Each moment is a certain truth whose definition is free of the apocryphal elements of everyday business, where efficacy for masks prevails. Masks are for strong hands and weak souls and I’ve no use for that now.
My lungs weep silently, with the patina in my eyes its only evidence. Old photographs visit my diminished brain, dressing it with scenes that flutter and perish like June bugs in summer. Mortality becomes leaven as the chill in my bones becomes more ambitious and the silhouettes of the living give way to the company of spirits.
The dark is my last breath.
A big thank you very much goes out to Tara Roberts at Thin Spiral Notebook. Her 100 word prompts have become a favorite writers task of mine and I am much obliged to the multi-talented task mistress for her rhymes and reasons. Go check out her blog, it’s wonderful.
Be Sorry . . . Less 
Excellent, Marc.
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Wow … you are quite the wordsmith … and with feelings and symbolisms too. If I could put in one word …. haunting.
PS: Sunday night into Monday is post #2000 … Hope you stop by.
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Thank you Cincy! I appreciate the kind words. And haunting was what I was looking for so doubly coo.
2000?! Wow!!! Yes I will definitely be stopping by.
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At this point, #2000 will be low key … but that’s OK … so I will be appreciating presence.
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Nothing wrong with low key.
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By the way…a friend of mine sent me a link to an article that was talking about Baker Mayfield’s interest in the Dolphins. Not sure what to think of that one.
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Whatever … but he still has to be “on the board” when they pick.
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True. I have no idea what the draftniks think of this guy so who knows? He could be one of those rising stock players.
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He’s definitely a player!
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All I know is that he has an attitude, and I am plenty fine with attitudes. If he can play at the next level, well . . that would definitely be a plus. But seeing as how we’re talking about the Dolphins, it’s not a prerequisite. 🙂
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Playing with an attitude can be a good thing if it helps with an edge … and is in good taste and sportsmanship.
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Big changes for Miami. We could lose Landry, cut Suh and who knows what happens with Tannehill.
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Free agency and salary caps can quickly change a team. Bengals O-line got slammed last year!
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We need help basically everywhere. That’s why Baker might help to cover up a variety of sins. IF he can play at the next level.
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IF is such a powerful word.
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That’s a post!
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Hmmmm …. Would be interesting if we both did a version that published the same day … heck, why just two of us!
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Haha! You are an instigator, Frank. I like it!
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Maybe I’ll announce a challenge in a future OITS.
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Aaaaaaannnndddddd we’re off!!!!
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Absolutely …. all I have to do now is remember and develop the challenge.
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Keep it simple. Like me.
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No doubt – Current idea allows for many options – personal stories, reflections, short story, poem, artist expression …. actually have an idea for this end.
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You’re quite thorough. How comes the Bengals didn’t at least bring you in for an interview for one of their coordinator positions? 🙂
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It IS a particularly haunting piece of writing. I really felt the feelings deep inside of it. Beautifully expressed.
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I’m humbled by the kind words. Thank you so much!
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Beautiful.
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Thank you OG!
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You’re welcome!
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So… in snooping for something else, I land here.
You.
Amazing.
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This was back when I actually took up a few challenges.
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And did so, beautifully. I think I’m gonna take a day this week and go back to before I knew you and just read all your stuff.
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You will no doubt cull things I’ve forgotten about.
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I don’t doubt it.
One this is for certain… Imma enjoy it. And I promise not to comment 😉
Well… not to comment like I do now 😀
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Hahahaha!
That even possible? 😉
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😀
What? Do I detect . . .
. . .
Sarcasm?
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😉
Sarcasm? There is no huay!
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Mmm hmm (said in the best black mama way)
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Buahahaha!
I was trying to find one!!! Dammit.
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😉
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😉
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😘
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😘
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