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.
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Since Toby is curled up with me hoping I’ll give him another piece of chicken from my soup, this seems appropriate to share…
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https://jstoutwriting.wordpress.com/2020/11/05/human-food/
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Human food is definitely the icing on the cake for your pets…
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My pupper does the same thing. I agree, its the fact that it’s not their’s! thanks for sharing with the cafe!
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Many thanks for the opportunity to share a post, https://kmorrispoet.com/2020/12/04/december-snow/. Best wishes. Kevin
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December has it all, rain, hail, and snow…
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Indeed it does, Ivor. Thanks for commenting. Kevin
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Delightful piece, Kevin!
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Thank you, Eugenia. I’m so pleased you like it.
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A lovely homage to a wintry december! I hope to see snow this year! Thanks for sharing this with the cafe!
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I’m delighted you like my poem, Liyona. Kind regards and thank you for commenting. Kevin
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Hello everyone!
I have a quick poem for y’all today. https://robinleeann.com/2020/12/01/the-world-said-no/
Have a great day!
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The sands of time between my toes, in the footprints I’ve left behind…
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Concise and intriguing piece!
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Thank you!
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I truly feel the emotion in this piece as the year 2020 comes to a close! Thanks for sharing this short and poignant poem with the cafe!
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Joining today with my first sestina. Thanks for this opportunity!
https://iidorun.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/thanksgiving-2020-a-sestina/
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Thank you Irma, for the “Shout-out” to us Aussies…. !!
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Of course! Credit given to where credit is due! It’s such a different mindset here, unfortunately… in the meantime, I continue to live vicariously through you and the lovely, Kate!
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I’m pleased we are able to entertain your thoughts..😀💙🌏
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Lovely expressions of the feelings of many!
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Thank you, Eugenia. Yes, I’m sure this is something many families are struggling with this holiday season.
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Most welcome!
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Wow, such a great poem. My family also quarantined and didn’t see extended family. It is so hard, with so many questions but I would rather be safe than sorry. I am glad you were able to have a small get together! Thanks for sharing with the cafe! I had not heard of the sestina form before, I think you did an excellent job!
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Thank you, Liyona! I remember being introduced to this form when I was in high school and getting a terrible grade! 😂
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
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happy Monday everyone love from LA
Werdin Alley
http://wordslessspoken781842219.blog/2019/03/23/werdin-alley/
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Yes, the lost white brothers are well over due….
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thank you friend for visiting xo
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Legend and history to never be forgotten expressed brilliantly.
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thank you Eugi 🙂
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Thanks as always for sharing with the cafe! Love the cascading movement!
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thank you so much friend stay safe and season’s greetings xo
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Hello!
Thanks for the opportunity to share my work. I’m sharing the link to my weekly prompt post, What do you see;
https://lifeafter50forwomen.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/what-do-you-see-59-7-december-2020/?preview=true
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Thanks for sharing! I hope to finally get to your prompt this week! Ah, life had been busy!
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Thanks Liyona. Would be looking forward to seeing your post.
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Good Morning! Hope everyone is well. I am posting a link to my Free Verse Poetry Challenge: Liyona is judge this week 🤩 https://experimentsinfiction.com/2020/12/02/eif-poetry-challenge-11-free-verse/
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I have written some Free Verse poems (I think ?), I’ll see if I can do one for you Ingrid…
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You already entered one via Instagram, I think? But you’re welcome to enter more if you like!
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Oh Ingrid, I’d forgotten about that one… hmmm… best I take stock… 😀😎
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I write so many poems I sometimes forget what I’ve written too: I think that’s a good thing 😊
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Thanks Ingrid, that makes a bit better.. 😊.. although usually I’m good at keeping track,.
.. but I’ve been writing a lot lately. 🤗
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A good read this – an insight to Free Verse and a challenge to write it – but be quick deadline coming up!
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Pleased you enjoyed it 😊
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Ingrid, thank you for highlighting and discussing the Free Verse form of poetry. I’ve often wondered if I understand it correctly.
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Well it’s difficult to understand because there’s not really a set definition of it!
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I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
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Hello everyone. Haven’t been here in a while! Oops… 😅
I’d like to share a collaborative poem GG and I worked on: https://lucysworks.com/2020/12/06/insomniacidal-ft-gg/
He is a wonderful writer so please be sure to visit his site as well. It was very fun working with him on this!
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These 2 pieces/stanzas awaken my tired eyes …hopefully I’ll sleep tonight…
a charred moon’s vining
velvets winding
around the stem
of a crystal
flute,
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please peel the
crickets from
this bed of
off white lies
like I tried,
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Ah, yes! This is not a poem to be read before bed. Hope you will get some sleep, Ivor. ❤
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I really enjoyed this, Lucy: thanks for posting and for introducing me to a new poet!
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Thank you so much, Ingrid. ❤ ❤
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What a cool collaboration! Thanks so much for sharing! I really enjoyed it!
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Thank you!
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Hi all from sunny Australia again
You may not have not heard of Swedish dj Avincii, Tim Bergling. who sadly committed suicide. Here is my tribute to him.
https://donmatthewspoetry.com/2020/12/04/rip-avicii-dead-at-28-world-famous-dj/
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Sadly.. a fitting tribute Don..
