28 thoughts on “Caked In Dour Expressions”

1. That’s not necessarily true of birthdays though from the looks of the smirks on their faces it most certainly fit quite well

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2. Perfect poem for the expressions in this photo!

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3. Such a funny photo – love the haiku, too. 🙂

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   • Thanks, Eliza. I thought I’d branch out and try writing in response to a provided image. I don’t think of myself as a writer of tales.

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4. Nobody looks too happy in that photo. Or else they’re exhausted. Your poem fits well!

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   • Thanks. No, they don’t seem to be enjoying themselves.

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5. Why aren’t they smiling? It’s cake time! 🎂

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   • They should be smiling for sure!

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6. Your words are perfect for this photo! HA.

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   • Glad you think so, Tracy. Thanks!

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7. Oh WOWWWWWW, your words have a powerful bite of accuracy.

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   • Thanks. That group needs a big slice of cake to cheer them up!

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   • Maybe separate cakes would be in order 😉

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8. Not every one is blessed here. I think your poem talks truely about those unhappy souls.

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9. Great haiku to go with the picture!

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   • Thanks!

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   • You’re welcome.

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10. Visceral, you tap that deep abiding unease of “what if?” Who cuts before blowing the candles out?

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    • Thanks, Paul. I find that image bizarre and unsettling in so many ways….fitting for a writing prompt.

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    • Indeed very fitting, and disturbing.

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11. Great photo poem. There is a story behind that photo. Maybe no one liked the photographer. 🙂 :0

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    • Yes, maybe that’s the problem!

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12. I love the headline, and what a fascinating photo. There must be a story behind it, and your poem is perfectly apt. Can’t help wondering about complementary scenarios such a family squabble or some such disagreement also souring the atmosphere. (Not liking the photographer is also an interesting suggestion!) Maybe they are all on diet and are conflicted now they are expected to eat cake? The photo would do well for one of those caption competitions, except that your poem already nails it perfectly.

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    • Yes, that photo is wide open to interpretation. It made a great choice for a challenge!

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13. The phrase, “well when you put it like that…” comes to mind after reading this.lol great take on the photo.

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    • Thanks, Marie.

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