Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below.
Hello all.
I always love these things. It gives me something to look forward to each week with interacting with different poets and writers. It makes me so grateful.
Here’s my piece for PYM: https://lucysworks.com/2020/07/21/who-are-we/
I do hope you enjoy it. I can’t wait to see everyone else’s pieces. Stay healthy and safe! ❤
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A beautiful piece and a fantastic start to this week’s PYM.
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Thank you dearly. ❤️
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As always, thank you for commenting and sharing your work! We are so lucky that you are part of our community!
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Thank you, Liyona. ❤ ❤ That makes me so happy to hear that. I love this community.
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Hi people! Happy Monday everyone!! Unfortunately I haven’t written anything this week. So, I’m recycling an old piece. Hope you like it.
https://meliorateblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/the-curious-cat/
Thank you!
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Yes, mistakes are made, and we need to be curious to learn… I’m 69, i’m still curious, and I’m still learning…. and still making plenty of mistakes…. and I’m still living life…..
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I hope my curiosity stays alive by the time I am 69.
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I’m sure it will …
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Thank you for the opportunity to share a post, https://kmorrispoet.com/2020/08/01/despair-3/. Best wishes, Kevin
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Beautifully poignant and sorrowful. ❤
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Thank you, Lucy, I’m delighted you like it.
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Despair is his destiny…..
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Thank you, Ivor. Perhaps you are right. Some people (although by no means all) make their own destiny.
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Happy Monday!
Here’s my haiku for the week. https://robinleeann.com/2020/07/31/fiery-skies-haiku/
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Profound…..yes, I’m just a fly on the wall, before I inevidably fall….
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Thank you!
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I’d like to promote both my WordPress blog and my Podbean poetry podcast. I am currently taking submissions to my poetry podcast. Join me! Read on!
https://extraordinarysunshineweaver.blog/2020/07/31/call-for-submissions-to-poetry-the-memoir-of-the-soul/
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This is such a fantastic and intriguing idea.
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Thank you! Hope you can submit! ☺️
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Very interesting Barbara…. actually I’ve a few snippetts I’ve written about events that transpired in my life,
…. maybe I shall do a submission…
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Please do!! I read many poets on WP who are expressing deep concerns about our human condition and also have their stories to tell.
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Mine are personal and close to my heart, but I’ll give it a go Barbara….
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I will hold your poems like tiny fragile treasures. Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to reading your work!
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I’ll do my best… the piece I’ve got in mind will be quite self-explanatory …
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Good morning everyone. Hope you are all well. Here is my offering for today
https://blindwilderness.wordpress.com/2020/08/01/burn-on-3/
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So heartfelt and touching!
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Thankyou so much Lucy xx
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You’ve singed my heart Lorraine….
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Aww bless you Ivor ❤️
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Beautifully written, Lorraine.
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Age-old fresh today…
https://believingsightunseen.com/2020/08/03/age-old-story/
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I’ve got an old saying Eric… “If things don’t change, then they shall remain the same.”
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…except for getting older!
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Age-old and most definitely refreshed today if not worse.
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https://displacedkansan.com/2020/07/29/osaka-fever-dream/
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Loved this! Oh how I long to see Osaka!!
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Osaka is one of my favorite cities in Japan!
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https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2020/08/02/intelligence-report/ Thanks for the forum.
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A fascinating synopsis …. and we’re definitely not ready yet…
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Amazing! This piece speaks volumes!
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G’day, and welcome Go Dog Go Cafe’s, Promote Yourself Monday…. Here’s my poem I wrote today, a short piece of only 6 lines…enjoy…
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/swaying-in-the-winter-sun/
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So wonderfully composed, capturing the essence of the tree in its glory and natural state. Lovely poem! 💕
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Again thank you Lucy…. I wrote the words there, in the park, the weather was perfect, and the big old tree was talking to me… xx
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Beautiful poem, Ivor, and I enjoyed the video. What would we do without trees! 😟
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Yes, it was a beautiful winter’s day, and the grand old tree was talking to me. 🌲💙🌏
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😊
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Thank you Go Dog Go café. Here’s my Monday write. This is my first PYM…My thanks to iidorun.wordpress.com for introducing me to this site 🙏
https://mindfills.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/a-funny-thing/
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You’ve been introduced to PYM, by a good friend to us all here at Go Do Go Cafe….and thank you for visiting our site… you are always welcome here..
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Thanks so much
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Love this piece, s.s. It’s awesome!
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Thank you for reading and writing in Lucy 😊
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Welcome to PYM! Clever piece and excellent take on all prompts!
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Thank you Eugi 🙂
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You’re welcome! 😉
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Welcome!! Thanks so much for posting!
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Hello everyone! I hope everyone’s having a beautiful start to the week.
Mondays, as we all know, tend to be a day that makes us feel rather groggy and not-ready for work. I think many of us will also find that we procrastinate more.
Here I’m posting a work that looks differently at procrastination. Hope it helps! 🙂
https://storyofaayablog.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/in-defense-of-procrastination/
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Yeah !! for procrastination…. … Procrastination is the root of all procrastination…..
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Indeed, haha!
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Good post! I feel sometimes procrastination has a purpose but the reason not known at the time.
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The result of listening to history themed podcasts at work:
https://everyday-strange.com/2020/07/23/trial-by-baptism/
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Wow…
watch out, don’t throw her in
you’ll surely regret your foolish sin
be warned, she Circe the siren
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Love this!
