SUNDAY BLOG RECAP

Hey folks! It’s long overdue but welcome back to my Sunday Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Especially designed for those of you who have busy lives outside of the WordPress blogosphere. So without further ado, let’s get cracking! 👍😁

On Monday; Wednesday; Friday & Saturday morning I shared 4 motivational running quotes with ye. You’ll find the links to them below: 👇

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/running-owning-the-road/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/running-lets-go/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/10/running-seeking-out-new-sights-under-your-own-power/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/running-for-those-who-keep-going/?preview=true

Also on Monday, I posted my 1st poetic offering of the week titled: “Furry Fashion Accessory” written in response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. Here’s the link to it:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/06/furry-fashion-accesory-sadjes-whatdoyousee-wdys-poetry-image-prompt-176/?preview=true

On Tuesday I published 2 new poems titled: “A STILTED INHALE OF AIR” & “MAGICAL HIDEAWAY; TRICK OF REFLECTION written in response to d’Verse’s latest Quadrille Prompt & Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge respectively. The links to them are below: 👇👇👇

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/07/a-stilted-inhale-of-air-dverse-quadrille-171-gasp/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/07/magical-hideaway-trick-of-reflection-tanka-tuesday-poetrychallenge-310/?preview=true

Then on Wednesday I composed a poem in honour of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY titled Woman (More To You Than Meets The Eye). You’ll find the link to it here:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/08/woman-more-to-you-than-meets-the-eye-international-womens-day/?preview=true

On Thursday I published my 5th & 6th poems of the week titled: SERIOUS PLAY OR SILLY REDISCOVERY: d’Verse Poetics Prompt (Playtime) & STAINED CERAMICS; CAFFEINATED BURN: Weave Written Weekly: w3 Prompt #45 respectively. You’ll find the links to them below:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/09/serious-play-or-silly-rediscovery-dverse-poetics-prompt-playtime/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/09/stained-ceramics-caffeinated-burn-weave-written-weekly-w3-prompt-45/?preview=true

Lastly but by no means the least I published my final poem of the week titled: “A Timorous Type of Equity” written in response to Reena’s latest Xploration Challenge. Here’s the link to it:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/03/11/a-timorous-type-of-equity-ragtag-daily-prompt-friday-reenas-xploration-challenge-271/?preview=true

Well, that’s all for this week folks! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading my blog. 🙏😁 Sincerely hope ye enjoyed the catch up! 🤞🤞🙏🙏 Until next Sunday, mind yourselves; stay creative and take care!

STAINED CERAMICS; CAFFEINATED BURN: Weave Written Weekly: w3 Prompt #45

For this week’s Weave Written Weekly Prompt over at the Skeptic’s Kaddish, David Bogomolny, this week’s PoW has encouraged us to compose a poem from the perspective of an inaminate household object using personification.

STAINED CERAMICS; CAFFEINATED BURN

There’s something I’d like to address
Every day you do the same thing
Take me down from the press
To get your caffeine fix
Heap this sweet sugary substance into me
As well as what looks like coffee granules of sort,
Then you proceed to add this white; milky liquid to the mix
I think you might call
It soya
Then you throw boiling hot water into my ceramic interior
On top of it all
Ouch!!!
And stir them together without any regard
For how I might feel!
Just because I’m not human
Just because I’m made of clay
Doesn’t mean their not real
Then, when you’ve finished drinking from me
You just throw me to one side
On the sink
Used.
Stained with coffee
Cracked on the edges
And feeling dirty inside.

Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link below: 👇👇😁😁

https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/03/08/w3-prompt-45-weave-written-weekly/

FLOODING THE WORLD WITH MADNESS: Weave Written Weekly: #42

For this week’s WEA’VE WRITTEN WEEKLY Prompt, hosted by David Bogomolny over at the Sceptic’s Kaddish, this week’s PoW Tanmay Philip has asked us to write a “Puente”, a poem with 3 stanzas with the middle stanza (song title) acting as a bridge between the 1st & last stanza. Below lies my contribution to the prompt: 👇👇👇I chose Mad World by Gary Jules as my song title. Hope ye all enjoy the read! 🙏🤞😁📖

