoring me #vss365 #poem #prompt

Hello, talented friends! Can you believe we’re on Day 7 together? 😮 Your #vss365 #prompt for Jan 22 is #unmoor Song: evermore by Taylor Swift ft. Bon Iver Song lyrics: “Hey December Guess I'm feeling #unmoored Can't remember What I used to fight for” youtu.be/EXLgZZE072g?...

You would have me #bend But I despise false idols— and your golden lies #vss365 #poetry #poem #amwriting #writing #prompt #haiku

#vss365 What waits beyond this utterance Where Inattention looms? When purpose falls to happenstance and nihilism blooms; So voice again in present tense these self-fulfilling curses— another song of innocence proclaims its final verses #loom #poetry #poem #amwriting #writing #prompt

Just finished #TwelveMonths by Jim Butcher. Another riveting instalment of the #DresdenFiles, which handles the weighty consequences of #BattleGround and Harry’s journey so far with a deft hand and satisfying arc.