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    Acres of Barren Ideas

    Acres of Barren Ideas   in a quiet booth back of the cafe sat a cup of coffee with fingers twiddling the handle fingers belonging to an old poet   trying to come up with an idea for a great poem   the waitress brought a refill but he gently shooed...

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    • That is a horrible feeling when you think about it. You had it in your hands to write then it gets dashed away.

      • jacobFog September 26, 2025 At 7:51 am
        Did you ever have a really great idea, but you are driving somewhere, and by the time you get where you are going….abracadabra….poof.
        the thought has left you?
        Ugh!
        Thank you, Fia.
        j.

    • Did you ever have a really great idea, but you are driving somewhere, and by the time you get where you are going….abracadabra….poof.
      the thought has left you?
      Ugh!
      Thank you, Fia.
      j.

    • If we weren’t poets, we would probably just say “Oh well.”

      But we are, so it hurts deeply when we lose good ideas…and at my age, I really have to catch them fast.

    • We have all been. I was black coffee with three sugars for years. I cut the sugar and the coffee and many other desired tasty stuff. Sucks. But, I’m only 9 years away from the ages my parents were when they died. I want a bit more time.

      • Thank you for the share, Paula. Yes, as we grow older we make decisions…do I be careful with what I eat and drink, so I can stay longer. Or, what the hell, I am going to enjoy the rest of my time, no matter how long it is…so I will eat and drink whatever.
        Thanks for your comments.
        j.

    • Cleverly penned, Jacob. The life of a writer, I think we’ve all been there. Great storytelling my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Yes, it sure is. Thank you, Tim.
      j.

    • If you lose an idea you will always have another. If you have it brewing it will resurface or it will fly on.

      A very vivid scene painted with few words

      Regards James

    • I have always found a cup of coffee to be a great conjure of thought. Just like a rainy day that puts you in the mood for film noirs at TCM. Somehow, I just can’t imagine you ever being at a loss for words!

      • Oh, many times I cannot quite grab that one word I am looking for out of the air.
        Try unsuccessfully….but I am lucky….enough of them seem to find me.
        Thank you for your kind words, Kelly.
        j.

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    A Cryptic Sense of Doom

    A Cryptic Sense of Doom   Madness in the abyss of delusion yellow flashes of butts turn gray with haze of smoke rings scented mood candles veil the stench   Absurd chatter, blabber, bird gossip episodic giggles over fanatic demeanor bodies ubiquitous oily touches, sweaty chairs, foxy floors empty whiskey...

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    • Interesting write. I found it quite intriguing.

    • You painted a picture in perfect detail of places I once visited.
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    • You just nailed doom to this particular page .. enlightening all those passing through on the off chance and those intentionally visiting while simultaneously de-coding a significant percentage of what is left of mystery .. I’m glad I swung by this way Betty .. Warmly yours, Neville

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    Day into Night

    First light Dawn, pink The sun rises into an endless sky Shadows on the mountain range Like dancers on a stage Move in graceful patterns Daylight stretches Sun yawns and begins its sleep Slips behind the horizon   Dusk is here, purple Moon smiles Shadow dancers Ink sky ablaze by distant stars...

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    • If you can shove aside the exhaustion, this is what it’s like to be awake for 24 hours. All times of day have their beauty and their enchantments. I truly believe you’ve captured the delights of the lark and the owl. Much enjoyed!

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