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blog by Kate AKS (Aksonova).








    Beach, season.
    Patriotic backyard party.
    High heels badminton.
    Teddy Bear’s “illness”.
    A taste of art. Poem with long analyse.
    Poésie en langue française-4(16).
    Dare to look.
    Two pairs of steps on the beach.
    The rejections never stop.
    On the edge of darkness.
    Le modèle.
    New soul.
    Pink shadow.
    Telescope.
    Stay Afloat.
    Dear, You Were Right.
    Unwanted.
    Borrowed memory.
    Scherzando.
    Nightmare poem.
    Effortless melody.
    A Cauldron of Boiled Future.
    Two years of war in Ukraine...
    731 day of war/ 2 years.
    Under the Hood.
    Wandering Soul.
    Walnut.
    I tossed old photos.
    The Apple Could Fall Far. Flash Fiction №60.
    Poem for kids - 3(27).
    Wrecking Weather.
    Chalkboard poetry-4(36).
    Poésie en langue française-3(15).
    Poem for kids - 2(26).
    Proper things in improper timing.
    Chalkboard poetry-3(35).
    Poésie en langue française-2(14).
    While the hockey puck flies.
    Chalkboard poetry-2(34).
    Steps in the garden.
    Dragon, how to draw what doesn't exist.
    Poem for kids - 1(25).
    Poésie en langue française-1(13).
    Chalkboard poetry- 1 (33).
    Samurai's Kakizome.
    1 story, 4 languages.
    Kakizome.









    Beach, season.



    10.07.2024

    Promised after 1 a.m. electricity returned near 2 o'clock.
    Till almost 3 a.m. didn't sleep. Charged phone and in next to us region already were Shaheds.
    Than switched off for the hour, to wake up 5 minute to four. Was checking if there are more targets at five minute alert's map became clear.

    Next time electricity we received after 9 at the morning. Not sure for how long, few energy objects were destroyed.

    With all this I decided to finally publish this story, because already wrote it. I didn't want to add it to the pile of not published on time texts. I have already few stories for Halloween and Christmas from previous season.

    I planned to publish this story at Monday, 8th of July. In Ukraine happened one more tragedy and after it were mourning days.

    New short story is for adults.

    At the weekend were more hours with electricity so I managed to do proper research for a story with photos and videos searching and watching.

    In story mentioned themes of weight loss and fitness, so for someone, it could be a sensitive topic. Beware if you ready to read anything connected with this topic. I think that I made it neutral but never know what is painful for readers.

    About how I look I could only accept productive suggestions with links to necessary exercises, everything else better be kept in your mind.


    Beach-season-short-story-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


    Beach, season.pdf



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    Patriotic backyard party.



    2.07.2024

    Short story for adults with celebrating of 4th July. In the text explained why could post it today.


    Patriotic-backyard-party-short-story-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


    Patriotic backyard party.pdf



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    High heels badminton.



    26.06.2024

    Yesterday wasn't electricity. Was air alarm. Not reachable site. Still I continued work on text.

    From 19 to 1.15 at the night again wasn't electricty. From 5 at the morning and after 9 electricity was back.
    Night used only for charging devises. Next two week promised to be even worse 2-4 hours with electricity during 24 hours.

    Day before yesterday was long time without electricity and I didn't invent better than illustrate story with my photos "posing" the moments of story. Could we name it "acting"?

    Short story for adults.
    My interpretation of fictional summer season.

    High-heels-badminton-short-story-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


    High heels badminton.pdf



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    Teddy Bear’s “illness”.



    16.06.2024

    Short story for kids. First one this year.

    Sad-Teddy-Bear-short-story-kids-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


    Teddy Bear’s “illness”.pdf



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    11.06.2024

    Планувала опублікувати ще 6 червня, на день журналіста.

    З архіву сайта (2004 рік)

    Здоровега В.Й.: "Якщо ми не зробимо відповідних кроків, то майбутнє сумне"

    Здоровега 2004 рік.doc

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    "Верховна Рада на засіданні 4 червня проголосувала у другому читанні та в цілому за законопроєкт № 9432 про застосування англійської мови в Україні.

