​Prompt words given at our July meeting:  sorted, suspended, standing, searched, suitable.  Such creative submissions!

Interpretations, by Julie M. Frybarger

Was the law not suitable?

Standing in the way of the inscrutable

Has democracy been suspended?

Or a constitutional republic upended?

Politicians have their opinions precisely sorted

Seeking to be the tranlators of the distorted

They have not searched for the truth

Only offering strange interpretations to assuage and soothe   

Platform, by Andie Wearden                            Saved, by Linda Gordon

Well then!  It's sorted,                                         Secretly seized

I'm glad we agree;                                               Spuriously searched, sorted

If belief is suspended,                                        Slandered

However briefly                                                  Still standing silent, submissive

You have something suitable,

Worth standing for...                                          Seething, spiteful swarm

There's yet one recourse:                                  Still seeking

Give up, or give in.                                             Suitable sentencing

Here is your moment,                                       Subsequent sanctioning

Precious and pure,

For which you have searched and waited.      Suspected Slanderer

                                                                               Scourged, scorned

Isn't it terribly disappointing?                           Summarily staked

                                                                                Sickeningly suspended

                                                                                Somber shadows surround

                                                                                Sorrow stricken suffering

                                                                                Sovereign Spirit surrendered

                                                                                Spontaneously,

                                                                                Sashes split

                                                                                Subterraneans shook

                                                                                Stones splintered

                                                                               Supreme sacrifice satisfied

                                                                               Sinful souls sanctified

                                 Ellen's Favorite Wedding,  by Nancy Forbis-Stokes

Standing in her closet, Ellie sorted through clothes and searched for something suitable for a wedding.  She found an ancient Hans Solo tee suspended at the back of her closet:  "Perfect," Ellie thought.  She pulled it on and stroke out the door in to the May 4th wedding. 

Member Flash Spotlight

At our monthly meetings, members and guests are given five words with which to write and submit a story or a poem  in 50 words or less using those five words.  If you want to participate in the fun, be present at our meeting: your submission might be published here and/or on our our Facebook Page!

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