Tag: Poetry
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She’s So Evil, But…
There was a song about “bad medicine” And one of “poison” through the veins She could be your greatest pleasure She could be your final pain She could take you straight to Heaven Or she could simply take your life She could “collect your life insurance” “When she connects you with a knife” Could be…
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You Want To Be A Diamond?
You want to be a diamond? Here comes the pressure. Now, you get cut. And, finally…You can shine. ©The Beginning At Last, November 2024 Weekend Writing Prompt #390: This weekend your challenge is to write a poem or a piece of prose in exactly 19 words using the word “Diamond”.
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Saturday Six Word Story Prompt #112 – 11.16.24
Childhood fades quickly. Years like seconds. ©The Beginning At Last, November 2024
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No Theme Thursday: 11.14.24
Hello all, and welcome back for this week’s edition of NTT. Thank you for last week’s fabulous turnout. We had a massive influx of entries, and it was a pleasure seeing all your wonderful creations! It’s truly great to see how much this has grown, and continues to, almost weekly. All because of you. After…
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NTT Showcase: 11.07.24 Edition
Hear ye! Hear ye! It is time once again for the Royal NTT Showcase! Where the denizens of the realm show off their unique and varied creations! We have gathered the finest prose, poetry and short stories for your enjoyment. By most royal decree..Let the games begin! (And as always, thank you all for your…
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Consume The Chaos
In dreams awash A spiral down You must reach out And seize the crown In elegant brutality You set the devil Demon free A spectrum swirling Light and sound Consume the chaos Seize the crown ©The Beginning At Last, Nov 2024
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All The Lies
She says she loves you. She lied. While they’re all laughing, You cried. They said they’d help you. Denied. All sense of hope? It died. You see those smiles? Sheer illusion. You hear those whispers? Their collusion. Your “friends” are serpents. A den of snakes. Veneer of sweetness. Another fake. You choose to trust them.…
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I Am The Hunter
I am the hunter Not the hunted A reality Which you constructed A narrative I will not fit A sin against I won’t acquit You come to me With lies in dreams You attempt to sway With falsehood’s screams You speak to me Your words they weigh Like boots of lead Your eyes betray Your…
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Restless Soul
An Autumn chill A darkened night A restless soul Is taking flight Across the skies Across all time Another word In sacred rhyme Incantations Among the stars A soul too near A soul too far A dream unleashed A dream untamed A restless soul Can’t be contained ©The Beginning At Last, Nov 2024
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Chaos Lord (Return To Dust)
In morning dark Before the light Last vestiges Of peaceful night My spirit flies Across the skies I see it all Before my eyes What came before What’s yet to be For fleeting time My spirit free I see it all Unfolding here Above the doubt Above the fear My powers true None comprehend I…
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No Theme Thursday: 11.07.24
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. It’s that time of the week yet again. My sincerest thanks for all the great posts last week. Incredible stuff, for sure. It’s always a pleasure to see what everyone does with these images! Please have your posts up by Tuesday, 11/12/24 if possible so that I can get the…
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NTT Showcase: 10.31.24 Edition
Good day to all, and I hope you’ve had a nice week so far. It’s that time of the week again to say hello to our little friend, the NTT Showcase. Lots of challenges this week with pingbacks being silly, etc., but that’s alright, we got through it, eh? My thanks to everyone yet again…
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Masks
You wear them Constantly Indiscriminately A persona Cloaks of kindness Ashamed To tell them To show them True self No good No evil Just… Being ©Nov 2024, The Beginning At Last
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Shadow
Shadow Come to me I embrace thee Set myself free Above the din Above the fray I am the night Among the day The darkened sky Illuminate There is no love There is no hate Ahead of me Walk through the gate A gateway to The other side I am complete I have arrived ©️Nov…
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No Theme Thursday: 10.31.24
Hello, welcome, and Happy Halloween! Those of you who are going out partying, trick or treating, or what have you, have fun and stay safe! Personally, I’ll be at work masquerading as a hard working guy. 😄😄 Oh, well, whatever, right? Anyhow, enough chit chat and let’s kick this shindig off! Please have your posts…
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NTT Showcase: 10.24.24 Edition
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this week’s Showcase. Coming off a not-so-enjoyable couple of days, but hoping to get back on track here. Lots of great submissions, and I thank you all very much for your posts. It truly is a pleasure reading them. I have been having a lot of issues…
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All Will Fall
The time is ticking Slips away A precipice Another day At the dawn of time Or end of all It’s all the same The skies will fall Heaven, Hell The two are one And in between We are the none A moment’s pause In time, cold dead Infinity A second’s dread The end of days…
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No Theme Thursday: 10.24.24
Welcome back for this week’s NTT presentation. I hope everyone has had a good week so far! Thank you for all the spectacular works you posted last week! I hope you are able to find something this week to inspire and motivate to create. I’ll dispense with the chatter and get to the real meat…
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NTT Showcase: 10.17.24 Edition
Good day, one and all. Welcome to this week’s Showcase, where we wrap up our NTT week and celebrate everyone’s fine creations. My deepest thanks to everyone for taking part in this ongoing endeavor. The reception is always stellar, and it’s a genuine pleasure to see so much artistry on display. If I missed any…
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MLMM Wordle #395: All I Need
I see your ring on the table I knew one day you’d leave The two of us weren’t meant to be You call me shallow But your words are hollow You post on your page Not a trace of sadness A picture You and some guy Standing next to a lamppost You share it with…
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Forged From Fire
The fire used to frighten me Always, the warnings Don’t get too close For fear of burning I was cautious I avoided the flames Then, one day Without warning Unexpectedly I was thrust into the fire And I burned And burned The scars never heal Fully And the pain resides Scar tissue Becomes your armor…
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Sometimes I Wonder
Sometimes I wonder What’s going on in that head of hers? What’s she thinking right now? Is she happy? Is she content? Is she dreaming of some far off land? Is she staring into the distance because she’s bored? Does she wish she had more engaging company? Is she longing for some dreamscape that I…
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NTT Showcase: 10.10.24 Edition
Welcome back one and all for this week’s edition of Showcase. As you can see we’re riding in style once again! Speaking of style… There was a ton of style on display once again this week! Everyone knocked it out of the park, and I enjoyed reading everyone’s unique takes on last week’s images. Without…
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Inner Mounting Flames
An inner mounting flame A fire down below An ember born in anger You can feel it start to glow Growing ever slowly The flames begin to rise Reaching from the depths You can see it in the eyes Riding into battle The one for which you’re bred A fiery, focused passion In this moment…
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