    Законопроєкт офіційно закріплює статус англійської мови як однієї з мов міжнародного спілкування в Україні, визначає посади, кандидати на зайняття яких зобовʼязані володіти англійською мовою, унормовує особливості застосування англійської мови в роботі держорганів, органів місцевого самоврядування, підрозділів екстреної допомоги, під час перетину кордону, у сферах освіти, транспорту та охорони здоровʼя.
    Складати тест можна буде необмежену кількість разів, але не частіше, ніж раз на 4 місяці.

    Підтримано норму про бюджетну підтримку для кінотеатрів, які демонструють англомовні фільми.

    Англійську мову обов'язково викладатимуть у старших групах дитсадків, у середній школі, ПТУ та університетах України."

    Speak English, Ukraine...


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    A taste of art. Poem with long analyse.



    23.05.2024

    People hate me because I am from Ukraine. Little conclusion after one more refusal of poems.

    I don't believe in emotions, I believe in checking facts.

    Today is cute addition to internet access - I haven't internet not only when there is no electricity in my home, but also electricity should be at each place which deliver internet. So few hours of internet daily without logic.

    First what I saw in the mail was one more refusal. I had little breakdown and I made few tests of English grammar.

    Than I asked myself - What if what I write is really awful and people in competions aren't such bad and it's not xenophobia in all it ugly aspects.

    I take the poem and made what do everyone now, asked opinion of AI.

    When you will take time and read what wrote AI you will see clear that xenophobia is stronger than ever.

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    A taste of art. What could it be?
    Which painting do you put into
    The kitchen to look at daily.
    The person whose biography you
    Can quote at every quiz?
    T-shirt from school which
    After all these years
    Represent who truly are you.
    Or just particles of the paint
    Which ended in your tea
    When you just mix cups
    For beverage and art.

    Analysis AI:

    Theme:

    The central idea of the poem "A Taste of Art" is the intertwining of art with daily life and personal identity. It explores how art can be integrated into everyday experiences and how it can shape one's sense of self.

    Subject matter:

    The subject matter of the poem revolves around the various ways in which art can influence and reflect a person's life. It discusses the significance of art in daily routines, personal preferences, and memories.

    Language:

    The poet uses simple and straightforward language to convey the idea that art is not just reserved for galleries and museums, but can also be found in everyday activities and objects. The word choice is accessible and relatable, making the poem easy to understand.

    Literary devices:

    - Metaphor: The comparison of art to everyday objects like a T-shirt or particles of paint in tea.

    - Imagery: Descriptions of paintings in the kitchen and the mixing of cups of tea with paint particles evoke vivid images in the reader's mind.

    - Alliteration: The repetition of the "p" sound in "particles of the paint" and "mix cups" creates a pleasing sound.

    Sound and rhythm:

    The poem has a free verse form with varying syllabic patterns and stresses. The rhythm is not consistent, adding to the casual and conversational tone of the poem.

    Structure:

    The poem is written in a single stanza, suggesting a continuous flow of thoughts and ideas. The line breaks and punctuation are used effectively to create pauses and emphasize certain phrases.

    Context:

    The poem explores the personal relationship individuals have with art and how it can be integrated into their daily lives. It reflects on the ways in which art can shape one's identity and be a source of inspiration and comfort.


    Second AI analysis to create clear comparision:

    Theme:

    The central idea of the poem is the intersection of art and daily life, exploring how art can be integrated into our everyday routines and experiences. The subject matter revolves around the different ways in which art can manifest in our lives, whether through paintings, biographies, personal belongings, or even accidentally through spilled paint.

    Language:

    The language used in the poem is simple and straightforward, making the theme accessible to readers. The poet uses imagery related to art and everyday activities to convey the idea of art's presence in our lives. The word choice is evocative, with phrases like "a taste of art" and "particles of paint" creating vivid mental images.

    Literary devices:

    The poem employs the literary device of metaphor, comparing art to everyday objects and experiences. The use of repetition in phrases like "What could it be?" and "Which painting do you put into" creates a sense of contemplation and reflection. The poem also uses enjambment to create a flowing and uninterrupted feel to the lines.

    Sound and rhythm:

    The syllabic patterns in the poem vary, adding a sense of rhythm and musicality to the verses. The stresses in the lines create a natural flow, guiding the reader through the poem with ease.

