TSS #7 — Released

His skin, so smooth and warm, his muscles testament to sweat equity and discipline, his smile bright as nuclear fusion, his demeanor solicitous and addictive. Three years she had been spellbound, three years she had suffered within the confines of tortured passion with a man whose soul was as empty as the vacuum of space….

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Muse and Angel Triolet

  Muse and Angel Triolet When wings of muse and angel weave with heaven’s breeze a spirit chimes rose-scented wafts, immersed relief When wings of muse and angel weave They somersault and skirt the trees They flutter soft with dreams and rhymes When wings of muse and angel weave with heaven’s breeze a spirit chimes…

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Haikai Challenge #152: katydid (kirigirisu) — Katydid serenade

Grass-coated crickets serenade late August’s moon – silver ears listen.   image link here Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge.  Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to the katydid (kirigirisu).

Doodads — road trip — Felt Mansion

Yesterday I took a road trip to The Felt Mansion.  Although I had JUST put new batteries in the camera, AND the camera was a trooper until the end of my walk around the property, when I looked at the pictures, only 25% or so showed up.  This is a major disappointment because most of…

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#FF — On the fence

Trees surrounded the house like a cage. Tangi asked the realtor, “Why has this house been on the market so long? The price is more than right.” Inhaling visibly, the realtor answered, “Mechanically it’s sound, and there are no liens.” “That’s not what I asked.” “Once an offer is made, I’m able to disclose specifics,”…

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