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Month: November 2020
Perfect message!
I borrowed this from westlancanshirerecord site: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/12912804/posts/3040633729
I know it says it is for the UK but the US could use some signs like this!
2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 204, #THEMEPROMPT
WELCOME TO TANKA TUESDAY!
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2020/11/24/2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-204-themeprompt/
This month’s theme is a haiku written by Sue Vincent:
clouds cover the moon,
beyond dawn’s pale horizon
sun rises unseen.
©2020 Sue Vincent
Please use the above haiku to inspire your own syllabic poetry. There’s a lot to unpack in these words. What will your interpretation be? Go where the words take you.
Ode to Sue’s Haiku
A blanketed veil of moisture obscures the Orb of Night
At a distance morn’s bleached hues detectable at a distant perspective
Scorching star lifts up sans cognizance
A regenerated diurnal course ensues.
©2020 CBialczak Poetry
Twiglet #204
I wasn’t sure how to use this but found this interesting information: https://language101.com/italian/about-italy/o-sole-mio/
To participate go to Misky’s site: https://thetwiglets.wordpress.com/2020/11/24/twiglet-204/#comments
O trio
O sole mio
How you shine so bright-o
making my heart feel warm-o
bringing joy to life-o
Perfect words, this trio.
©2020 CBialczak Poetry
Book Blitz!: Passengers
Congratulations to author Elizabeth Collums on the release of her epic family drama, Passengers! Read on for an excerpt and more book details!
Passengers
Publication Date: November 12, 2020
Genre: Historical Fiction
A mysterious letter arrives from America to the village of Highland Way, where Annie, the oldest daughter in the Ewing Family was left to care for her mother and younger sister after her father left to find work in Dublin. Soon, Annie, Lily, and Katy find themselves on a harrowing journey.
The hand-written note not only will expose deep secrets, it will also challenge the strength and fortitude of the Ewing women, leading each member into their own soul searching voyage.
Follow this extraordinary passage that begins in Ireland and leads each woman to uncover their own courage and truths in this new world.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55850674-passengers
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Passengers-Elizabeth-Collums/dp/0578213575
International Giveaway:
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Excerpt
As Annie was trying her best to capture and absorb all these extraordinary surroundings so she could accurately relay every detail to her daddy one day her ears picked up the sound of humming. Annie had never heard her mama sing much less hum but she knew it was a woman’s voice. Her visual recording would have to wait as she slowly pulled her arm out from underneath Lily’s head, got to her feet and followed the sound out of the big room they had spent the night in and down the long hallway. The woman’s voice was now on the other side of last door on the end. All her muscles tightened as her feet froze to the floor. She had dreams like this before. When she needed to run, when she was being chased and couldn’t see who was chasing her, but she still knew she needed to move. Her breathes became shallow and she could feel her heart pounding like her senses were telling her there was danger on the other side. “Oh God, please help me, I’m so tired, I’m scared, and this can’t be my fault. Lily and I need somebody. We need our mama”….then suddenly some invisible strength, not of her own making, lifted her hand as she pushed the hinged door open. There in the middle of this huge stark white kitchen was her mama swirling around. Katy had a long white apron tied to her waist with the bottom lifted like it was a ball gown and she was making her own music while dancing to a waltz. Annie saw her mama’s burn scarred face like she had never seen it before. She was smiling and having a whispered conversation with her imaginary dance partner. She had the most peaceful and contented expression that Annie had ever seen before. Annie was certain that this was somehow a miracle in the making. God had finally heard her prayers and her mama had been transformed.
About the Author
Ann C. Purvis, chose to publish her first novel under her birth name, Elizabeth Collums; this is her true roots and where she has drawn from many of the experiences she wrote about. She lives in Denham Springs, Louisiana and enjoys DIY projects. She has two daughters, a step daughter, son-in-law, two amazing granddaughters, and her dog Daisy.