    Structure:

    The poem is structured in a free verse form, with no specific rhyme scheme or meter. The lack of traditional structure mirrors the theme of blending art with everyday life, allowing for a more organic flow of ideas. The poem consists of a single stanza, with line breaks used to create pauses and emphasize certain phrases.

    Context:

    The poem seems to be exploring the ways in which art can permeate our daily lives, whether through intentional choices or unexpected encounters. It invites readers to consider how art can influence our identities and experiences, even in the most mundane moments. The poem encourages a reflection on the significance of art in shaping our perceptions and interactions with the world around us.


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    From 14.05 returned switch off of electricity, first two days it were mostly chaotic.
    From today's night before switch off we receive announcment on mom's Viber and prognosed time for how long it will be, near 10 minutes before it starts. So there is some time to switch off everything if you are at home.
    Switching offs will be also during day. For now they say it would be for next 2 years.

    Every day it's different time, so computer time would depends of other things which had to do. I am still there, on the dark part of the Moon. Without hot water, in total it "adds" energy.


    15.05.2024

    Don't know from where it was reposted, but read article about relationships during war.
    Translate few quotes because it explains totally my style of communication.

    Remind, war for me started from March 2014 when with my surname (same as Crimea's leader, no one cares that we aren't related) I haven't future in Ukrainian literature.
    In short I was damned, my writing career was ended forever without chance to changes and later was war.

    English wasn't my choice, I was devasteted and still wanted to write, so I made this decision, till participation in competitions it looked as best decision.

    One comment: there is no compassion or empathy to person from Ukraine, at least among writer's competitions organisators. They help only people who already leaves abroad, preferably few years before war. Yes, it's hypocricity, but they haven't hearts or courage, it had to be accepted.

    In general it had to be psychologic article, but they haven't solution, only name facts.

    "We haven't energy to create new relationships... We haven't stability of community, because we all live inside of catastrophe."

    In relationship we are looking for stabile, resourseful and caring person. "We are exhausted and melted". There explanation that it didn't work, because on other side is same broken person. In comments there were that it also didn't worked with attempts to create online relationships with people abroad. They can't figure out of our level of emotional it's not burnout, but ashes. With that luck of empathy there is aggression from our part and just leaving without explanation. Because explanations took energy which we haven't.

    Pour souls who found persons with don't closed problems, debts, divorsed with little kids, unstable behaviour and drankard add to own life more crisis.

    From this could be made conclusion: strong and adequate don't search for online relationships or something is in the level of knowledge of foreign languages in our contry. Or it should be some not free dating apps or what exists for now for lonely souls? Marriage agencies alive till now, or dyed with snail mail era. Never wondered or made research in this. If we don't see them doesn't mean that they don't exists.

    Now in conversations we on the level "talked about how it is and already tired... Explain, make clear and tell about yourself - too heavy action." Such way destroyed relationships which already exsisted. Dissappearing without saying about that is new norm. When will be energy, will be drop of attention. It could be not every week or months. So everything is bad.

    I liked part: "What to do? No one knows." We haven't energy, we don't know when it will return. And optimistic news - We aren't on the bottom of luck of energy, it will be worth with every day, for all country. Building relationships needs energy and we haven't it.

    The same with comunication, not every day I feel energy to read comments to my poems. To comment works of others I need energy as for mountain climbing. Problem that I need support more than ever. But no one will work for you and made your steps. As was in my favourite joke. "Run to your aim, can't run - walk, can't walk - crawl, can't crawl, lie down on the direction of the aim." Here is little problem when you don't move level of the dust make other to forget about your existance and you haven't energy to even be dissapointed about that.

    No one will accept us how we are now "to be yourself - dissappear, not answeer immediately, be extremely tired, nervous... Don't be perfect version of yourself and don't try to be on the level of high standarts."

    As was said - there is no solution, because on the our part of field, there is no solution, other part of field just don't look at our part. So we stay on the dark part of the Moon.


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    Feedback?

    11.05.2024

    For some texts I receive not only rejection but also analysis of my work.
    13 pages with marks put near the statement which didn't work for structure and everything.

    Crime again humanity - I didn't use double-space, guilty.

    Dialogue - Having the story told only (or primarily) through dialog did not strengthen the submission.

