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An Eighth Shot of Espresso: Coffee and Creativity on Mum's Third Shift
Poetry and Thoughts from a Creative Mum, all scheduled around my Real Life.
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Remaking my pinned post...I'm Sifa. Mum, writer, artist, spoonie and Very Tired. You'll find my writing, poetry and writing prompts here.
@sifaseven.bsky.social is my general/gaming account. There will be some cross-posting between the two.
My poetry blog: e8thespresso.blogspot.com
@sifaseven.bsky.social is my general/gaming account. There will be some cross-posting between the two.
My poetry blog: e8thespresso.blogspot.com
She lives in the past, her old sins a burden, but no one even remembers them. #blog #writing #writingcommunity #sifaswriting #poetry
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Poetry: Old Delusions Long Forgotten
Eighty years old She lives in the past She thinks they all have eyes on her judge her by her past sins. All of her secrets are known by now...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
She lives in the past, her old sins a burden, but no one even remembers them. #blog #writing #writingcommunity #sifaswriting #poetry
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I write poetry and short stories (my writing account is @sifaswriting.bsky.social), draw and paint, and I play music (guitar, piano, mandolin, and bowed psaltery, learning the erhu). I also play and DM tabletop games, DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e and various other systems.
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I write poetry and short stories (my writing account is @sifaswriting.bsky.social), draw and paint, and I play music (guitar, piano, mandolin, and bowed psaltery, learning the erhu). I also play and DM tabletop games, DnD 5e, Pathfinder 2e and various other systems.
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The #mist lay heavy on the shore. The lighthouse stood hidden, its beam swallowed up by fog. The keeper heard the distant roar of the sea dragon, but couldn't see it.
"Well, I was wondering when you'd come round. It's been a while, old friend."
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity
"Well, I was wondering when you'd come round. It's been a while, old friend."
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The #mist lay heavy on the shore. The lighthouse stood hidden, its beam swallowed up by fog. The keeper heard the distant roar of the sea dragon, but couldn't see it.
"Well, I was wondering when you'd come round. It's been a while, old friend."
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity
"Well, I was wondering when you'd come round. It's been a while, old friend."
#vssfantasy #writing #writingcommunity
A touch of #frost
Winter's spell
it comes round
once a year
loses to Spring
withdraws and rests
gathers its power
but what happens
when it is Spring
who loses?
#vssfantasy #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Winter's spell
it comes round
once a year
loses to Spring
withdraws and rests
gathers its power
but what happens
when it is Spring
who loses?
#vssfantasy #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A touch of #frost
Winter's spell
it comes round
once a year
loses to Spring
withdraws and rests
gathers its power
but what happens
when it is Spring
who loses?
#vssfantasy #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Winter's spell
it comes round
once a year
loses to Spring
withdraws and rests
gathers its power
but what happens
when it is Spring
who loses?
#vssfantasy #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Canal and Cemeteries tour, all aboard!
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompts #writing #writingcommunity
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompts #writing #writingcommunity
In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(Linda Mintuola photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
(Linda Mintuola photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
⚜️
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Canal and Cemeteries tour, all aboard!
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompts #writing #writingcommunity
#nolasixwords #sixwords #writingprompts #writing #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Tuesday from Madrid, everyone!
Today is November 25th,
and I’m glad to be hosting this
#7syllablesentence prompt —
your word is #windmark (air-worn sign).
If you’re interested in hosting this prompt soon, please
let Gabe know @poetguygabe.bsky.social
#7syllablesentence #prompt #windmark
Today is November 25th,
and I’m glad to be hosting this
#7syllablesentence prompt —
your word is #windmark (air-worn sign).
If you’re interested in hosting this prompt soon, please
let Gabe know @poetguygabe.bsky.social
#7syllablesentence #prompt #windmark
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
earthquake rumbles loud
#stagger as ground breaks apart
stone grinding on stone
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#stagger as ground breaks apart
stone grinding on stone
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
ahoy, feelsfam
today's #haikufeels #prompt is
stagger
👉 other hashtags catfished me on tinder and now I'm stuck selling aquariums in a multi-level marketing scheme
today's #haikufeels #prompt is
stagger
👉 other hashtags catfished me on tinder and now I'm stuck selling aquariums in a multi-level marketing scheme
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
earthquake rumbles loud
#stagger as ground breaks apart
stone grinding on stone
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#stagger as ground breaks apart
stone grinding on stone
#haikufeels #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#shred it with sharp claws
smell the iron tang all round
see nothing but red
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
smell the iron tang all round
see nothing but red
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Haiku Horror Writing Prompt no. 1584: shred
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Fizzy @fizzytwizler.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
Craft a horrifying haiku inspired by the prompt and share your work with #haikuhorrorprompt.
