She feels #unbalanced. Unhinged. He’s there. In that car revving behind her. Nipping at her hair. Nipping at her heels. Pedal to the metal. Wind in her hair. (Cliches mounting.) She leans into the bend as he passes. She turns. And drives off into the sunrise #vss365

"Da ghost of a gymnast hauntin a #balance beam? Eh, money is money," Riz chortled. "Are you actually going to help this time?" I asked. "I can eitha offa ya encouragement..." "So shouting at me." "Or I can offa moral support!" "You'll hide until I sort it." #vss365 #riztherogue

Swallows dance, ballad Of balance, weaving aural Equilibrium. #vss365 #balance #haiku #poem #writing #writingcommunity

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 50 (First published 20th December 2023) Anyone for snow cones Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

Walking the tightrope Troubles perfectly #balanced Then I saw you there #vss365 #haiku #poetry

#vss365 #balance #emoetry #mockery #poetry #blueskypoets I have no idea what to write up here today, so I am going to just write this and do the 'here is a poem...' routine Here is a #poem...

hope is quiet fuel it does not roar in the dark it lights one candle #haikufeels #Fuel #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #JustWrite #WritingCommunity #BlueskyPoets

It was one of those pivotal moments where the fate of the world hung in the balance. The universe could tip one way, and, for a brief moment, those who were paying attention enough to recognize it could actually influence the outcome one way or the other. #vss365

Chapter 10 of Avalon Tales: The Girl With The White Hair has landed on my blog 🙂 tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/07/184-... Isabelle heads down into the demons nest, wanting to end the evil there... #urbanfantasy #shortread #WritingCommunity #amreading

..i think there's a silent decree of mercy.. in the dark of the night.. and the stars.. a splash of wonder.. ©️ - dww

"Wats dis? A mornin fukin jog? Ya supposed ta be #sprinting! How are we gunna keep alive if ya not gunna put sum effort inta it!" Riz moaned in my ear. "Who created the monster again?" I asked. "Err..." "That's what I thought!" #vss365 #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 49 (First published 13th November 2023) That's one tough snowman Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

moonlight on the keys your elongated pinkie claims the far octave... my pulse breaks into a sprint keeping time with your cadence #vss365 #sprint #poetry #tanka 🎨 Carl Vilhelm Holsøe

#Sprinting past my fears Wanting to seize the future Forgiving my pain #vss365 #haiku #poetry

there they go again butterflies sprinting around my fluttering heart when i catch a glimpse of you as your eyes meet mine i'm left awestruck & beautifully soaring high for i would gift my sunset soul to you i would gift my moonlit heart to you if you asked me to #vss365 #sprint 🎨 StockCake

The #sprint comes because it must. Here you drop caution and go for all. Yet, the finish is not the end. It's a link in a longer chain. Your sweat consecrates an enduring effort, the opposite of the unmeasured burst. To master one, you need the other. Your path is a daily set of promises. #vss365

When I returned to the office, there was a horde of pigeons, normal rats and mice. All listening to Riz on a tiny podium: "Our #momentum is unstoppable! We'll show dem who's vermin!" "Riz! How many times do I have to tell you to stop doing political rallies!" #vss365 #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 48 (First published 6th December 2023) Come on Riz, clean up your mess! Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

Lost in emotions Words carried by #momentum I'll always love you #vss365 #haiku #poetry

Chapter 10 of Avalon Tales: The Girl With The White Hair has landed on my blog 🙂 tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/07/184-... Isabelle heads down into the demons nest, wanting to end the evil there... #urbanfantasy #shortread #WritingCommunity #amreading

"Hmm, if the #headwinds were strong enough, it would have blown the goblins boat down there...Riz? Are you even listening to me?" I asked the rat who was glued to my phone. "Yeh yeh, gobbos on a boat, sink da twats." "What?" "Do ya mind I'm buyin stuff!" #vss365 #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 184 Yeah, I think we've all thought this Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 47 (First published 29th November 2023) Who could have guessed Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

Sea of emotions Casting me aside myself #Headwinds guide me home #vss365 #haiku #poetry

There was no #headwind. The captain's eyes went wide at the naked singularity, the core unsheathed. Musical #phrases unleashed, he tried to #settle, "I have #money! There is no thing in the warpcore!" He was raised up, head towards the matter stream. "There is now" 7/7 #vss365 #2wordprompt #scififri

