Sapphire Wings 2021©Isadora De La Vega
When the sun shines
and brings it’s warmth
When your petals glisten
after a gentle rain
When your blossoms
flourish before me
I will be grateful
for your colorful light.
2021©IsadoraDeLaVega
Namaste
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of Love, and of Truth,
of Light and of Peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me.
We are One.
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Anthony, Dad wants you to pile the wood he chopped last Saturday.
I watched him as he went to the barn for the wheel-barrow. The doctors said to keep him active, and his hyper-active behavior will calm down. Many kids with ADHD become productive adults.
It had snowed the night before. Pushing the wheel-barrow was tough.
He was done and stood proud as he viewed his work.
Momma, come on out to see the woodpile.
Bewildered, she hid her emotions.
Anthony, my sweet boy, you’ve added the woodpile to the front of the house instead of the back.
2021©Isadora De La Vega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt:DaleRogerson
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It’s been a year now.
As I put the key in the door, I remember the day I realized I had to move in.
My father had always been demanding. I was reluctant to take on the responsibility.
Sure, I could have added him to the long list of seniors waiting for a room at the senior assisted living. But, after all, he was my dad.
On that summer morning, my father tried to open the neighbors’ door, helping me make my decision.
His memory was fading. Confused and exasperated, he called. I knew he was desperate. He would never admit his decline.
After he died, an older gentleman approached me at the wake.
He said, “You’re a good son.”
Sadly, Alzheimer’s had prevented my father from telling me.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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Like scattered petals fallen to the ground,
My heart needs the pieces put back together.
Your words erased my existence.
Now, I can be free.
For you are gone,
And, I will never speak your words.
When I was young,
You held me captive.
You cannot hurt me now,
Nor do I scare.
Love does not dominate
It cultivates and cares.
I will not ever have your love,
But I have someone who cares.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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Every Wednesday, Crispina will post a photo like this one above.
You are to respond with something CREATIVE
Crimson’s Creative Challenge #157
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Photograph by Ivan Samkov 2021©IvaSamkov
Dancing shoes
that cannot dance
Without dancing feet
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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The unconscious loyalties of a dog:
A Friend
One who multiplies joys,
Divides grief
and, whose honesty
is invaluable
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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The urban sunrise was brilliant.
They enjoyed breakfast on the patio.
A game of chess in the garden was their plan for later that afternoon.
Suddenly, a cramp caused her body to flinch.
The intense suffering of childbirth had begun.
A precious child would be joining them soon.
Their lack of experience weighed heavy, draining their emotions.
They felt anxious; yet, they had been waiting months for this moment.
With tear-filled eyes, she grasped his hand and flinched again.
The physical pain would soon reward them with a glorious gift.
The gift will fill their hearts with immeasurable love and happiness.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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Welcome Friday afternoon paint chip prompt.
Take your inspiration this week from Valspar’s « urban sunrise »
and/or « awakening. » Tag your post #Paint Chip Friday, or #PCF …
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Adults held children while running and screaming in all directions.
Horror on their faces signaled an unmistakable accident.
Uniformed fair staff and guards gathered everyone to safe zones.
A day of carnival treats and rides; now, the scene of a devastating tragedy.
Shock and terror paralyzed me.
I declined Monica’s request that morning to escort her son, my daughter’s friend, to the fair. With six kids to monitor, I couldn’t manage any more.
A round-a-bout chair ride suddenly stopped causing the chain to sever her sons’ leg. My heart broke when I discovered it was Ryan who was injured. Despite many, many surgeries, he never was the same again.
Amusement parks were off our activities list from that day forward.
2021©Isadora De La Vega
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***** I wrote this story in 2015 for another challenge. It’s been edited and made a bit clearer. Enjoy … Isadora 😎
Midnight Call 2021©Isadora De La Vega
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful;
They are the sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.©LutherBurbank
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