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My pleasure…
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An intriguing tale and poem with a brilliant, innovative twist at the end. I was not expecting that.
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Thank you! I was looking for ways to mix different lore and mythology.
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Wow! I love the finale!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Always a pleasure! https://andrewmcdowellauthor.com/2017/05/05/inscribed-2/
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You’ve got a wonderful collection Andrew…
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Thank you.
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Very nice and thank you for sharing, Andrew!
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You’re welcome.
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😉
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I had a go at taking part in a noir writing challenge today
https://raspberryripples.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/noir/
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For our desire burns in our eyes, hidden disguise.
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Inspiration from a bike ride and words spoken on a Sunday morning. Happy Monday!
https://maryjmelange.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/in-truth-or-fiction/
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A wonderful combination of photos and poetry Mary…
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Thanks Ivor!
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Well-written and communicated with much depth. Very intriguing thoughts, especially for this morning, to ponder over. ❤️
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Thank you Lucy! Enjoy your Monday!
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This is a wondrous and thought-provoking piece. I love the photos and how you structured your lines in between them.
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Thank you for your kind comment, Eugenia!
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My pleasure!
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Love this!! Truth, truth! We seek the truth as the sun rises each morning!
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Thank you! Keep seeking!
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Hi. It’s Monday again!
https://goffjamesart.wordpress.com/2020/08/01/spotlight-poetry-listen-to-the-drums-roll-a-poem-by-goff-james/
Have a great day.
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A lovely and sorrowful poem, Goff. Very visceral and evocative to grief. I love this piece and the meaning of it dearly. It brought some tears to my eyes. 💗
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Hi,Lucy. Many thanks for the read and kind comments; your views and support are truly appreciated. Have a wonderful day.
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A masterpiece full emotion! Bravo, Goff!
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Hi, Eugenia. Many thanks for the read and very kind comments; truly appreciated. Best Regards.
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Most welcome!
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Truly appreciated.
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The sounds of the torn world, what has become of our dreams?
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Hi, Liyona. Very True! Thanks for calling in and comment. Have a great day.
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Truly a masterful piece Goff, and thoroughly engrossing read, …your repetition of “Listen to the drums roll” worked superbly and gave your poem resounding character…
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Hello everyone
Here’s a Haiku that i wrote during the weekend. It’s full moon here in India and this picture was taken by a friend, prompting me to write this Haiku. Hoping it touches some chords in some hearts!
https://straightfromtheheartgd.com/2020/08/02/haiku-emptiness-2/
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Beautiful haiku, Goutam!
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So much beauty expressed in your haiku. It definitely touched my heart. ❤
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Love this!!!
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Hi, this is the link to my weekly prompt post, What do you see;
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/08/03/what-do-you-see-41-3-august-2020/
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Thanks so much for sharing!
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It a pleasure
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Hi everyone! Here’s a poem I wrote recently!
https://poetrytalksblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/21/jealousy/
Have a great day! 🙂
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This intense! But very good! Thanks for sharing!
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Another adventure for George and Gracie. And a lesson from the fire extinguisher! http://muellermusings.com/2020/07/29/an-almost-very-very-bad-night/
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What an adventure! Emily saved the day!!
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I hope everyone’s week is starting out right! Here is a poem that starts a new series for August on my blog. Check it out: https://wp.me/p7OhSP-3Q3
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“The wind in my sails and a freshness for life” – beautiful line.
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So beautiful and thought-provoking. What more can I ask for in a poem? Such a fantastic piece. Thank you for sharing it.
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For the new journey will lead you to new heights.
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Happy Monday! Here is the link to my weekly prompt – https://amanpan.com/2020/08/03/eugis-weekly-prompt-august-august-3-2020/
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Thanks for sharing your prompt!
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My pleasure!
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happy Monday everyone thanks for the opportunity xo https://wordslessspoken781842219.blog/2019/08/03/not-alone/
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Beautifully haunting. ❤
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thank you Lucy much love and well being to you xo
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Much love back. ❤ Stay healthy and safe.
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Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed it!
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Here’s my offering:
https://patbunnyblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/30/spider-web/
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Yesss! Such a great piece. I can relate to many of your experiences in quarantine!
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Thank you!
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Hi, everyone. I want to thank Sarah Law at Amethyst Review for her amazing review of my poetry chapbook, “Awkward Grace.”
https://amethystmagazine.org/2020/08/02/review-awkward-grace-by-mark-tulin/
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What a lovely review! Congrats on your published chapbook!
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Thank you, Liyona. It was a beautiful review.
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Whom Do We Ask? Who Do We Trust?
Are We There Yet????
https://deepakadavakat.com/2020/07/31/are-we-there-yet/
Thank you for this opportunity….
Deepa.
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Love this piece! I think you captured that feeling of the unknown that all of us are experiencing at the present. That question is always present, lurking even as I try to live. Are we there yet?? One does wonder…
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Thanks Liyona .. how much longer .. wish we had an answer .
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A quick little haiku this evening – https://www.djranch.org/2020/08/03/haiku-play/
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Absolutely beautiful. 🙂
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Thanks Lucy 💙💙
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Love that photo! Such a cutie!! Wishing every day could be filled with child’s play 😊
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Yes, truly. Not to support procrastination always, but I’m glad as to how my life turned out as a result of it.
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Thanks so much for sharing!!
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