The Hole
Why do some
feel the urge
to break things
that don’t
belong to them
as if it’s a game
or a joke
to cost others
time and money
or put others
in danger
with their actions
Why does it have
to be so hard
to have nice things?
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
The Rain
The rain arrives with
splats and splashes
as downpour
drenches
all in sight
and mud puddles form
in the blink of an eye
and it drips
from hair
and soaks into clothes
as I listen
to the earth
sigh its relief
at it’s first bath
commences
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Gideon’s Challenge
Crystal Ball Gazing
Snow and ice
summer and fall
specks of stars
a universe
enthralled
I gaze within
and the galaxy
shifts
the future fortold
in momentary wisps
will it come true?
who’s to say
what’s seen
in the sphere
is true past today
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Gideon’s Challenge
Feelings of Failure
So much pressure
so much demand
pulled in many directions
by so many hands
all I long for
is a little peace
please fucking god
give me some relief
I’m too tired for this shit
and I ache all the time
both physically and mentally
I’m toeing the line
and the battering
of patience
is killing me.
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Gideon’s Challenge
Don’cha Wanna?
A visit to
the wellness shop
and who do I see?
A cute little alien
looking at me
super adorable
and seeming to say
have a bit o’green
my friend
just come this way
and I have to resist
that sweet buzz
that I miss
and puppy dog eyes
that beg
for a purchase
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Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Chariot
Prompt: “Pull the Death card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“
Modern Love Tarot – Relaxed and confident, the figure walks down the street with her two pups, and makes it clear that no matter the hurdles she will find a way to make things work for her so she can do what she wants (after all, just look at that rig the little chihuahua is set up with). This card is the epitome of “where there’s a will, there’s a way” mentality, and encourages us to think outside the box in order to adapt life to our needs rather than always adapting ourselves to the world around us.
Magic Planet Tarot – Look at the tip of the chin in the figure on this card. There’s stubbornness there, and a hint of arrogance. He knows where he’s going and exactly how he’s going to get there. Sometimes? Arrogance and stubbornness is what is needed to get you where you want to go. Be sure to apply as needed when reaching towards your goals.
Mushroom Hunter’s Tarot – The shaggy mane mushroom is a hardy one, able to push through even the hardest of barriers to find its way to freedom, including concrete. This card and the mushroom chosen to be depicted upon it are a reminder that you have the willpower and determination to plow through the obstacles that try to get in your way. You’re stronger than you think you are.
Lonely Dreamer Tarot – Those are some big ass horses, and a very small man in comparison, and yet the figure pulls the horses back from the ledge. Autonomy is an important factor in this card. No matter how strong the current that pulls you forward in life, if you’re not going in the direction you want to go, you need to remember that it is in your power to turn… pivot… and redirect yourself in another direction. Don’t allow yourself to just go along for the ride. Speak up. Seize the reigns. Take control and steer yourself away from that cliff’s edge you’re being pulled towards.
Twisting the Leaf 