What we can do with longer days, Let me count the marvelous ways. Picnics happening on lush green grass, As the new leaves in the trees sway. Listening to what seems a frog chorus, As they are in the weeds ensconced. A church service in the beautiful woods, With reverence and call and response. Strolling... Continue Reading →
One with the Wind: Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Wind all around me, I became one with nature. Storms inside dispelled. Written for the Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie: spring storm. Standing amidst gusty winds today reminded me that I am one with the elements, bringing me peace.
Honor or Justice?
Boyd looks up at the train. As he smokes, he thinks, "Do I arrest the dame, or do I let her get away? Sometimes what is right prevents justice from being meted out. Without a doubt, the victim was the real criminal!" He walks away, deciding that the lady had suffered enough! (276 characters) Written... Continue Reading →
Refund: Ten-Word Photo Prompt: Going Back
Sharon saw nothing she wanted. "Going back for my money!" Written for Ten-Word Photo Prompt: Going Back from Bit2Read.
Let’s Talk: Page 195, Line 4
Writing for the first time for prompt challenge of page and line from The Haunted Wordsmith: Page 195, line 4 from any book. Write a story that includes the line. Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two... Learning Curve, Catherine Aird Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two cups of coffee to the... Continue Reading →
Getting Everything You Want Can Be Bad for You: Sunday Writing Prompt
On The Other Side of Nothing is everything you've wished, From Suddenly in Love to suddenly getting very rich. There are no limits on what you can do or where you play, But remember that in life for everything you must pay. It is a Hollow Entreaty to say I wasn't told of the pain... Continue Reading →
The Unwanted Guest: Three Things Challenge #PL25
Carol looked forward to having her son, Todd, visiting from his new home in Australia. It had been too long since she had seen him. She had great plans for the two of them, including cooking classes at the local mall and tickets to see a jazz legend at the university. To share your interests... Continue Reading →
Life Changes in the Blink of an Eye
I have a heart condition that has not affected my life very much. I am on no medication, but my heart is enlarged. Yet, I can go on eight-mile hikes with Douglas and not feel any effects of the heart disease. But, I am slowing down these days and so fatigued that some days I... Continue Reading →
Sweet Music: RonovanWrites’ Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge
The sound of music, Euphonic candy to me. Body in motion. Written for RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge #244: sound and motion.
Share Your World, March 11, 2019
Answers to questions for Share your World from Sparks from a Combustible Mind for week of March 11, 2019. Very interesting questions. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? If you don’t think Heaven nor God exists, you might want answer by saying something... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 