The First Light
Light breaks
over the horizon
and I sense
more than see
the warmth of rays
just as they kiss
against skin
and warm cold nose
as they chase
away the chill bite
of predawn
and the morn’s
beautiful gift
rises into the sky
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
Stalker Struggles
Safety is more
than locked doors
and closed windows
it’s katy-bars
and rear-view mirrors
and watching closely
those that pass
on the street
ever vigilant
and ready
for the next moment
to bring
the unexpected
moment
you need to be ready for
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Light Shifts
I see it now
the light is shining
on dark walls
and slick bottom
and now I know
I’m not alone
it’s just
the angle
of the light
that makes it all
seem so very
desolate
and empty
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Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Stealing of Fate’s Shears
Prompt: “Draw (at least) three random cards and use them to write about a very delicate or fragile object.”
Seduction whispers
sweet and soft (1)
within the mind
as with eyes closed
chaos reigns (2)
and a battle is fought
cacophonous within
and silent without (3)
as confusion
blends with aching pain
and the red thread (4)
dances
behind eyelids
until he reaches out (5)
with fate’s sharp shears
to snip
himself free (6)
DECK USED: TAROT DU CRÉPUSCULE
Gideon’s Challenge
The Dark Moments
From this height
all is seen
and as chill breeze
nips
it makes me sneeze
but all I can see
is what lies below
as jagged rocks
whisper “hello”
they invite me down
to join them there
and I close my eyes
to take in air
I turn away
from their siren’s call
and then walk home
still hearing
their invitation
to fall
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Visitation
Eagerly
I wait for you
to come to me
and bring to me
that sweet
nurturing light
that brightens
each and every
day
allowing
my heart
to lighten
and my soul
to sing
