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An Eighth Shot of Espresso: Coffee and Creativity on Mum's Third Shift
Poetry and Thoughts from a Creative Mum, all scheduled around my Real Life.
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Remaking my pinned post...I'm Sifa. Mum, writer, artist, spoonie and Very Tired. You'll find my writing, poetry and writing prompts here.
@sifaseven.bsky.social is my general/gaming account. There will be some cross-posting between the two.
My poetry blog: e8thespresso.blogspot.com
@sifaseven.bsky.social is my general/gaming account. There will be some cross-posting between the two.
My poetry blog: e8thespresso.blogspot.com
Where has the time gone? #blog #sifasreallife #sifaswriting #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
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Poem: She is All Grown Up Now
She wants the keys to the car but I still see her as she sits at the table with her plushies all around and asks me to pour tea into tiny pl...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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To be classified as seedkin, flora must exhibit the capacity for controlled mobility with the purpose of hunting, defense, or reproduction. Their similarity in appearance to conventional plants prevent botanists from properly identifying threats.
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
To be classified as seedkin, flora must exhibit the capacity for controlled mobility with the purpose of hunting, defense, or reproduction. Their similarity in appearance to conventional plants prevent botanists from properly identifying threats.
The mother holds her child
in #soft #gratitude
that a piece of her heart
lives on for another day
safe within her arms
#BSPP47 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
in #soft #gratitude
that a piece of her heart
lives on for another day
safe within her arms
#BSPP47 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November’s #BlueSkyPoetry Prompts
Title: “November Hearthlight”
We’ve changed our format for our prompts.
We hope you like this new touch.
Use the exact hashtag #BSPP47
to share each of your creations
for any of the days of November
that you choose to write.
#amwriting #poetry #poetryCommunity
Title: “November Hearthlight”
We’ve changed our format for our prompts.
We hope you like this new touch.
Use the exact hashtag #BSPP47
to share each of your creations
for any of the days of November
that you choose to write.
#amwriting #poetry #poetryCommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The mother holds her child
in #soft #gratitude
that a piece of her heart
lives on for another day
safe within her arms
#BSPP47 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
in #soft #gratitude
that a piece of her heart
lives on for another day
safe within her arms
#BSPP47 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#illuminate a section
spot the flaws
if there are none
then go to the next
until the entire work
is perfect
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
spot the flaws
if there are none
then go to the next
until the entire work
is perfect
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
A daily word prompt meant to inspire any type of creativity.
Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.
Tag your post: #whistpr
Word for November 29, 2025: #ILLUMINATE
#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity
Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.
Tag your post: #whistpr
Word for November 29, 2025: #ILLUMINATE
#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#illuminate a section
spot the flaws
if there are none
then go to the next
until the entire work
is perfect
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
spot the flaws
if there are none
then go to the next
until the entire work
is perfect
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
"And there's a picture perfect martini."
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompt #writing #writingcommunity
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompt #writing #writingcommunity
In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(Antoine's Restaurant photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
(Antoine's Restaurant photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"And there's a picture perfect martini."
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompt #writing #writingcommunity
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompt #writing #writingcommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The cupboard was #barren, and the children were #shivering in front of an empty fireplace. They did not expect the angel, who came with a sack of food. He lit up the hearth with a touch of a finger. They rejoiced as they were saved.
And went with him to a better place.
#firewords280 #writing
And went with him to a better place.
#firewords280 #writing
It’s a new prompt month! The #firewords280 theme for November is Sign Of The Times.
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
November 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The cupboard was #barren, and the children were #shivering in front of an empty fireplace. They did not expect the angel, who came with a sack of food. He lit up the hearth with a touch of a finger. They rejoiced as they were saved.
And went with him to a better place.
#firewords280 #writing
And went with him to a better place.
#firewords280 #writing
the solve the problem
as the autumn leaves fall down
so do the riffraff
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
as the autumn leaves fall down
so do the riffraff
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
the solve the problem
as the autumn leaves fall down
so do the riffraff
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
as the autumn leaves fall down
so do the riffraff
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#dreams lingered on the #tide
as the light of dawn
washes away the night
I touch his fingers
as they fade away
at least until the
darkness comes again
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
as the light of dawn
washes away the night
I touch his fingers
as they fade away
at least until the
darkness comes again
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#dreams lingered on the #tide
as the light of dawn
washes away the night
I touch his fingers
as they fade away
at least until the
darkness comes again
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
as the light of dawn
washes away the night
I touch his fingers
as they fade away
at least until the
darkness comes again
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
The wassail bowl is empty
#welaughedbeforethetoast
even as suspicious eyes
flickered between us
and the matriarch's sealed will
burnt a hole in the table
and the family's blood
spilled over generations
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#welaughedbeforethetoast
even as suspicious eyes
flickered between us
and the matriarch's sealed will
burnt a hole in the table
and the family's blood
spilled over generations
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Greetings #Poets & #Writers!
