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#Prompt
#Illusion

Greetings everyone!

What is an Illusion? Is it something we use to deceive others? Or is it something we conjure to protect ourselves? How will you use it? I can't wait to see!

The #prompt for November 2nd is #Illusion

Have fun writing out there 🙂
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Ah, but the illusion of
future nightmares
that obscure reason
in pre-dawn hours
That grips the chest
and steals the breath
Ah, but then the reality of
Sunlit dog on bed
lapping the face
and residing right here,
Right now
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It was not an illusion.

Just the the majestic beauty of Central Park in the fall.

#vss365 #illusion
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#randomactsofkindness asks for your patience, empathy and attention. Thoughtfulness done to brighten someone else's day, often for a stranger—without any expectation of a reward or ulterior motive. Small gestures can lift someone's mood, ease hidden struggles and build trust in elationships.
#Altruism #compassion #Benevolence
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You call me an “angry woman”
Unaware of what has made me so
I’m old now
And tired
But, still, more awake than before
A ravenous appetite for truth,
I laugh at what you think is an insult
And stow it inside my soft belly
As a sharp and clear strength you will never know
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#prompt
#cheering

The sound of people cheering is energizing. Hand clapping and the shouting of encouraging words propels us forward.

Even if I can't read every one of your posts, know that I am cheering for all of you today. 📣
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To someplace green and lush and alive
Where we walk without pain
Where we laugh without fear
To someplace cheering peace on
#vss365 #cheering
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When on twitter you meet a fellow twitterati, say hi by liking and make a small talk by reposting.
#twitter
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in honour of the clocks going back.
which is fine. absolutely. fine.
time is relative
dreams insist

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📖💙 Cover reveal! @author_kate's powerful new novel, This Impossible Life, has the most beautiful cover ✨🕊️🏔️ A deeply moving story about the things we can’t say to the people we love most 💛

👉 Pre-order now: geni.us/1316-cr-two-am
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Wail of sirens taper
into October night
Carrying neighbor onward
We huddle in middle of the street
Facing fragility, vulnerability, mortality
In our small corner of the world
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Art of enjoyment

Crow perched in persimmon
tree

No doubt of sweet fruit
#vss365 #haiku
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There is no #doubt that being part of the #vss365 writing community brings me great joy.
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I cannot not write
No matter the odds
No matter the outcome
Fear and Hope
Love and Loss
Fueling the connection
Between the words
and the heart
#vss365 #WritingCommunity
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I cannot not write
No matter the odds
No matter the outcome
Fear and Hope
Love and Loss
Fueling the connection
Between the words
and the heart
#vss365 #WritingCommunity
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#vss365 #nervous

To all my followers, especially those whose haiku is included in Haiku for Soulmates: I am still a bit nervous trying to find the right words to capture this momentous milestone‼️

Celebrating on Times Square 🎉💕‼️
I am Gabriela Marie Milton from Literary her). On September 23, 2026, all my books—Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings, Woman: Splendor and Sorrow, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art (coauthored with Hikari @hikari2162554), and Jezebel’s Island: A psychological and mystery thriller—were shining on the billboards of Times Square, alongside introducing Haiku for Soulmates. 
We made history: for the first time in the history of Times Square, a book of haiku was featured on its billboards ‼️‼️‼️‼️ 
Thank you for stopping by and celebrating with us! 
#gabriellamariemiltontimessquare
#literaryrevelationstimessquare
#makinghistoryhaikubooks
#haikuforsoulmates
#haikuandtanka
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"Funny, sad, happy, heartbreaking, suspenseful, magical, feel good and so full of love that one can feel it come off of the pages." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Herbalist by Heather Morrison is out now! Get your copy here: geni.us/1868-rd-fbo-am
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Both! Green tea first then large cup (or two…or three!) of coffee with breakfast☕️☕️☕️#tea and #coffee
Coffee or tea to start the day?

That is the question ☕️
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My mother bequeathed me her journals and what a gift 📝Even after her death, I have a deeper knowledge of her: the profound sadness she hid and the simple joys she celebrated❤️#writinglife
actually, writing in a journal, by hand, slowly & thoughtfully each day is a true balm. not sure what its does neurologically, psychologically, emotionally but it is definitely recommended; & then you have the record, what may one day be valuable to you.
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#prompt
#Lottery

What fun reading so many of your unexpected stories yesterday.
Today we are going to see what it feels like winning a #lottery. Whatever that may be for you.
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