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@firststeps Jun 15, 2018, 5:03 PM UTC

Sometimes - Day 100

I want to give @d-pend a special shout-out and thanks for all of the work he has done in creating, organizing, and maintaining this 100 day poetry challenge. This has been an incredible journey for m…

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firststeps
@firststeps Jun 14, 2018, 2:33 PM UTC

Looking for a good home for my cat

My husband past away at the end of last year and now I have to find a new home for my beloved male cat, Shadow. He is 3 years old and has been neutered. He is very friendly, loving, and good natured.…

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@firststeps Jun 14, 2018, 2:18 PM UTC

Moses - Day 99

Death brings changes you can ever anticipate. I have to put down my husband’s cat today. He was sort of dumped on us a few years ago but he found his way into our hearts. It is especially hard becaus…

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@firststeps Jun 13, 2018, 1:09 PM UTC

Happy Anniversary - Day 98

It’s raining outside Somehow that seems fitting God is crying with me. Today would have made 37 years So many plans So many hopes Cut short There is no longer we- Only me But in some ways It will alw…

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@firststeps Jun 12, 2018, 2:11 PM UTC

Leaning - Day 97

Leaning, stretching, over the edge Trying to soak up the sun. Pushing your limits past the ledge Trying to have some fun, Leaning, resting against the wall Trying to catch your breath. Hoping to avoi…

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firststeps
@firststeps Jun 11, 2018, 5:25 PM UTC

Reflections - Day 96

Sitting just below the surface Soaking in shades of reflected blue. Even in the cold beauty is found. An upside down magical place Where mountain peaks become stalactites And symmetry is perfected up…

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@firststeps Jun 10, 2018, 1:35 PM UTC

Uncertainty - Day 95

DOUBT! Blue mist slowly rises from the cool soft ground where I stand. Meandering, encircling. Brushing its chilled damp fingers across my skin Sending shivers through my spine As I stare into the de…

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firststeps
@firststeps Jun 8, 2018, 1:27 PM UTC

Day’s last breath - Day 93

Large rays of light Emanate from behind a cold dark, towering mountain Like giant fingers holding back the night. Thousands of streaks Meander through a maze of leaves in a thick, cold dark forest Sl…

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firststeps
@firststeps Jun 7, 2018, 1:37 PM UTC

Teetering - Day 92

Teetering! Support system’s about to fail And everything’s going to come crashing down. Off balance! So tired of walking this tightrope With no safety net to catch me when I fall. Pushed to the edge!…

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firststeps
@firststeps Jun 5, 2018, 1:32 PM UTC

Slip-Sliding Away - Day 90

Pushing agaist the tumultuous wind: One step forward, two back. Can’t get a foothold in this deserty sand And I just keep slip-sliding away. Trying to move forward in this ocean of waves Pounding me…

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