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2022 Stew

Katie Frances Hartless
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Salty clouds dissolve

into a soupy sky

as a dash of peppery blackbirds

pass by.

The stew we’re in today

took years to brew.

It’s time for ‘22 to be consumed.

Turn off the oven.

Forget the news.

12 responses to “2022 Stew”

  1. John Avatar
    John

    Forget the news – wise words. Journalism was once an honorable profession…

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      I know. It’s such a divided view you get here. Impartiality no longer exists. Thanks for connecting, John.

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    2. John Avatar
      John

      You are welcome, have a great new week, K. ☺️

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  2. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Very timely message for nowadays! 🙂 Great song choice – excellent vivid descriptions in your opening lines.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Tom. 💜Those driving lines, oh to make them simmer appropriately. A new song by Paramore. Found that in the commute as well.

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        Tom

        Very poignant words for a crazy year! 🙂

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  3. Little Charmer Avatar
    Little Charmer

    Brilliant 🖤

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, LC. 💜

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        Little Charmer

        You’re welcome 😊🖤

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  4. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    Wow I absolutely love this piece! “Forget the news” – YESSSS!!! So wisely stated. And the metaphor throughout is so cleverly and perfectly written. Grateful to have found you and your site!! 🤍🤗

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      K.Hartless

      Many thanks, Grace. I’m glad you e-bikes this one. It can together sort of like a good stew. Nice to meet you as well. 😊

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    Cindy Georgakas

    love this K! ❣️

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Katie Frances Hartless

K.F. Hartless (she/her) is a free-spirited fiction writer and word trapeze artist. When she’s not juggling her career as a literacy specialist, she’s preparing her latest death-defying act on the keys.

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