Thursday, June 15, 2023

I Root for Hope

not-quite Journaling, 55

I root for hope
and flirt with joy.

6/6/2023: And to cover all my bases, I kiss determination (and ram-headed stubbornness) on the mouth.

 

in a New York haze,
I wonder if flowers dream
of Canada rain

6/10/2023: The air quality has been good today, so I visited seƱoritas tulip, Persian buttercup, amaryllis… Since New York City is supposed to go back to unhealthily smoky haziness, by the end of the day, I figured my soul (and lungs) and I should gather a few breaths of fresh air for later.

 

I can mar the darkest mood
with a smile.

6/14/2023: It’s true. The ability to burst into endorphins-infused smiles (and cackles)—regardless of how bad things get—is just one of my superpowers. I can also annoy cruel people at will, delight my friends (and in my friends) from afar, ink horrors into armor, love all of my bits unconditionally… What about you? What are some of your superpowers? 

 

Rosemary asked me to dream city dreams, so I did:


a wee note…
- When I shared the “I root for hope” blackout poem on Instagram, a dear friend informed me that, in Australia, “root” is a not-so-gentle euphemism for sex. Now, I can’t read “I root for hope” without giggling. Also, I am totally getting “I root for hope” on a T-shirt. šŸ˜


- for Poets and Storytellers United--Friday Writings #81: City Dreaming.

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22 comments:

  1. JimFriday, June 16, 2023

    I would not annoy cruel people, for sure I would get shot with sooo many guns floating around here in Texas. The Aussies have a lot of slang that we don't and wouldn't understand without an interpreter to intercept. I like OBE, "Over Bloody Eighty" for age but I soon will graduate away.
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    1. AnonymousFriday, June 16, 2023

      unlikely...bears mate !

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    2. DiandraWednesday, June 21, 2023

      That's how I am probably going to die ... being snarky at the wrong time. Worth it! ^^

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  2. RajaniFriday, June 16, 2023

    " I kiss determination (and ram-headed stubbornness) on the mouth" - This I love... as much as "rooting" for hope :) Stuff made for T-shirts indeed!!!

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeFriday, June 16, 2023

    As an Aussie, I thoroughly approve of rooting for hope in our understanding of the term. (And indeed, would be quite a magical practice.)

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    1. AnonymousFriday, June 16, 2023

      PS I love the sound of the cities you dream of.

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  4. Laura MorriganFriday, June 16, 2023

    Well to be fair, Americans made the word thong rude. Over here that's what we call flip flops! XD

    I haven't been very active on blogger recently! Trying to catch up!

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    1. AnonymousFriday, June 16, 2023

      Furthermore, our use of the word thongs very much pre-dated the existence of that other garment.

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  5. Penelope NotesFriday, June 16, 2023

    It would be wonderful if we could bank fresh air and save it for later. Your verse made me think of the paradox of existence … individual but also inseparable.

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  6. Debra She Who SeeksFriday, June 16, 2023

    Flirt hard, Magaly, flirt hard. On behalf of Canadians everywhere, sorry about that smoke, eh.

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  7. AnonymousFriday, June 16, 2023

    rooting for hope
    is a novel idea
    the aussies will cope
    just give them a beer
    Rall

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  8. Stacy StevensFriday, June 16, 2023

    I was delighted with all your little journaling bits...so many ideas and the lovely flower image. Here's to hoping the air clears soon!

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  9. J CFriday, June 16, 2023

    I dont think I have any superpowers, but I do share some of your dreams and hopes, and if I need cackling I can always come here! xo

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  10. J CFriday, June 16, 2023

    P.S. I wd love to see that tshirt! Remind me to tell you my tshirt story one day. You will cackle, I promise.

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  11. jossinaSaturday, June 17, 2023

    Your super powers are wondrous as is your not quite Journaling. Beautiful form , so is the character

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  12. HelenSunday, June 18, 2023

    A most delightful post, Magaly! I would dearly love to listen as you 'cackle.' (at almost 82 I still love to flirt .. and I do.)

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  13. AnonymousMonday, June 19, 2023

    Yes, you will make a lot of friends here in Australia with that t-shirt.

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  14. AnonymousTuesday, June 20, 2023

    A lovely flower image.
    I do hope the air will soon clear.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  15. dsnake1Wednesday, June 21, 2023

    Love all your little journaling bits. It's always a pleasure to read.
    I wrote about a little town in response to your instagram post about 'dream cities'. I would like to go back there for a visit, time and finances permitting. :)

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  16. vanderloostWednesday, June 21, 2023

    Cheers to you!!

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  17. DVArtistWednesday, June 21, 2023

    I love all of your post. Sorry I haven't been around, but I know you understand. As for insurance. I have 3 different insurances and all of them say I have to wait until the lesions are bigger for biopsy. REALLY? OH well, I am keeping the faith and holding strong. Have a blessed day.

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  18. purplepeninportland.comThursday, June 22, 2023

    Your writings can all be used in making posters. So wonderful!
    Flower is gorgeous.

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