    After such reviews person could stop writing forever and look for other profession.
    My problem, I haven't back up plan, so I will continue write how I think is better for my stories.

    One thing that keeps me sane during writing journey are comments on Writers Cafe. There I gain power and energy to move further.




    Poésie en langue française-4(16).




    6.05.2024


    Poésie française-4(16).pdf



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    5.05.2024

    Today decided to make alive my Facebook.
    https://www.facebook.com/kate.aks.50



    Dare to look.



    29.04.2024

    A poem, first time published at www.writerscafe.org

    https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/KateAKS/2885655/

    Dare to look.pdf



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    Two pairs of steps on the beach.



    19.04.2024

    Flash fiction, first time published at www.writerscafe.org

    https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/KateAKS/2886010/

    Two pairs of steps on the beach

    - You were right, as always. Perfect weather to be outside.

    - I told you.

    - Not only for you, but for me also. I need some fresh air.

    - And some sun.

    - I know, that I need sun. I am pale as a tourist on the first day of vacation.

    - Look around.

    - I couldn’t be as excited as you are.

    - All is in your mindset.

    - Sometimes I want to be as happy as you to spam letters.

    - Postman it’s another level of interaction.

    - I am always bad at social communication.

    - Just say hi.

    - What if the delivery guy is not ready to talk?

    - How do you know if you never tried?

    - Could I remind you that being just friendly could be too much for people?

    - I try to make the day better, they would do all to make it worse.

    - Sorry, I didn’t plan to start complaining. The sun is shining, ocean is noisy. It’s perfect.

    - You say it to calm me down.

    - I say it to myself.

    - Not all the time I invent our conversations. I try to be authentic. At least with you. Catch a ball!

    The waves licked from the wet beach tracks of two pairs of steps of a dog, holding a ball in his mouth. And steps of the dog’s human continued their quiet walk near the noisy ocean.

    April, 2024

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    The rejections never stop.



    15.04.2024

    New flash fiction.

    It didn't participate in any competitions but someone could say that there I found my inspiration.
    No comments.

    The rejections never stop.pdf



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      14.04.2024

      For now electricity is back. Continue digging in the past writing.

      This script draft still is most painful for me - last writing before war. Last revision was made 21.02.2022 in 3 days started war which didn't finished for today.

      There are few first pages, didn't publish them, probaly some day return to check what else should be revisioned.

      Planned to publish it on St.Valentines day at 2022, didn't manage on time.

      Cupid is dead.doc


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      10.04.2024

      Flashback is last word of movie script draft's excerpt from 2020 year which I publish today.

      I have a lot of texts which weren't revised properly and didn't publish at the whole.

      I don't think that is best idea to publish them all now. Just to remind that they exists and I wrote them.


      Honourable Donovan.doc





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      3.04.2024

      It would be reasonable to add before, but I was too emotional at the moment of publication.
      So today I added audio version of "Frère Jacques" to the short story "Effortless melody" (my performance, take it easy).


      Frère Jacques.aac




      30.03.2024

      Man of pieces:

      Man-of-pieces-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova

      First published at Sketch a Day.



      On the edge of darkness.



      30.03.2024

      If one day I will be totally demotivated with my writing and I will decide to change my profession... Most predictably it will be a yoga teacher after 300-hour course to make videos in some lovely place. Somewhere sunny, somewhere near the swimming pool and with a chance to advertise sports clothes.

      Till that time I publish one more rejected story. I think it "that's it" explanation of perceiving creative work of others.

      "There are many reasons a story is not accepted, most of which are subjective in nature. "

      Short story my science fiction.

      On-the-edge-of-darkness-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      On the edge of darkness.pdf



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      Le modèle.



      29.03.2024

      The idea was simple. To refocus my brain and just make one more lesson in French.

      As a result I wrote "micro", and used there few lines from the lesson. Who is curious which one, they are underlined in doc file.

      Le modèle.

      - Je peux entrer ?
      - Où étais-tu ?
      - Je suis en retard ?
      - Je t'ai attendu des heures.
      - Je ne pense pas que ce travail soit si urgent.
      - Enlève ta chemise.
      - Nous sommes-nous rencontrés auparavant ?
      - Cela n'a pas d'importance. D'accord. Enlève ta chemise.
      - Que se passe-t-il ?
      - Ma course d'art.
      - Ta course d'art.
      - J'ai besoin d'un modèle. Maintenant.
      - Je peux t'aider.
      - Oui.
      - Que dira ton professeur ?
      - Je ne sais pas...
      - Très bien. Maintenant silence !
      - Pourquoi ?
      - Je suis professeur.
      - Tu le diras aux autres ?
      - Les modèles ne parlent pas.

