Prolific Pulse Blog

TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful-August 5 2022

August 5, 2022 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Happy Friday and first post for August! Let’s see how this week went:

I worked on a phase of a project and completed it with approval. 2. Everybody in this household is back on the path to health. 3. I spent a co-celebration with my other daughter who calls my “Mumpley.” We discovered a little coffee shop in Apex and it was yummy. We had not seen each other since before my wedding and had a lot of catching up to do. 4. Grocery bargains YAY! 5. Grocery helpers YAY! 6. Nice people YAY! 7. I asked for help from someone I admire and they were so gracious to provide it. 8. People who I can count on, the ones who stay the path, are wonderful and I so much appreciate them. 9. Time when you need to have simply time. 10. You! What are you grateful for this week? Please share here or write up a post. You don’t have to come up with TEN!

Paths

August 5, 2022 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Paths

Paths of dusty trails

Left me alone to struggle

Never falling far

From where I needed to be

This is how I know it’s true

All paths involved you

…..

This is my Six Sentence Story Poem for this week’s challenge word PATH

You can see what others have written HERE

poetry, six sentence story

Bookmarks

July 29, 2022 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com

Bookmarks

She used a soft white cotton cloth, laced with tiny blues, placed it in the book of love created for her infant Jude.

While he ran and played with friends, she kept her book on knees care bent, marked her place with a little spare sock whenever he had needs.

It seems her bookmark had variety depending on her task, a leaf when walking in the autumn, a violet which he presented at her ask.

When he grew up and left her home, to college he would go, she gave him a leather bookmark for love and luck, to keep his place.

Jude came home for winter break and lounged on the settee, when called for dinner he grabbed a pen and bookmarked at his place.

He learned just like his mom to use what was handy to keep his place, the leather bookmark gathered dust, it was not of his breeding.

*****

This is my six line poem for the Six Sentence Story challenge word “Bookmark.” You can see more at Girlie on the Edge.

*****

TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful – July 29 2022

July 29, 2022 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Happy Friday and TTOT day! Yes, I am back again. I posted earler this week, but I took it down for reasons…don’t ask, please. This one sticks! The above photo is not mine but it kinda reflects my current state, a contrast between warm and mellow. And on the way to something taller.

Happy One Month Wedding Anniversary to my beloved. I am grateful you are in my life.

2. I am gradually feeling better. Yesterday was my big test for running errands much of the day and looking at a condo (no, did not buy). I got through it and was ready for bed early. Grateful I got through the day.

3. I got through and maybe still going through TBH this difficult matter with a person who does not see eye to eye…I consider it a gratitude that I am starting this new day with a fresh perspective.

4. Celebration of the book launch for Elizabeth last weekend and looking for to this weekend’s event with Sarfraz.

5. Having time off for healing gave me plenty of time to read and I am always grateful to read.

6. The Sealey Challenge is coming up in August. I have a whole stack of books to read and re-read. I am grateful.

7. Daughter is rocking her cane and has blinged it up on a regular basis.

8. The “Dear Heart” Call for Submissions is picking up speed.

9. I have a special treat lined up for #8.

10. YOU

Book Announcements, poetry, Poets & Events

Sarfraz Ahmed – Live from the UK

July 25, 2022 Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

I have known the “Romantic Poet” Sarfraz Ahmed for quite some time. He has been on my podcasts and in open mics. Most recently he participated in the Book Launch for Elizabeth O. Ogunmodede’s book “Ladder on the Top.”

About Sarfraz Ahmed: Sarfraz Ahmed is a UK writer and poet. His published books include poetry debut Eighty-Four Pins – Poetry Collection (June 2020) and My Teachers an Alien! (November 2020). Two Hearts – A Journey into Heartfelt Poetry (February 2021) with Annette Tarpley and Stab the Pomegranate – Collective Poetry (August 2021). In February 2022, he released Eighty-Four Pins – Poetry Collection (Second Edition).

It is an honor, a privilege to sponsor Sarfraz Ahmed this Saturday, July 30 at 1 p.m. EST for the Book Launch for his latest, fantastic book “The Gift of Poetry.” I have all of Ahmed’s published poetry books because I am such a gushing fan. Anybody who knows me will tell you I am not one to quickly read through books of poetry unless I am struck by the contents. And this book has, once again, stricken me as another best selling contendor.

I would like to invite you to meet with us as we celebrate the release of this amazing book. Here is the information:

Would you like to know more about Sarfraz Ahmed? Get to know him on Social Media. In fact, go check out his Instagram page. I bet he is up to posting something about now.

https://www.instagram.com/sarfrazahmedpoet/