The Beginning At Last

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  • A Morning of Disappointment

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    I had logged into the platform this morning with the intention of getting caught up on comments, reading and maybe getting a post out there. What I got instead was a boatload of disappointment. I am sure several of you have seen Laura’s post by now and know that I had the unfortunate honor of…

  • Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ: 10.26.24

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    From: GHQ Central Command To: All Forward Units For those who thought otherwise, the strike was a joke. Just to clarify. 😄 That said, WP Land still seems kinda quiet these days. As much as I love pizza, I have come to the realization that I need to back off at least a bit. The…

  • All Will Fall

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    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…

  • No Theme Thursday: 10.24.24

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    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…

  • NTT Showcase: 10.17.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 10.17.24 Edition

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    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…

  • Forged From Fire

    Forged From Fire

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    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…

  • All Kinds Of Stuff (And Maybe Some Things)

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    As I have already seen around a few times, we are all works in progress. We’re always working on some thing or another in our lives. Whether big or small, there’s always something. Sleep: As regular readers know, I have been having one hell of a time getting my sleep situation under control. I believe…

  • Sometimes I Wonder

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    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…

  • Congratulations Are In Order

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    To Ernie: Congrats on 100 subscribers, brother! To Kay: Congratulations on 100 subscribers! Well deserved! And, To Laura: Congrats on 800 subscribers! Go, you! 😊😊 My congratulations again to each and every one of you! Here’s to many, many more! Keep writing and keep posting!

  • No Theme Thursday: 10.17.24

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    Welcome back for another week of NTT! October is officially past the halfway point, and we’re rapidly closing in on the end of the year. Wild! The cliche about time flying is certainly true, huh? Anyhow, enough small talk, eh? I know what y’all came here for, and it’s definitely not my charming personality. 😄…

  • NTT Showcase: 10.10.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 10.10.24 Edition

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    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…

  • Lunar Queen

    Lunar Queen

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    Lunar Queen Upon your throne High above The stars Your home You watch You wait In dreams You appear To those Who grasp Who reach Who strive To feel you To touch you To know you Completely ©The Beginning At Last

  • Kymber’s Get To Know You 38

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    Are you a backseat driver? Hell no. I’m perfectly content to let someone else deal with that. If I’m in the back, I’m chillin’ Do you prefer the pool or the beach? Pool. Too much sand on the beach. I’ll take a walk on it, but I ain’t one for hanging out all day there.…

  • Free Form Friday (AKA: NTT) Showcase: 10.04.24 Edition

    Free Form Friday (AKA: NTT) Showcase: 10.04.24 Edition

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    Good day to all, and welcome to this week’s edition of the Showcase. Yes, we were off by a day due to someone’s tardiness, but hopefully we’ll be back on track from here. No promises, though 😄 Anyhow, however we got here, we got here and that’s what matters. Lots of fantastic posts to read…

  • No Theme Thursday 10.10.24

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    Good day, and welcome! After last week’s delay, we are back on track with NTT. I will offer a disclaimer now that effective next week, I will be switching schedules yet again, so we may not have seen the last of Free Form Fridays. I shall, however, do my best to stay on our Thursday…

  • No Theme…Friday? 10.04.24

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    *Checks watch* *Confirms date and time* Yep. I’m late. 😄 Good day, ladies and gents! As I mentioned in my post the other day, due to a last minute schedule change, I was forced to preempt NTT a bit. And as several of you also saw, I had something quite special I wanted to get…

  • NTT Showcase: 09.26.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 09.26.24 Edition

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    Good day to all and welcome to the latest edition of Showcase. Due to an unexpected schedule change it is going up later than normal, so please accept my apologies. Due to unreliable pingbacks, if I missed any posts, please let me know ASAP so that I may update. Thank you and much appreciated. I…

  • No Theme Thursday: 09.26.24

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    After a brief detour to get my head screwed back on, I’m here and brought NTT with me. Although it was a short sojourn, I did miss this, and all of you, quite a bit. Hopefully you’re also happy to see it back. I don’t have much else to add other than my deepest thanks,…

  • Loyalty

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    I once was loyal, but no more That feeling walked out through the door These words I speak, I say them true Don’t ever think they care for you Shove you down and stab your back Remind you of the things you lack They care if you but serve them well But if you don’t,…

  • NTT Showcase: 09.12.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 09.12.24 Edition

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    *I am scheduling this post, so in the event submissions come in after I have done so, please accept my sincerest apologies. I would not take this moment away unless I truly felt I needed it. Thank you for understanding.* Dear Friends, I am typing this message in the wake of announcing my leave from…

  • Songbird

    Songbird

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    Songbird in the darkened night A dream long held has taken flight Up on the stage, she feels so free Her truth is clear for all to see The passion, drive, the sacrifice The lonely and the sleepless nights Her vision was forever clear All her life she dreamed…to stand right here ©The Beginning At…

  • Soldier of Fortune (Mercenary Blues)

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    I have fought in all wars Some without a winner And my loyalty goes Out to the highest bidder Kill without remorse Maim without a care Never turn down a job If the contract is fair My prices are steep But my aim’s guaranteed I can solve all your problems Whatever your need Revolutions, uprisings…

  • Vacant Eyes

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    Desolate and barren When you search There’s nothing there There comes a point You realize You no longer really care If there was a magic It is buried, it is gone You would think it Rather tragic But you realize You are wrong They tell you See the bright side But when you look There’s…

  • No Theme Thursday: 09.12.24

    No Theme Thursday: 09.12.24

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    Welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. I supply the pics, you supply the theme! Another fantastic week last week, with a ton of great entries. Every week y’all get better and better! Thank you as always! Please try to ahve your posts up by 09.17.24 (Tuesday) if at all possible, and please remember to…

  • NTT Showcase: 09.05.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 09.05.24 Edition

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    Good day, and welcome to the latest edition of NTT Showcase! I sound like a broken record, but we’re coming off yet another banner week full of fantastic posts! As always, my sincerest thanks to each and every one of you for participating. It is greatly appreciated and means a ton to me! If I…