      Le modèle.doc



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      New soul.



      25.03.2024

      Not always have enough time to check my e-mails. Today I found one more refusal, it was a few days ago. Publish when find out.

      Entry for The Alpine Fellowship, theme was language.


      New soul

      Collection of letters in another font.
      What is more simple and usual than this?
      A place to reinvent me, a place to create me, different.
      Forget about the past, not think about the near future.
      With letters not connected to my blood
      Create an unfamiliar life, not a better
      Just another. To hide, to find the current shape.
      To give a chance to unknown beginning
      To start a road to untouched stories.
      And words foreign at first taste
      Became a fresh base for the broken soul.
      To choose a language, accept regenerated faith.
      And read and whisper in a sound
      Which became your reborn voice.
      I found a language for my soul
      My body resonates with it and cries
      In hope of reinventing the breathing.

      15.01.2024


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      23.03.2024


      A drop of my art, first published at Sketch a Day.

      Black and White Queen. Inspired by an image that saw on-line.

      Queen-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova



      Pink shadow.



      23.03.2024

      Warning, this poem was about abstract painting. It was refused for publication, so I won't mention art about which it was.

      On the other hand, poetry allowed to be strange in general. It could be read as my not usual writing.

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      Pink shadow.

      Why shadow should be dark?
      It could be pink or bright.
      Much better pink for the background.
      Figure closed from the outside word
      Cocooned in own thoughts.
      Snippets of words which
      Display what should be hidden.
      To move forward
      To remodel yourself.
      To recognize in others
      Own fears
      And be unique, as all.
      To choose the color
      For your shadow
      And make it stick.

      21.01.2024

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      Telescope.



      19.03.2024

      As a person who had no idea what is the comfort zone since 24 February 2022, I still try to do something new.

      Today it was showing my drawing to the wider public.

      Here we have one sentence story, first published at Sketch a Day:

      Telescope

      Some nights moon also looks at the stars.

      Telescope-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


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      Stay Afloat.



      15.03.2024

      Today I publish one more rejected flash fiction:

      Stay Afloat.

      – You will make it. – She smiled approvingly.
      – I can't. We both know it's out of my facilities. – In his eyes was pain.
      – Just breathe, fine.
      – I feel convulsions. Look at the time! – His fingers became pale in knuckles.
      – Five minutes passed.
      – You are wrong. I am struggling for hours.
      – Don't be pathetic. -She looked at the timer, sixty more seconds.
      – Easy to say to you.
      – I ask you just to stay afloat. – She kissed his wet forehead.
      – You don't know what is compassion. – His mouth became blue.
      – It's your first lesson at swimming. Here is your floaty. – She throws a ring.

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      This text needs a little bit of attention. Here we have too rare at submission/contest behaviour. Be blessed team of 101 Words they spend their time and write a comment.

      "The first sentence builds intrigue as to what she's talking about. However, in such a short piece, using all dialogue tends to weaken the narrative unless enough details are dropped in to guide the plot. Not enough is known about who these characters are to each other. There wasn't enough to help create a mental image about their interaction other than at the very end after learning it's a swimming lesson. Best of luck with your writing endeavors."

      It shows that they really read what I wrote. For writer, it's much better than just rejection in a few hours after the text was sent and by on-line numbers it should be read in the next century. Such dedication I appreciate, even when didn't receive a result that I wanted.

      Don't count how many times I reread my text and rejection. I clearly see the problem which is. I could suppose it was the same problem with already rejected and that will be rejected texts. I see the problem, I can't see a solution. At least for now, my brain is not ready to find a remedy.

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      Dear, You Were Right.




      14.03.2024

      Dear, You Were Right, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/03/14/this-is-awkward-collection/


      - Do you need more time?

      - Just a few moments, thank you. I will make it. – The woman touched the car’s wheel. – I am not the first and won’t be the one who couldn’t make it.

