the falls and the rises
the contours of surprises
the weeds in their guises…
growing inside of me
at the speed of duality
unique to humanity
(why am I rhyming in threes?
but I guess, technically
it’s now five.)
I ponder – inner strolling with my allergy medication
but really, upon pages of days of consideration –
it’s time to slash and burn.
first featured image: Alfred Kenneally on Unsplash
second image: Melissa Askew on Unsplash
say no to clowns 
ha! I love this! Witty, but with a hint of melancholy. Love the picture too by the way! Well done! 🙂
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Hi Melissa!
Thank you so much xo
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I loved the rhymes! Especially the first stanza is so perfect there would be no other way to write it. I hope you’re having a great day, dear!
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Wow, B, that’s an awesome thing to say, thank you!
And I am thank you, first time out tonight in a few days as I have the flu! 🙄 such a pointless thing.
Hope you’re well?
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Really, what is the use of flu? Why does it exist?
I am well too, dear. Enjoy your night out!
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Yes. Why, flu gods, why? (maybe to enhance the melodrama? Bahaha)
I’m so glad! And I did, thanks. Not 100% so it’s good to be home again with a drink by the fire. 😁
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Ha ha! Yes, that’s a good explanation! Whatever someone is going through can get a little more dramatic with a touch of the flu.
And now enjoy your drink by the fire!
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Not that I would ever milk it lol.
😘
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Oh, no! 😘
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There is something so magnetic about the way you write. I can’t describe it, but I love it.
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Thank you Rachel, that means so much coming from you!
🍰 cake for you 😁
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Ahh you know my fondness for cake. That will get you everywhere. And some for you too, just in case you like it 🧁💛
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Haha oh boy… I leeerrrv it!
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I never doubted it really. Great piece of writing you gave me to go with that great slice of cake.
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You’re so kind!
You know, while I was seriously pondering once, on what I would want with me on a deserted island, I realised it would be tea, which fixes everything, and cake, to celebrate the fixing of everything. And to celebrate anything. 🤭
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Cake has many uses, nourishment, celebration, sharing, connection, so I would one hundred percent agree. We could be happy with cake by the ocean on this deserted island ❤️
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haha YES! To all of the above. 💖
And now I will be able to annoy my not-cake- liking hubby with that song! Thanks for reminding me of it LOL.
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I love that song!! Although, I kind of get why some people may hate it!
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Oh don’t get me wrong, I love it too…actually, he does as well, it’s just that I tease him about not liking cake…I mean, it is a little disturbing…who doesn’t like cake?!?! what is WRONG with those people? 😁
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Not sure. Maybe they’re only partly human. That would make the most sense!
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hahaha that made me laugh out loud. I am sure you are right!
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MAGIC WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, CHINA
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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thank you!
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Smoke does get in my eye
Farmers paddocks burn and die
A nightly smokey stench
Ash on my morning bench
….. wow…. I hope your slash and burn doesn’t drift over to Geelong…
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Nope. I promise. It’s contained in a very small area 😊
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Medication is often
the mother of invention 😎
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Hahaha indeed!
Disclaimer: no medication was used in the filling of this space.
The inventor is keen on alternatives to pharmaceuticals 😁
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What am I rhyming at 5? This reminded me of myself except I don’t have such lovely words to share like you do. I’m usually outside waiting for the sunrise. Such a peaceful time of day, Beautiful post 💜🦋
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Definitely not 5am… I meant five lines lol. I admire you if you’re up at that time! Really.
And thank you so much Michelle 🌸
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Well that’s so funny because my barely awake brain read 5 am. LOL You made me smile! 💜
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haha I re read it like that too, and that definitely made me smile!
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I’ve always been accused of reading too quickly. My editor used to say I only read the first sentence but that’s not true. Lol I think my brain reads what it wants to and makes stuff up. It’s creative 😂😂😂
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So many comments say what I want to say! This was like existential cartoon poetry with a comedy beauty. I love this so much!!
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That’s funny, Watt…am at your site pondering your last pieces and I was going to say just that, other commenters have said how I feel so beautifully!
Thank you!! I love your unique comments! Existential cartoon poetry… That’s a first! I love it 😊
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I really mean it! And in this sea of awesome comments, to be called unique, is a big deal. 😎
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I don’t doubt your sincerity, thank you.
And you are definitely unique 🌸
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So are you!!
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Haha shucks
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A friend of mine went to Australia. He says “shucks” so many times now, that I believe it to be part of our vernacular.
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Really? That’s interesting. I guess I don’t hear too many people using it anymore, unless they’re kinda silly like me hehe
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Maybe he learned it from someplace else. But he did say it after coming back, so maybe.
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I think it’s a great thing to return with, instead of the cliches perhaps.
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Great poem my friend. It had such a wonderful rhythm that I was tapping my feet while reading it. Very well done.
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Jerry! I love that, thank you.
I want my writing to have a lyrical/rhythmic quality, so I appreciate that.
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IO love your style,. Just keep bringing them my friend and I’ll keep tapping.
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haha thanks Jerry! I will try!
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Very coo! Nice pictures too.
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Thank you Jo!
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The rhymes are perfectly good and the stanzas are wonderfully executed. 🙂
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Thank you dear Charlie! 🙂
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You are so welcome my friend. 🙂
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from the ashes, something is reborn. love your rhyming V!
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Indeed…those weeds have to go.
Thank you Gina!
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Hey!
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award.
You can check it out at https://bluntscatteredoceans.home.blog/2019/08/17/nomination-for-the-liebster-award-by-william-johnson/.
Hope you participate.
Have a nice day!
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Thank you Scott!
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This was a fun read. Loved the rhymes.
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Hi! Thank you so much.
Some serious things were really weighing on me, but typical me, I get distracted so easily…this probably reflects most honestly how my mind works…lol.
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I loved the rhythm. And the rhyme.
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Thank you, B. ❤
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My poems sometimes have “asides” also! lol… I loved it!
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haha thank you! I am so glad you can relate!
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