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Let me be honest. I am finding this difficult. Now, I like a challenge, a stretch, a bit of an obstacle course. “Write about the decline of the British Empire in the form of a narrative poem in which your protagonist is an artichoke” I read, and flex my fingers. “Write a haiku to evoke the sensation of sibilance using only the first half of the alphabet.” “Well”, I think to myself, “this should be fun.” But “write about a system that isn’t working”? A system that isn’t working? Now? In 2026? ONE system? My favourite system that isn’t working? The sexiest system that isn’t working? The one giving me the most angst day to day? The one giving me the most existential dread? I am, as I say, finding this difficult. I will own that I have contemplated writing a thousand words on why the steady “all on” setting on my fairy lights is the EIGHTH of seven options which must be sequentially activated to get there, because that is a system that some fool came up with and it definitely doesn’t work, and now who is paying the price, eh? But how can I write about my fairy lights when…. When…. When….
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well done, great piece
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Simply sweet silence...always refreshing! I can so see you sitting there meditating. All the AHHHHH!
Love the last line, Rick. Meditation is a daily routine for me and your acrostic made me smile. Best of luck to you!
Great Rick!
Love that last line. Great motivational uplifting piece Rick
Great shot, who knew you were basically Tom Holland 😁 Lovely poem Rick, best of luck in the challenge 😁
This is lovely, peaceful.
I love how hope comes alive in you! It shows, too.
Such a great acrostic, Rick. Here, wishing all your dreams come true, whatever they are.
Well-wrought! Meditation is a helpful tool for me too!
Love this 🥰
New again. Might move me to meditate today....
I loved this, Rick.
Very relaxing acrostic.
Hey Rick, “entering my freedom zone”! I like that! 😃 Hope you are well! Best. 🧘
So empowering! I especially loved the "new again" & "counting on hope" lines! They really emphasize the promise of a new day! Well done Cousin Well done!
Magnificent and inspirational!!! Fantastic entry!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️💕
Very positive and convincing! I need to visit the freedom zone more often. Well done, my friend.