FLOODING THE WORLD WITH MADNESS

Mass shootings & earthquakes
Brought about by archaic gun laws
And shifting tectonic plates
Shooting balloons out of the sky
Bloody “special military operations”
Leaves little room to wonder why

It’s a ~Mad world~

That we’re living in today
War torn refugees crossing oceans
In a vain attempt to escape.
Torrential rain & forest fires
Threatening to burn down our ambition
And flood our empires

Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link below: 👇👇👇

https://skepticskaddish.com/2023/02/15/w3-prompt-42-weave-written-weekly/

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Hey folks! Hope ye all had a lovely weekend! 🤞🙏 Welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. Hope it helps inspire & motivate ye as much as it does me! 🤞🙏😁

I’ve already posted my 1st motivational running quote of the week for ye earlier and there’ll be 3 more where they came from on Wednesday; Friday & Saturday mornings. So please tune in for them! 🙏😁

Tomorrow, with it being Valentine’s Day and all that, will be all about the love. Will be doing a special reblog of my popular “Love Is…” poem featuring my own reflections on love. Hope ye will enjoy reading that again or perhaps for the 1st time!

It’s also, strangely enough, the 4th anniversary of my mum’s passing. So I’ll also be reposting a poem called “Freeze Time” reflecting on my then wish to stop time and prevent her death from ever happening. And showing some poetic love to ye guys and gals for all the support

On Wednesday, I hope to respond to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt and d’Verse’s latest Poetics Prompt respectively. Should you wish to participate in Sadje’s prompt then you can access it through the following link: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/02/13/what-do-you-see-173-13th-february-2023/

From Thursday onwards, I’ve nothing planned as kids will be off school so difficult to plan stuff. However, I’ll still be responding to various poetry prompts from Moonwashed Weekly Prompt to Ragtag Daily Prompts to Reena’s Xploration Challenge & WeaveWrittenWeekly etc whenever the opportunity & inspiration arises.

On Sunday, I’ll be rounding it all up with my regular Sunday Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. I trust you’ll all join me for that & keep following for regular updates. Thanks again for your support; encouragement and feedback.

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Morning folks! Hope ye all had a lovely weekend! 🤞🙏😁 Welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. So, without further ado.

First up today, after this blog of course, will be my 1st motivational running quote of the week followed by 3 more on Wednesday; Friday & Saturday morning. Hope they will inspire you all in some way. 🤞🙏🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️😁

Then tomorrow, I plan to publish 2 poems for ye’re enjoyment. The first one of which will be titled AFFECTIONATELY HEADSTRONG inspired by my youngest girl: Ava! 😁 This will be followed by my response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. If you want to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link:

https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/02/06/what-do-you-see-14/

On Wednesday, I hope to publish another poem which will be written in response to d’Verse’s latest Quadrille Prompt.

Then on Thursday, I plan to recite the poem I wrote around this time last year titled LOVE IS… for my Throwback Thursday series of Poetry Readings which for the next 3 weeks is going to feature readings on the subject of love & loss. Then later in the day I’ll be posting my response to d’Verse’s latest Poetics Prompt

On Friday I hope to respond to some of the other prompts on here such as Moonwashed Weekly Prompt; Reena’s Xploration Challenge &/or WeaveWrittenWeekly over at the Skeptic’s Kaddish. And maybe return to my Poetry Quotes reflection blog?!

On Saturday, we’ll have one more poem for the Week which will be followed up by my regular Blog Recap on Sunday with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Hope you enjoyed the read and come back next Monday for more of the same. 🤞🙏😁📖

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Good morning folks! Welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. It’s been a while but it’s a big week ahead. So, without further ado.

Later on today, along with Friday & Saturday, I’ll be posting my regular motivational running quotes for ye guys. On Wednesday I’ll also be celebrating/recognising my 1 year running anniversary with a special post. Later on that day, I’ll hopefully be responding to d’Verse’s latest Poetics Prompt.

On Tuesday, I’m going to give the Haibun Monday a go and I’ll be responding to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link:

https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/01/30/what-do-you-see-171-31-january-2023/

On Thursday, I’ll be beginning my first in a series of Throwback Thursday Spoken Word readings for the month on the theme of love & loss given that Valentine’s is 2 weeks from tomorrow and also the date my mum passed away. So, please tune in for that.

