Isn’t that the truth?! Things are things are things, but people – well – you don’t want to put them on a shelf to collect dust. They are much more fun! And it’s time to think about those things we are thankful for and by things, I believe I will make sure to mention peopley things. Whatcha think about that?
And awaaaaaay we go!!
1.2.3.4.5. Getting Away – We got away for a night to visit family in Mount Airy. We enjoyed taking walks down the hallways of the retirement community, taking pictures at entryways and in the various places for people to commune. There were several trees, all uniquely decorated. It helped bring on the spirit. We enjoyed a lovely visit with headed back home earlier than planned. Icy roads were predicted for this morning, so we thought it best to head back last night. It was a lovely drive back with very little traffic and we are grateful that was uneventful.
6. Six Sentence Story is always a great challenge. This time, I decided to think of the season and this is what I came up with: True Hearts are Never Absent I am grateful for Denise’s devotion with prompting us and challenging us each week.
7. Wedding! My great nephew is getting married this weekend. He lives in Alabama and they are going away to all things Harry Potter! I am very happy for them as they embark on new adventures together. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
8. Education – As I am working on my latest book, I am finding that there are areas I want to focus on a little more in depth than originally planned. I had a pop-up opportunity to learn some new information and meet some really nice people who could be a resource. So, new connections, as well.
9. Poet Community – This weekend is the party for the poets in this area and I look forward. While I have read poetry to people before, it’s been a while. Maybe it’s time to break out of my comfort zone. Especially since I have been asked to read the poetry of a famous poet. I just don’t know who until they hand me the poem. Surprises!!
10. You! I am thankful for you coming here and paying a visit. Perhaps you would like to join in and add your post of thankfuls.
Alone was how she felt, regardless of his presence. Betrayal felt strong as his eyes averted to the screens. Somebody else seemed to occupy his focus more. Every time she looked his way, his eyes were glistening. Not understanding, she started looking for other signs. Time ran out when she saw them thinking they were alone.
… Trust
Absent from the days and nights
Although she saw his distant gaze
Nothing more to realize
And when she saw him, she would sigh
It seemed he would be gone for days
Absent from the days and nights
Even though he’d be in sight
His distance made him seem away
Nothing more to realize
As he’d bother not with lies
It was clear no more dismay
Absent from the days and nights
When she saw him hold her tight
He was bound to walk away
Nothing more to realize
He looked at her and said goodbye
When he left her on that day
Absent from the days and nights
Nothing more to realize
…
Assuming
As she slept peacefully, he admired her, happy she was all in. Believing in them, he could not wait to say: I do. Selecting her gift, he wanted something of memorium. Enlisting the aid of his work mate, she knew what to do. Not spoiling the surprise, discreetly, he met her at a bar. Taking the gift for his wife, giving a hug, he went home.
…..
I did a triple focus on the same theme for the Six Sentence Story challenge.
The first is an acrostic of the word “Absent”
The second is a villanelle using “Absent” and the first time I have written in this form.
The last is an acrostic of “Absent” and if you look closely, there is another message vertically given at the end of each line. It’s not really a double acrostic, but just another play with words.
I was going for the effect of the last acrostic pulling the conclusion together.
Thank you to Denise for continuing to challenge us.
You can go to this LINK to learn more and perhaps participate.
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