
Over
coming
the
tic
in
addiction,
the
rot
in
neurotic,
and
the
itch
in
chaotic
–is no easy task.
But
worth
pursuing.
prompt: symptom

Over
coming
the
tic
in
addiction,
the
rot
in
neurotic,
and
the
itch
in
chaotic
–is no easy task.
But
worth
pursuing.
prompt: symptom

I tossed
toiletries
–encased in make-up
kits,
I launched
Kindle books
–enwrapped in pleather pads,
I lobbed
carry on
–complete with shoulder straps,
I threw dirty duds
–drug through endless muck,
I pitched Samsonites
–along with broken wheel
I stole unchecked bags
–grabbed from carousel,
and spinning, I
ex-claimed–
lightened
but laden
(anew)
so chagrinned
to pass through gate,
and different sky
–lacking cap.

If I can
chagrin
at myself…
If I can
under
stand tall
–at’all…
If I can
shake hands
off
Sturm
und
Drang…
I can wake
dead to right
‘us,
I can
ghost right
the most harmonious verse,
I can
last rite
of passage
–without end.
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her coat is made of
reversible fabric,
& when she turns
(it)
you’ll know.
inside
cautionary
orange
(or is it?)
and subtle like that,
and outer
colored
rain
–skipping
sweat
her,
this amazing
colorized
cover-up
sports
removable
lining,
(2)
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Mis Placed
was lost
unfound
and tossed
a turn she didn’t tack
surprising, yes,
to Mis Direct
given her verknack
it took
unshaken
faith to
take on
unexpected route
and so Mis Stepped
at first, but next,
she circled roundabout
and home Ward bound
a Way that wound
in fashions found in Roam
not haute couture
but warm nurture
was Atlas that led home.
Karen R.
prompt: misplaced

if it feels like rain, and
you need an
…
um
…
brella
make sure it has an
…
er
…
gonomic handle,
since that is
…
uh
…
tterly the best way to protect your joints!
but don’t get
…
ah
…
head of yourself.
get a second
…
…
…
oh!
pinion.
check the weather channel out, first.

adoption: option to add one
hear about the jilted bride? her wedding went off without a hitch
Heads up: this tongue in cheek verse will blow your mind
when is a lime a pair? when there are 2 of them
when is a lime a pare? when it’s a’peeling
when is a lime au pair? when it’s a British nanny
Hall of Flame = where ex-lovers live
badly thought out body art = urban scrawl
dew bag = buttercup
deuce bag = mutt mitt
douche bag = poorly constructed boda bag
meme – all about me me (me)
slimey smiley <<same graphemes a coincidence?