James Mullen

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Prompt for 8 October

-Midnight howls-
Nothing screams spooky like a lonesome howl in the dead of night… other than an answering call.

From the vault: Blindside

I solved the 10/07/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:57!

Overgrown ego, or over-the-top pride, the dude has no apparent redeemable value, except for his ability to sell a fascist state, to a hungry populace, as if repulsive steaks!
©️ #Seranya #Writing 🦄

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#OurPoetryX #Overgrown #WritingCommunity

Wordle 1,570 5/6

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I solved the 10/06/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:43!

Wordle 1,569 4/6

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These people have no consciences! They have no feeling for others! They must be sociopaths, because THERE IS NO WAY anyone could go to sleep at night knowing that they did that to a baby. A toddler.

They have no souls! That's why they joined. Because they get to do evil shit like that!

Stiff as garden gnome
Mechanically sipping joe

Monday - must leave home
Backpacked kids in tow

His joy stuck in dreams
Weird from sleeping pill

Then clear outdoor beams
And crisp morning chill

Melt the ice all at once
Skips to bus with his sons

#MorningChill #OurPoetryX @ourpoetryx.bsky.social

I solved the 10/05/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:11!

Wordle 1,568 4/6

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Bits of bracken still
Clung to his clothing, wanderer
Of woodland wayfares.
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I solved the 10/04/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 4:21!

Wordle 1,567 3/6

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I solved the 10/03/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:21!

Wordle 1,566 4/6

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Beautiful image and thought!

It's just a sunbeam
they say but until
you've known
cold hell
you won't
appreciate
warmth

#Poetry #Photography
📷:mine

Hushed tones in the face
Of the crushed bones of Gaza's
Children, the earth howls.
#OurPoetryX #HushedTones #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity #EndGenocide
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Prompt for 2 October

-Hushed tones-
Low voices speaking in hushed tones suggests a tone of reverence in hallowed surroundings. But in darkness, coming from shadowed corners or the woods, they give a different vibe.

From the vault: vibration

I solved the 10/02/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:54!

Wordle 1,565 4/6

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Wordle 1,564 5/6

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You’re welcome! 💖

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Prompt for 30 September

-Become one-
There is wonder & beauty in two unique individuals finding ways to fit together. There is a magical synergy that comes from two becoming one.

From the vault: Derive

I often wonder ,
which part of my character
will succeed today?

The shoebox poet
hiding my words from all eyes
dysphoria dame,

or the flame realized
spirit of resilience
in love with the world?

#promptcombo #character #micropoem #micropoetry #poem #poetry #haiku #senryu #skypoem #skypoetry

I solved the 9/30/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 1:11!

I wrote this little piece for @thepoetryarena.bsky.social & forgot to post it here

Sometimes we are given a choice to let go of our darkness to see what might have been there all along. Sometimes we need to be reminded how to swallow her rhyme & see our true guardian
Please enjoy
#BornBattleReady

Wordle 1,563 4/6

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The correct answer is no, it violates the posse comitatus act.

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Prompt for 28 September

-Stand out-
We are all like fingerprints… unique. Be who you are, and let that uniqueness stand out. It is the ultimate diversity, and contributes to the full spectrum of humanity’s display.

From the vault: Indulgent