Today’s #BlueskyRelay writing #prompt (Nov 29, 2025):
“we laughed before the toast” (#welaughedbeforethetoast)
For the joy that arrives before the moment.
We're looking for new hosts for #BlueskyRelay!
#writingprompts #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity
Today’s #BlueskyRelay writing #prompt (Nov 29, 2025):
“we laughed before the toast” (#welaughedbeforethetoast)
For the joy that arrives before the moment.
We're looking for new hosts for #BlueskyRelay!
#writingprompts #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The wassail bowl is empty
#welaughedbeforethetoast
even as suspicious eyes
flickered between us
and the matriarch's sealed will
burnt a hole in the table
and the family's blood
spilled over generations
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#welaughedbeforethetoast
even as suspicious eyes
flickered between us
and the matriarch's sealed will
burnt a hole in the table
and the family's blood
spilled over generations
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
The dancer
#Kissedbystarlight
her diaphanous gown
spread across the
universe
her jewelry and her crown
blessed by the moon
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#Kissedbystarlight
her diaphanous gown
spread across the
universe
her jewelry and her crown
blessed by the moon
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The dancer
#Kissedbystarlight
her diaphanous gown
spread across the
universe
her jewelry and her crown
blessed by the moon
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#Kissedbystarlight
her diaphanous gown
spread across the
universe
her jewelry and her crown
blessed by the moon
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
beware of the #rats
that do not sleep in winter
red eyes glow brightly
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
that do not sleep in winter
red eyes glow brightly
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Haiku Horror Writing Prompt no. 1588: rats
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Francis H Powell @fhpowellwriter.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Francis H Powell @fhpowellwriter.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
beware of the #rats
that do not sleep in winter
red eyes glow brightly
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
that do not sleep in winter
red eyes glow brightly
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
An existential dread, forbidden knowledge, and creatures beyond anyone's understanding. He'd called their new world rather #Lovecraftian, and it was quite apt.
It was amazing how their displaced brethren became dark and paranoid within just a few days.
#horrorprompt #writing #writingcommunity
It was amazing how their displaced brethren became dark and paranoid within just a few days.
#horrorprompt #writing #writingcommunity
Horror Writing Prompt no. 2020: Lovecraftian
Craft a terrifying tale inspired by the prompt and share your work with #horrorprompt.
Big thanks to Ann Tigone @anntigone.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
Craft a terrifying tale inspired by the prompt and share your work with #horrorprompt.
Big thanks to Ann Tigone @anntigone.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
An existential dread, forbidden knowledge, and creatures beyond anyone's understanding. He'd called their new world rather #Lovecraftian, and it was quite apt.
It was amazing how their displaced brethren became dark and paranoid within just a few days.
#horrorprompt #writing #writingcommunity
It was amazing how their displaced brethren became dark and paranoid within just a few days.
#horrorprompt #writing #writingcommunity
So much #nervousness
every year
what has changed
what has stayed the same
and what family drama
will I walk into now?
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
every year
what has changed
what has stayed the same
and what family drama
will I walk into now?
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
So much #nervousness
every year
what has changed
what has stayed the same
and what family drama
will I walk into now?
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
every year
what has changed
what has stayed the same
and what family drama
will I walk into now?
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Mind and body
both of them #matter
what is a perfect body
if the brain within it
is diseased?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
both of them #matter
what is a perfect body
if the brain within it
is diseased?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
On reflection what is more important than family & health?
Health Matters We matter You matter
What truly matters to you?
I ask myself what can I do today 2 make a difference 2 my life tomorrow? What can I start right now that matters
The #vss365 #prompt for 29 Nov #matters
Health Matters We matter You matter
What truly matters to you?
I ask myself what can I do today 2 make a difference 2 my life tomorrow? What can I start right now that matters
The #vss365 #prompt for 29 Nov #matters
a green background with a smiley face and the words you matter on it
ALT: a green background with a smiley face and the words you matter on it
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November 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Mind and body
both of them #matter
what is a perfect body
if the brain within it
is diseased?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
both of them #matter
what is a perfect body
if the brain within it
is diseased?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Happy Saturday from Madrid, everyone!
Today is November 29th,
my last day for hosting this
#7syllablesentence prompt —
your word is #moonrift (split moonlight).
If you’re interested in hosting this prompt soon, please
let Gabe know @poetguygabe.bsky.social
#7syllablesentence #prompt #moonrift
Today is November 29th,
my last day for hosting this
#7syllablesentence prompt —
your word is #moonrift (split moonlight).