Later on in the week I plan on responding to Ragtag Daily Prompts; Moonwashed Weekly Prompts & hopefully Wea’ve Written Weekly over at The Skeptic’s Kaddish. And on Sunday I’ll be doing my regular Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week.

That’s all the plans & goals for the moment. I’ll keep you posted on any updates or changes to this of course. Thanks again for all ye’re support; feedback and encouragement. Until next Monday, mind yourselves; stay creative and take care. 🙏😁

SUNDAY BLOG RECAP

Hey folks! Welcome back to my weekly Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Especially designed for those of you who have busy lives outside of the WordPress blogosphere! 👍😁 So, without further ado.

First up, on Monday gone by, I published my 1st poem of the week titled: CERAMIC OR BUST written in response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. You can access it through the following link: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/ceramic-or-bust-sadjes-whatdoyousee-wdys-poetry-image-prompt-168/?preview=true

On Tuesday I posted 2 poems, the first of which was titled: EM-BOLD-EN, composed in response to d’Verse’s most recent Quadrille Prompt which encouraged us to write a piece using the word: BOLD or a variation thereof. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/em-bold-en-dverse-quadrille-167-bold-ly-go/?preview=true

This was followed up by my attempt at a Tanka Tuesday image prompt where Colleen encouraged us to write a poem in response to a wintry; snow themed image titled SNOWCAPPED BEAUTY. You’ll find the link to it below: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/snowcapped-beauty-tanka-tuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-302/?preview=true&preview_id=4550&preview_nonce=70bc03db8b

Then on Wednesday I published a poem titled: CHASING DREAMS written in response to a combination of d’Verse’s latest Poetics & Wea’ve Written Weekly’s prompt on the theme of Visions & Dreams respectively. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/11/chasing-dreams-weave-written-weekly-dverse-poetics-prompt-visionary-poetry/?preview=true

On Thursday I returned to my motivational running quotes blog posts with a quote encouraging us to KEEP GOING. You’ll find the link to it here: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/12/running-keep-going/?preview=true

This was followed up later in the day with my 5th poem of the week titled: PROVOCATIVE LITERARY AGITATION written in response to a Moonwashed Weekly Prompt. Here’s the link to it: https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/12/provocative-literary-agitation-moonwashed-weekly-prompt-125/?preview=true

Then on Saturday I posted my final blog posts of the week with a motivational running quote and a Ragtag Daily Prompt poem (titled BLURRING THE LINES) respectively. Here’s the links to them:

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/14/running-taking-your-power-back/?preview=true

https://kenhume31.wordpress.com/2023/01/14/blurring-the-lines-ragtag-daily-prompt-saturday-blur/?preview=true

That’s all for this week folks! Thanks for stopping by taking the time to read and comment on my posts. Your support and feedback is much appreciated! 🙏😊😁

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Hey folks! Hope ye all had a lovely Christmas full of the people and things you love. 🤞🙏😁😊 I enjoyed my break but it’s good to be back blogging. So, welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week/Year Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week.It promises to be more of the same great posts you’ve come to know and love plus a few enjoyable changes to the schedule.

First up, later on today, will be my first poem of the New Year featuring an amalgamation of 2 poetry prompts (Saturday & Sunday gone by) from Ragtag Daily Prompts titled NEW PATH. Should you wish to participate in the prompts then you can access them through the following links:

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/rdp-saturday-new/

https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2023/01/01/rdp-tuesday-path/

Tomorrow, I’ll be returning to my regular motivational running quotes for ye’re inspiration! This will be followed up by my poetic response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt which I’ve missed taking part in. Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2023/01/02/what-do-you-see-167-2nd-january-2023/

On Wednesday, I plan on responding to d’Verse’s latest Tuesday Poetics Prompt which I always enjoy participating in.

Then on Thursday I’ll be posting my 2nd Motivational Running Quote of the week for ye. Later on we’ll be returning to my Throwback Thursday series of Poetry Readings with a recitation of a piece I wrote back in November 2021 titled: TWO STEPS BACK. Appropriate for this time of year I’m sure you’ll agree when you hear & read it?! 👍😁

On Friday we’ll be reflecting on some more of my favourite poetry quotes, taking lessons from them and applying them to our lives as poets and readers alike.

