Gobblers by Masticadores Publishes “An Avoidable Tizzy”

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Gobblers by Masticadores, Poetry

Can you believe September has arrived already? Time sure mystifies, doesn’t it? On this first day of the month, I woke up to find this wonderful surprise in my inbox. Thanks so much to Editor, Manuela Timofte, for publishing my writing. I’m grateful to be featured on her beautiful literary site, and I hope you’ll peruse around if you’re unfamiliar with Gobblers. This poem is in the form of a haibun, part prose and haiku. Thanks again, Manuela! ❤️

An Avoidable Tizzy

Dr. Google isn’t credible, which leads me to the quote, “Don’t believe what you read on the internet.” I didn’t heed the advice. I mimicked the drowning man in the parable, “Two Boats and a Helicopter.” Do you recall this man who passed up several rescue attempts while facing raging floodwaters because he knew that God would save him? How we miss the signs… Instead, I dove into the words, ignorant of their harm like a fly into a web – each syllable engrained into my psyche, tossing me into a tizzy as Dad would say. I couldn’t get out of my head. It was a night of sheet thrashing. Poor sheets thinking, “What have we done?”…

To read the rest, please visit Manuela at Gobblers by clicking on the link below. I hope you’ll leave a ‘like’ or share your thoughts that I always love to read. Thank you!

An Avoidable Tizzy

I appreciate your visit, and Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate!
And I wish you a wonderful week to kick off this new month.
Our summer was thankfully mild, but I do look forward to autumn,
a favorite time of year. 🧡🍁

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62 thoughts on “Gobblers by Masticadores Publishes “An Avoidable Tizzy””

  10. Wise words Lauren. And ones we should always heed. I do a fair amount of research for my blogs. And I am very careful about what Google has to say. I always try to check its source.
    At least it admits that what it have printed may not be real, although I think it’s probably more of a way to avoid lawsuits than it is to help researchers.
    I even find it quoting me on occasion.

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    1. Thanks, Curt! This poem was based on one time when I ignored the red flags. But never again. Nonetheless, it turned out to be good fodder for writing. 🙂 I think you’re right; it’s probably more about avoiding lawsuits than to help researchers. Hope you’ve had a great Labor Day!

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    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful words, Smitha! I was silly (or stupid) one time but never again. And yet, a poem is always nearby waiting to be written. 🙂 I hope you have a great new week, and Happy September! 🧡🍁

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