If you’re interested in hosting this prompt soon, please
let Gabe know @poetguygabe.bsky.social
#7syllablesentence #prompt #moonrift
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
North: WITHERED REEDS
blazing summer heat
#Witheredreeds at the lakeshore
water all dried up
South: GREEN REEDS
so the spring storms come
the shoots of #greenreeds come back
drink deep of water
#dailyhaikuprompt #Haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
blazing summer heat
#Witheredreeds at the lakeshore
water all dried up
South: GREEN REEDS
so the spring storms come
the shoots of #greenreeds come back
drink deep of water
#dailyhaikuprompt #Haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Our Haiku Prompts for 11/29 to 12/06
Feel free to use any form of the word, or just the idea.
Entering the mid-season as the Great Wheel keeps turning.
11/29 Withered Reeds Green Reeds
11/30 Winter Coat Pool
12/01 Tea Fresh Peas
12/02 Cold Night Flies
12/03 Moon Paint
12/04 Juncos Shaved Ice […]
Feel free to use any form of the word, or just the idea.
Entering the mid-season as the Great Wheel keeps turning.
11/29 Withered Reeds Green Reeds
11/30 Winter Coat Pool
12/01 Tea Fresh Peas
12/02 Cold Night Flies
12/03 Moon Paint
12/04 Juncos Shaved Ice […]
Original post on mastodon.world
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November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
North: WITHERED REEDS
blazing summer heat
#Witheredreeds at the lakeshore
water all dried up
South: GREEN REEDS
so the spring storms come
the shoots of #greenreeds come back
drink deep of water
#dailyhaikuprompt #Haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
blazing summer heat
#Witheredreeds at the lakeshore
water all dried up
South: GREEN REEDS
so the spring storms come
the shoots of #greenreeds come back
drink deep of water
#dailyhaikuprompt #Haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
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My daughter snapped this photo while we were out and about today. Someone's decorated for Christmas early. 😆🧑🎄
#sifasreallife
#sifasreallife
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My daughter snapped this photo while we were out and about today. Someone's decorated for Christmas early. 😆🧑🎄
#sifasreallife
#sifasreallife
My daughter snapped this photo while we were out and about today. Someone's decorated for Christmas early. 😆🧑🎄
#sifasreallife
#sifasreallife
November 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My daughter snapped this photo while we were out and about today. Someone's decorated for Christmas early. 😆🧑🎄
#sifasreallife
#sifasreallife
The children are innocent of the sins of their elders. Can they change the world? #blog #writing #writingcommunity #poetry #sifaswriting
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Poem: Our Children's Future
Children are meant to dream of a better world and a brighter tomorrow a life free from conflict that is not of their own making a home no...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The children are innocent of the sins of their elders. Can they change the world? #blog #writing #writingcommunity #poetry #sifaswriting
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November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(nola_val photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
(nola_val photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
She sat in #dour #rumination, the rocking chair creaking with her every movement. How did every decision in her life come to this? A bittersweet end here, in the twilight of retirement? She thought of the path and realized it could end no other way.
#firewords280 #writing #writingcommunity
#firewords280 #writing #writingcommunity
It’s a new prompt month! The #firewords280 theme for November is Sign Of The Times.
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
November 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
She sat in #dour #rumination, the rocking chair creaking with her every movement. How did every decision in her life come to this? A bittersweet end here, in the twilight of retirement? She thought of the path and realized it could end no other way.
#firewords280 #writing #writingcommunity
#firewords280 #writing #writingcommunity
Light a #candle
stare into the flame
what do you see?
The gleam of a mystic sword
the fire of a wizard's staff
the beating heart of
a lovelorn princess
it can be anything, anyone
you want it to be.
The possibilities are
endless.
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
stare into the flame
what do you see?
The gleam of a mystic sword
the fire of a wizard's staff
the beating heart of
a lovelorn princess
it can be anything, anyone
you want it to be.
The possibilities are
endless.
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Light a #candle
stare into the flame
what do you see?
The gleam of a mystic sword
the fire of a wizard's staff
the beating heart of
a lovelorn princess
it can be anything, anyone
you want it to be.
The possibilities are
endless.
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
stare into the flame
what do you see?
The gleam of a mystic sword
the fire of a wizard's staff
the beating heart of
a lovelorn princess
it can be anything, anyone
you want it to be.
The possibilities are
endless.
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity #poetry
She is still walking
don't stare into her #deadeyes
or you will join her
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
don't stare into her #deadeyes
or you will join her
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Haiku Horror Writing Prompt no. 1587: dead eyes
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Randy Graf for sparking today's terror!
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Randy Graf for sparking today's terror!
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
She is still walking
don't stare into her #deadeyes
or you will join her
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
don't stare into her #deadeyes
or you will join her
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity