Author Archives: kristianw84

Bow to Your Mistress

Posted on October 4, 2022 by kristianw84

Of all the things I am certain about myself, my ability to adapt to change is my favorite. I have been dragged through the mud, dropped on my ass only to ever be second best so many times that I … Continue reading →

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Prompt Poetry #1

Posted on October 3, 2022 by kristianw84

I don’t typically jump on the prompt, awards, questions, and theme bandwagons I see floating around the blogosphere. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I enjoy reading those posts, but I usually have so much floating around in … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday #2

Posted on September 29, 2022 by kristianw84

I Need You I need you Like I need air And sleep And nourishment. I want you Your taste on my lips And richness on my tongue That buzz I feel after you’ve entered me Come to me Make me … Continue reading →

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Still Motion Micropoetry

Posted on September 28, 2022 by kristianw84

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” – Ansel Adams. On Wednesdays, we share photos! I have been experimenting with black and white photography, and I have received … Continue reading →

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This is the Way

Posted on September 27, 2022 by kristianw84

I have an extremely dear friend who has uttered the following phrase to me more than once: “I am going to make a Taoist out of you, yet.” This got me thinking, “What exactly is the Tao?” I was aware … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday #1

Posted on September 23, 2022 by kristianw84

Hello Friends, A few of you have reached out to me lately, and I am always so touched that you think of me after all this time. I have lost some followers, which makes me sad, but I understand. I … Continue reading →

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Live and Let Live

Posted on September 22, 2022 by kristianw84

Is it just me, or do people on social media seem more comfortable spewing their unsolicited opinions all over the place? And when the hell did everything get so political? I could post a picture of Snoopy, and some asshat … Continue reading →

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Fall Has Always Been My Favorite Season

Posted on September 18, 2022 by kristianw84

My thoughts driftbetween the heavy rainand thunderstorm cloudsto the rays of goldstretching through the sailson the Chesapeake there is something to be saidfor those cotton sundress sunsetsgolden sparkles danceacross the skyneon colors kiss the sailssummer stains all in its wake … Continue reading →

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My Wild

Posted on September 3, 2022 by kristianw84

There has always been something about the rebellious streak that I’ve been drawn to The James Dean types popped collars and carefree spirits I suppose that is why I am drawn to rivers that run wild and free and refuse … Continue reading →

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Waves, Part Five

Posted on September 2, 2022 by kristianw84

Waves, Part One Waves, Part Two Waves, Part Three Waves, Part Four The group of family and friends headed back to Bob and Mary’s after a riot broke out at the concert. They made it through five songs before the … Continue reading →

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