Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe readers, guest writers, and baristas are invited to post one link to one specific post (600 words or less please!) from your blog into the comments section below.
If you post a link, be sure to read some of the other great writing people have linked to.
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Happy new week.
This time, a little something that came to me during a wander in the woods.
https://ederren.wordpress.com/2019/03/03/observing-surroundings/
Enjoy.
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I love the piece. The ending is spectacular “A moment always over far too soon.”
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Thank you. Always the way unfortunately.
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Nascent, so many of your sentences are simultaneously keen observations and often subtly expressed insights. The essay as a whole comes across to me as a tour de force. Thank you so much for sharing it!
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Thank you for such a review. I think I should have started my novels this way.
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This is brilliant! I love your style of writing.
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Thank you. In that case I’ll have to make it known when my rewrites are complete.
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Yes, please do.
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Hopefully before the end of summer
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Breathtaking
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Thank you.
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I love the idea of sap as “the sweetened blood of wood.” Beautiful, expansive prose.
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Thank you. It was nice to live through.
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Thank you for the opportunity to share a post, https://kmorrispoet.com/2019/03/07/as-you-pass/. Best wishes – Kevin
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Beautiful. Well…
There is a sense of serenity here as least for me.
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“all flesh is grass”… I love that line!
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Thank you for your kind words!
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Happy Monday Everyone,
My most recent poem “forgotten in the Port of Naples.” I hope you enjoy it.
https://shortprose.blog/2019/03/10/forgotten-in-the-port-of-naples-poem-poetry/
Have a fabulous week!
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“Forgotten in the Port of Naples” is masterful. Beautiful in its words, sounds, and imagery. Thank you so much for sharing it!
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I am humbled and delighted by you comment Paul. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Thank you, SP! Such a beautiful poem to come across on a morning.
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beautiful imagery! i really enjoyed this piece.
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Delightful piece!
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Thank you so much Eugenia. That’s very kind of you to say.
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My pleasure!
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Sometimes when we feel lost: https://simonjacob.home.blog/2019/02/15/untitled-6/
Thank you.
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Simon, I believe you’ve captured how so very many people feel these days. Thanks for sharing that!
I’m curious. Is there any special reason comments are disabled? You’re call, of course. I’m just curious about it.
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thank you Paul. regarding comments; have received some unwelcomed posts; thus, comment section has been disabled. but your words are very kind. thank you.
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Sorry to hear about the unwelcomed posts, Simon.
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I love the line – listen to the pages of my life! Well done.
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I think that in this poem about being lost, you have found and beautifully described the feeling experienced by many.
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I posted an unconventional poetry prompt to my blog this week. Never seen much like it, myself. Everyone who is interested is invited to participate. After a few tries, I settled on calling it “The Cafe Philos Poetry Prompt for Outlaw Boys and Girls — and Them that be Wild Animals”. Just for kicks, that name.
https://cafephilos.blog/2019/03/09/pauls-poetry-prompt-for-boys-girls-and-them-that-be-wild-or-domestic-animals/
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I love the name. And thank you for inviting us Paul!
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Thanks for ‘PYM’ post Beth – it came through at ~ 2pm in the UK – can I ask if they can be scheduled about 8 hours earlier for when the UK/Europe wakes – by early afternoon I’m usually into other things!
Now, as I’m here, a rare one from me – a response to a writing prompt!
https://believingsightunseen.com/2019/03/08/edc-shorts-freed/
All the best, Beth … Eric
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I love this poem Eric. It’s beautiful. Makes me feel and think.
I kind of like Beth’s timing 🙂
Take care… of other things 🙂
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Thank you, G – as for other things I’m off to the London Book Fair at Olympia tomorrow – 3 days of rubbing shoulders with authors, agents and publishers – can’t wait!
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My pleasure, Eric. It sounds so exciting. Have a wonderful and productive time 🙂
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Quite an enjoyable poem, EDC! Thank you for it.
I’m fascinated by your background in both the sciences and the arts. It rather supports my insufferable contention that artists and scientists have much more in common than most folks might suppose.
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Thank you, Paul – as I mentioned I rarely write to a prompt – but this one peaked my interest, probably as a chance to write about something dark. Ah, the old scientist/artist thing – I wrote a little about this on my ‘about’ page. Eric.
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Eric, I love the simplicity and the flow. The imagery and your words speak volumes. Thank you
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Thank you very much, Jen – I like using less words than most.
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I feel the same way. I hate to say, it but words for words sake halt my reading sometimes. But that’s just impatience I imagine.
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Delightful and mind-stirring, Eric!
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Thank you, Eugenia – what would Monday’s be without your encouragement!
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Aww, thanks, Eric. I find Mondays more tolerable now that I have retired. 🙂
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Wow! Absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you,.
