she’s moving again
how many times, she’s lost count
where will she go next?
the custom manager
threw the rest of her things out
‘good riddance,’ he shouted
her method is the same
she will find another place
it’s a tradition
a man’s there.
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Image credit: Bernhard @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows the view of a street where a stack of old luggage (suitcases) is piled one upon another, the lowest one resting on a wooden box. There’s a bicycle parked next to this pile, along a no parking sign.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #253 photo prompt.
Di’s Pensitivity101 – Monday’s Three Things Challenge: CUSTOM, TRADITION, METHOD

Id call her Nancy Nomadic because the rents not free and she has to go. Nice shot Chris.
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Yep, that’s the way it goes. I do like the idea that this woman’s called Nancy Nomadic!
Good one, Darnell.
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Thanks for the inclusion Chris.
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Thanks for the three words today, Di!
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oh – that ending is really good, Chris! ❤
~David
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Thanks so much, David!💛
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she keeps moving, always beginning again….beautifully written, Chrish!😊🌷
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Must be hard, mustn’t it… Thank you, Sia!
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Leaves one in suspense
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I wonder what will happen next?
Thanks so much, Kevin!
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Welcome Chris
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Can’t help that it makes me a little sad for her.
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Well, I had been thinking about Evita Peron, and actually before when she was very young, as her name was Eva Duarte. Love the film!
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I love the scene when she’s on the train, but then I love trains. ❤️
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A very interesting piece Chris. So many unanswered questions here. Thanks for joining in.
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Maybe I might do something with my usual SSS sometime. I’ll see🤔
Nice photo, lots of interesting things to think about… and thank so much, Sadje 😊
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Thanks my friend 💕
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I enjoyed this Chris! love that song from evita!
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Thanks so much, Carol Anne! I am so pleased that you liked the song from Evita – I could listen to all of it, happily.😊
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Some people have permanently itchy feet, especially when rent has to be paid, don’t they. Nice one, Chris.
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Ah well yes, if they don’t pay rent they can just flit quickly in the night!
Thanks, Mason.
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An artist is always on the trip; like a circus player… belongs to nowhere! A lovely image and verses.🤗🌹
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Suddenly I’m thinking about the Nowhere Man. 🤔😉😊
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Brilliant! Here is the real one…😅👍👏😘
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Nicey done and I loved the Evita film I also loved this version.
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A lovely one – thanks Willow!
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A pleasure 💜
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Hmm… now I’m wondering who the man is going to be 🤔. I like the photo, and the idea you got from it. 😀
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Probably not a good thing, I’m afraid – but I’m getting it from Evita in the film with Madonna and all those wonderful actors.😊 And yes, another great photo!😉
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Nicely done, Chris and an eclectic music choice. Bravo!
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Thanks very much, Nancy!
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an aaaaw then oh 😬
so very nicely done, Chris…🤍
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Aww, thanks so much, Destiny!
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pleasure 🤍🌷
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I’m sorry if my comment came through more than once Chris….keeps saying couldn’t post comment🥴🤦♀️
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Twice is better than none!! Thanks again, Destiny😊
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🌷🤍🌷
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Such a powerful sense of itinerance!
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Well yes, and very worrying too!
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I love this poem!
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Aww, thanks so much, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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I moved quite often when I was younger. Four times with hubby… not looking forward to another move – at least not for a long while yet. 🙂
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Yep, the same with us!
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Some folks wait to travel living their whole lives in one place. I’ve done enough to realize that I could stay put and still be happy 🙂
There are always some good places to go… but at the moment out of country travel just seems a tad risky.
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Yes, quite so!
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Here’s to open borders and safe travels.
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[…] The Luggage […]
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[…] Chris; The luggage […]
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No real place to call home….just yet
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Seems so… for the moment.
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Life is about never settling. I am sure she must be enjoying the moves. 🙂
Enjoyed the poetry.
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Let’s hope so!!
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Haha. So intriguing, funny and also a little bittersweet 🩵🩵🩵
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This young woman could go either way…
Thanks very much, Jude!💛
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