      - Are you sure? – The instructor looked at the smiling husband.

      - She wanted this car, so she need to drive on it. – Winked the husband.

      Woman closed the door to the new car.

      - You were right, dear. I will take an exam on your old car.

      Instructor at the last moment catches the failing husband.


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      Unwanted.




      11.03.2024

      I write science-fiction in a such way.


      Unwanted-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      Unwanted.pdf




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      Borrowed memory.




      7.03.2024

      Borrowed memory, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/03/07/artificial-intelligence-collection/

      The concept of "borrowed memory" is also used in my other science fiction stories, some of them were refused.

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      How? Again. Borrowed memory?
      Yes. All knowledge which the world has is for you.
      Do I need to learn all languages?
      There aren’t difference in languages now.
      Do I need to learn to write or type to ask questions?
      You even don’t need to learn to read.
      And how to speak?
      With whom?
      My expedition is lonesome. I even don’t know why I agree to this.
      From now, you would never be alone.
      Borrowed memory sounds boring. We would name it Lilith.
      No. We will call it AI.
      Why?
      Because I will choose what name you will give me.


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      Scherzando.



      5.03.2024

      One more refused poem.

      Probably on my site, it could find an involved reader.


      Scherzando

      You talked in Italian and all your sounds were sweet
      As music in which you don’t know words, but
      You adore that it moves like a creek playing with
      Pebbles which come on its road.

      When I think about you I am thinking
      About the music which needs to be fast or allegro
      And in truth, you want to scream — presto.
      As fast as possible to go into the deepness of wishes.

      With you, I learned that life could be lived in playful
      Mood. Scherzando I learned with you.
      To touch you, to move my fingers till
      The loudest sound is not allowed.

      I want to learn and try much more.
      What do you allow behind closed doors?
      What would be if I tried to make more sound?

      We are alone again. I touch you with my finger
      My piano. We will make it forte till the night
      Will break in the first rays of the sun.
      7.02.2024


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      Nightmare poem.



      3.03.2024

      Today's poem: after suddenly remembered your dream, and it's not what you were ready to find out about what's going on in your mind.

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      After some of the nightmares
      I need a strong cup of coffee.
      Put a mirror in the
      Front of myself.
      And ask: Do you want to
      Tell me something?


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      Effortless melody.




      1.03.2024

      First day of spring. There is a mood for something French and romantic.

      Text from refused. "we enjoyed aspects"

      Short story. As for me, it's too long to name it flash fiction.

      effortless-melody-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      Effortless melody.pdf



      Frère Jacques.aac




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      A Cauldron of Boiled Future.




      29.02.2024

      A Cauldron of Boiled Future, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/02/29/cosmic-egg-soup-collection/


      – You should be careful.
      – Me? How dangerous it is?
      – Too dangerous.
      – What exactly?
      – The cauldron of boiled future.
      – Tell me. Why we are here? In the cosmos.
      – It’s our mission.
      – What is it?
      – To become a space chicken.
      – If we don’t manage.
      – We will be a part of soup.
      – Which soup?
      – Where you will be a main tasty ingredient.
      – How to avoid a cauldron?
      – To find the answer.
      – To what?
      – What was first a hen or an egg?
      – We are doomed.



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      Two years of war in Ukraine,
      by eyes of person who lived here these two years.




      28.02.2024

      "Although we shall not be using this poem at TheNewVerse.News, Kate,
      we appreciate your allowing us to consider your good work."

      Two years, seven hundred thirty-one days
      When every morning, even after
      Bombing and ashes of the
      Missiles in the air I checked
      The news to find out that
      The end of War will come today.
      Or better was it yesterday?
      And I just missed all the news.
      It's ravings than when you are waiting
      For the death which comes to
      Your country and your city
      From the sky at any time of
      Day and night, each day and night
      You will remember all the life which
      Was before. In truth, you see what
      Can't be done because of the missile
      It will be in five minutes' time.
      And there is no place to
      Run, because you are inside a target.
      If you are lucky, you will hear
      Just the sound and jumping with
      The earth and your heart
      Rings as pieces of broken window.
      Two years, seven hundred thirty-one days
      Passed and still it's just first
      Day of the nightmare and
      You just can't wake up
      To hear a voice that says that war is ended.
      Day seven hundred thirty-two,
      Day seven hundred thirty-three.
      Day how many hundreds?


