Flash 55-Public Speaking

Looking for a place
A spot of blue
Where doubt weighs
Amidst the clouds
Nothing, the
Sun peeking out
All is possible
Though worry
Like dark clouds
Floats past my
Mind’s eye
Talking loudly
Thunder rumbling
As I laugh back
In the distance
The fear
Walking center
Stage
I speak from
My heart, and
Smile

C.M. Jackson 2011


Friday's coming--you know what to do...write it and tell it to the G-Man here!!

Flash 55-Operation Dinner Out

Orange juice
Cheerios
Kiss on the cheek
Blackberry in hand
Dog walked
Dishwasher started
Schedules confirmed
Race begins
Monday
Through Friday
Saturday rest?
No way
Report due
A quick hello
Over takeout
While a movie
Plays
Redford
Pitt
Spy games
Turn it off
Or on
We are all secret
Agents in the game
Of life


C.M. Jackson 2011

If you can say it in 55 words--go see the g-man 

The inspiration for this flash is here 

Flash 55-Working

Heels
High on
Hope
Red lipstick kisses
Four babies’ cheeks
As they sleep
Dreaming 'bout stories
Mama has told
Drinks sliding cross the bar
Wondering
When is her next day off?
The tips filling the jar
Maybe a picnic at the park
Hoping it won’t rain
Red lipstick kisses
Protecting her babies
From the dark

C.M. Jackson 2011

It is Friday and if you can say it in 55 words, go tell it to the man--that's the g-man! Happy weekend all!!

Flash 55-Esperanza

33 men lost

In

Darkness

Their families
And
The world
Watching
Wondering
Praying
Found
Rising up
Like a phoenix
Evidence
Of the good
That is possible
When
We work
As one
Heart
As one
Love
As one
Mind
Sharing
Knowledge
Solving
Problems
Ignoring
Embracing
Differences
Crossing
Borders
Families
Reunited
Anything’s
Possible
When
There is
Hope

C.M. Jackson 2010
 
It's Friday and you know what to do--say it in 55 words and go see the g-man! Happy Weekend to all!

Flash 55-A New Day

A new reality
Nothing to do with
The economy
More about my
Psychology
Work for the man
Anything’s possible
But make a plan
Find a way
Dream
Amidst the day to day
Scheme
Take time to play
Let go of the past
For this much I know
Time moves fast
So many places to go

C.M. Jackson 2010

According to a recent study, the recession ended in June 2009....if you can say it 55 words--you know what to do, go talk to the g-man. Happy Friday and here's to the next upturn !

Flash 55-Snapshots

I hum
An unknown song
Lights of the big city
In my rearview mirror
Fading
I wind my way
Home
Through traffic
Horns blaring
New Mexico vistas
Still flashing like
A slide show
On the windshield
Of my mind
Smell of pinon
Wafts alongside
Falafel and pretzels
I exist between
Two worlds
For now

Smiling

C.M. Jackson 2010


If you can say it in 55 words --Well, what are you waiting for? Go tell the G-Man! It's Friday Flash 55!!

Flash 55-"Re-Entry Ain't Easy"

Red dust covers my clothes
Pours out of my boots
I pound them on my back step
Thud!
Appointments
Thud!
Responsibilities
With each thud
I feel the moments fade
Throw a load in the washer
Closing the door
I watch as the water fills
Washing away
My heart
For now
Returning me
Home
To work

C.M. Jackson 2010
 
If you can say it in 55 words--go see the g-man--Happy Friday Folks!!

Flash 55-Moments Matter

Time stands still

The moment

You choose to

Breathe the air

As it carries

The scents of flowers
Past cheeks

Feel the grass

Between your toes

The sun on your face

Sharing time

With the ones you love

Listening to their laughter

Watching them smile

Happiness

Stretching out

Like a new day

Dawning

Moments matter

C.M. Jackson 2010

If you can write it in 55 words---tell the g-man! Happy Friday!!!

Flash 55-High Noon

Hey cowboy
We knew you when
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Were your friends
We held your hand
When you were alone
No one could understand
Told you could fly
We are your home
It wasn’t a lie
Now you are far away
And it hurts
You have a choice
Lose the spurs
Use your voice

Flash! It is Friday. If you can tell a story in 55 words, you need to go tell it to the g-man.

Flash 55-Sparklers

Sparklers crackling

Children race barefoot

Into the approaching night

Until the man in the moon winks

Fireworks blast off

Showers of color light the sky

They stand silent

The thud echoing in their ears

Joy and fear in their eyes

The glory of what is possible

Innocence and belief

Our future

Reflected in their faces

If you can tell a story in 55 words--go see the man, the g-man! Happy 4th of July to all!

