long ago Ulex burned
beach town went up in flames
life remains, gorse does not
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The #gorse adds such color to the wedding that it is declared a very good choice by all in attendance. The purple accents are intelligently placed and the flowers highlight them perfectly. It is a wedding rich in all things, one tying together two families.
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Piercing beauty
in perpetual
bloom—
kissing in
the moorland
grasses,
to the scent
of sea-salt winds,
of heather and
pollen drifting
in the sunshine.
Gnarled
gorse arms
intimate
among ankles—
blood
anoints
the ground.
#VSSMagic - Gorse
#Poetry #Poem
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The #porous rocks filtered out some of the impurities so that the bathing pool itself wouldn't make those enjoying its waters filthier than they already were. It was therapeutic and relaxing to exit cleaner than when entering. It lent well to the advertising.
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So far my output is #mild. I'm working hard to rise to medium level. That next step, next choice, is the leap to more options of what and where in my final placement. I'm struggling longer than anyone else in the history of the school. It reflects badly on me.
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A sun rising over the curve of a planet seen Through a viewscreen
#15WordPoet #penstricken #VssMagic #WriteMap
Our Travels aren't to conquer
Territory. Destination is the
new Home, we're searching to Find
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The gorse bloomed wild along the hillside, yellow as old joy, and just as fleeting. Even now, the scent of gorse in the wind could undo him, dragging memory behind it like a broken cart.
#vssmagic
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Fertile and porous,
The soil around the gorse was
Rich in minerals.
#vssmagic #porous #gorse #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
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“The world has changed since you were young, that’s for sure. Maybe I could recommend some books or websites to help you to catch up on?” Bill said, thinking the best thing they could be doing was to learn more about the different countries around the area. He knew Brazil was close, and Venezuela and Cuba, and Mexico, but he didn’t really know much about them. “Yeah, we don’t fight with swords anymore,” Antin chimed in. “I have been reading about the broad strokes of history,” Tannamir said. “The language is so different from when I was young. But the computers here can show me documents in my native language, which is wonderful.” Antin sighed. “Well, the world seems to consist of an absurd collective of leaders – playing dice with us regular folk.” “We’re not exactly regular folk anymore Antin.” Bill looked up where Ar’Thyl and Nyx were intently watching them, “No, I know. But unjust, patronizing leaders upset me, like that ship. They clearly thought they knew the truth. And used weapons to try to put us down.” Nyx hrmph’d. Aludim, we were great! We stopped the Shadow from influencing those people. You and Bill did that. You both proved yourself as capable of being true leaders in the future. Ar’Thyl added. Bill looked up. “I find it suspicious that you two are ganging up on us!”
We are not, Aludim! Ar’Thyl feigned innocence. We just think you two think too little of yourselves. And are slow. Nyx added, before he turned from view. “Oh, the warmth from our Aludims!” Antin said, looking at Nyx where he cowered behind Ar’Thyl. “What do you mean slow?” Tannamir watched the whole scene thoughtfully, but he slapped his stick three times on the floor. “We were here to discuss the attack. I think we’ve gotten out of task.” “Sorry, councillor.” Bill said. Nyx and Ar’Thyl straightened and Antin came up to the front with Bill again. “Ar’Thyl shared images of the event with us. Except for what I just witnessed here in this chamber, I agree with your Aludims assessment. You two have proved yourself capable of greatness, on par with the other young Aludim.” He looked up as Zhe’ra and Castor came in. Zhe’ra looked at the gathered Edroth and the three humans. “Humanity of this age is like a gorse. Pretty and full of thorns, clamoring to anything. But when beaten down, they come back stronger.” #VSSFantasy Dice #VSS365 Warmth #VSSDaily Document #VSSMagic Gorse #Emoetry Patronized #WIPSnips Recommend #WeirdMicro Absurd collective
WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 73
Chapter 11
When everyone sees it except the couple…
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3 Irish mailboxes (postboxes) of different designs
#dailyimageprompt 77 #VssMagic #BraveWrite
A proper triptych is linked by a common Thread. This Motif is the Irish Postbox
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A woman's hands marionetting the hands of another woman
#vibes_gothicvss #AcrosticChallenge #VssMagic #WIPSnips
V various efforts to Flee
O objecting to being Fused
I in fate. Pursuing how to
D Destroy the unwanted bond
Artist: Rosalie Lettau
#imageprompt
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The graveyard soil was porous, drinking the rain like a parched traveler, and he wondered if the dead ever minded being so easily reached. He supposed not. Certainly he has never heard any complaints.
