A poem by Hagar ~
I do not mourn you less
for never having met
in mind’s heart you lived
and loved me more
than any here on earth before
I do not mourn you now at all
in occasional dreams you visit still
fragrant blossoms speak, “until…”
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/weekend-writing-prompt-453-mourn/
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/30/jusjojan-30-26-cinnamon/
FROM LINDA: This post is part of Just Jot it January, and the prompt word, “cinnamon,” is brought to us by Tessa K. Check out her blog here!
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No idea how I could have missed this JusJoJan prompt, when cinnamon toast is a favorite comfort food. So I’m late…but not to worry, I was reminded by one of my neighboring nutty squirrels, whose coloring is cinnamon…
Nutty neurotic squirrel
races back and forth on fence
periodically pauses to stare
into my west window…
what is she hoping for?
friendship?
mental health advice?
(my neuroses offer
nought to share)
more nuts?
I shake my head
“sorry, Cinnamon
I’ve none to spare|”
but don’t fret, I’m sure
you hid some somewhere…
~ Cale
Solo crow paces on roof peak
pecks nervously ‘mid furtive glances
is he waiting for Contact, day’s intel?
Rain stopped, it’s Friday…I’d say, “chill!”
~ Cale
Thank you, Linda, for a fun JusJoJan. I was a first-tim-er, and now I can look forward to next January!😊
FROM LINDA:
It’s the final day for our combination Daily 2026 Just Jot it January prompt and Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. This one is for SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st. January somehow went by in a flash and simultaneously lasted five years. How does that happen?
Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 31st and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “scratch an itch.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
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No itch to scratch, but day’s just begun
stayed up too late, rose earlier than planned…
Amazing, how much is already done!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!
~ Cale
“Goodnight, Goodnight!” she cried, “Goodnight!”
to all Past ghosts who gave her fright
she longed for just wee bit of peace
but monstrous dreams refused release–
Then sane voice laughed, “turn on the light!”
~ Cale
https://estherchilton.co.uk/2026/01/26/laughing-along-with-a-limerick-268/
2 fat (not plump, fat) seagulls
land on neighbors’s roof peak
with a grunt and sigh…
must have been a rest stop
they left in minutes
not a word between them
nor directed toward me
staring out my window
silent, wide-eyed…
they were big as turkeys
maybe strangers were generous
with New Year’s dinner scraps…
it’s a wonder they could fly–
~ Cale
It’s a plaid day…
wearing flannel shirt
I sketch out drafts, write
6 sentences for story
due this week…
the characters
live fierce within me
passionate people
who don’t suffer fools gladly…
I see them clearly, going about their days–
~ Cale
https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/sketch-3/
https://thedailyspur.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/write/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/rdp-sunday-plaid/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/23/rdp-friday-fierce/
FROM LINDA, the host of Just Jot it January https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/27/jusjojan-26-26-eavesdropper/ “This post is part of Just Jot it January, and the prompt word, “eavesdropper,” is brought to us by Angela. Check out her blog here!”
AND THE CURRENT PROMPT:
https://lindaghill.com/2026/01/27/daily-prompt-jusjojan-the-27th-2026/
It’s January 27th already! And it’s time for our daily Just Jot it January 2026 prompt. Today’s prompt is courtesy of Cale. Cale’s blog. Your prompt for JusJoJan January 27th, 2026 is “labyrinth.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
😊If you’re thoroughly confused… I’m Cale, and I’m combining the 2 prompts because I was unavailable yesterday.
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I’m convinced there are eavesdroppers
in both labyrinths, heart and mind…
mischief makers, running one to th’other
they’ve nothing else to do with their time–
matters none to them, confusion they cause me
they think they’re clever, hiding master key 🗝
~ Cale
https://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/wordle-741/
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We were wonderland-bound
a place called Cape Hope…
each of us desperately needed
hope, clarity, peace, direction
a future that offered more
than we’d experienced last year…
when we arrived noonday sun
was blindingly bright, glittering
on every inch of packed snow, ice–
we passed three churches
before seeing the one we’d chosen
by way of same dream we’d
had in past month–
it was hardly more than a chapel
yet the Cross in the window
above the altar embraced
entire interior, the mosaic
fairly vibrating with colors…
we were on our knees
heads bowed, mute tears
coursing down our cheeks–
Everything will be alright…
these were words we heard
from the Voice within silence…
Sovereign God of grace, mercies
ever-faithful throughout the ages…
His hand was turning the wheel–
~ Cale
Be careful of what eyes
see and claim as captivating–
whatever its shape, shimmer’d flash
may prove to be Temptation’s
subtle slithery shift in mind
heart or weakness of flesh
make one or the other
vulnerable…lead
to slippery compromise
swift sin before soul might
take flight…then curse:
“damn my eyes!”
~ Cale
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/rdp-wednesday-captivating/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/rdp-saturday-flight-2/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/compromise/
Poetry ~ Cabbage After Christmas 