Big thanks to Fizzy @fizzytwizler.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#shred it with sharp claws
smell the iron tang all round
see nothing but red
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
smell the iron tang all round
see nothing but red
#haikuhorrorprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
The door swung open. I blinked as she stood in the doorway, backlit by the lightning outside. Her frazzled hair stuck out in all directions, her skin #drenched in liquid, but the rain hadn't even started yet.
She smiled and raised the broken glass bottle in her hand.
#horrorprompt #writing
She smiled and raised the broken glass bottle in her hand.
#horrorprompt #writing
Horror Writing Prompt no. 2016: drenched
Craft a terrifying tale inspired by the prompt and share your work with #horrorprompt.
Big thanks to Sparrow @grimmindarkness.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
Craft a terrifying tale inspired by the prompt and share your work with #horrorprompt.
Big thanks to Sparrow @grimmindarkness.bsky.social for sparking today's terror!
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The door swung open. I blinked as she stood in the doorway, backlit by the lightning outside. Her frazzled hair stuck out in all directions, her skin #drenched in liquid, but the rain hadn't even started yet.
She smiled and raised the broken glass bottle in her hand.
#horrorprompt #writing
She smiled and raised the broken glass bottle in her hand.
#horrorprompt #writing
#redolence of pine
breathe deep of the winter air
let it fill your lungs
#haikuchallenge #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
breathe deep of the winter air
let it fill your lungs
#haikuchallenge #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#haikuchallenge
Hello, good day to everyone.💙🦉
Here are the (optional) #prompt
words for- 11/25-11/27 2025
11/25-Redolence
11/26-Redwood
11/27-Refuge
Definitions and notes are attached, just expand the thread to view them.
#haikuchallenge
Hello, good day to everyone.💙🦉
Here are the (optional) #prompt
words for- 11/25-11/27 2025
11/25-Redolence
11/26-Redwood
11/27-Refuge
Definitions and notes are attached, just expand the thread to view them.
#haikuchallenge
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
#redolence of pine
breathe deep of the winter air
let it fill your lungs
#haikuchallenge #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
breathe deep of the winter air
let it fill your lungs
#haikuchallenge #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
He was such a #peevish #character. Nothing satisfied him and he found fault with everything. The contractor didn't do his job the way *he* would have. His pizza arrived lukewarm, not hot. His children never visited.
Life let him down, and he made sure all knew it.
#firewords280 #writing
Life let him down, and he made sure all knew it.
#firewords280 #writing
It’s a new prompt month! The #firewords280 theme for November is Sign Of The Times.
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
Feel free to use the pairing as a phrase OR separately!
Include the hashtag for RP consideration. No AI or quote posts. Thanks in advance!
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
He was such a #peevish #character. Nothing satisfied him and he found fault with everything. The contractor didn't do his job the way *he* would have. His pizza arrived lukewarm, not hot. His children never visited.
Life let him down, and he made sure all knew it.
#firewords280 #writing
Life let him down, and he made sure all knew it.
#firewords280 #writing
All of her secrets
are #knownbynow
the problem with
clinging to the lies
when everyone
knows the truth
it makes you look
like a deluded
fool.
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
are #knownbynow
the problem with
clinging to the lies
when everyone
knows the truth
it makes you look
like a deluded
fool.
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
All of her secrets
are #knownbynow
the problem with
clinging to the lies
when everyone
knows the truth
it makes you look
like a deluded
fool.
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
are #knownbynow
the problem with
clinging to the lies
when everyone
knows the truth
it makes you look
like a deluded
fool.
#OurPoetryX #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
His mind wanders
listens and nods randomly
I can tell he's #inattentive
so I stop and walk away
he doesn't notice me leave.
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
listens and nods randomly
I can tell he's #inattentive
so I stop and walk away
he doesn't notice me leave.
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
His mind wanders
listens and nods randomly
I can tell he's #inattentive
so I stop and walk away
he doesn't notice me leave.
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
listens and nods randomly
I can tell he's #inattentive
so I stop and walk away
he doesn't notice me leave.
#emoetry #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
North: FRIGHT
the nights grow darker
the owl's voice gives you a #fright
wind hastens your steps
South: RAINBOW
sun chases the ghosts
#rainbow in the morning sky
you sigh in relief
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
the nights grow darker
the owl's voice gives you a #fright
wind hastens your steps
South: RAINBOW
sun chases the ghosts
#rainbow in the morning sky
you sigh in relief
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Our haiku prompts for 11/22 - 11/29
Feel free to use any form of the idea.
They're just suggestions.
