Category: ragtag daily prompt

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

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

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A Morning Standoff

The bacon was settling

in my jentacular walk

when I came upon a scene

causing a mob to gawk

He sat silently

eyes shining in the sun

a small dog barking at him

refusing to run

The small dog’s hair stood up

his bark so loud

I started to interfere

but was stopped by the crowd

The alligator inched forward

ready to attack

my eyes widened

as his mouth cracked

Tension mounting

all eyes glued to the scene

could hardly stand it

wanted to scream

Moving closer

the small dog held his ground

then came the kaboom

a surprise to all around

A kaboom

the sound of a firecracker

caused the small dog and alligator

to immediately scatter

I turned around

to the sound of laughter

a young boy

whose small dog the gator was after

Calling the small dog

he announced the game was over

the dog happily followed him

having proved he was not a pushover

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The New Year

Frigid cold on the mountain tops

a new year to get to know

sleeping dreams ready to rise

in the the flakes of snow

Months pass

the first bud of spring

renewal of life in the air

fledgling birds spread their wings

The soul senses change

with each new sun rise

tranquility and peace

experience helps us become wise

Reflections of trees

crispness in the air

leaves gently spreading color

birds singing with a flair

Winter sleep comes again

feeling like the comfort of a friend

silence and reflection

till another year begins

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/01/01/renewal/

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A Night Time Train Ride

Post author By pipersadventures9
Post date November 2, 2019

The night train to New Orleans

chugs along at a slow pace

in a cushy seat

my soul relaxes from the rat race

Sounds enter the mind

of music fast and slow

from the ivory keys of a piano

lifting spirits from a low

Visits to the cathedral come next

windows filled with saintly images

lighting a candle of hope

sad mood diminishes

Sitting in a cafe

listening to tall tales

sipping on coffee and beignets

of exciting city details

Street performers

performing magical feats

exciting the crowds

causing many a racing heart beat

Now on the way home

drifting into a comfortable sleep

my soul is relaxed

as the night train creeps

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Secret Door in the Heart

There is a secret door

that leads to my heart

few search to find it

mostly I stay apart

Behind the door

are dreams and loving care

it is an exciting place

if one would dare

The secret door

is filled with emotion

sometimes like a waterfall

filled with commotion

Other times the secret door is hidden

with things that I only know

good and bad

things to ponder not show

The secret door

carries things from long ago

filled with memories of others

love that continues to grow

We all have a secret door

that sometimes can be found

the choice is ours whether to open it

when others are around

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-the-secret-door/

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Water Rising

Water rising

life came to a screeching halt

how to solve an issue

experience can’t be bought

Water rising quickly

ducks and geese swim by

life looks easy for them

keep wondering why

A boat comes by

asking if I need a ride

stubborn in my endevour

I say no with pride

Water rising with rapids

now in over my head

still thinking I have all the answers

beginning to tread

Drowning

calling out to whoever will listen

deep issue to be solved

something in the water begins to glisten

Gleaning from

others traveling the same path

rapids begin to recede

issue has lost its wrath

Water receding

community works with me

the issue being solved

loving each other is the key

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/30/screech/

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Fun Childhood Memory

Happy Halloween! This is my favourite Halloween show. Charles Shulz was a genius who could spread life and morals through this characters. This remains one of my happy places.

There was a pumpkin patch

where the moon light was bright

Linus brought a friend

to wait in the night

It was spooky

in the mist

waiting with Sally

was pure bliss

The others

had such fun

trick or treating for candy

getting to run

Charlie had fun

collecting rocks

always getting the trick

with each block

Snoopy battled the

world war one flying ace

on his flying house

getting shot down with grace

Violet’s party

Snoopy grappled

hiding in water

kissing Lucy bobbing for apples

In the end it was Snoopy

who stole the show

rising out of the pumpkin patch

causing Linus to grow

Really irate

Linus rants to all

finding a sincere pumpkin patch

will cause Santa to fall

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/spooky/

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A Ghostly Bridge

The ghostly figure walked

along the old rusted bridge

life flashing before him

on this night did eternity hinge

Long ago

on a fateful night

the man encountered a Being

bathed in bright light

The Being gave him the option

to know the total of his days

to have great wealth

and to do things his own way

The man chose

to live his life in mystery

at the end to be accountable

for his place in history

The ghostly figure

walking along the bridge

meets the Light

and he begins to cringe

All the sudden before him

is a record of all his deeds

afraid of the karma

he is about to receive

Quietly the Light

begins to speak

the man cowers

he feels so weak

Judgement drawn

karma trumped by grace

the man is astonished

his misdeeds erased

Following the Light

the man begins to dance

paradise is embracing him

he has another chance

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/karma/

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Life as a Flower

A flower sits alone

as schools of fish swim by

asking questions about loneliness

not wanting to hear a lie

The flower cried

then suddenly a wisp of wind

asking why the tears

my beautiful friend

The flower lamented

alone with many creatures around

nothing to love me

feeling root bound

The rain came

and answered with the wind

you are not alone

there are many friends

Uniqueness

makes what you are

all wildlife has a gift

loving you near and far

Seeds are carried

and you landed here

flourishing in an environment

to spread love and cheer

Listen to those around

and you will feel warm

soon other flowers will come

seeds in the storm

The flower smiled

as a new bloom arose

alike but different

glowing as it grows

The river welcomed

life old and new

living in community

love grew

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/24/ragtag-daily-prompt-thursday-a-flower-cried/

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The Living Land

Blast heard across the land

coming suddenly like the wind

some trees almost made it

the world was in a spin

The land was decimated

such was the power of the fire

now it it is barren

the situation is dire

Arising out of the ashes

there is a tender green leaf

life is reemerging

will it be brief

Winter passes

there is hope in the spring

small animals return

the river forges a new ring

People come

manually clearing the brush

breaths of fresh air

there is no rush

Seasons pass

continued growth in the land

birds are singing

the animals form a band

Suddenly lightening strikes

the forest burns again

still some survive

fire put out by rain and wind

The Earth is alive

renewal in seasons and storms

ever changing

adventure is the norm

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/rdp-wednesday-sub-blast/

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