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Flummox – Weekend Writing Prompt #247
English was always performative for mother. She especially loved using big words in the most ordinary situations. “How flummoxing!” “Just say confusing…?” “And that’s why your teacher says your essays are prosaic,” she sniffed. Inhaling deep, I left her in the kitchen. I think I should give myself a good pat on the back for Continue reading
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Saunter – Weekend Writing Prompt #246
Her seduction of him was never intentional. She hadn’t caught his attention with flirtatious quips or a provocative gait. It was in the breathy notes of her laughter. The citrus of her perfume that sauntered – unbidden – over his senses. In all her natural reactions that drew him to ask her name. SammiCox Continue reading
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Portmanteau: Weekend Writing Prompt #228
It lay in the middle of the street. Its silhouette like remains left behind after the bodies had been cleared away. As the smoke and panic receded on the midnight billows, children darted from the shadows to circle the curious object: a battered portmanteau. And a voice came from within, soft and ethereal, promising treasures Continue reading
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Restless — Weekend Writing Prompt #206
Restless voices Echo on the shallows; Disembodied groans Uttered In a wordless desperation To learn the melodies Of belonging We’ve tumbled right along into a new weekend. Another State of emergency is about to be implemented where I live, and I’m starting to wish i could just work from home. Besides that, I enjoy weekends Continue reading
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Uncanny — Weekend Writing Prompt #205
The fortuneteller’s booth was a necromancer’s lair; filled with bones, talismans, vials and mysterious trinkets. But most uncanny was his hesitant grimace. “Are you sure you want to know your future?” She nodded. What’s the worst that could happen? This was my first busy weekend in a while. I didn’t get to write as much Continue reading
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Forage – Weekend Writing Prompt #204
In the spring of April On a Sunday afternoon Bathed in petrichor After the clouds had emptied themselves In the wordless language Of souls blooming In a timeless forage To find belonging The world seemed perfect Resplendently refreshed In the golden flush Of the sun after the rain And she soaked in the moment Reclined Continue reading
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Absurd – Weekend Writing Prompt #203
Amy squinted at the mirror, fingers pressed to its cold surface framed in mahogany. Her expression twisted, confused at the empty space that should’ve shown her reflection. Everything else in her bedroom had one, so where was hers? She yelled out as her mother entered her room, gasping when she saw herself…in bed? But…that’s absurd! Continue reading
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Yonder – Weekend Writing Prompt #202
YonderThe Caribbean blueUncharted watersRipple with the ambitionsOf a lone sailorTo find rumored treasuresBuried on verdant isles Bottled messagesWash ashoreThe burgeoning tideReflecting indulgent ambersOf a summer sunWhere children findFlotsamOf his unrealized dreams Another weekend writing prompt completed! Thanks to SammiCox for thinking of such a fun challenge to keep our writerly muscles flexing 😅 Happy Sunday! Continue reading
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Orbit – Weekend Writing Prompt #201
In orbit…Of dandelion smilesAnd winks of marigoldMagic dancesIn the opalescent shimmerOf a butterfly’s wingsUnfurling nostalgic zephyrs Childhood memoriesSparkle from the dewy grass bladesWhere we once playedCupping firefliesWithin our sweaty palmsFull of starlight wishesBlazing effervescentWith our juvenile glee I really loved the word choice for this weekend’s challenge. Made me think of magic and light-hearted things. Continue reading
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Vista – Weekend Writing Prompt #200
Saya was paralyzed. Her mother screamed for her, but she could not look away from the towering sapphire waves, devouring the vista that had gifted her so many sunrises. *** Is it just me or is the word count dwindling even lower? 😅 I hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday filled with good cheer✨Thanks Continue reading
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