11/22 Withered Grass Vermillion
11/23 Imbibe River
11/24 Fireplace Wellspring
11/25 Fright Rainbow
11/26 Frost Nightingale
11/27 Yellowing New Tea
11/28 Turnip Pebble
11/29 Withered Reeds […]
Feel free to use any form of the idea.
They're just suggestions.
11/22 Withered Grass Vermillion
11/23 Imbibe River
11/24 Fireplace Wellspring
11/25 Fright Rainbow
11/26 Frost Nightingale
11/27 Yellowing New Tea
11/28 Turnip Pebble
11/29 Withered Reeds […]
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
North: FRIGHT
the nights grow darker
the owl's voice gives you a #fright
wind hastens your steps
South: RAINBOW
sun chases the ghosts
#rainbow in the morning sky
you sigh in relief
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
the nights grow darker
the owl's voice gives you a #fright
wind hastens your steps
South: RAINBOW
sun chases the ghosts
#rainbow in the morning sky
you sigh in relief
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
A #lode of mystic metal
fallen from the sky
and the king wanted it
though he didn't know why
It attracted the curious
as gossips spread the word
but one humble blacksmith
would make a legendary sword
#vssmagic #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
fallen from the sky
and the king wanted it
though he didn't know why
It attracted the curious
as gossips spread the word
but one humble blacksmith
would make a legendary sword
#vssmagic #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
21 - 27 Nov #vssmagic #prompt
21/11 - geode
22/11 - blue
23/11 - angle
24/11 - irate
25/11 - lode
26/11 - meteor
27/11 - bend
Keep makin' magic!
@danigracewrites.bsky.social
@telaranrhiod.bsky.social
21/11 - geode
22/11 - blue
23/11 - angle
24/11 - irate
25/11 - lode
26/11 - meteor
27/11 - bend
Keep makin' magic!
@danigracewrites.bsky.social
@telaranrhiod.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A #lode of mystic metal
fallen from the sky
and the king wanted it
though he didn't know why
It attracted the curious
as gossips spread the word
but one humble blacksmith
would make a legendary sword
#vssmagic #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
fallen from the sky
and the king wanted it
though he didn't know why
It attracted the curious
as gossips spread the word
but one humble blacksmith
would make a legendary sword
#vssmagic #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
A knight #valiant
and a lady fair
a humble mendicant
and a maid with dark hair
Star crossed lovers see
across a palazzo square
the turn of fate will be
whatever comes of it there
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
and a lady fair
a humble mendicant
and a maid with dark hair
Star crossed lovers see
across a palazzo square
the turn of fate will be
whatever comes of it there
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
A daily word prompt meant to inspire any type of creativity.
Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.
Tag your post: #whistpr
Word for November 25, 2025: #VALIANT
#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity
Share your art, original words, poetry, writing snippets, photos, etc. NO A/"I" please! Alt text on images appreciated.
Tag your post: #whistpr
Word for November 25, 2025: #VALIANT
#WritingPrompt #Art #WritingCommunity
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A knight #valiant
and a lady fair
a humble mendicant
and a maid with dark hair
Star crossed lovers see
across a palazzo square
the turn of fate will be
whatever comes of it there
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
and a lady fair
a humble mendicant
and a maid with dark hair
Star crossed lovers see
across a palazzo square
the turn of fate will be
whatever comes of it there
#whistpr #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#timed trial:
how long will it take
for me to get from
zero to one hundred
from the moment
I step into
my parents' house?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
how long will it take
for me to get from
zero to one hundred
from the moment
I step into
my parents' house?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
I’m finding time is flying by as I read your prompts, which leads me to the T in a SMART goal. T is for timed
If I go on holiday, I plan exactly where I’m going & what time I’ll get there. Time helps me focus & with the way my mind works that’s a 👍
The #vss365 #prompt for 25 Nov #Timed
If I go on holiday, I plan exactly where I’m going & what time I’ll get there. Time helps me focus & with the way my mind works that’s a 👍
The #vss365 #prompt for 25 Nov #Timed
a baby is sitting on a couch and making a funny face while asking are we there yet ?
ALT: a baby is sitting on a couch and making a funny face while asking are we there yet ?
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November 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#timed trial:
how long will it take
for me to get from
zero to one hundred
from the moment
I step into
my parents' house?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
how long will it take
for me to get from
zero to one hundred
from the moment
I step into
my parents' house?
#vss365 #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#adamant in my belief
that despite the darkness
there is always hope
for a better tomorrow
all of the doomsayers
and the cynical souls
cannot see it
but I still do.
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
that despite the darkness
there is always hope
for a better tomorrow
all of the doomsayers
and the cynical souls
cannot see it
but I still do.
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
To be #adamant, steadfast, unwavering, uncompromising despite epistemic uncertainty—is a quality I deeply respect.
