Laura

One Year Later.

This is a submission for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday.

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During a time of strife, she needed a good distraction 

Her regular writing routine was lacking in satisfaction 

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Searching and pondering, upon a familiar moniker she came  

A gorilla she followed, she enjoyed his blog’s name

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She told him for a while, she’d write something for his wares 

His images were inspirational, but she was always too scared

I made this one, yay!

“What if my poem sucks, and everyone thinks I’m a joke?” 

Weeks would go by, and each time she would choke

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“A nature poem then,” something simple and sweet 

Nothing too complicated, so she didn’t give up in defeat 

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Overcoming her fear, she decided to write poetry once again 

Perhaps creating through inspiration would relieve some of her pain

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Becoming a regular occurrence, which filled a sad void  

Her poems got better, a wonderful feeling she enjoyed 

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The gorilla and her got closer, a connection she’s forever grateful

Now a year has gone by, for a community she is ever thankful 

©️ Laura Bennett

It’s been exactly one year since I started writing for No Theme Thursday!

Aside from a few times either being totally offline or just having weird writing weeks, (which this is one of them, and I usually always do multiple entries or purge a draft), I can’t believe it’s been an entire year!

My very first post ever for NTT was Forest for the Trees, posted March 24th, 2024.

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I can’t begin to express how emotional in ways this has made me – from the community and friendship I’ve been blessed to be able to connect with, to becoming and healing into a better version of myself, and it’s all thanks to a prompt ran by one of the best souls I could ever hope to cross paths with. ❤️ 

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Again mentioning that I’ve had a bit of a weird writing week overall (let’s be honest, I’ve had a few weird writing months, lol) my goal was to use all the images from this set.

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I would’ve liked to have written a piece for each one, but each one is just as important as the other.

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And with that being said –

It’s time for me to pass out! I’ve got work overnight for the next two nights! 😆

And to show what an awesome community this is, I also have to include a freaking cool logo that was made for me by one awesome Dawg. Thanks Ernie! 🙏 ☕️ ✌️

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  3. Happy Anniversary, m’lady. 👏👏👏

    I am so very happy that you finally decided to participate, and I am beyond grateful for everything that came afterwards. 💓💓💓

    I don’t know that there are enough words to describe how proud I am, how thankful I am, or how much your love and support mean to me.

    While it may be a roller coaster sometimes, I can happily say that there is no one else I would rather ride it with. 😘

    Love and gratitude always,

    Me 💓😘💓

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    • Yesss 🥰 happy anniversary! I’m so happy I did too, I mean come on, I had to at some point, right? Who could resist your devilish charms? Lol 🤪 but seriously, thank you Kevin ❤️ you opened up a whole world for me and our connection is something that I’m grateful for everyday 😘 your love and support mean everything to me 🙏
      Thank you – and yes, with anything good, there are ups and downs, ebbs and flows. That’s the emotions of life! And love ❤️

      Thank you again 🥰 😍 😘

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      • Well, you did resist them for a moment there. Fortunately, I am stubborn I guess 😄😉

        But, ultimately, you did relent, and I, along with everyone else, are now fortunate enough to be graced with your fine words and lovely presence 💓

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  7. Your writings are excellent, Laura. I can not imagine your thoughts at any time being the idea that your poems were not worthy of being shared!. Thank you for taking courage and choosing to share your work and words.
    Outstanding photos all. Blessings to you.

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  8. Hi Friend Laura,
    You and Kevin have a unique voice in your writing and it is but normal to feel this way sometimes, but both of you are amazing. Have a wonderful day.
    Your friend,
    Erwin

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  11. You’ve made an amazing upward journey in a year, even with occasional turbulence! Congratulations and THANK YOU, and Thank you Kevin as well. It’s been great fun, but also more than that, for all the reasons you give here. ❤

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    • Thank you so much for being along for my journey ❤️ and a huge part of it – connecting with you especially through dreams 😊 always find so much introspection and wisdom in your words, like a comforting hug. 🙏 and also, it doesn’t feel like an entire year?! lol wtf, the time just goesssss 😆

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      • I’m not sure what a whole year is supposed to feel like, but it was a lot easier to measure when there were school semesters and summers!

        You’re the absolute berries, Laura! 🍓 🍓 🍓 Very thankful for your wise straight-forward ways and humor. ❤

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    • Happy to have you here Mike! 😊 Especially with all your kind and positive, very uplifting influence. It’s amazing to have connected with so many wonderful people 🙏 can’t express my gratitude enough how blessed I feel 😊

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  18. Happy Anniversary Laura & Kevin 😀 and Dawg with mad skills & a full moon … The poetry intertwined beautifully and somehow; I missed that gorgeous black panther (meeWow) !!! I can’t believe it’s been a year and at the same time, feel like I’ve known you forever! Honestly, have always thought you to be very talented in writing, photography, and your humor (another level) … but it’s your genuine-ness and beyond gifted ability to speak directly to someone’s soul. Without judgement or fear, you rise to every occasion with beauty, and yeah, grace!!! Have a wonderful week, Loveee ~ ❤

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    • So true ❤️ thank you lovely soul ✨ it’s always such a pleasure to connect with you and read your wonderful uplifting stories and beautiful comments. It does feel like forever, and also a year is like wowwww whattt?? Haha. We’ve definitely had our ups and downs and roller coaster ways, but it’s also so good to be able to share in the joys and triumphs. Much love and hugs to you always and I hope you’re having a caffeine-fueled and cat-filled week! 🐈 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ ❤️ and don’t forget, you deserve the best always! 🙏 ✨

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    • Thank you so much Michele! 💗 I’m always so appreciative of those who inspire me to be creative, and you are definitely one of them 🙏 so grateful for your comments and to connect with you – we need to figure out when we’d like to submit some work (need more hours in the day!) 😀 if only lol 😆

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      • 💖Not too bad a start here Laura, except for a knife slipping into my hand when I was trying to cut the plastic ring off my water bottle! Ouch!!

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    • Thank you so much, Violet! 😊 When I started my blog in 2021, no one was supposed to read it, ever lol 😆 it was supposed to just be hits I got spiritually or dreams. But I’m thankful for what it’s grown into! Appreciate your comment. 😊

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  25. Wow, a year of NTTs—that’s awesome! You guys are doing a fantastic job matching images with stories and poems. This is a great community, and it’s amazing to see collaboration happening at the level you’ve achieved. Well done, Laura—here’s to another year! ☕️☕️

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    • Thank you Edward 😊 I do feel blessed to connect with everyone here 🙏 it really means a lot and it’s nice what it has grown into – and yes 🙌 to another year! ☕️ ☕️

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  34. Such a sweet and reflective poem. It’s such a great community that Kevin’s fostered through the NTT, as well as inspired some amazing poetry/stories. And I’m glad that the two of you got the opportunity to become so close. It’s great to see you both being so encouraging of each other in the comments, and your collaborative pieces have been wonderful.

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