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      731 day of war/ 2 years.




      24.02.2024

      Poem:

      When February ends it brings the sun.
      When February ends the snow will leave.
      When February leave, his bleeding injuries
      Won't disappear with the last snow on the grass.


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      Under the Hood.




      22.02.2024

      Under the Hood, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/02/21/the-intolerable-mask-collection/

      - Here he is. Most scary words. To be recognized, to be identified. It was just work. Just for a day. You wore a mask, hood and no one will recognize you ever.

      What to do with walking and height?

      - I saw you at the castle.

      - Yeah.

      - Why a tiny door at such early hours? - She asked.

      No one is ready for the truth.

      - You are a gardener, I knew it.

      - Perfect guess.

      The gardener, to learn some plants, to put some seeds. All is much better than to be a hangman.


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      Wandering Soul.




      15.02.2024


      After I reached out 54 kg in my weight, I focused only on yoga as a workout. It had to calm down my nerves, but still bouncing when during the work is air alarm. So, after the end of the second air alarm for today I finally trying to publish micro.


      Wandering Soul, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/02/15/once-lost-now-found-collection/

      I return when I want to. You couldn’t keep me or insist that I am yours.

      Don’t search for me, I never lost. I just have my interests outside your life. Don’t be too happy when I return. I can’t promise that’s for long. I have a wandering soul in each of my nine lives. I never stay in place.

      If you are lucky enough I will be for you in the moment when you need me most. Fine, I need you most. But never in her life, the cat will make such a confession. Don’t wait for this.


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      Between morning air alarms I managed to submit a poem. Now there are nearly two hours to the next missile attack.
      I am not sure that would manage to finish the whole short story, but I will try at least to start the text.

      If would stay alive today, will be a chance to finish a text. Because of this prefer poems, they are much shorter to accomplish.



      Walnut.




      08.02.2024

      Flash Fiction text.


      Walnut, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/02/08/made-of-walnut-collection/


      Walnut

      To find walnuts in the grass is a basic form of treasure hunting. With fingers remove the green pulp to find still wet wooden box that tries to save what is inside. Little pressure and shell breaks to open what is inside, covered with tiny skin sweet whiteness of the walnut heart.

      Your mouth became wooden, your fingers became brown like after hard work. If you close your eyes you remember all this, just looking is wood is dry enough. Now from the walnut will be table. He’ll hear new stories that will entangle with his lost already roots.


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      I tossed old photos.




      05.02.2024

      This poem was rejected for publishing in one of the monthly challenges.

      Still, it's important for my understanding of February, so I post it here:


      I tossed old photos
      As cards remember each one.
      They are woven memories
      And faces that are never
      Fade away from your memory.
      I knew all of them,
      Each detail has its own story.
      Look at them again,
      I search for foretoken
      Which missed all those years.
      It’s any divination
      About what we have
      On our land now.
      It wasn’t written.
      It wasn’t forecast.
      It’s happening.

      27.01.2024


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      The Apple Could Fall Far. Flash Fiction №60.




      01.02.2024

      60 Flash Fiction text!


      The Apple Could Fall Far, first published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/02/01/fish-out-of-water-collection/


      Full text:

      The Apple Could Fall Far.

      The only tree in the garden which didn’t give apples could be an oak. It also could be a birch or a maple.

      When you are out of the garden, you are out of water. As fish in the aquarium. Only without the water.

      Everyone in your family has a custom-made case for their musical instrument. When they exit from the house, it looks like the migration of an orchestra.

      You just need to wait a moment until their posh cars will rustle over gravel. Then you can wear your helmet and start the engine of your self-made bike.


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      Poem for kids - 3(27).




      28.01.2024


      Poem for kids-3(27).pdf



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      Practicing poetry daily is a dangerous activity. You have no idea where it could lead you. Today I wrote a song, for a male singer.
      Now I will need to learn notes and all that stuff. Be careful.


      Wrecking Weather.




      25.01.2024

      500 text on site in English!


      Micro Wrecking Weather (Unpredictable Weather).

      First published at Carrot Ranch Literary Community.

      https://carrotranch.com/2024/01/25/wrecking-weather-collection/


      Full text:

      Unpredictable weather.

