Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about someone
who is afraid to go to sleep. Here’s my take.
Category: Theme Prompt
Montauk: A Cameo Poem
Written for David’s Wea’ve Written Weekly
where our PoW, the lovely Lesley, asks us to
write a Cameo poem – a tiny distilled moment.
Thanks for the prompt, Lesley & David!
Sunday Gravy
Written for Poetics Tuesday: Comfort Food,
hosted by our friend, Punam, who asks us
to write a poem focusing on food. This is
my response, dedicated to my mother.
The Waiting Room
Written for “It’s Story Time” where
Jolene has given us four prompts to
work with plus this time, a wild card!
The prompts are shown below; here’s my story.
Queen Fluffy
Written for Living Poetry where our host,
Bartholomew, asks us to write an
obsequious poem. Here’s my take.
Searching
Written for dVerse Poets Pub – “ Shhhhhh…..
Quiet, Please!” hosted by Lillian who has
asked us to create a quadrille using the
word “silence”. This is my response.
Let’s Go Get Stoned
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Making Informed Choices About Substances Matters”.
This is my response to the challenge.
The Ring
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story where one
character knows another is lying to them.
Here’s where the prompt took me.
Keeper Of Delusions
Written for David’s Wea’ve Written Weekly
where our PoW Dennis asks us to write a
poem in which we are a lighthouse.
Thanks for the prompt, Dennis & David!
The Tide Doesn’t Wait
Written for Thursday Inspiration #324 –
“Gentle On My Mind”. Here’s my response.
Quietly
Written for dVerse Prosery – “Winter Lull” – hosted by
Merril who has asked us to write a 144-word
piece of prose, including the poetic verse
shown below. This is my response.
“It all belies our existence; we wait, and are still denied.”
from “Winter-Lull” by D.H. Lawrence
Rainy Day Blues or Here Comes The Sun
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“How’s The Weather”
This is my response to the challenge.
Married To The Mob
Written for “It’s Story Time” where
Jolene has given us four prompts to
work with. They are shown below.
Here’s where the prompts took me.
For Nina
Written for Muse On Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about being
stuck in traffic. Here’s my response.
Possession
Written for Violet’s Literary Quote Challenge
where she asks us to include the following line
into our writing: “A fire can’t burn forever.
Eventually, it consumes itself” from “My
Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult. Here’s my take.
Grafton
Written for Fandango’s Story Starter #237.
The image I used is courtesy of Brian Dodd at
Bushboys World. Please check out his amazing
site. Here’s my story with Fan’s prompt line.
On Mute: A Shadorma
Written for David’s W3 Prompt #202: Wea’ve Written Weekly
Continue reading “On Mute: A Shadorma”Small Watchfulness
Written for dVerse Poets Quadrille Monday –
“Bird is the Word”. Our host, De Jackson,
has offered up the word “bird”.
Here is my quadrille.
Not The Stones But Like A Rolling Stone
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Attention Grabbers”
This is my response to the challenge.
The Jury
Written for Muse on Monday where David
has asked us to write a story about giving
someone bad news. Here’s my take.
Continue reading “The Jury” The Curse Of The Wrappings
Written in response to Friday Faithfuls:
“King Tut”. Here’s my take.
Ruelle Chagouamigon
Written for Sadje’s “What Do You See” and for
Missy’s Mad Challenge where the prompt is to
write a story about two strangers who share a
moment that neither will ever speak of again.
Also for Violet’s Literary Challenge where she asks
us to include the following line into our writing:
“After what we have seen, we can never be who we were”
by Gemma Liviero. Here’s where the prompts took me.
Her Greatest Gift
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly
where O’Nika asks us to write an echo
poem* about a significant “first” in life.
Thanks for the prompt, O’Nika & David!
I have chosen to write about a first grandchild.
Continue reading “Her Greatest Gift”One More Hand
Written for dVerse ~ Poets Pub: Turn of Phrase –
hosted by Melissa who has asked us to write a poem of
any style or format, made up of phrases. This is my response.
The Last Straw
Written for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts –
The One Day Prompt and for Sammi’s
Weekend Writing Prompt where we’re asked to
get creative in exactly 100 words using the prompt
word ‘defenestration’. Here’s where the prompts took me.
Big Birthday For A Little Lady!
Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“March Music Birthdays”.
This is my response to the challenge.
Night Walk
Written for dVerse ~ Poets Pub: Open Link Night –
or – Painting With Your Words hosted by Lillian,
who has asked us to write a poem motivated by
the painting shown below. This is my response.
The Smell Of Rain
Written for Muse on Monday where David
asks us to write a story where an animal
is a key character. Here’s my take,
a gift for Colette’s 6th birthday.
Knocking: A Thursday Inspiration
Written for Thursday Inspiration #321 –
“Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)”.
Here’s my response.
Beware Of Darkness
Written for David’s Weave Written Weekly
where Christine asks us to write an alphabet
poem*. This is my first attempt and it was
great fun. Thanks Christine and David!
Here is my poem in exactly 26 words.
Continue reading “Beware Of Darkness”
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