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Thanks Ivor…….
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Unfortunately, a talent lost too soon.
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Thanks Eugenia….
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Thanks for sharing this tribute. I was a tragedy to hear of this artists passing for the young feel as though they can live forever…
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Thanks Liyona. I thought the story important to be told…..
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‘Promote Yourself Monday’ – literarily a deal through a poem and ripple words…
https://believingsightunseen.com/2020/12/02/shorts-by-edc-on-sale/
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Another plug for you, Eric
For a limited time, get the eBook for $.99 or the paperback for $6.99!
https://thestoriesinbetween.com/2020/12/01/shorts-by-edc-on-sale/
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Thanks you, Ivor – very kind of you – all the best. Eric.
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the chance. https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/dawn-chorus/
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The best sound to hear in the morning! I love the smell of coffee too! Thanks for sharing with the cafe!
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Good morning. Hope you all are ok.
Here is mine
https://blindwilderness.wordpress.com/2020/12/06/i-will-wear-purple/
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Purple violets are fav’ of mine Lorraine…
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Hope you are well too! Thanks for sharing this piece with the cafe!
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You are welcome. Thankyou for reading it.
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My first sci-fi flash fiction of a not-too-distant possible future (I usually write poetry) https://jotnrot.wordpress.com/2020/12/05/some-worth/ enjoy!
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I wonder, is this where our digital world heading…. an intriguing post…
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I hope not, but fear it too, thanks for reading 😊
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This is great! I love a good flash fiction and this is great! I’m al about dystopia even in the midst of verything. Check out “Severence” if you want to read an eerily similar story to COVID. Thanks for sharing with the cafe!
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Hi folks,
I’ve got a new piece of flash fiction called ‘Zenith’ out today. I’d really appreciate any views/comments.
Thanks!
https://matthewjrichardson.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/zenith-short-story/?preview=true
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An interesting story Matthew…
“What if this is as good as it gets” — Jack Nicholson
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Thanks Ivor, very much appreciated!
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I really really enjoyed this! Thanks so much for sharing with the cafe!
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Thanks Liyona, very much appreciated!
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Happy Monday to everyone and thanks for the continued opportunity to share my poetic ramblings with this community.
https://maryjmelange.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/the-drumbeat/
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May the beat always be the pitta patta of children’s feet
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Thanks for sharing with the cafe! Beware the tolling tide!
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Hello Fellow writers and readers(?)… here’s my little poem I wrote this morning.. WARNING !! This Article Is A Health Risk, To Those Who Are “SENSITIVE To WEATHER REPORTS”…
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/yesterdays-storms/
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Ha thanks for the warning! A great piece to share! Loved reading Ali’s as well! Thanks for sharing Ivor!
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Thank you for reading Liyona…
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If anyone’s looking for a new read, or something to buy as a holiday gift for someone, you can browse through all of my publications from here: https://andrewmcdowellauthor.com/publications/
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Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome.
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Good morning and thank you!! https://nuthousecentral.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/pop-over/
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Thanks for sharing with the cafe! Love that picture!
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Thank you!!!!
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Love seeing your Photos here on ‘Go Dog Go Cafe’….
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Thank you so much!
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Happy Monday!
https://patbunnyblog.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/for-my-grandmother-and-her-brave-battle/
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I love how the beginning feels like your grandmother’s voice. That middle stanza “Give me whatever it takes
Because I know I can do it.
My power is unstoppable,
Totally prepared to win this.” I love those words! Thanks so much for sharing!
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I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you so much 🙏
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A beautifully courageous tribute, to your loving and brave grandmother…
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Thank you!
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Super excited to join the cafe this monday! Here is poem from last week. My best friend is getting married soon, so live is in the air… https://liyonadancer100.wordpress.com/2020/12/03/in-the-fading-light/ (p/s/ I am looking forward to grabbing another cup of coffee before reading everyone’s posts!)
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Your outstanding opening lines certainly fired me up to read the rest of your lovely poem…
“The fire flickered
Slowly simmered down
And our warm embrace
Kept my heart
From flying to the far beyond”
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Thank you Ivor! I had mulled over this poem for a while so I was glad to finally put it all together!
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Not every poem is plain sailing 😊
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Happy Monday! Here’s one from last week – https://amanpan.blog/2020/12/03/hoodwinked/
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Thanks for sharing! Love that Mark Twain quote 🙂
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Yes indeed Eugenia, your words are profoundly so true…
“but life ain’t tied with a bow
enter the scammers
fake news their game”
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Reblogged this on Life and Times of a Quirky Character and commented:
Share some of your work with the cafe! 🙂
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A piece of prose tonight…https://www.djranch.org/2020/12/07/nightfall-is-imminent/
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Yes! Wise words! I agree that there is a season for all things. Without the night, we would never know the joy of sunrise. Even though nightfall is imminent, it does not last forever for which I am very thankful. Thanks for sharing with the cafe!
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Hey, thank you so much for the opportunity! This is a poem called ‘goodbye’ , and it would mean a lot if you took a look 🙂
https://ihadastorytoo.wordpress.com/2020/12/09/goodbye/
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