      Never measure the rain by the first drop.

      To count days of rain, I need to look at calendar. After first week, they all became one. No more stark morning sun, no more breeze at evening.

      I looked around – here they are, looking at me as an ancient witch. How was named our gathering?

      Unpredictable weather and resources that each community should have handy.

      Last vehicle drowned two days before. Good that shopping mall has few floors and all for fishing was at last one.

      We still have enough food.

      Boat returns.

      At the Alaska rain stopped yesterday.




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      Ended air alarm, again more than two hours (11.42-13.58).

      I finished the submission process of poem and flash fiction to competitions.



      Chalkboard poetry-4(36).




      24.01.2024


      Chalkboard poetry-4(36).pdf




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      Poésie en langue française-3(15).




      22.01.2024


      Poésie française-3(15).pdf




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      Poem for kids - 2(26).




      19.01.2024



      Poem for kids-2(26).pdf





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      Proper things in improper timing.




      18.01.2024

      This morning air alarm finished and I decided to say aloud what I was doing recently.

      This year it was absolutely clear to me that there never will be a proper time, so I need to make it someday. I didn't want that someday to become never in my calendar.

      This year, for the first time I submitted my work in an English language writing competition.

      I just announce this to explain why published new text will be less. I am busy with what should be done before. Fear stopped me and now I know that have nothing to lose.

      When will be results of each of competition texts be published on my site. I still write, much heavily than ever, but postponed are only publishing dates.

      Don't ask to wish me luck. Just busy with the step that I missed in my writing.


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      Chalkboard poetry-3(35).




      17.01.2024


      Chalkboard poetry-3(35).pdf




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      Poésie en langue française-2(14).




      15.01.2024


      Poésie française-2(14).pdf




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      While the hockey puck flies.




      14.01.2024

      Soliloquy of the hockey goaltender.

      Added text in theatre plays.

      100 play. WOW!

      Idea 21.10.2023

      1145 words, three sketches.

      (for supporters only)

      hockey-puck-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      While the hockey puck flies.pdf





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      Chalkboard poetry-2(34).




      12.01.2024



      Chalkboard poetry-2(34).pdf




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      Steps in the garden.




      11.01.2024


      A rare form in my writing - play for radio theatre.

      Tiny text. Didn't spend time on proper formatting.

      Steps in the garden.pdf





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      Dragon, how to draw what doesn't exist.




      10.01.2024


      The morning air alarm finished and I published a blog post for the art alphabet which should have been published earlier but didn't manage it.
      Like with all my writing in recent times.

      This text is open to all.


      non-fiction-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      Dragon, how to draw what doesn't exist.pdf




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      Poem for kids - 1(25).




      9.01.2024



      Poem for kids-1(25).pdf





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      Poésie en langue française-1(13).




      7.01.2024


      Poésie française-1(13).pdf




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      Chalkboard poetry- 1 (33).




      6.01.2024


      Chalkboard poetry-1(33).pdf




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      Samurai's Kakizome.




      5.01.2024

      Short story for adults.

      870 words, 20 illustrations.

      (for supporters only)

      short-story-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      Samurai's Kakizome.pdf





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      1 story, 4 languages.




      4.01.2024

      Simple short story for kids.

      1 story, 4 languages

      English/ German/ French/ Norwegian(Bokmål) :

      (free)

      bilingual-short-story-for-kids-by-Kate-AKS-Aksonova


      FR-Norsk


      Riktig måte/ La bonne façon.pdf



      FR-ENG


      Right way/ La bonne façon.pdf



      ENG-Norsk


      Right way/ Riktig måte.pdf



      Norsk-DE


      Riktig måte/ Richtiger Weg.pdf



      ENG-DE


      Right way/ Richtiger Weg.pdf



      FR-DE


      La bonne façon/ Richtiger Weg.pdf





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      Kakizome.




      3.01.2024

      Ink drops

      New non-fiction posts on my site.

      Ink drops is about penmanship in general, my not easy journey, and thoughts that came to my mind during this process.

      Not only Japanese calligraphy will be mentioned in my texts. But the brushstrokes of Shodo inspired me to try and achieve something in the complicated field of penmanship.


      Kakizome.pdf




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