Written for Sadje's What do you see #62, https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/12/28/what-do-you-see-62-december-28th-2020/ Rules; You can write a post on your blog and create a pingback to link to the original post. Write an original story, poem or a caption. There is no limit to words or format but keep it family-friendly. If you post a response before next... Continue Reading →
Skipping Stones
I snagged the photo from Sadje, https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/12/31/writephoto-steps/ who snagged it from Sue, https://scvincent.com/2020/12/31/steps-midnighthaiku-3/ Saw the photo and found my brain going in a weird direction. Figured I'd share! Here is my silly take 🙂 I tried to skip stones, but they all went kerplunk Flew in the air, then landed with a thunk Although I... Continue Reading →
The A Mused Poetry Contest 12/12/2020 – 1/8/2021 – Resolutions
A new year’s creeping up on us, and I think it’s time for some limericks. This month’s Theme is Resolutions.The Length is however long you need for a standard limerick: five lines of AABBA, in anapestic meter.You’re going to have to Rhyme; that’s what AABBA means…The Rating’s PGish. Yes, I’m aware of how these poems usually go. Be creative.And, above all, make us laugh.... Continue Reading →
WOTD Dec 27, 2020 – Gloom
This challenge speaks for itself. Write something, anything, based on the Word of the Day. Today's (yesterday's) was, GLOOM. If you would like to participate in this or just enjoy other submissions, please visit, https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2020/12/27/gloom/ My Submission: Are dark clouds considered gloom, when the rain replenishes the soil? Is a painful comment considered gloom, when... Continue Reading →
42 Words #30 – Love You, Always
Word prompt is - SIBLINGS Siblings...options aplenty with this topic! Are they at war, are they in cahoots, are they social distancing and actually missing each other or are they simply good naturedly bickering as all siblings should. It’s up to you folks, grab pen and paper (or keyboard and mouse) and weave me a... Continue Reading →
Three Line Tales #256 – No Bull
You’ll find full guidelines on the TLT page – here’s the tl;dr: Write three lines inspired by the photo prompt (& give them a title if possible).Link back to this post (& check the link shows up under the weekly post).Tag your post with 3LineTales (so everyone can find you in the Reader).Read and comment on other TLT participants’ lines.Have fun. Happy three-lining!... Continue Reading →
Fibbing Friday!! Saturday Edition Dec 26, 2020
Please visit the original link to join and/or enjoy other submissions, https://pcguyiv.wordpress.com/2020/12/26/fibbing-friday-saturday-edition-december-26th-2020/ Welcome to this special Saturday Edition of Fibbing Friday! Since yesterday was Christmas, I decided to postpone Fibbing Friday until after the holiday. With next Friday being New Year’s Day, it will be up to Di whether Fibbing Friday will be on Friday... Continue Reading →
MLMM Wordle #220 – Giving Back
To read other submissions or join in yourself, please visit, https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/12/21/wordle-220/ Here are the words: My Submission 🙂 I shiver, noticing your frosty stare from across the snuggery. You sip a mug of what you call hot cocoa, but I know you better than that...ten-percent cocoa, ninety-percent Baileys. Your face is turning redder than that... Continue Reading →
Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #97 – Oh, the Humanity
This was inspired by the photo prompt, offered by Fandango. To submit your own, or just enjoy other's, please visit the link, https://fivedotoh.com/2020/12/21/fandangos-flash-fiction-challenge-97/ My Submission 🙂 As Ginge relaxed in his bath, he couldn’t help glance over his shoulder at the photo of his poor departed brother. What that kid did to him...barbaric. Ginge was... Continue Reading →
The Sunday Whirl Wordle #487 – Show Dog
Inspired by the word prompts, My Submission 🙂 “Just breathe, my lovely. This show is only open to the divine, and you, my princess, are most angelic. Your nails are trimmed, your tricks are superb, and your coat shines like the light of the morning sun. Bare with me as I paste these few rouge... Continue Reading →