Are you in the "We shall overcome" timeline?
Today's prompt is "adamant".
Now follow @madp03t.bsky.social (erudite wit, #prompt) & write together in #blueSkyRelay, 11/26-12/2/2025.
Are you in the "We shall overcome" timeline?
Today's prompt is "adamant".
Now follow @madp03t.bsky.social (erudite wit, #prompt) & write together in #blueSkyRelay, 11/26-12/2/2025.
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#adamant in my belief
that despite the darkness
there is always hope
for a better tomorrow
all of the doomsayers
and the cynical souls
cannot see it
but I still do.
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
that despite the darkness
there is always hope
for a better tomorrow
all of the doomsayers
and the cynical souls
cannot see it
but I still do.
#blueskyrelay #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Yeah, yesterday was kinda rough, with my joints flaring, fatigue and a low grade fever. Luckily, Hubby took the week off for Thanksgiving, so at least I can rest and recoup before the chaos of the holidays...
Catching up on so many things today...just gotta be better about spending my spoons...
Catching up on so many things today...just gotta be better about spending my spoons...
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Yeah, yesterday was kinda rough, with my joints flaring, fatigue and a low grade fever. Luckily, Hubby took the week off for Thanksgiving, so at least I can rest and recoup before the chaos of the holidays...
Catching up on so many things today...just gotta be better about spending my spoons...
Catching up on so many things today...just gotta be better about spending my spoons...
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An older watercolour drawing from when I used to make frequent trips to sketch in London. This shows the Embankment with lots of pigeons, a pavement artist and a couple of Japanese young women on one of the benches. This was sold at an exhibition.
#art #pleinair #London #Thames #watercolour
#art #pleinair #London #Thames #watercolour
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
An older watercolour drawing from when I used to make frequent trips to sketch in London. This shows the Embankment with lots of pigeons, a pavement artist and a couple of Japanese young women on one of the benches. This was sold at an exhibition.
#art #pleinair #London #Thames #watercolour
#art #pleinair #London #Thames #watercolour
North: IMBIBE
#imbibe the champagne
all the nice little bubbles
fizzing in your throat
South: RIVER
#river of dreams
all of them are washed downstream
retrieve them later
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#imbibe the champagne
all the nice little bubbles
fizzing in your throat
South: RIVER
#river of dreams
all of them are washed downstream
retrieve them later
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
North: IMBIBE
#imbibe the champagne
all the nice little bubbles
fizzing in your throat
South: RIVER
#river of dreams
all of them are washed downstream
retrieve them later
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
#imbibe the champagne
all the nice little bubbles
fizzing in your throat
South: RIVER
#river of dreams
all of them are washed downstream
retrieve them later
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
North: FIREPLACE
warmth from the #fireplace
it's sleepy and comforting
as snow falls outside
South: WELLSPRING
a #wellspring of hope
storm clouds on the horizon
maybe there is rain
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
warmth from the #fireplace
it's sleepy and comforting
as snow falls outside
South: WELLSPRING
a #wellspring of hope
storm clouds on the horizon
maybe there is rain
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Our haiku prompts for 11/22 - 11/29
Feel free to use any form of the idea.
They're just suggestions.
11/22 Withered Grass Vermillion
11/23 Imbibe River
11/24 Fireplace Wellspring
11/25 Fright Rainbow
11/26 Frost Nightingale
11/27 Yellowing New Tea
11/28 Turnip Pebble
11/29 Withered Reeds […]
Feel free to use any form of the idea.
They're just suggestions.
11/22 Withered Grass Vermillion
11/23 Imbibe River
11/24 Fireplace Wellspring
11/25 Fright Rainbow
11/26 Frost Nightingale
11/27 Yellowing New Tea
11/28 Turnip Pebble
11/29 Withered Reeds […]
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November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
North: FIREPLACE
warmth from the #fireplace
it's sleepy and comforting
as snow falls outside
South: WELLSPRING
a #wellspring of hope
storm clouds on the horizon
maybe there is rain
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
warmth from the #fireplace
it's sleepy and comforting
as snow falls outside
South: WELLSPRING
a #wellspring of hope
storm clouds on the horizon
maybe there is rain
#dailyhaikuprompt #haiku #poetry #writing #writingcommunity
Don't do what I did yesterday when I overdid it. #writing #writingcommunity #blog #chronicillness #sifaswriting #poetry
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Poem: Take a Break
When your body tells you to rest you can ignore at your own risk And it is advantageous to take a break when you have a chance instead at an...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Don't do what I did yesterday when I overdid it. #writing #writingcommunity #blog #chronicillness #sifaswriting #poetry
e8thespresso.blogspot.com/2025/11/poem...
sifasevenwriting.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/p...
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