"the wise alone are perfectly blind this is called peering into the distance" Tao Te Ching, Red Pine translation

a perfectionist #bisect precisely in two body falls in halves #haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

"There's a ghost on the #balcony." He gave her an incredulous look. "On the balcony? You're seeing things?" "Don't believe me? Look for yourself." Their dog stared at an invisible intruder. He scoffed, opened the door and stepped out. He never returned. #horrorprompt #writing

"Why are we running around in circles? Where ARE we?!" He took out his #compassrose and checked their heading. "We should see the tavern right after this ridge." "If you say so." But they found no tavern, only yet another crossroad, leading them onward. #vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity

The contestants ran through searing deserts, bitter snows, rolling seas and dense forests. The light of the solstice guided them on their journeys. But that light didn't last forever. Even the sun had to sleep. They crossed the finish line as the skies grew dark. #vssfantasy #writing

After the Dog Shakes Off the Rain Drops cling to fur Fly through the air Land on linoleum a spirited romp through Nature's shower refreshed and content #BlueSkyRemnant #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

#gatheringresin to coat wood seal the finish protect it from the rain Natural defense against the elements one that is forgotten taken for granted unless made by own hands. #BSPP55 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

Under the light of the fireflies #moonlitwishes as we lie on the grassy bank and we share our fondest dreams with each other in a world yet untouched by the cynics of real life #OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

smoke #signals in the blue sky #7syllablesentence #writing #writingcommunity

A metal falcon #blewthroughblue skies leaves a trail among the clouds but by the time they hear the roar and look upwards it is long gone #firewords280 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

they push back the date they all say they need more time infinite #delay #haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

extra headroom for the tall camper #sixwordstory #sixwords #writing #writingcommunity

North: SWIM #swim against the tide the waters swirl over you quickly overwhelmed South: FREEZE push through the blizzard you think you can make it #freeze by morning light #dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

I miss the ocean #waves a seagull trapped in a landlocked prison the sound of the surf the wind in my hair I set sail for new lands in my imagination #thingstowriteabout #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

He interrupts me because he feels the need to 'correct' my 'wrong' words I stand there the conversation with others suddenly awkward #Humiliated but he blithely is unaware what he just did I meet the pitying and sympathetic looks of the others as he quickly takes over #emoetry #poetry

#Defiance of tradition she speaks her mind instead of being silent docile, passive,obedient the aunties are shocked bewildered, scandalized they come to a new land with other traditions But the placid pet turns around to bite them and suddenly she's the one at fault #vss365 #poetry #writing

High over traffic the #helicopter sweeps overhead like a silver bird its rotary wings cleave the air to keep commuters up to date on the drive home #WildWalkPrompt #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

"Your overall obligation is to complete your own journey along your personal Tao." Deng Ming-Dao, 365 Tao Daily Meditations

Years of Catholic #guilt heavy on her shoulders damned for one mistake blamed on the one result a martyr of her own making sin long forgotten locked in hope for a merciful afterlife long abandoned deliverance granted in this one #emoetry #writing #poetry #writingcommunity

North: MORNING CLOUD in the summer haze #morningcloud high in the sky disappears in heat South: OWL #owl sleeps in his tree one hundred degrees outside naps until the night #dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

#maple leaves drift over my relatives' front lawn I journey north with a sigh of relief in cool crisp air Cousin hands me a lucky loony as a talisman against ill fortune Family across borders I miss them so as the autumn chill melts in the heat #WildWalkPrompt #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

The F actfinding R espectable O bservation G uardian System #sixwordstory #sixwords #writing #writingcommunity

The #sailor smiled as he heard the cry, "Land ho! Boys, we're home!" The answering roar from the men shook the masts. And as if in response, the breeze caught the sails in full. The princess ran down to the docks to welcome her love home. #vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity

His footsteps echoed loudly as he made his way into the temple. The relic in his hand hummed with power. But the longest day of year was dying. The light was growing dim. Night extinguishing the flame. He was almost there, but he was running out of time. #vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity

The wanderer turned at the crossroads. He walked besides fields of grain, their stalks waving at him in the sunset light. The dances had just begun, the drums muted on the horizon. He smiled. It was nice to be coming home, just in time. #vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity

you pray all you want but fate drives a hard #bargain not in your favour #haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

orange and pink an #apricothorizon the photo cannot gives its beauty true justice but is the sun arriving or is it already leaving? Do we know? #BSPP55 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

