Author: pipersadventures9

Piper Pierce is a Mississippi native who loves to experience the journey through life.

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#tshalloweenchallenge culture daily prompt halloween inspiration intentional living life lifestyles poetry story telling

A Victim’s Vengeance

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Out of the belfry

bats fly high

searching for blood

in the nigh

A recent murder

a smell of fresh blood

a corpse is lying

in the mud

Spirit leaving the body

calling the bats by name

demanding vengeance

on the one to blame

One bat drinks blood

following the scent

catching the murderer

answering the lament

Murderer is tortured

as the bat feeds on him

refusing to repent

his future is grim

Death finally comes

on Halloween night

spirit eternally roams the Earth

tormenting all with fright

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://toy.photography/2022/09/11/tourmaline-s-2022-halloween-challenge/
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#tshalloweenchallenge celebrations culture daily prompt halloween humor inspiration intentional living life lifestyles poetry story telling Uncategorized

The Monster Within

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A riddle to solve

reality or a dream

another October

a brilliant Halloween

The night is dark

time for the monster to rise

pent up anger and rage

a struggle to survive

Owls hoot

leaves gone from the trees

fire in the soul

struggling to breathe

Loud thunder

strikes of lightening in the sky

the pain intensifies

letting out a screaming cry

The rain beats down

in an attempt to cleanse

moving toward shelter

refusing to make amends

Lightening strikes a tree

surrounded by fire

survive or succumb

the situation is dire

The monster within

what choice did it make

the sun is rising

is it dead or awake

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://toy.photography/2022/09/11/tourmaline-s-2022-halloween-challenge/
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#rdp culture daily prompt God inspiration intentional living life lifestyles poetry ragtag daily prompt spiritual story telling

Out of the Ashes

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Out of the ashes

a new spirit grew

burned in the fire

time to renew

The danger had come

brought to His knees

swore He was defeated

the demons all agreed

The morning came

from the ashes He arose

gaining strength

in the sunlight He began to glow

His enemies trembled

having never seen such love

death has been defeated

a gift from above

Now a King

spreading the Word

darkness has been defeated

the Light has been heard

Grace is given

shared with all who will hear

never again encompassed in darkness

the victory is clear

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/09/03/rdp-saturday-ash/

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#rdp camping culture daily prompt forest God inspiration intentional living kindness life lifestyles nature poetry spiritual story telling word of the day challenge

A Spring Break

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Firtln’ along

marching to my own beat

cool water feels good

fish nipping my feet

Sun sparkles

creating diamonds and rainbows

blooms reflecting on the water

body begins to glow

Approaching the rapids

jumping on the rocks

slipping into the water

laughing as I drop

Time for a nap

hammock between the trees

birds singing a lullaby

sweet dreams put me at ease

Sweet spring day

filled with wonder

beauty surrounds me

enjoying this brief slumber

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2022/03/12/firtle/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/03/12/rdp-saturday-march/
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cypress swamp daily prompt happiness inspiration intentional living kindness life lifestyles poetry spiritual story telling word of the day challenge

Valley of Imagination

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A magical world

diamonds sparkling in the sun

a small child’s imagination

a valley filled with fun

A true actophile

fills the valley with her collection

each with a personality

the mirror with her reflection

One gathers flowers

and puts them in her hair

another calling for a game

for all to share

Laughing hardily

while chasing a bee

discussing how it feels

to be free

Taking a nap

filled with sweet dreams

beauty of being a child

a precious site to be seen

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/w-o-t-d-c-arctophile/
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culture grief inspiration intentional living life lifestyles poetry spiritual story telling

A Midnight Dance

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As the wind whispers

your name in the air

come close to me

with great care

Love and beauty

capture my soul

becoming one with your spirit

as in days of old

Feeling your spirit

within my heart

swaying to the music

we are never apart

Dancing at midnight

shadows in the moon

spirits joined together

separated too soon

Sun rises

dawn of a new day

swaying to the music

love is never far away

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

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culture inspiration intentional living life lifestyles poetry spiritual story telling Uncategorized

Surfing into Eternity

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Rising to the top

happy as can be

not a care in the world

dolphins joining me

Foaming as it crests

power in the wave

crashing on top itself

adventure for the brave

Shouting for joy

what a ride

grabbing the board

doing a little slide

Back in the water

swimming out to sea

another wave is coming

anticipation and glee

Riding the waves

till the sun burns into the night

freedom in the moment

eternity is bright

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

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#rdp culture daily prompt grief inspiration intentional living kindness life lifestyles poetry spiritual story telling

The Spirit of the Heart

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The zenith of existence

is in the heart

joy of the spirit

love which does not part

Even when broken

things are hard

a healing process occurs

leaving a scar

Do I become bitter

cower in fear

become a slave

to whatever comes near

Do I choose

freedom to love again

power to experience joy

make new friends

Heart speaks to spirit

charging ahead

rising from what has been lost

wonder instead of dread

Out of the ashes

joy begins to arise

living life to the fullest

giving love that never dies

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/01/06/rdp-thursday-zenith/

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#rdp culture daily prompt God grief inspiration intentional living kindness life poetry spiritual story telling

A Spirit House Cleaning

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Riding a broom

around my home

sliding around the corners

starting the new year alone

Smoothly landing

cleaning each room

sweeping out all negative things

anything that threatened doom

Out the door

went the despair

no more crying

this year a life to repair

Next out the door

went everything bitter

a new year now

sun reflecting ice like glitter

Finally out the door

went the anger and fear

time to release it all

love is near

Sun shines brightly

my spirit is cleaned

winter birds sing in joy

life has been redeemed

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/rdp-monday-broom/
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culture hiking inspiration intentional living kindness life lifestyles nature poetry spiritual story telling

A New Year’s Stroll

Walking along the path

on a cold winter day

trees filled with ice

sun lighting the way

A cardinal sings

a happy song

welcoming me

as I walk along

Spotting the proper branch

I hang some sunflower seed

an act of kindness

food for creatures in need

Ice crystals sparkle

in the morning sun

prisms filled with color

beautiful webs are spun

Connecting with nature

experiencing a new world

the year is young

peace and harmony unfurl

Smile on my face

calmness in the air

a year of intentional living

life with flair

Meditation over

happiness in my heart

spirit is warmed

by nature’s art

copyright 2022 Debbie Pierce