Flash 55-Firefly my way

Like glitter strewn

On the warm
Emerald green grass
Fireflies begin their dance
Rising and falling
Twinkling like stars
As the sun sets
Peach and rose mingling
With an azure blue sky
Night approaches
Like a lover’s kiss
A warm breeze stirs
The soul
Awakens the mind
To memories and
Possibilities
Of a summer night

Can you tell a story in 55 words?  Go see the g-man.Yeah, it is that time again--Friday Flash 55! Enjoy!

Flash 55-Moments Matter

A thank you card acknowledged what we hoped to achieve after many years of loving and angry words, sometimes all in the same sentence. A boy grew to be a man who finally understands what we were fighting for. Today, opportunity knocks at his door. We are thrilled and thankful, today and for a lifetime.

It is Flash Friday--if you can tell a story in 55 words, then go see the g-man. Happy weekend to all!

Flash 55-Now

There are times when I can be here and there. Moving back and forth enjoying the view of many facets of life. Lately I have had to focus on there despite wanting be here. Job’s done, so I can now look through the kaleidoscope and see beyond my desk. I’m here, happy, ready to play.

Welcome to Flash Friday - If you can say it in 55 words go tell the g-man! Happy Friday all!

Flash 55-Full Moon

The man in the moon spoke to me two days ago. “McTavish is that you? I whispered. With a wink, he said “You are not lost. Whatever you wish can be found so long as you are willing to believe.” I smiled, humming happy birthday as he played hide and seek in the night sky.

Have a story to tell? Tell it in 55 words and see the g-man! Happy Flash Friday!

Flash 55-Just Talking

Old maple stands against a melon sky. Another year, whirligigs ready, leaves waiting for release; no one expects that you can last through the next winter. I spent the last ten years talking to you and shielding you from harm. It’s personal now. Age affects us all. How can we weather the coming storms together?

Have a story to tell? If you can tell it in 55 words--make certain you tell the g-man! It is after all, Flash Friday! Have a great weekend all!

Flash 55-Question

Inka dink dinka …Do you know how to make a blue screen go away? Can you stop the inka dinka song my hard drive has to play as it starts its’ day? How about the klonk when I roll into the bumper of what I thought was a moving car? Ding a ling inka dinkado.



Hopefully your week was better than mine...if you can tell it in 55 words, go see the g-man!

Flash 55-New Ride,New Me

Nothing better
Flying down a hill
Coaster brakes
Straining
Tires sqealing
That was then
This is now
Or Tomorrow
My new ride
Will be waiting
24 speeds
Color of root beer
Fat tires
Waiting to fly
Humming a song
I jump on
Pedal
Pedal
Wind blowing
Through my mind
Bringing me back
Moving me forward

It is that time again--this week flew by without the help of my new bicycle! Pictures coming soon. Until then, if you can write it in 55 words--tell the g-man! Happy Flash Fiction Friday!

Flash 55-No More Popsicle Toes

Sixty degrees
Snow melting
Sky blue
Endless possibilities
Ever changing
Energizing
One day changes
Everything
Spring is near
Songs to be sung
Sap runs
Limbs loosen
See me run
Happy and carefree
Like a child
Whisper of
Summer breezes
Warm
Salty
Sandy
Toes wiggling
Waves tickling
All is possible
If you believe
Spring has
Sprung.

If you can write it 55 words--join Flash Friday and tell the g-man!

btw, the weather this weekend says rain, wind and lots of it--spring is roaring into town! Have a great weekend!

Flash 55-Winter's Song

The old maple listens to the conversation on a gray night.
Rain falls like tears after a lover leaves,
Wind whispers secrets,
Hail chatters about the snow coming to visit,
Tires swish home late for dinner,
Heels sound a staccato.
Door opens and closes,
Warmth reaching his branches,
Laughter like a blanket signals good night.


Have a story or an idea? Tell it in 55 words and see the g-man!

Flash 55-Work

Alarm sounds. I hit the snooze button, the sun breaking through the trees. Mr. Jackson warm by my side, I roll out of bed, a dog to be fed and work to be done. No time for blog comments, only posts –presentation on Monday. I walk out to my car thinking about coffee and Tuesday.


I look forward to catching up this weekend---until then, if you can write it in 55 words talk to the g-man!

Here's to a great weekend and another day closer to spring!