After the Wind Turbine Slows Down Even the mighty breeze cannot go at full speed the blades forced slower but energy still stored its ups and downs #BlueSkyRemnant #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

Actions #revealing the truth under the bold words Not as I say but do as I do the elders decree The young mock the blatant corruption innocents caught between The liars are too loud their noise overshadows the hard work to get here #vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

under the pergola in the shadow of #sunshine #kisses exchanged a promise made a vow reaffirmed from years ago a rarity mostly unseen but still existing #OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

#books carefully hidden away protect the words packed within from greedy hands that seeks to tear precious pages from stiff spines letters of truth and of hope need to survive the coming winter #thingstowriteabout #writing #poetry #writingcommunity

The bard writes a tune he just heard he #knewanew song that had ancient roots. He assigns the notes closest to with what the people have already known A ballad now remembered and lost to the whims of old men #firewords280 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

He #rides under the moonlight #7syllablesentence #writing #writingcommunity

"I think for women in the culture the pendulum will come back again, and there'll be another renaissance to push back against the oppression of the cranky old rich white guys. I hope I am alive to see that next revolution." Nancy Wilson (of Heart)

Need to remind myself that it is indeed productive in a way to just lie on your bed and have delusions about your OCs. It’s productive because you’re being creative and also getting some relaxation time. Would it be better to write or draw? Maybe. But if this is all you can manage, it is enough.

excuse me but are you aware of Lennu, the Finnish president's dog...

I write fantasy and science fiction. Someone told me after the first page, "This isn't believable. I'm not going to read this." Then proceeded to rip it apart in front of everyone in a critique group. THEN told me it was to "help me be a better writer." 😠 First and last time I went to that group.

Seven Suns, seven daughters who brought light and life to all corners of the planet. Every country and kingdom came together to celebrate the peace that had lasted centuries. A celebration for all. No one knew the night was coming faster than they had expected... #vssfantasy #writing

The merchant's daughter and the farmer's son met in Sunmarket Square. She offered him a basket of enchanted strawberries. He accepted it and gave her a beautiful bowl of perfect peaches. The spells rose and wove together, affirming their love for another year. #vssfantasy #writing

"Ugh, it's too hot. The air's too dry. I can't even focus on the incantations to make it rain..." "The farmers are depending on you!" "I can't promise them something I can't give!" He flopped backwards. "Can't they divert a river somewhere, anywhere?" #vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity

The string of #festivals started in late spring, went through the summer, and continued into fall. The Winter Solstice capped more than six months of revelry, and the kingdom rested until spring again. The princess distracted herself with the parties, for she knew it would all soon end. #vssfantasy

A mother's song #tenderly caresses a baby's ears and soothes them to sleep even as the rain rattles outside and the hail clatters upon the roof #vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

The #tempestuous sea listened to no man or god. It was the grave of many an arrogant sailor. Not all perished in the storms. More than a few became food for the krakens. But some spent eternity as playthings for the sirens. Their sweet songs and hideous souls tormenting them forever. #horrorprompt

vampire so #dentate he just has some extra teeth to savour his prey #haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

Before joining Oblivion, Shale worked at a bar. She was paid to sit with patrons and “keep them company.” While at work, she and Geode (as a customer) got into a fistfight. After they lay drunk outside, Cahciua persuaded them to fight for a just cause

/2 Also: this gentleman was a historian who specialized in and wrote books about the American Civil War. He also believed himself to be God's gift to writers and turned the group's meetings into his lecture hall for his writing techniques. The other writers were too polite to give him the boot. 🙄

a pizza run at #midnight #7syllablesentence #writing #writingcommunity

DJ Woofer does the cool scratch #sixwordstory #sixwords #writing #writingcommunity

An unspoken #nuance in her words despite all the formality Eyes meet in a silent agreement as the music plays A dangerous game within a hostile court the prim and proper lady and the gentleman rogue #OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity

In the clear #sunshine #kisses in front of a proud father and a joyous family a summer wedding joining two hearts and two clans in a single future #OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity