Now you finish the story… No compty’s please! Let’s see what you got! 😉
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In our world today
It’s hard to be pleased
So many are often unhappy
Almost none are appeased
Countless people believe
They deserve to have it all
Reality finally hits them
In that last fateful fall
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post Prompt – Pleased
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She ruled her household
With an iron fist
Her tenacity in all things
Just couldn’t be missed
Stubbornly unshakeable
Inflexible and possessive
The true nature of her being
Left her overly obsessive
There were many who disliked her
As she was strong-willed and tough
Yet she continued to persist
Even when the going got rough
Holding true to her form
And with a spunky attitude
She steadfastly persevered
Even when she was booed
Nobody could change
Her obstinate ways
And she remained this way
For all of her days
Written by, Michelle Cook
*And to my husband, who raised an eyebrow after I read this to him and gave me a teasing smirk. No… this poem isn’t about me!!! 😉 Lol….. He’s such a meanie!
Writing prompt: Tenacious (By, The Daily Post)
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Give me a word
Any of them will do
Just want to write
Something for you
Written by, Michelle Cook
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Observing the way she strolled down the walk
He watched her like a fiendish hawk
The way her body and buttocks did sway
Increased the need for him to stay
Stalking her like a beast tracks its kill
She began to feel the cold sinister chill
She trusted her gut and ran swiftly away
Before he had the chance to strike her that day
Written by, Michelle Cook
Poem prompt – Buttocks
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I wish I could hold all of your kisses
In the palms of my hands
And release them like butterflies
To fly to distant lands
That way no matter
Where I should happen to go
I’d still be able to find them
In those faraway meadows
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Wish
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This road I’m on
Guided me to you
One sweet childlike kiss
And I instantly knew
This road I’m on
Brought me to you
Thankfully so
Or I wouldn’t know what to do
This road I’m on
Led me to you
You’re the only one
Who’s pulled me through
This road I’m on
Sent me to you
The stars above
Have changed our view
This road I’m on
Carried me to you
A wondrous place
Where dreams come true
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – The Road Taken
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Hanging back and somewhat unwilling to reveal myself to you
Evading concerns and hoping everything will work out in the end
Slowly reacting, as it’s hard to face the problems which exist
Indecisive and unsure, of where life will take us from here
Tentative to talk to you, for fear of losing what is most important
Afraid of what would happen, if we were completely honest
Nervous about the future and what could potentially happen
Torn between what could be and what most certainly is
Glad this doesn’t represent us anymore
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Hesitate
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Out of focus
So unclear
This is what happens
When you
Aren’t here
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Blur
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Headed for certain heartache
She risks potential danger
Exposing her heart
To the likes of a stranger
A gambler for sure
She takes a substantial chance
Venturing out on limb
In search of ecstasy and romance
Opportunity knocks
And she rushes to the door
Knowing this connection
Could be headed for more
With shaky uncertainty
She opens the gate
With the prospect of love
She foolishly takes the bait
Wagering the possibility
Of demise and peril
She takes the full plunge
Forgetting to be careful
Taking a shot in the dark
She’s liable to confront ruin
Facing hazardous weather
In a storm she’s now brewin
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post – Writing prompt- Storm
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The rhythmic song and dance
Was none other than a two-faced lie
She wished she’d seen it sooner
Before she kissed her other friends goodbye
Yet being young and immature
She’d only considered one thing
She hadn’t contemplated the cost
Of what alienating her friends might bring
She neglected what was really important
The friends who had stood by her side
And after the heartache was over
There was nobody left in which to confide
Some lessons are hard to learn
When we’re inexperienced and naïve
It’s often a very hard concept
For budding minds to even conceive
Written by, Michelle Cook
*Based on a conversation with my teenage daughter. Growing up can be so very hard. My advice to her… always cherish each and every friend, and never choose one over the other.
The Daily Post prompt – Rhythmic
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Under the hedge
Lurking undetected
Completely hidden
Entirely unsuspected
Mischievous by nature
Stalking her prey
She will certainly
Eat today
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Hideout
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Hundreds of letters
Were eagerly written
By a boy and a girl
Who were thoroughly smitten
~*~
Glitter filled envelopes
Often contained
A thousand sparkly hearts
Meant to entertain
~*~
A million thoughts were sealed
With enthusiastic kisses
Every hope and dream confessed
Exposed secretly shared wishes
~*~
Blossoming love adorned
The many tear-filled pages
As hearts began to overindulge
During various stages
~*~
Passion often waged war
On their tender hearts and minds
This sort of love mimicked
That of the permanent kind
~*~
After a while they could no longer deny
An everlasting union
As they both knew this wasn’t
Just some made-up illusion
~*~
Glittering hearts
Soon entwined
With a traditional toast
Of sparkling wine
~*~
And those captured words
Of affection
Still remain as reminders
Of their enduring connection
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Glitter
A blurry-eyed mess
Is what I’ve become
Sad and distressed
Really quite glum
I think to myself
Why am I this way
So many happy things
To find in a day
Yet I seem to let the bad
Overpower my spirit
Leaving my heart sad
With no way to cheer it
Magically I wish
I could turn this around
Begin to move forward
Stop wearing a frown
I guess life just isn’t
As simple as I’d hoped
I’ve got to get through
Learn how to cope
Someday I’ll likely
Figure it all out
Can’t keep giving in
To all of this doubt
In time most things
Come to be resolved
We either make it through
Or have nothing left at all
So what I hope for
Is that the good will stick
That everything inside me
Will just finally click
Perhaps I’ll wake up
A cheerful happy mess
Full of fun and laughter
With no signs of distress
It’s a wishful dream
One I don’t foresee
Only time will tell
If I’ll ever be happy me
Written by, Michelle Cook
The Daily Post prompt – Blur
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Yesterday started out a little bit rough for this little girl. She hit the window of our house flying about a million miles an hour, trying to escape another young lady who was offended by her presence.
After she smacked the window, she dove for the ground; with her aggressive girlfriend following, and the boyfriend trailing close behind. Little girl cowered against the fence as the young lady attempted to maul her to death. Jealousy will do that I guess. The boyfriend tried to intervene, but got a mouthful and a slap in the face. So he decided it was best to stay as far up in the trees as he possibly could.
After watching the brutal slaying from afar, I just couldn’t stay away any longer; I knew I had to intervene myself. Upon reaching the fence where the fight was going on, young lady squawked at me and took off, and poor little girl let me pick her up and carry her inside. She was completely calm and begged me to help her. I cleaned her wounds the best I could and finished with some healing ointment. She smiled at me as I readied a nice comfy bed for her and winked at me as I closed the door.
Later that evening, I went to check on her and she told me she was ready to go home. I carried her to the front door and we said our goodbyes. She promised to come visit me once and awhile and sing more of her sweet songs to me. I in turn, promised to have plenty of birdseed on hand for when she visits next. It turned out to be a great day after all.
The Daily Post Photo Challenge – Against the Odds
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