Rope Swing Publishing: https://www.ropeswingpublishing.com/
Twitter Tags: @RRBookTours1 #RopeSwingPress #RRBookTours #Historical Fiction
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What do you see? # 57 November 23, 2020
To participate go to Sadje’s site: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/11/23/what-do-you-see-57-november-23-2020/
The Cat brings Cake
Today the Cat stopped by at noon
he knew it was the day
the children’re home and not at school
they’d want to laugh and play.
He thought he’d bring a tasty treat
to start the day off right
A cupcake full of sweet sugar
He could eat in one big bite.
The children were so happy when
the Cat knocked on their door.
They had their books and writing out
laid all out on the floor.
The Cat told them to clean it up
today was a day for fun
The children knew the cat was right
In a minute they were done.
They took a blanket off the bed
and laid it out real straight.
The three of them sat down right there
The three of them just ate.
When the food was good and gone
the Cat he began to cry
The kids were full and needing a nap
They quickly said goodbye.
As the Cat left there he said to them
“See you soon on another day!”
He said he’d come another time
to have more fun and to play.
©2020 CBialczak Poetry Fanfiction
Book Review: The Failsafe Query
The Failsafe Query by Michael Jenkins is a fast-paced adventure that takes you to places around the globe people only read about in the newspaper. This is a modern-day spy thriller that keeps you turning pages until the end.
Sean Richardson is in all the way, trying to find out how much more destruction may come to the countries which are not allies with Iraq. The story begins shortly after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centers, a field in Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in 2001. The opening is quick to show you what life as an operative working for the government might be faced with. Each chapter brings you deeper into Richardson’s career, with well thought out plans and well written information to allow the reader to become engrossed in each situation.
I give this book four out of five stars as it took me some reading to make sense of exactly who Richardson was, who he was working for, and what he was after. Some of the chapters are more in-depth, which makes reading slower if you don’t have a background in the history of the Middle East and the British government. It is engaging and a great book for those looking for a good spy thriller!
From my desk: 11/23/2020
Today is the day that I married Bob, 24 years ago. He isn’t here to celebrate this anniversary but I know he is with me. I also believe that he sent David for me, to love me and take care of me like he did, since he is gone. A bittersweet memory of such a beautiful day.
On our Anniversary
Separated my suns, moons, and seas
Forever bonded by love and memories
Love will always be in my heart
For our time together
©2020 CBialczak Poetry
I am thankful for what I have been given, then, now, and always….
The Sunday Whirl: Wordle 483
Nonsense
When I listen to the wind
I hear sounds from my home
sounds so soft and tender
like big bubbles upon new foam.
The gratitude I hear right now
helps feed my hungry mind
there is no simple frill or vibe
no, nothing of that kind.
And so I lay upon my bed
of silver sheets and spread
while all the sounds around me
flow softly through my head.
And when I find my road is done
I will not mince a word
I finally put my finger on it
My family says I’m absurd.
©2020 CBialczak Poetry
Fibbing Friday
Hosted by Di at pensitivity101: https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2020/11/20/fibbing-friday-my-response-for-20th-november/comment-page-1/?unapproved=103593&moderation-hash=e2fa46192b010a63d83ea22d116fa34e#comment-103593
1. What is Kapok?
A food additive
2. Where will you find a kernel?
Where else? In the army.
3. If you didn’t know a door as a door, what would you call it?
The Opencloser
4. What’s the difference between a yolk and a yoke?
Well, the first one has an “l” and the second one has an “e”
5. What does E R N I E do?
Whatever Bert tells him to do
6. What is meant by sunny side up?
Any country north of the equator
7. What could you wear on your head that would make people think you were awesome?
Probably a headband that says “I’m Awesome!”
8. What is meant by cattywampus?
It is a group of stray cats that live in one area, sort of like a on a campus.
9. What is an erf?
The polite way to say you farted
10. What is a mouse potato?
What isn’t a mouse potato?
©2020 CBialczak