She jumps behind a tree. Did he see her? The car passes slowly. The driver is hidden in the darkness. She runs. Tree to tree. Rock to rock. A deer in the wild. Caught in no one’s headlights. Ahead a sign: ‘#Headwinds Pop. 456’. A shelter? A trap? She halts and breathes #vss365

Pt543 Any source the Temple didn’t have, Chris would #acquire if it were at all possible, one way or another. The man was impressive at what he did. He would plow through any #headwind to reach his goal like one of Arturo’s Cabelleros on a Grail quest in those stories she read. #vss365 #WIPSnips

#vss365 She leaned against the railing, into the #headwind. She'd expected the waves to make her feel queasy but she was surprisingly relaxed. "Why are we taking a ferry when you could have opened a portal?" She peered up at him, squinting against the sun. He shrugged with a smile. "I like boats."

..created this video.. and i never want to stop learning like this.. . ..sharing travels from life & songbook.. #quotes #philosophy #moon #change #humansofbluesky #music #songstress

"Can't believe our soddin train is fukin late!" Riz moaned. "Ma alcohol needs me!" "Just how it is," I replied, getting ready to doze off. "Nd dat announcer lady needs ta shut up! Da only train I wanna know is #departing is mine!" #vss365 #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 46 (First published 22nd November 2023) Yeah...this'll turn out well Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

Walking far away #Departing for vistas new Leaving memories #vss365 #haiku #poetry

I don’t think I’m good at writing. I don’t know how to say what I want to say. so I decided to write about that.

I walked by her one day I walked by her she carried heaviness #poetry

Conquer your fears, love Everything in nature’s grasp Sun, moon, stars—are yours. #vss365 #conquer #haiku #writing #WriteSky 💙🖋️ #Art #Vincent 💙✨

Chapter 10 of Avalon Tales: The Girl With The White Hair has landed on my blog 🙂 tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/07/184-... Isabelle heads down into the demons nest, wanting to end the evil there... #urbanfantasy #shortread #WritingCommunity #amreading

#vss365 #patient

"Riz, is there a reason you're wearing an napoleon bonaparte hat? Or is this a question I shouldn't be asking?" I asked. "I woke up dis mornin wit a burnin desire ta #conquer everythin!" Riz said dramatically. "Sigh. You want to play Risk again?" "Yup." #vss365 #riztherogue

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 45 (First published 15th November 2023) Riz should never get ideas Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

#Conquering my fears Taking one step at a time Looking at new skies #vss365 #haiku #poetry

Secured in full bungee jump gear I chug the remains of my beer Then ignoring "What if...?" I leap right off the cliff - Sprain my neck but I #conquer my fear 😬 #vss365 #limerickoftheday #limerick

New blog post is up! Chapter 10 of Avalon Tales is here and the action snaps back to Isabelle as she heads into the demon nest... There's also a brand new Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz! Enjoy 🙂 tstpjm.blogspot.com/2026/07/184-... #blog #riztherogue #WritingCommunity

The last enemy fighter was dead. Exhausted, we still cheered when the General planted our flag in this ground. It had taken decades to #conquer this land, and we'd finally achieved our goal. I'm sure I wasn't the only one wondering what we were going to do with the wasteland we'd created. #vss365

your heart was never mine to #conquer never worthy of the battlefield #vss365 #poetry

‘I can help you #conquer any bad habit. What seems to be the problem?’ ‘I steal things inappropriately.’ ‘I see. Can you tell me about the last time?’ ‘I was at my friend’s house & I went into the kitchen. I saw the utensils on the counter and, well, it was a whisk I was willing to take.’ #vss365

"Dis is takin far too long! Surely it's time now?" Riz asked,sticking his head from ny pocket. "Just be #patient!" "I can't! You're being ridiculous!" "Feels like fereva should dat I felt da breeze on ma legs nd tail." "The bus is only five minutes away!" #vss365 #riztherogue

patient is love's pace never slower than we need never rushed by fear #vss365 #Patient #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #JustWrite #WritingCommunity #BlueskyPoets

The Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz Issue 44 (First published 8th November 2023) Well, that answers that question Don't forget to check out the other issues of the Comic Tales of Brennan and Riz over at my blog: tstpjm.blogspot.com #Comic #riztherogue

Waiting #patiently As the day gives way to night For the stars to shine #vss365 #haiku #poetry