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Active crime scene
We feast on words, no shame
All things focused, crystal clear
Relishing freedom, no weight carried
Distance traveled, no divide
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Can’t believe tomorrow’s Monday
A cat meowing, demanding my attention
No immediate morning plans, just pajamas—
Caffeine fuels my dreams of couch-land and a good book |
Everything else can wait
Let’s call it self-care—phone on airplane mode
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boom
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Breakfast gone wrong, bacon’s aflame |
Octane swapped hot sauce, lost my game |
Oops, scorched my eggs, throwing in the towel |
Maybe i’ll just grab cereal and scowl
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sculpt
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Sympathetic hands
Chisel shapes
Unseen depths
Layers erased
Perhaps— a glimpse
Truth in place
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treasure
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Traces of light shimmer
Reflections of yore
Echo in the gloaming
Awakening the roaming specter
Seeking warmth from deep within
Unveiling the ancient gifts
Restless, yet at ease
Embodying the liminal realm
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nymph
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Nestled beneath forest flowers
Youthful laughter flutters on air
Mystical mists rise, lifting steps
Pale moonlight flickers in the dusk
Holding dreams within the glade
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adrift
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As clouds meander aimlessly
Dragons sip from the celestial
Rivers babble secrets to the breeze
In waves that ripple with laughter
Floating between nowhere and now
The universe winks in reply
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cope
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Charm of gentle waters
Opening to its current
Path of discovery flows
Essence of unity surfaces
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pillar
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Path of arcane lore
Illumed by wisdom’s light
Lifelong valor dost guide
Learning steadfast, each tome imbibed
Aligning flesh and soul
Rooting in mores’ craft
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tranquil
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Tread softly
Revel in the stillness
Allow thoughts to pass
Nature offers her respite
Quiet steps along a path
Under skies wide and blue
Invite peace and calm
Linger in this moment
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rue
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Roads branching
Unlocking potential
Endless opportunity
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reject & bower
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Radiant infatuation
Embracing love’s bower
Joyous hearts united
Each obstacle overcome
Casting doubts aside
Tender moments cherished
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troll
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Tormented and treacherous mind
Rancid breath reminiscent of rot
Ominously obscured
Laying in wait, patiently
Lurking under your bed
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nerd
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Nurturing one’s passions
Eager seeker of wisdom
Researching into the endless
Discovery of beauty
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vacant
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Vivid possibilities
Awakening to new paths
Courageous dreams
As opportunities manifest
Never-ending adventures
Traversing the void
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lush
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Lured by the promise of treasures,
the rat’s eyes shine bright
Unveiling secrets,
hidden in midnightfall’s cover
Seeking fortune of adventure,
heart racing in anticipation
Happiness not found in gold or greed,
but in the thrills on the path
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- The Acrostic Challenge word of the day was “lush” and the Very Short Story prompt was “greed”. This is meant as a narrative continuation, of sorts, from yesterday’s acrostic “knife” poem. ↩︎
humor
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Hysterical hijinks
Unhinged laughs
Madcap antics
Outrageous jokes
Roaring riotously
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embrace
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Eager hearts probe
Melding together
Basking in the warmth of affection
Resonating with shared emotions
Aching for the next touch
Clutching tightly; not letting go
Enclapsed in lingering longing
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berserk
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Bittersweet cravings
Escalating desires
Restless urges
Sensory overload
Euphoria sought
Rampant emotions
Kaleidoscope of feelings
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dilemma
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Discovering new depths
Investigating vast possibilities
Learning to navigate the
Exciting challenges of choice
Mastering self-discovery
Mindful of paths to happiness
Achieving clarity and growth
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arrogant
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Aloof and self-assured
Rigid in stance never swayed
Reckoning oneself superior
Oblivious to others’ dismay
Gloating in one’s perceived greatness
Antagonizing those beneath
Narcissistic pride unyielding
Tainting interactions with conceit
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