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#Inseparable my thighs once
#overworked the corduroy
#fight the tight
rub with might
til #porous & threadbare
could hear me comin' round the #corner
enter rebounder
bounce away the hours
no more junk food
instead I buy me #flowers
#OurPoetryX
#emoetry
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#vss365
#thingstowriteabout
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The world seems to stand on a #corner.
A turn between war and peace.
The future is fragile, #porous.
We shouldn’t be #reckless with it.
Is our leaders #overworked?
It seems they are hungry for power
To be seen as mighty,
While all we see are weakness
#vss364
#vssmagic
#vssfantasy
#emoetry
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Bill got up, intending to go find Antin and talk to the council. Before he turned the corner though, his mother called after him. “I hope you’ll not be reckless and engage in any fights my precious. Remember, I want you happy and safe.” “I’ll try, ma, but you know – the world is changing fast.” “It sure is. Well, give my best to Antin.” Bill blushed. “I will. Bye ma!” After exiting her rooms, he went to the elevator chamber and pressed the icon of the parliament tower entryway. He felt the slight tingle of Light as it passed through him and by the next heartbeat the doors opened and he could step out into the parliament foyer. Antin was there, waiting. “I haven’t dared go in. Ar’Thyl told Nyx to tell me to wait for you,,, Tannamir is muttering to himself about procedures and wayward governments. I don’t think he’s used to our world yet.” Bill laughed. “He is from another time. I don’t think there were guns in Wales in his day. Oh, mom says hi.” “Oh? Anything new?” “She’s staying in Al’Edos. I’m so relieved. She’s seemed overworked ever since dad died. I hope she can relax a bit here.” They entered the council chamber and the assembled Edroth all turned to look at them. Bill could feel Ar’Thyl entering at the same time as him. So, you didn’t go tell on us? He laughed. We are Aludim. We work together. Ar’Thyls reply was short and concise. “Well, there our saviors are!” Tannamir beamed when he saw them. “The attacks stopped a while ago; I suspect that was your doing?” “We talked to their immediate superiors and managed to turn their view. They’ll be sending an envoy once they find someone suitable,” “That’s good. The other young Aludim left a while back after Nick had a vision. I don’t know when they’ll be back. So, it’s just the Edroth, Georgios and us left to deal with this.” Bill looked around but couldn’t see his ancestor. “And Zhe’ra, surely. And my mom will help in the medical centre if needed.” Tannamir looked up, “yes, of course. That’s good…
WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 72
Chapter 11
The intricacies of today’s word, I guess
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13 - 19 Mar #vssmagic #prompt
13/03 - porous
14/03 - gorse
15/03 - goose
16/03 - hoard
17/03 - scorpion
18/03 - flee
19/03 - watch
Keep makin' magic!
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#vssmagic #lycanthrope #mild #MadMarch #end
You were a kind man so mild,
worried by my blood moon excursions
where lycanthropes lurked.
Into a cursed canine maw
Your mug transmogrified
and my spoor turned tragic gore.
Of shock I died in your arms, love,
a sweeter end than
my doctors foretold.
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Doth protest too much
Mild! Madame!
I’m rough as
a bear’s arse
A man’s man!
Hairy chest
No regrets
A poet?
Yes maybe
but I’m Raaaaggghhhhhh
#vssmagic #mild #promtcombo #free40
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"It's hardly a #community."
"They can still #suffer!"
"They're just big space amoebas."
"They don't deserve to be harvested and sold in #cans!"
"How about that great, #mild taste though?"
#2wordprompt #vssmagic #vssdaily #sff #writesky
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It was a gift, I was told. I didn't think she deserved one. It wasn't her choice to become a #lycanthrope, no that decision rested on our father and on him alone. He was so proud of her. I want him to be proud of me. I want to shift, I want that honor, too.
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#Bonny bitch!”
