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Theresa Greene's avatar

He said," it's power."

She replied," no, it's love, dear"

I like her version.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

That's wonderful! Love is a beautiful thing, for sure. Although, of course, it can occasionally be used as power over someone. Very nicely done... 🏯😎🏯

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Theresa Greene's avatar

Thank you all. I appreciate everyone of you !

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Kaci Rigney's avatar

her tears fell like rain

devastation filled the land

tornado damage

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

That's a great interpretation! Nature can be incredibly powerful, for sure, and things like floods and tornadoes can be absolutely devastating if you get caught up in them... 🏯😎🏯

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Kaci Rigney's avatar

I'm visiting my sister in Arkansas. We just drove through a devastated area, not far from her place, two days ago. She was talking about how powerful the tornado was. I thought it apt.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

It's amazing when things fall into place like that. It's like the words are meant to be. I hadn't heard about the recent Arkansas tornado here in the UK, but I looked it up and they say some areas have been turned into a wasteland. I hope everyone's staying safe, and those affected are able to rebuild their lives as swiftly as possible... 🏯😎🏯

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Frederick Fullerton's avatar

when the wind surges

words stir like October leaves

seek power in truth

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Words are indeed very powerful, especially when they speak the truth. That's a great take on the Prompt. Thanks for joining in... 🏯😎🏯

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Jeannine's avatar

I had to drive my father-in-law to a doctor's appointment in the city today, which chews up most of the day, but the trip inspired four haikus!

☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

Do errands all day

Power up with strong coffee

Ready for more work!

🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧

Car filthy dirty

Drive through powerful rain storm

Car spic and span clean!

🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

Truck going too slow

Punch accelerator hard

Power past, then home.

💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤💤

Granddad down for nap

Sleep recharges batteries

Wakes ready to go!

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Haha! Those are brilliant! What a 'powerful' set of contributions! I particularly liked the one about the coffee. That really captures the essence of a busy day, for sure... 🏯😎🏯

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Jeannine's avatar

Thank you! I really, REALLY needed that extra cup today. I saw your prompt before I left, so I had something to entertain my brain on the highway while my father-in-law napped (he trusts my driving that much!). Thank you for the brain stimulant!

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the Prompt. They can definitely be a great stimulant, for sure. In fact, they're a bit like a 'coffee' for the imagination, that can really help wake it up! Haha... 🏯😎🏯

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Bill Ferguson 🇨🇦's avatar

A resonant voice

Confident in their choices

Leading to success

A lifetime of growth

Belief in fairness for all

Leads by example

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Absolutely! Power should always be used responsibly, and in a way that elevates and improves the lives of others... 🏯😎🏯

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Bill Ferguson 🇨🇦's avatar

Always.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

🏯😎👍🏯

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Terry A. Fries's avatar

Illusions matter

Broadcast flights of delusion

Power. You make it

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

That's very true! Power is an illusion, in many ways, that only exists and is made real, as long as someone else believes in it... 🏯😎🏯

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Big Blast

Frenchman Flat falls up

Defects exonerated

Weathermen create lake.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

Ahh yes, a nuclear blast! That really is some serious power... 🏯😎🏯

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Nissa Harlow's avatar

power is yearned for

precious electricity

when the lights go out

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

It's very annoying when the lights go out, for sure. Especially when you discover your torch needs new batteries, and can't find them in the dark! Nooooo! Haha... 🏯😎🏯

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Thank you for the shoutout.

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

You're very welcome! Have a great week... 🏯😎🏯

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Theresa Greene's avatar

Thanks, Chris !

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Chris J. Franklin's avatar

You're very welcome! 🏯😎🏯

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Days are growing long

The warm power of the sun

Hibernation springs

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Caro Henry's avatar

Sad I missed this one

Read some powerful haikus

Love the talent here

😉

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Asperges's avatar

It is beautiful

It is disturbing mostly

This power I wield.

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Kerry Sutherland's avatar

dome of the spring sky

distant sunrise, creeping light

blistering power

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A.P. Murphy's avatar

Flip on the wall switch -

Nothing. No light, no power,

the quiet of night

[Our recent experience in Spain where the lights went out across the country for a day. For me it brought back memories of the Three-Day Week of 1974 when the lights would go off at 6pm to save power. Candles, silence and boardgames.]

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A.C. Cargill, All-Human Author's avatar

Air in and air out

Without it I will then die

Power molecules

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