Aditus

These two are very me, so I loved to read this.

I looked for an explanatory article for you guys, so you'd know why I wrote the admittedly very short poem. I already knew why they changed the lyrics.

of course. 😁

I don't know how many times I wrote poems about birds, especially herons; their patience fascinates me. I'm glad the poem resonated with you.❤️.

Haha, one day maybe?😺 So glad you liked this one. It took ages to get it right. Thank you for reading my poems and sharing your thoughts.❤️

Haha, you could say that, just adapted for a jester. I loved this phrase. Yes, Düsseldorf is lucky to have him. Thank you. I was always moved when I heard the song, and was sad when I couldn't listen to it anymore. I was so glad when I heard the new version. And yes, since summers are getting hotter and the sun is intense, more and more people use them. Thank you, Gary, for reading, reacting, commenting, and reviewing my poems.❤️

Pictures and questions that let me stare unseeingly, letting imagination fly, and looking for answers that just might not have to be answered. Thank you.

There are a few things that caught my eye, made me linger: our choices are quiet coming in moments we could ignore I really liked this. And of course: Clarity arrives in white space not as absence, but as room to breathe. On the other side: there is no too much garlic. I have Italian genes somewhere. If I cook, there's garlic. lol If he doesn't want it, the dragon has to cook. Thanks, for these, tim.

You're very welcome. Thank you for reading my poems and commenting on them, tim.

Hi zakynthos. Did you read the linked The Guardian article? I hoped it explained my motivation to write this poem. I loved Wind of Change but didn't want to listen to it anymore because, as Claus Meine, the Scorpions' lead singer and the song's author, said, it romanticized Russia. He wrote the song under the impression of 'perestroika', which expressed his hopes for a peaceful coexistence and friendship with Russia. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this hope was destroyed, and he changed the lyrics, which I thought was very brave. Not every fan agreed with him. Thank you for reading my poems and commenting.

Thank you to everyone involved for making the poetry anthology possible, even though the number of readers is probably small.

#1 Ode to Red Felis catus is your taxonomic nomenclature; your progenitors arrived on the settlers' boats. Today you sport toe and ear tufts as well as thick, long coats; you were perfectly formed by harsh climates and nature. When you sink your claws tenderly into my belly, and your infectious purr vibrates throughout the entire room, it easily expels hopelessness and gloom; I choose stings over the horrid news on the telly. The poem wa

These poems reflect my jumpy mind. Give it a try.

Congratulations, Jeff!

Here's mine: https://gayauthors.org/story/aditus/inspired-by/1

Do you have one? Or two? Mine is too cringeworthy to tell... PT Prompt #333 You or your main character are/is invited to a motto party. The motto: Childhood heroes. Who is their childhood hero? Is it difficult to create the costume? What’s the reason for the party? Write their story in as many words as you need, but do not just answer the questions; just saying.... PT Prompt #334 It’s a wedding party, not necessarily the protagonist’s. A relative entertains everyone with embarrassing stories about them and their childhood hero. What to do? Hiding or owning it? Please include the prompt number either in your story/chapter description or title to help readers who would like to search for specific prompts. Also, please remember that stories less than one thousand words must be posted as part of a collection. If you check the subgenre ‘prompt’ in your story tags, then people/readers can find everything here: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/subgenre/prompt/

And what do you think today about it? Was it gruesome or good for you? I had to read other stuff, naturally, like Goethe's Faust, Heinrich Heine's Loreley, Frankenstein etc...

Well, I loved it. Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.’’

And there is a sleepwalking penguin in my post... .

Doesn't everything involve waffles, or tea, or coffee, or anything breakfast around this time, my time, of the day? Anyway, flash fiction is a very short, complete story between 500 and 1000 words.

Soon we will switch to summertime/daylight saving time and have to get up one hour earlier. There are those people who love it; they jump out of bed with a bright smile. And then there’s me, my dragon, the cats, and the dog, who start the day more or less sleepwalking. What about you? This time, we will write about the problems the switch causes. PT Prompt #329 Every clock adjusts itself to the right time. Every clock? No, the one your protagonist always uses shows the old time. They remember to change to summertime, but sadly, in the wrong direction. A day of horror ensues. Or not? PT Prompt # 330 Celebrate the new season, either with a poem, a song, or a short flash fiction piece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsqlXkkEKxI Please include the prompt number either in your story/chapter description or title to help readers who would like to search for specific prompts. Also, please remember that stories less than one thousand words must be posted as part of a collection. If you check the subgenre ‘prompt’ in your story tags, then people/readers can find everything here: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/subgenre/prompt/

killer legs: ergo... no virtual brownie points for me. 😪

Once upon a time, my friends and I played this game where you had to draw something, and the other group tried to guess the subject, film, saying, etc. So, I thought we could draw with our words this time. PT Prompt #325: Draw a well-known movie title without actually naming it, linking it, or using any other electronic tricks. Just your words. No AI. Who guesses right and earns virtual brownie points? PT Prompt #326: Next one: Draw a song. Humming is allowed. Please include the prompt number either in your story/chapter description or title to help readers who would like to search for specific prompts. Also, please remember that stories less than one thousand words must be posted as part of a collection. If you check the subgenre ‘prompt’ in your story tags, then people/readers can find everything here: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/subgenre/prompt/

Officially, I’m off until March, just dashing in to prompt you. PT Prompt#319: Ari cleans up their wardrobe. After a while, they sit in the middle of the ‘to keep and ‘to donate’ piles, clutching a woolen, bright blue knit hat with tears running down their face. Tell the hat’s story PT Prompt#320: First line: “This tastes like shit!” Please include the prompt number either in your story/chapter description or title to help readers who would like to search for specific prompts. Also, please remember that stories less than one thousand words must be posted as part of a collection. If you check the subgenre ‘prompt’ in your story tags, then people/readers can find everything here: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/subgenre/prompt/

I wish you all wonderful Holidays. This wolf needs to sleep. See you next year.