The Beginning At Last

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  • Quick Poem & An Update

    Quick Poem & An Update

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    You thought you had me down You thought you’d broke my will A sparkle in your eyes As you moved in for the kill Imagine your surprise When you felt the piercing blade The moment when you knew The mistake that you had made As you look into my eyes And see my bloodied grin…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (8)

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    T’was a light rain falling when Korv awoke. He had not slept well the night before and had to will himself to get out of bed, lest the temptation to stay there become too great. He made his morning brew, and decided to stand outside for a few moments and enjoy the quiet of the…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (7.1)

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    While he was relaxing after his training, Korv took some time to read the words of his fellow villagers. This was always an enjoyable portion of his day, as he often found inspiration, creativity and topics of deep thought to ponder. First, he read the words of Sir Edward the Guardian. Sir Edward was a…

  • Fields of Glass

    Fields of Glass

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    Field of dreams like shattered glass A gaze into a broken past A life well lived in broken shards Beyond repair, not in the cards Fragments cutting, fingers bleed To see it whole there is no need You cannot fix it, do not try To try is just to live a lie Leave the pieces…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (7)

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    Korv awoke this morning with a slight chill in his bones. Mother Nature had decided to play a cruel prank on the denizens of the realm, it seems! Where the day prior had brought rains, the temperature had been moderate. Today, however, the temperatures had dropped drastically, and the winds gusted with the fury of…

  • The Sound of Daydreams

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    My pick from this week’s No Theme Thursday images. The Sound of Daydreams Out on the stoop, the setting sun Her favorite song, you know the one You know the tune, you know the beat You hear it up and down the street The song that takes her breath away The one that makes her…

  • No Theme Thursday (02/29/24)

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    Good day, all and welcome to another edition of No Theme Thursday! Last week’s installment was another stellar success. We had fantastic entries from one and all. Every week, you continue to set the bar higher and higher! As much fun as I have making up images, the real enjoyment for me is seeing them…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (6)

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    Korv awoke to a rainy morn with the feeling that something was amiss. What, he did not know, but deep within his bones something did not feel right. He stretched, let out a loud yawn, and shrugged to himself. He made his normal morning brew and stared out the window, deep in contemplation. Korv truly…

  • In Her Words (NTTC – 02/22/24)

    In Her Words (NTTC – 02/22/24)

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    Good day, all. This week’s NTT challenge entries have been posted, but there is a late entry that I would like to make everyone aware of. NTT Vet Pooja G missed the deadline by the thinnest of margins, and I had already posted the thread containing last week’s entries. She still had a piece in…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (5)

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    Korv awoke the next morning happy and refreshed from his previous day’s ventures. He had met some more fine fellow townfolk, and caught up with his closest friend, which always warmed his heart and fueled his spirit. While he enjoyed his morning brew, he read more writings from his fellow villagers and found much inspiration…

  • NTT Challenge (02/22/24)

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    Good day to all! Once again, it is time to roll out this week’s entries in the NTT Challenge! This is one of my favorite days of the week, as I get to post all your awesome submissions for the No Theme Thursday images. As always, we had a variety of different takes, and as…

  • To Sharpen The Blade Once More (4)

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    After a restful sleep, Korv made his rounds through the village, and he was thoroughly delighted to interact with his neighbors and tell them how much they inspired him. Truly, he was surrounded by some fine, fine folk. Korv also had the chance to meet some new neighbors, and he was greatly pleased to have…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (3)

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    Feeling a renewed sense of purpose after his fight with the iron bastard, Korv returned home to rest and relax. He would eat and set about reading the prose written by the fine folks of his village. Korv made a simple meal for himself. While he enjoyed his treats, Korv knew that excess of anything…

  • The Kovalenko Chronicles (pt. 11)

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    Night Moves & The Disregard Of Timekeeping Eva sat in the lonely chair and tried to review her options, which truly, were few. Her head was becoming clearer, but she was utterly exhausted. She had not had a thing to eat or drink in at least several hours, and sleep had come only in fits…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (2)

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    Korv stared at the mighty hammer before him. He had lifted it so many times before. Surely, his strength had not diminished that much. Confidently, he reached down to grasp it. As his fingers curled around the knurled handle, he proceeded to lift, and… Nothing. The hammer did not budge even a whisper. Korv stared…

  • To Sharpen the Blade Once More (1)

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    It had been many months since the last campaign, and despite his untimely exile, Korv the Barbarian adjusted nicely to life away from the battlefield. Indeed, he had pressed hard and proven his mettle in countless battles. His downfall had come when he insulted the conniving, self-proclaimed countess of the realm. Korv had realized the…

  • To The Wolves

    To The Wolves

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    Beaten, scarred down to the bone To the wolves I have been thrown Laid out, broken on the ice Jaws around me like a vice Teeth are tearing through the skin A searing pain from deep within Flowing blood, it freezes fast To the wolves I have been cast I thrash about just to survive…

  • This One Is For You

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    This is my commentary on my selected image for this week’s No Theme Thursday Challenge. I selected this image: I made this image with my grandmother in mind. The cardinal was always her favorite bird. I hope she would like it. My grandmother was there for me and my mother almost literally from day one.…

  • No Theme Thursday (02/22/24)

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    Good day, and welcome to this week’s edition of No Theme Thursday, where you pick the image and you pick the theme! I have to say, that I am absolutely thrilled with the response this challenge has received. There have been so many beautiful poems and short stories. The level of creativity in this community…

  • Wandering Wednesday (02/21/24)

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    Happy Hump Day, everyone! We’ve once again reached the halfway point and it’s all downhill from here! I hope the week has treated everyone well thus far. It’s time for our weekly wander through the silly images in my head and, of course, through the WordPress Multiverse. Last week, I posted links to a few…

  • NTT Challenge (02/15/24)

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    Good day, all! It’s time for the No Theme Thursday (NTT) submissions for last week’s images! This is fast becoming one of my favorite days of the week, because I get to collect up all the incredible work everyone has posted and show it off for all to see! We had a stellar turnout again…

  • The Kovalenko Chronicles (pt. 10)

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    The Never Ending Evening As Xi Xiao stormed out of his office, Emil Vasilev let out a long sigh. He studied the cigarette burning between his fingers. He stared deep into the head, gazing hard into the glowing red embers hidden beneath a cloak of grey ash. A bemused grin crossed his face as he…

  • The Kovalenko Chronicles (pt. 9)

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    A Different Approach Xi made her way angrily to Vasilev’s office. She was completely enraged. First, that her subject made her look quite the fool, and second, that her work had been interrupted. As soon as she was done with Emil, she would take care of that annoying little bird once and for all. When…

  • Walking Away

    Walking Away

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    I feel the need to walk away Perhaps return another day Times they change, and people too I feel at last my time is through Moving on, I don’t know where Without a clue, without a care A song once said ‘While it’s still fun” “Walk before they make me run” Within my head those…

  • SLDS Challenge (02/23/24)

    SLDS Challenge (02/23/24)

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    Susan T. Braithwaite, I am truly annoyed at you right now. Every damned week, you make these prompts more challenging than the last. Again, this week, I had to fight my way through Hell and Creation to get a decent image for your SLDS Challenge. But at last, I think I have coaxed a reasonable…