Poetry | But I Smile Anyway...

#JusJoJan 19th – Why?

19 Jan 2025 13 Comments

by Ritu in #jusjojan Tags: #jusjojan, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Life, Linda G Hill, Poetry, Why, writing

Today, our prompt comes to us from the wonderful Willow., who happens to be my beautiful blog sis! Thank you, Willow! Please be sure to visit Willow’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 19th, 2025 is “why.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

“Why?”

Probably the most dreaded question from a child for both parents and teachers, alike.

When the ‘Why?’ train starts, it can go on…. FOREVER!

For example:

Adult: We're going for lunch
Child: Why?
A: Because we need to eat
C: Why?
A: To give you energy
C: Why?
A: To help you grow
C: Why?
A: Because you are getting bigger and older
C: Why?
A: Because that's what happens to children
C: Why?
...

See what I mean?

I end up answering back in rhyme, if it gets out of hand. Even that can go on and on…

Child: Why?
Me: Pudding Pie
C: Why?
Me: In the sky
C: Why?
Me: Flying high
C: Why?
Me: Drinking chai
C: Why?
Me: So I can try
C: Why?
Me: To say goodbye! Now we need to go do something else!

At least I’m teaching rhyme, eh!

Daily Prompt – JusJoJan the 19th, 2025

#JusJoJan 18th & SoCS – pack/peck/pick/pock/puck

18 Jan 2025 12 Comments

by Ritu in #jusjojan, #SoCS Tags: #jusjojan, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Linda G Hill, Poetry, Socs

It’s traditionally #SoCS on Saturday, but this month, it combines with #JusJoJan.

Today’s prompt is…

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 18th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “pack/peck/pick/pock/puck.” Use one or use ’em all for bonus points—it’s up to you! Enjoy!

Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled pepper,
Though I wonder who for? 
That's a lot of pickled pepper, isn't it?

But what about a pack of purple pucks
For the ice hockey enthusiast in your life?

Or even a pile of pill pockets for that fussy pet
To get the meds in them
In an unsuspecting manner?

Just a ponder, and a wonder... 
Perfect for SoCS...

Ritu 2025

The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2025 Daily Prompt for Jan. 18th

#JusJoJan 16th – Personality

16 Jan 2025 19 Comments

by Ritu in #jusjojan Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Haiku, Linda G Hill, personality, Poetry

Today, our prompt comes to us from the amazing Astrid. Thank you, Astrid! Please be sure to visit Astrid’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 16th, 2025 is “personality.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

Personality
Traits that make us who we are
Differ for us all

Positive souls who
Always see the brighter side
And bring light for all

Patient
Empathetic
Romantic
Sunny disposition
Optimistic
Natural
Ambitious
Loyal
Inspirational
Talented
Youthful

Then there's the flip side
Bringing shadows to darken
With negative thoughts

Possessive
Egocentric
Ruthless
Sadistic
Obscene
Narcissistic
Arogant
Loathsome
Ignorant
Threatening
Yammerer

Personality
Traits that make us who we are
Differ for us all

Daily Prompt – JusJoJan the 16th, 2025

#SoCS & #JusJoJan January 4th, 2025 – In Front/Behind

11 Jan 2025 21 Comments

by Ritu in #jusjojan, #SoCS Tags: #jusjojan, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Cats, Minnie Kaur, Poetry, Socs, Sonu Singh, writing

Linda’s SoCS prompt…

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 11th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “it’s the little things.” Take whatever the phrase “it’s the little things” brings to mind and use it in your post. Have fun!

It really is the little things in life that bring you joy.

A smile from a friendly face, a cup of tea brought to you as you are busy working. The sound of a giggle from a child, a pet sitting by you as you stroke its fur.

All these things can really make life a better place.

Currently, one of the little things in our life, Minnie Kaur, causes as much joy as strife, as she builds her relationship with our senior, Sonu Singh.

They fight, they chase after one another, but they also search one another out all the time. It’s a love hate thing, 100%.

He’s intrigued by her, but equally annoyed, but then again, he is nearly 11, now and that is roughly 60 in human years!

She is not 1 until February, so is still young, a kitten who is inquisitive.

He’s definitely getting more exercise now she’s in his life, I tell you!

We get the chase, the fight, the inevitable hissing, then a period of calm, where they sit together, sometimes warily staring at one another, sometimes at peace, sitting almost together, but not quite.

Sonu Singh approaches her more than he used to, now. Before it was always her coming up and tentatively playing with his tail, until he swiped her away!

It’s cute watching their relationship develop, and though the fights can be a bit stressful for them and us, ultimately they do like having each other around.

We do love our kitties!

The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2025 Daily Prompt for Jan. 11th

Meander- #JusJoJan2025 Day 3

03 Jan 2025 12 Comments

by Ritu in #jusjojan Tags: #jusjojan, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, inspiration, Linda G Hill, Poetry, Slingshot

Welcome back! I’m here with our third prompt for Just Jot it January 2025. Today, our prompt comes from the great mind of Kaye. Thank you, Kaye! Please be sure to visit Kaye’s blog to read her posts and say hello. And follow her while you’re there if you’re not already.

Your prompt for JusJoJan January 3rd, 2025 is “meander.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

If you’d like to see what I have so far on your prompt list and what’s to come, you can find the list HERE.

Meander

Meandering mind
Time travelling - good old days
Missing those we lost

Meandering mind
Old places - good memories
Wishing for return

Meandering mind
Future - days we want to see
Dreaming of those smiles

Meandering mind
Grateful for the here and now
Perusing blessings

Ritu 2025