Stumbling to find my path with pages yet unturned I hide in the dark of words examining the wreckage of my mind Copyright (C) Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved #Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Category: Poetry
Bruises Left
Promises and gestures never erased the yesterdays passions never erased the bruises left on heart and soul Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved #Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Last Days-#Name Your Number Writing Challenge
Today Starts the Last 2 Days of the Name Your Number Writing Challenge.
It’s NOT too late to join in! Just Name Your Number (for the remainder of the month)! See below for details.
YOU name the Number of Posts!
My number is 22. Why? There are 22 workdays in January. I’m taking the weekends off to catch my breath, or catch up! I am going to write a post each of those workdays, for a total of 22 posts. (I will sometimes use the weekends to get a post or two ahead so that I’m not under the gun every day)
22 is my number. What’s yours?
**Just about everyone that has joined this challenge has had trouble with pingbacks. They simply do not work all of the time. To be sure that your post reaches me, please leave a link to your post in the comments below.
If you would like to join me in this challenge, here are the “rules”.
- REBLOG this post on your blog.
- Your post can be in any form you wish. Essay, photo, short story (500 words max, please) poetry, etc.
- Please keep the content of your post fairly family friendly. G or PG rated, please.
- Your post can be on any subject you wish.
- Name your Number! Challenge yourself! What number of posts do you aspire to?
- Please create a pingback from your post to this one and use the tag “Name Your Number Writing Challenge” so I can find you. If you do not know how to create a pingback, Hugh has an excellent tutorial HERE. OR you can leave a link to your post in the comments below in any of my posts. I moderate the comments on my blog, so you may not see your comment right away.
- One real “rule” here. No copies of your past posts or reblogs of others’ posts. This challenge is to get your writing juices flowing. So new work only!
- *Due to the time differences, etc. some posts may overflow into the weekend or the following day. I’m quite flexible on the times, etc.
I will do a Roundup of the remaining posts for this month on Thursday February 2nd.
So are you ready to challenge yourself? Please join me!!
Copyright 2023 Penny Wilson
Sunday Roundup #Name Your Number-Week 4
Happy Sunday! Below is a list (in no particular order) of posts and links from those that have joined in the #Name Your Number Challenge. Please show them some love and visit a few (or all!) of them.
From Dawn Benedict:
https://dawnbenedict.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/plant-a-dream/
https://dawnbenedict.wordpress.com/2023/01/28/tilt/
From KS Woods:
https://kswoodwrites.blog/2023/01/22/shine-bright/
https://kswoodwrites.blog/2023/01/24/in-the-bleak-midwinter/
https://kswoodwrites.blog/2023/01/26/get-a-life/
https://kswoodwrites.blog/2023/01/28/portal-seeker/
From The Reluctant Poet:
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/2023/01/23/happy-to-be/
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/somethings-happen-somethings-dont/
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/2023/01/25/sometimes-magic-and-miracles-happen/
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/not-eavesdropping/
https://thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/so-starry-skies-can-be-seen/
From Poetisatinta
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/23/magnetic-poetry-for-jusjojan/
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/tanka-tuesday-7/
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/25/w3-prompt-2/
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/writephoto-for-jusjojan-3/
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/friday-fictioneers-34/
https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2023/01/28/weekend-writing-prompt-26/
And in case you missed any, Here are mine:
It’s Not Too Late to Join Us! For more info, HERE is the Link to this Week’s Announcing Post.
If you participated and I missed your post, please contact me and I will add it. THANK YOU to everyone that has joined in!
Clear Vision
Stumbling through life my sins and appetites led me I chose the wrong path always I lived in a world where no Gods exist Until my vision cleared I saw no other way Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson #Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Also written for Reena’s exploration challenge using the phrase “You live in a world where no Gods exist.”
The Mirror
Looking in the mirror, I have finally gotten to the point where I don’t see the excess weight as often. I don’t worry so much about the lines around my eyes. I’ve come to like the streaks of silver in my hair. These days, I more often reflect on what’s inside. I know that I am more patient today than I used to be. I see the value in friendships, relationships and gestures of kindness. I’ve slowed down, not only on the outside, but inside too. I’m much more content to spend time listening to the world around me. I savor the sunrises and sunsets. With the road ahead of me now shorter than the road behind me, finally, finally, I can love the image reflected in the mirror.
Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson
#Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Taking On the World
I can't unlove the most vital role in my life This life would have been lost without you Letting you go left me spiritless When I dream I still see you and I taking on this world together In my next life I pray we find each other Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson #Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Writing-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Hosting this Challenge this month has taught me to really appreciate those that do this on a regular basis. It takes a lot more time and dedication than I realized.
With this particular Challenge, I challenged myself to write a new post 22 times in January. So far, I’m on target. BUT, not everything that I’ve written has been a winner. In my humble opinion, a few were real stinkers. 🙂
People say that to write and write well, you must write a Lot. The more you write, the better you will get at it.
What do you think? Is writing like exercising? You have to use it or lose it? Do you “practice” writing?
Copyright 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved
#Name Your Number Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
No Choice
Forcing the pen into my hand and the paper thrust at me, I had to write it.
I tried to pull away but could not break free from the compulsion.
The obsession.
The constant barrage of images, teasers, and daily prompts would not let me be.
My Taskmaster has me lying awake, sleepless nights, with verbiage arranged and rearranged in my head.
I’m helpless.
I have no choice but to write.
Copyright (C) 2023 Penny Wilson All Rights Reserved
#Name Your Number Writing Challenge Click here for info and to join in!
Image by Bruno /Germany from Pixabay
Week 4-#Name Your Number Writing Challenge
Today Starts Week 4 of the Name Your Number Writing Challenge.
It’s NOT too late to join in! Just Name Your Number (for the remainder of the month)! See below for details.
YOU name the Number of Posts!
My number is 22. Why? There are 22 workdays in January. I’m taking the weekends off to catch my breath, or catch up! I am going to write a post each of those workdays, for a total of 22 posts. (I will sometimes use the weekends to get a post or two ahead so that I’m not under the gun every day)
22 is my number. What’s yours?
**Just about everyone that has joined this challenge has had trouble with pingbacks. They simply do not work all of the time. To be sure that your post reaches me, please leave a link to your post in the comments below.
If you would like to join me in this challenge, here are the “rules”.
- REBLOG this post on your blog.
- Your post can be in any form you wish. Essay, photo, short story (500 words max, please) poetry, etc.
- Please keep the content of your post fairly family friendly. G or PG rated, please.
- Your post can be on any subject you wish.
- Name your Number! Challenge yourself! What number of posts do you aspire to?
- Please create a pingback from your post to this one and use the tag “Name Your Number Writing Challenge” so I can find you. If you do not know how to create a pingback, Hugh has an excellent tutorial HERE. OR you can leave a link to your post in the comments below in any of my posts. I moderate the comments on my blog, so you may not see your comment right away.
- One real “rule” here. No copies of your past posts or reblogs of others’ posts. This challenge is to get your writing juices flowing. So new work only!
- *Due to the time differences, etc. some posts may overflow into the weekend or the following day. I’m quite flexible on the times, etc.
I will do a Roundup of all the posts we have all done for the week on Sunday.
So are you ready to challenge yourself? Please join me!!
Copyright 2023 Penny Wilson