“Whoa, language and attitude check. Leave #Precious be.”
“Please, that’s #mild. Dare I #volunteer to #venture into stronger words?”
“And #suffer the #community further?”
“She's what? #Twenty, in a social bubble, and now she’s got a dragon?”
#vss365 #2WordPrompt #vssmagic #vssfantasy
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There was a mild enchantment in the air that morning, the kind that slips into your coat pockets and changes you without asking permission. It took a while to realize I was now a female elf; although I was still quite natty in my three piece suit and top hat.
#vssmagic
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Chapter Eleven Bill was exhausted. So much had happened over the past few days that he was beat. Instead of heading into the parliament, he went to his mom’s rooms and found her drinking a cup of tea on her couch. She shimmied over and he laid down with his head in her lap, like he’d done many times growing up. “How are you doing my love?” Anita said, stroking his head. “I’m good ma. Just needed a rest.” He yawned. “You’re making me feel all nostalgic William. But do you like it here?” Her voice was mild, with hints of concern. “I love it here. I have friends, and Ar’Thyl – having someone so close you can share thoughts and feelings with - it’s special! I wouldn’t want anything else.” “Not even…” she paused. “Not even a boyfriend?” Bill shot up. “Ma!” Anita worked him back down before continuing. “Oh precious. You don’t need to worry. I see how you care for Antin. And I see how Antin looks at you. There’s nothing wrong, no moral uncertainty about that. If you like him, and he likes you, that’s wonderful.” Bill was silent a long while. “I’ll go get you a drink, love, I’ll be right back.” She carefully lifted his head and placed a pillow under it and headed out in the hallway to the food device.
Do I like him? Bill thought. Really? I think you do. I think you know you do. Ar’Thyl answered. Anita returned with a can of soda. “Here you go love.” He took it while getting up to sit beside her. After a sip he looked at his mother. “How do you like it here? Gramps? I haven’t seen him much.” She laughed. “Your gramps got the shock of his life when he found out his kindly neighbor was really the aunt he had as a child, was in fact his biological grandmother. He’s been interrogating her for days, except when we all were searching for you.” She looked at him sternly. “You know that disappearance scared us all half to death.” Bill looked down. “I know ma. It wasn’t on purpose.” “I know that. But I’ve talked with Zhe’ra and Tannamir. I think there’s a place for me here. Anthony has started showing me the healing centre. I think I can work there.” Bill perked up. “So, you’ll stay?” “I think I will. If that’s ok with you.” “I’d like that.” #VSSFantasy Venture #VSS365 precious #VSSDaily can #VSSMagic Mild #Emoetry nostalgic #WIPSnips Shimmy #WeirdMicro Moral Uncertainty
WIP: Bill & Ar’Thyl
Part 71
Chapter 11
After all the action, rest, a mothers love and acceptance is gold.
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A mild case, but the
Plague had spread, damage beyond
Repair everywhere.
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A generic looking android
#366FF #Firewords #SCIFIFRI #VssMagic #RetroArtPrompt
Their Innovation Smashed Targets, but they refused to Connect their Android Soldier to anything but the ability to Restore Order. A shortsighted & arrogant stand
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"I need #twenty #volunteers to hunt a dangerous beast," said the space navy Admiral.
"But sir the delegation from Lyrax 4 has arrived," said the Lt.
"Better tell them to stay on their ship, we've got a #lycanthrope loose in the station!"
"That's their Ambassador, sir."
#2wordprompt #vssmagic #sff
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She was a #bonny lass, #charming and kind.
Most of the time.
But when full moon rose, she adopted the code of the wolf, biting, hunting, #running wild and free.
No one had the heart to tell her she wasn't really a #lycanthrope.
She was such a bonny lass.
#vss365 #vssfantasy #InkMine #vssmagic
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Weresloth lycanthrope
Hides up trees, for a quick snooze
Change at the full moon.
#Haikufeels #haiku #free40 #promptcombo #vssmagic #lycanthrope
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The old men in the village spoke of a lycanthrope who once lived among them, a quiet devout boy with a fondness for poetry and a tendency to vanish on nights when the sheep grew nervous. Where he went to they could not say although on some nights his howls can be heard on the moors.
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