One of my favorite things about different writers is where they get their inspiration from. I once read in a book that J.K. Rowling got a lot of her inspiration and ideas for Harry Potter from childhood memories. Games she used to play with friends and experiences during school. Her characters were even based offContinue reading “Inspiration’s a Funny Thing”
Author Archives: Nikki
Message by Train
A couple weeks ago, I was stuck waiting on a train. We’ve all been there. We get to a railroad crossing, the lights light up, the bars go down, and all you can do is wait while a train goes by. Trains are very cool. I like to look them over as they go by.Continue reading “Message by Train”
Use your Voice
Use your Voice Say what’s on your mind Tell them how you feel Your running out of time Use your Voice Speak up for what comes next Don’t hold it all inside They know you do your best Use your Voice Don’t care what they will say Be honest with your truthIf they matter theyContinue reading “Use your Voice”
Flow
Write. Just write. Don’t think what’s on the page. Don’t let the pen stop. Just write. Get it out. Whatever it is. Whatever you’re holding back. What you’re trying to hide. Write it down. Don’t let the pen rest. Don’t think of what you’re saying. Do this for your best. Words on the page, helpContinue reading “Flow”
Alternate You
Describe your life in an alternate universe. In an alternate universe, I’d have given into pressure. In an alternate universe, maybe I have found treasure Whatever the universe, I’d be on a different path Probably the one I’d pick last Maybe in one, I’d be a lot stronger But in another, I’d be no longerContinue reading “Alternate You”
Heated Dawn
Bolts of lightning flash through the thunderhead on the horizon. The early morning is painted a desert blazing hue, but the storm marches forward with thundering blues and heavy grays. A bolt of lightning dispels the colors in pinkish light, yet vanishes a second later. Across half the horizon, the storm lays its claim. AtmosphericContinue reading “Heated Dawn”
Sound of Change
You never know how much a sound affects you until it’s gone. You hear the same thing over and over that when it stops, you look for it. For me, that sound is my cat’s collar. My putty tat of 18 years passed away a couple weeks ago. After she was gone, I wore herContinue reading “Sound of Change”
Blast to the Past
About a week or so ago, I pulled out an old tub that was full of old school stuff. Mostly high school. It was all my notebooks, notes, some homework, old tests, articles, projects. Pretty much everything I ever collected throughout high school with a little bit of jr. high and elementary mixed in. ItContinue reading “Blast to the Past”
Heart of American Marching Band
I was going through old school stuff the other day and I found this former story I wrote. Based off true events. Please excuse the writing. I was but a wee freshmen. 09/30/10 “The band with the highest score in the 2nd division is!” The announcer’s voice boomed over the stadium. Nikki squeezed her friends’Continue reading “Heart of American Marching Band”
Was today typical?
Date: 7/31/2023 I have not laughed at a writing prompt for a good while. Go figure, today–of all days–this would be the question. The answer: Absolutely not. I had such high hopes for the day. I was going to get things done. Then, around 9 o’clock a curveball big enough to fit in the palmContinue reading “Was today typical?”
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