For the original challenge, please visit Rochelle at, https://rochellewisoff.com/2021/02/17/19-february-2021/ This was inspired by the cover photo, offered by PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz My Submission, 100 words 🙂 “He’s late, again!” she spat. “Yeah, typical Dad...” “You’d think, if there was one day to be on time...doesn’t he care how Mom feels?” “Felt, you mean? Cut... Continue Reading →
Welcome to, Fandango's Flash Fiction Challenge #103 🙂 How could this image (my cover photo) NOT inspire me to write something?!! It immediately caught my eye and got the creative wheels turning. I'm really looking forward to reading other submissions cause I'm sure they will go a number of different directions. THE CHALLENGE: Write a... Continue Reading →
The 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. Please tag your responses with #Whatdoyousee Or #WDYS Does this picture inspire you to write... Continue Reading →
Please visit, https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/wordle-222/ for the original challenge 🙂 Here is my submission: The prolixity of my debut novel may seem daunting to the daily reader, but there were so many details I couldn’t fathom leaving out. Here’s a snippet, just to draw you in… His heavy stumble tossed him into the branches of her outstretched... Continue Reading →
A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend! How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge (link below). There are no prizes – it’s not a competition, rather a fun writing exercise. Here is... Continue Reading →
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. My Submission... Continue Reading →
I decided to branch out and try something new. I found this challenge thanks to Kate, https://aroused.blog/2020/11/20/jisei/ Original challenge offered by, https://dversepoets.com/2020/11/19/mtb-jisei-japanese-death-poems/ Japan has a long history of jisei, or death poems. Jisei is the “farewell poem to life.” These poems were written by literate people, often monks, royalty or courtiers just before their death. Not... Continue Reading →
Your time has almost elapsed Do you let it Or, scramble to grasp those final grains They are not the vast beach where you once resided Just memories, really, swiftly slipping away They are moving fast As you no longer are Is it worth the effort Considering the result is the same? Based on the... Continue Reading →
I slide my fingertip along the slit that was your smile It was never broad and beaming Just a trace of emotion But, that was enough The slight upturn of your lips Indenting the skin around your eyes, like tight-woven lace Your smile is imprinted in my memory And, if I listen carefully enough I... Continue Reading →
Do I have a choiceOr chalk it up to divine interventionI am at the mercy of the windThe wavesThe duress of the weatherI ponder life in this momentThe present and pastAs I pull the sailsIn an instant, I tipMy craftCovered by waterI try to swimBut the ocean consumes meAnd my future Thank you for the... Continue Reading →
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