Saturday will see us post our final motivational running quote of the week for ye folks and exploring some more poetry prompts such as Moonwashed Weekly Prompts and Weave Written Weekly fingers crossed.

Of all this will be closed off on Sunday with my regular Sunday Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Especially designed for those of you who have busy lives outside of the WordPress blogosphere. So please stay tuned. Until next Monday, mind yourselves; stay creative and take care. 🙏🤞😊😁

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Afternoon folks! Hope ye all had a lovely weekend! 🙏🤞😁 Welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. Hope it helps inspire you all! 🤞🙏😁

From the first Monday of the New Year, I’ll be adding something extra to my running quotes posts with personal quotes or lessons I’ve learned from my running experiences since I began running again. Having already posted my 1st motivational running quote of the week, we’ll get cracking with Tuesday’s line up!

First up will, hopefully, be my response to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt. If you want to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link:

https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/12/05/what-do-you-see-163-5th-december22/

This will be followed up by

On Wednesday I’ll be posting the 2nd of my motivational running quotes of the week with ye which will be followed up by the d’Verse Poetics Prompt which always provides an intriguing & thought provoking challenge! 😁

On Thursday, I’ll finally be getting around to reciting UNFORGIVING SUN for my Throwback Thursday series of Poetry Readings. Kids were out sick last week so it’s difficult to record anything when they’re home. No complaints though as that’s how things go sometimes. And they needed the rest. And perhaps zomwth

Then on Friday, I hope to make a return to my Poetry Quotes Blog where I select a couple of poetry quotes that speak to me; break them down; analyse them and apply the lessons learned to our lives as poets and readers alike. This is of course after my 3rd inspirational running quote of the week.

On Saturday, I’ll be responding to some poetry prompts, be they Ragtag Daily Prompts; Moonwashed Weekly Prompt or Weave Written Weekly so keep an eye out for that. This of course will precede my final motivational running quote of the week.

It’ll all be rounded up by my weekly Sunday Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. But I’ll be allowing for more flexibility in my posts from now on because and in case things don’t go as planned. Until next Monday, mind yourselves; stay creative and take care. 🤞🙏😁

BLOG GOALS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Afternoon folks! Hope you all had a lovely weekend! 🤞🙏😁 Welcome back to my weekly Blog Goals for the Week Ahead where I set out my blog schedule and creative goals for the coming week. Hope it helps inspire you! 🤞🤞Having already posted my 1st motivational running quote of the week earlier, I’ll move on with Tuesday’s line up!

First up, I’ll be responding to Sadje’s latest #WhatDoYouSee #WDYS Poetry Image Prompt #162 provisionally titled: WARNING SIGN. Should you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link: https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/11/28/what-do-you-see-162-november-28-2022/

Later in the day I’ll be tackling d’Verse’s latest Quadrille challenge using the word: WARM! If you wish to participate in the prompt then you can access it through the following link: https://dversepoets.com/2022/11/28/dverse-quadrille-165-warmly/

On Wednesday I’ll be posting my 2nd motivational running quote of the week for ye followed up by d’Verse’s latest Poetics prompt.

Then Thursday morning I’ll be taking a 2nd stab at posting UNFORGIVING SUN for my Throwback Thursday series of Poetry Readings

Friday I’ll be sharing my 3rd motivational running quote of the week and returning to my Poetry Quotes blog where we take a look at some favourite poetry quotes of mine; break them down; analyse them and apply the lessons learned to our lives as poets and readers alike.

On Saturday I’ll be publishing another new poem in response to Reena’s Xploration Challenge; Moonwashed Weekly Prompt and/or Ragtag Daily Prompt Saturday along with my final motivational running quote of the week.

I’ll be rounding up the week with my weekly Sunday Blog Recap with links to all the blogs I posted during the previous week. Especially designed for those of you who have busy lives outside of the WordPress universe.

That’s all for this week folks. Thanks for all ye’re support & for stopping by to read my blog. Hope you’ll stay with me throughout the course of the week! 🤞🙏😁