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A Brief List of Instructions and Suggestions to Enjoy a Moment of Silence

An Entry for the Moment of Silence Acrostic Challenge

By Rachel DeemingPublished about a year ago 1 min read
A Brief List of Instructions and Suggestions to Enjoy a Moment of Silence
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Stop.

Indulge:

Latte? Perhaps.

Eclair. Naughty!

Novel. Definitely.

Cushion.

Easy.

Acrostic

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Rachel Deeming

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  • Shirley Belkabout a year ago

    Making the most of rare moments of silence...priceless

  • Joe O’Connorabout a year ago

    I like how you’ve gone super minimalist with this, where the temptation can be to make the line drag on. It’s punchy, but in a good way, and feels affirming of self-care 🙌🏽

  • Poppy about a year ago

    Oooh I love this! 'Novel. Definitely.' That was very relatable :)

  • Caroline Cravenabout a year ago

    You make this writing malarkey look effortless! So good!!!

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    Brief but mighty. I wish I could do that right now. Great acrostic, Rachel!

  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    Oooo! I really enjoyed this! Felt like a treat all on its own!

  • Jay Kantorabout a year ago

    Hi Rd - I tell people I don't have sweets in the house because I'm not into them: Truth is when they're in front of me I can never stop at just devoring at (1)..! j-bud btw; Remember asking one of your boys if you can have a Frito chip and they reached in to give you just (1) ~ Fun Memory..! ~

  • Kelsey Clareyabout a year ago

    Sounds like a perfect day!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Superb suggestions embodied herein.

  • Silver Dauxabout a year ago

    This poem really makes me want to sit down with some sweet and read. Well done!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Perfect!

  • Yes, please!

  • John Coxabout a year ago

    Self indulgences can be so satisfying, like this poem! Truly delightful, Rachel!

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    Well...I love eclairs...so this sounds divine. Where do I sign for it? Well done, chum!

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    What is naughty about an eclair? I suppose it depends where you put the cream 🤔

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    I love this. So simple and inviting.

  • Oh my, that's my paradise right there! Loveeeeee this so much!

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