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“God’s eye son’s sight” – so succinct and packed with meanings. Another lovely piece, Eric!
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Thank you, Mia.
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My apologies for the late post. I had a mini vacation weekend and totally forgot to get it scheduled!
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Your posting of PYM a stunning success, Beth – I guess I overestimated the potential UK/European morning input! Mini weekend vacation – sounds good to me! Eric.
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Thank you for allowing me to share. This is a short poem about a poem with no name 🙂
https://talesofdarkness.home.blog/2019/03/11/a-poem-in-all-but-name/
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Such a witty, delightful poem, Elizabeth! Thanks for that!
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Thanks so much 🙂
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I love the repartee! A fun and thought provoking piece 🙂 Thanks
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re extremely welcome 🙂
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I love the uniqueness of this piece. Well done!
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Thoroughly enjoyed this – it’s great!
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what a fun and playful poem! i love the image too!
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Thanks 😊
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Letting go.
https://bloggingwithbojana.com/2019/03/09/the-art-of-letting-go/
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I’m glad you’re sharing that one here, Bojana, it’s such a good one!
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You’re quick, Paul.
Thank u.
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My secret is to have read it a day ago. Loved it.
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Very beautiful piece, Bojana. Your entire work is actually beautiful.
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Thank you. I’m flattered.
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You are welcome!
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Interesting take on letting go. Thank you 🙂
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Thank YOU.
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🙂🌼
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Excellent piece.
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Thank you.
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Most welcome!
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Simply brilliant! An enjoyable read!
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Thanks, Elizabeth.
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As said before – can superheroes unblock plugholes?
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Probably not, which is one more reason not to believe in them.
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Thanks for the opportunity
here is my link: https://the59club.blog/2019/03/10/the-wheres-george-project/
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Happy Monday! I am sharing a haiku in response to Women’s Day and three weekly challenges – https://amanpan.com/2019/03/07/woman/
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Beautiful and true Eugenia!
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Thank you!
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My pleasure!
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always an ongoing saga. lovely, eugenia!
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Thank you, Mia.
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Reblogged this on Charmed Chaos and commented:
Good Morning! It’s Promote Yourself Monday at the Go Dog Go Cafe. Pop over to the site and share your latest! Have a lovely week- Linda
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I am sharing this link to my poem, ‘Forever’. Your read is appreciated.
https://muntazzirr.wordpress.com/2019/02/20/forever/
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Stunning piece.
“Break
All the differences,
And make me yours.”
Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks a lot for reading. I am glad you liked this.
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You are so welcome. I really liked it.
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Thank you!
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This is a lovely poem – beautiful!
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I am so glad that you liked this.
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this is so passionately yet evenly rendered. “oh bury me inside you”… beautiful work!
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Thank you so much for your kind read. I am really glad to read your lovely feedback.
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https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2019/03/08/as-twilight-comes/ Written in response to facing terminal illness together. Thank you for the chance to share it.
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It melts my heart. It’s all love and it resonates with me. I hope will inspire others.
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Oh, this poem is both beautiful and beautifully written. I do hope that you more time together. THinking of you both………..
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Again, you stop my Monday – never more so than today.
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You are very kind
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this poem, like the love you share, is enduring, strong, and beautiful. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved wife.
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Thank you
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Hello everyone. I’m honor of international women’s day, here’s my short poem :
https://roshniramanan.wordpress.com/2019/03/11/woman-poem/
I’d love to hear from you. Can’t wait to read all the great posts here 💯
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Love it!
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Thank you for the read and the incredibly kind comment.
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I remember reading it. It’s beautiful!
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Hello. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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It was my pleasure!
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How kind! Thank you 😊 Happy blogging.
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Happy blogging to you too 🙂
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a great mix of poetic and casual language… with such an awesome message!
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That fills my heart. Thank you very much for reading and sharing this!
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I am sharing this post written for women’s day on Reena’s Prompt;
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2019/03/08/reenas-exploration-challenge-77/
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Great! Thank you for sharing, dear!
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Thanks 🙏
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so powerful and affirming!
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Happy Monday everyone,
I am sharing the link to one of my micro poetry today. This micro poetry speaks about the lesson we learn in life
https://meghasworldsite.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/lesson-micro-poetry-3/
Hope you like it.
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I love it, Megha!
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Thanks so much G.
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My pleasure!
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Such an important lesson, written so beautifully.
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Thanks so much for reading
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I knew if I kept scrolling down I’d find you – and micro-poetry too!
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Aww so sweet of you to say that Eric
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Beautiful and encouraging.
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Thanks Eugenia
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My pleasure.
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words i definitely need to remember!
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Thanks so much Mia.
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A new poem:
https://thecheesesellerswife.wordpress.com/2019/03/09/poem-coat/
Hope you like it!
