From the Heart
I ask to be as slim as when I thought that I was fat
Those days of long gone by, when I thought that I looked crap
Oh to fit that little piece, I kept in posterity
Who would ever have thought it once looked good on me
The years pile on my waistline, however hard I’ve tried
When I try to pull my jeans up, they hear a random cry
I have to accept this padding, as it refuses to go away
I wish, I pray and hope that it will be fashionable one day
Daily Word Prompt – Playful
The energy was different, almost playful she thought, she couldn’t quite work it out. Sparks flew through the air in magical colours, dancing and twirling in the light. ‘I wonder’ Cassy thought as she placed the silk on the table and laid out the tools of her trade. Crystal ball in the middle, tarot cards to the left, a candle to the right and a selection of crystals.
Today was the village fair and she had been asked if she would do some readings for charity, it was for a good cause so she willingly accepted. Cassy hadn’t done readings for some time in public, she wasn’t sure she was up to it after the embarrassment of being called a fraud in the local paper by that reporter. She had toyed with the request for a while when she was initially asked, but reasoned what was the harm, it was for charity anyway.
Cassy had retrieved her crystal ball and bits and pieces from the box in the back bedroom the night before. She had put them away after the article was posted through her door, she didn’t want to be seen as the oddity in the village. That had been several months ago and now she had been asked to get them out again. She did hope it wasn’t just to mock, she didn’t want to ask the cards if it was a mistake to go ahead, she wasn’t even sure she could anymore.
These last few months had been difficult, the long dark evenings and on her own again. It would be good to be out again today, mixing with people. She would love to find some friends here in the village, to hope for anything else was beyond her wildest dreams.
The fate was well under way before Cassy had her first customer, she had been sitting head lowered in a dreamy state when someone sat down in front of her. She looked up and caught the playful twinkle in his eyes, she held her breath for just a moment longer. ‘I know this is just for fun, but would you give me a reading’ he said smiling across at her. Cassy handed him the cards, knowing even before she turned them over this guy was going to be special.
‘Your just too soft on them’ she blurted out ‘How will they ever learn right from wrong if you always let them lull about like that?’ She wouldn’t usually have got involved but this was just too much to bare, they were out of control and downright messy to say the least. They needed boundaries, they needed to be pointed in the right direction, he just wasn’t doing them any favours at all.
Last year they had lined up neatly, bowed their heads, they were a delight to see. Today they looked a mess, there was no uniform and they were beyond control just sprawling on the ground as they were. It was disgraceful and more than that it wasn’t fair that she had to look out at them all day!
Frank didn’t say anything, just chewed on that cigar butt and looked out over the garden. He had switched off, he wasn’t listening, she would have to show him it was the only way he would get it. She didn’t want to appear cruel telling him how horrid they were but you had to be cruel to be kind and he needed some help.
Sandra disappeared into the kitchen, returning moments later with a book in her hand. This will help, just follow the instructions and use the cane like it says, if you do what it says you will have a fine, tidy line of perfect green beans in no time at all’.
Daily Word Prompt – Sky
Liza, Liza
Skies are gray
But when you smile at me
All the clouds’ll roll away
Liza, Liza
Don’t delay
Come keep me company
And the clouds’ll roll away
Liza, Liza name the day…………………..etc
I was named that song because mum loved the song and Judy Garland sang it among others like Al Jolson and Nat King Cole. I like the fact that I can chase clouds out of the sky at least my mum thought I could anyway. But that’s the thing with mothers, they think their children are wonderful and capable of anything don’t they?
Purpose, what do I have to offer, why might I be of use?
This is a difficult question to answer, if I set out my stall and you don’t like what I have to offer then I’m left with it. So it might be easier if I keep it under wraps for a while, at least until I know what you are looking for anyway.
That’s the thing with being up front, purposeful in our approach sometimes, we risk getting knocked back.
If I do have a purpose, it should be firstly to be of worth in some way, be of value and keep you interested. I need to be honest and reliable ‘do what it says on the tin’ at least, and last a good while. I need to improve with age and be desired, collectable maybe!
Daily Prompt Word – Circus
The circus in town doesn’t appeal to me, for animals I feel should wonder free.
Times you went to see beasts not yet seen, are over now, they can be seen on the screen.
I can see why you might want to see trapeze, yes it’s amazing, I can see it would please.
But the days of big lions, bright tigers and apes, have left us behind now, a big mistake.
Circuses I’m sure were big in the day, but that was now long ago and where it should stay.
Roll up, roll up, now quickly come and see, the discovery channel on your TV.
The essence of my vegan lunch, the ultimate diet of today.
A perfect example of my food, representation some might say.
The finest food and fit for kings, as a resume of what I digest.
The epitome of joy to me, why not put it to the test?
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