She languishes in solitude. The world contemplates, then judges her worthiness. Of picturesque beauty encompassing her ebony heritage, it matters not.Alma stood against the wall. The jeers and liquid headed in her direction was too much to bear. She wished the granite would open up and receive her, leaving no trace of the tar permanently embedded in her skin.

WATCHING OVER YOUIt wasn't that I didn't care. The nights loomed large each time we parted. Precious moments passed in hindsight I stare. Two paths thrust upon the waves less charted.The fire deep within your soul. I can't reach nor quench. Release me, allow me to reach my goal, you dared me; made me flinch.

SourceTo say that ten year old Bobby was a handful was being tactful in the strongest sense. So it wasn't without trepidation that his parents confirmed, then planned the out-of-town trip to their upcoming two-day family reunion. Excitement brewed as Bobby scoured the list of activities for his age group. New that year was the obstacle course! That night at dinner, he proudly announced that he would represent their branch of the family in the competition.

I wanted to share with you my Freestyle Collage No. 110. My theme is a somber one titled "Sadness of the Moon". The theme entails a young woman who is lost but has a protector who watches over her. The LMAC Community run by @shaka holds a weekly collage contest for its members. In the Community, you'll discover a variety of themed entries submitted for consideration. If selected for the final round, contest hopefuls anxiously await results indicating their placement that determines the prize awarded. It's a fun contest that any Hive member can participate. If you'd like to join in, just visit the LMAC Community account here and follow the rules of the contest for details on the latest round.

Hello and welcome back to the Saturday Savers Club. In its fourth year with, the Club currently has a roster of 63 members who have joined in a commitment to their savings and investment goals. With the assistance of @shanibeer, Club members share ideas on Saturdays over on @eddie-earner's account. Being accountable to other members helps to become more disciplined in your savings approach.

Hello everyone. I'm here again to share with you another project for "Talent Tuesdays". FREE COMPLIMENTS COMMUNITY - TALENT TUESDAYSWhat's "Talent Tuesdays"? As explained previously, the FreeCompliments Community tells us it's one of their new themed days in the Community that provides a chance to post any of your talents: drawing, singing, sewing, writing (stories, poetry), or anything else that you do! Just make sure to title the post with “Talent Tuesdays” in the title. If you'd like to join in, visit: Talent Tuesdays & Taco Tuesdays on the FreeCompliments Community!