The Beginning At Last

Tag: writing

  • Picture Perfect (Reality In Autumn Night)

    Picture Perfect (Reality In Autumn Night)

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    A picture perfect moment On a perfect Autumn night It is nothing but illusion Whims of fancy taken flight Reality is different It is often cold and cruel It will leave you feeling broken Leave you looking much the fool I once swallowed these illusions Now I’m wiser and I know That the world will…

  • Through Halls of Glass & Mirrors (The Disregard of Memory)

    Through Halls of Glass & Mirrors (The Disregard of Memory)

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    In a hall of shining mirrors As I walk upon the glass I look at moments faded All these things I slowly pass Some stir up emotions Some stir nothing up at all Some make me want to shatter See the shards of memory fall I force myself look forward There’s no need to look…

  • The Die That’s Cast

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    It’s all within my hands I have the power to destroy I knew that I was different Knew it since I was a boy I was mocked for being special I was beaten, bruised and scarred It left a chasm in my soul My faith in man forever marred And now the time is coming…

  • Outrun

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    Incoming sighted Approaching NYC Panic in the streets Military mobilizing Bug out The day I’ve predicted for so long It’s here Knew it would come The path was set so long ago Selfishness Avarice Hate Power It was plain for all to see If they only opened their eyes I saw I knew Get out…

  • No Theme Thursday: 08.01.24

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    Hello, and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT, and the first NTT of August. Summer will soon be in the rear view mirror for another year, and it’s amazing how quickly time flies by. Thank you once again to all for your excellent poems, articles and short stories last week. Excellent contributions from all,…

  • NTT Showcase: 07.25.24 Edition

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    Good day to all and welcome to this week’s Showcase! Apologies for not having been around a ton, but with all the goings on lately, I barely know which direction I’m facing. Hoping it calms down soon now that some stuff is settled. In the interest of letting you get to the reading, I am…

  • Become the Phoenix

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    You say you are forever down You wear your sadness like a crown A badge of honor, wear it proud You speak of things you’re not allowed You question all your worthiness You treat yourself as if you’re less I say to you right here this day That you must learn a better way This…

  • No Theme Thursday: 07.25.24

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    Welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. A huge thank you to everyone who participated last week. Massive turnout! Y’all rock! This week is particularly hectic, so I am going to cut the chatter and get down to it! Please try and have your posts up by Tuesday, 07/30/24 if at all possible, and please…

  • NTT Showcase: 07.18.24 Edition

    NTT Showcase: 07.18.24 Edition

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    Good day, and welcome to this week’s NTT Showcase! A ton of posts this week, so I am going to keep it short and sweet, with a big thank you to everyone for all the awesome takes! Very much enjoyed, indeed. If I have missed a link, please let me know ASAP so that I…

  • SLDS Mission #072624

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    This is my entry for Susan’s Weekly SLDS Challenge. This week’s prompt: Infiltrating an Enemy’s Lair I went straight-up old school with this one. The old tried and true ventilation shaft. I did mess about with a different approach as well. I question the wisdom of wearing those boots on a covert op, and posing…

  • On Eternal Edge

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    On eternal edge, a final stand Will you seize your moment by the hand? Will you take a look before you leap? Are fears within what you shall keep? Will you spread your wings and try to fly? Will your dreams all wither, waste and die? Are you afraid of meeting earth? Only you know…

  • No Theme Thursday 07.18.24

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    Good day and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT! I have a hectic day on tap and do not have a ton of time, unfortunately, so I must be brief. Thank you all for a another fantastic week, and here’s to the upcoming one! Please pingback or leave a link in comments. If possible,…

  • Only One Rule – FFFC #277

    Only One Rule – FFFC #277

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    Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash Once these streets were full of life Long before the pain and strife The stories that this pavement told They now lay empty, barren, cold And now I drive amidst the rust A monument ensconced in dust I move along, I must take care Although unseen, the eyes are…

  • NTT Showcase: 07.11.24 Edition

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    Hello one and all and welcome to this week’s edition of NTT Showcase! A huge thanks to everyone for participating and showing off all your incredible talents! Right off the rip, I will apologize for posting this so late. It’s a very hectic time at GHQ these days, and I’ve had some “life” stuff to…

  • Eyes of Night

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    The eyes of night A watchful moon The forest sings A quiet tune Along the path So far away Free from shackles Of the day A magic woman On magic flight Only she can see Through eyes of night ©The Beginning At Last

  • This Prompt

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    It bothers me. It bothers me to the point that I barely had the mojo to make a picture showing how much it bothers me. But I did. 😋 Have a great day, everyone! 😎

  • Absolute Agitation

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    Ever had one of those days? Yeah, you know the ones. The ones where every little thing just pisses you off to the point that you want to put your head through a wall, or your boot in someone’s ass? Or, hell…Maybe both? 😄 And then, to really add salt to the wound, the more…

  • Random Thoughts From Gorilla HQ: 07.14.24

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    To: All Forward Units From: Gorilla HQ Sitrep: People need to start working together eventually or this world is fucked. McCormick Grill Mates Garlic Butter Seasoning. Sprinkle this on a frozen pizza before cooking and enjoy. Nope. Still not profiting from these recommendations. Not even a free sample. 🙄 Ketchup or Catsup? Refrigerated or no?…

  • Channeling Letterman

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    Last time I checked, I don’t have a late night talk show. Perhaps I should consider doing one? Until then, there will be no Top Ten list. Have a fantastic day, folks! 🤘

  • Phantom Rider

    Phantom Rider

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    Once, I was an evil man. I lied, I stole and I killed. Rattlesnake Martin. I was his right hand. Rode together since we were boys. Together ’til the end. The end came when I least suspected. He got greedy. I got dead. As I drew my last breath, I saw the bullets, They cut…

  • Sci-Fi Saturday 07.13.24

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    Good morning one and all. I hope this Saturday is treating you well, and your weekend is going smoothly. It has been a busy few days around here. Looking at a potential life change, so that’s been taking up most of my time lately. I’ll keep it to myself for now, but if it comes…

  • Gods of Steel

    Gods of Steel

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    As we charge up ragged hill Within my veins I feel the thrill Of combat close, a burning need On flesh and bone my blade must feed It’s thirst be quenched with blood like wine A sacrifice to gods divine No shield shall hold my sword at bay The Gods of Steel shall smile today…

  • Nope, nope, nope

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    Not letting you paint me into a corner, WordPress. Maybe I want some security… And some adventure too? Have a great day everybody! 😊

  • Hopes and Dreams

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    Here on the job Another day Her mind is somewhere Far away Somewhere she sings Upon a stage Somewhere she’s free Free from this cage No pushing broom Or cleaning spills Somewhere her voice Inspires chills Somewhere she’s touched Another soul Somewhere she plays A different role Somewhere within Her freedom rings Somewhere she flies…

  • No Theme Thursday: 07.11.24

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    Welcome to this week’s edition of NTT. Thanks very much for another stellar showing last week! Y’all rock! 😎 I’m going to keep it short and sweet, and get right down to business here. Please try to have your posts up by Tuesday, 07/16/24 if possible and please pingback or leave a link in the…