Who is your favorite historical figure?

Prompt: Who is your favorite historical figure? Jesus, also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth, is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest and only true religion. He was a 1st-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. Here's a breakdown of key aspects concerning Jesus:Historical Figure: * Virtually all modern scholars of …

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Crush

Prompt: Write about your first crush. My first crush was a frightful thing,A twisty, turny, awkward spring.Her name was Jane, with eyes so bright,They filled my world with dizzying light. My palms would sweat, my knees would knock,Whenever she was on the block.My voice would crack, my face turn red,All sensible thoughts completely fled. I'd …

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What countries do you want to visit?

Prompt: What countries do you want to visit? I have visited many, many countries already but on my bucket list are: Canada, New Zealand and Brazil. The USA, I can live without. I have been there some years back, but will not go in the current right-wing neo-fascist environment that currently exists.

Retirement… The Golden Decade.

Prompt: How do you want to retire? I have! And it's been the best ten years of my life! The Golden Decade. The alarm clock sleeps, a silent, dusty friend,No morning rush, no schedule to attend.The world outside can hum its busy tune,My stage is set, beneath the afternoon. Ten years have flown, a blink, …

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A Love Without End

Describe one of your favorite moments. Here is a poem that I wrote some years ago about the birth of my son Jonathan. A beauty that beguiles the eye A splendour that can’t possibly lie I am compelled to look and stare To see if he’s not really there Straining every optic nerve I look, …

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Autumn – a poem…

Prompt: What is your favorite season of year? Why? When summer's blaze begins to fade,And green gives way to gold and red,A magic whispers through the glade,As autumn's gentle hand is spread. The air grows crisp, a cooling sigh,No sweltering heat, no humid press,Just perfect breezes drifting by,A welcome, sweet, and soft caress. From emerald …

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Maturity, a poem…

Prompt: If humans had taglines, what would yours be? Maturity is something I've never fully embraced... They say I'm in my seventies now, a seasoned, silvered sage,Supposedly filled with wisdom, turning life's final page.And yes, I've seen a few things, endured a laugh or two,But that wild, impish youngster? He's still kicking, strong and true.Maturity? …

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A Decade of Shared Sunsets.

Prompt: Who do you spend the most time with?Now retired, my loving wife... Retirement...Ten years have danced on silent feet,Since work's demands made their retreat.No clock to punch, no early call,Just you and I, standing tall. We wake with sun, or when we please,A quiet hum upon the breeze.Coffee brewed, a gentle start,With every sip, …

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