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This kind of poetry – my kind of thing.
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a love this play of concrete and abstract images!
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Thanks Mia, that is much appreciated.
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Hi everyone. I’ve been gradually looking at all the pieces and am delighted. I wrote this one close to Valentine’s Day.
https://starlightandmoonbeamsdotblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/15/the-love-that-i-seek/
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I loved this.
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Thank you so much!
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i think it’s always a powerful exercise to assert what love ISN’T.
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Very true
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Here is a short one about books Hope you enjoy it.
https://johawkthewriter.com/2019/03/10/seeking-knowledge-3-line-tales/
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keep on searching! the quest is a worthy one! loved this short piece!
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Hi Mia, so happy you liked it. It was fun to write.
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Thanks for the chance to share.
A pair of haiku, old and new:
https://rivrvlogr.wordpress.com/2019/03/10/while-dancing-on-air-haiku/
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two lovely haiku! thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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Thanks again for the opportunity to share! Here are four examples of a new poetry form I invented called the herrickelles…
https://playground.poetry.blog/2019/03/11/four-herrickelles-by-paul-szlosek/
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Enjoyed these, Paul.
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Thank you so much! I am so happy you liked them.😀
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This will be a fun challenge for everyone!
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wow! another cool form to play around with. can’t wait to try out a herrickelle of my own!
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Thank you so much, Mia! I am eagerly looking forward to reading your herrickelle.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Please come to the Go Dog Go Cafe’s event and post one of your best poems/pieces for more than 4,700 pair of eyes to see! Come join the fun!!
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I have so much fun reading new work and meeting new awesome writers here! Thanks for this platform. Here’s an impromptu poem I hope you all like!
https://19poems.blog/2019/03/11/melodies-and-play/
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So wonderful! Left a comment.
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thanks so much!
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I enjoyed this piece reflecting on aspects of real life and I love the ending.
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thanks so much, Eugenia!
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My pleasure.
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Thanks for this opportunity.
Here is a piece I wrote about blogging:
https://saltedcaramel670.wordpress.com/2019/03/05/a-dozen-resolutions-for-better-blogging/
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Left a comment.
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Thank you so much .
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Sharing a Rubaiyat this morning! https://charmedchaos.com/2019/03/11/walking-my-dog-this-spring-morning/
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My newest poem. Do YOU know any narcissists who like to play games? https://marandarussell.com/2019/03/11/poetry-narcissistic-games/
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… just the odd one!
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I’ve known more than I would have liked lol.
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Starling sleep is such a cruel game. Great poem.
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*stealing
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Thanks!
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Hello everyone. Happy Monday to you all. Here is a poem I wrote earlier this week.
http://inmindandout.home.blog/2019/03/06/like-a-moth-to-your-flame/
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oh. i have BEEN this moth. this poem is so moving and succinct!
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Oh, thank you! From one weary moth to another 😂.
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Happy Monday! Here is a poem on hearing the winds howl.
https://ninchronicles.wordpress.com/2018/11/24/banshee/
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Hi everyone! Experience a croissant baking class in Paris in my latest post:
http://www.labeillefrancaise.net/baking-croissants-la-cuisine-paris/
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this is so fabulous! my daughter, who went to a french immersion school and loves croissants, really enjoyed this post as well.
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Thanks Mia! So glad you both enjoyed it.
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Reblogged this on Mandibelle16 and commented:
Share your link at the #godoggocafe. Click into the link I’ve reblogged and leave your fav recent piece in the comments! #amwriting
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Thanks for the opportunity to share. Thought Id share a reflective post https://markward.today/2019/03/11/embrace-your-mortality/
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Happy Monday and great job to all that have survived the day AFTER daylight savings!
https://wp.me/p8FypN-1s5
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Here is the latest from the San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts! Enjoy!
http://muellermusings.com/2019/03/11/it-was-all-worth-it/
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Hello everyone! Sharing my latest poem with all of you.
https://paeansunpluggedblog.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/consummate-artist/
Enjoy the week ahead.
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So many thoughts in so few words… I love it… as sad as it may be.
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Yes, it is sad when someone gives the silent treatment. Thanks Jen. ❤️
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what a powerful image. well done!
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Thank you so much.
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Reblogged this on yonniewordpresscom and commented:
It is Monday My Fellow Bloggers,
We still have time for Promote Yourself Monday.
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, as we rolled right into Monday! You still have time to Share your writings on Go Dog Cafe and read some of the other outstanding submissions as well!!
Let’s Go!
Promote Yourself Monday
Yonnie💜
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Reblogged this on Micworldwide.
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Here’s Mine~: https://eastelmhurstagogo.wordpress.com/2019/02/13/holy-old-age-batman/
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