I don’t want to rise I don’t want to work I just want to stay inside Because I’m so tired, I hurt Just a few more minutes Let me steal proper sleep I’m nearing my limitsThen harm will I reap A thankless job So physically exhausting. Like fighting a mob It’s overwhelmingly daunting A hundredContinue reading “I Hurt”
Author Archives: Nikki
The Life of a Writer
Awesome! I have some free time! I’m going to pump out 30 pages! *Gets distracted by Facebook chime.**Ends up scrolling for ages.* Hm…There’s still time left. I can break out the pensReviewing old scenes will renew my deft. But what now that I’m at the end?Stare at the blank space at the bottom of theContinue reading “The Life of a Writer”
Writing Prompt: I’m Offended.
I don’t get offended easily–or at least, I like to think that I don’t. So, when considering the writing prompt: what’s the most offensive thing you have ever heard anyone say? Not a lot comes to mind. Sure, I could talk about something some political person or sports person or media whatnot said or IContinue reading “Writing Prompt: I’m Offended.”
Capture the Flag Poem
Written in 2013 Hidden, I plot my course. Anxious, heart-pounding, My team undergoing cunning force.Their flag, our flag, the sun grounding. A shout, a call, I’m seen.Panicking, I flee to the enemy,“Wrong way!” my team screams.But a thought, a plan, a hole’s my remedy. He fell, it worked! To my base I bolt.I ran, myContinue reading “Capture the Flag Poem”
Oh, To Be…
Oh, to be needed. Oh, to be wanted. Oh, to be something valued and spotted. But, not to be, and in misery Not a treasured part of the team. Built frustration. Lost connection. Everyone keeps you in isolation. Who to reach out? Who to care? Who to stop you from losing air? There’s complaint. There’sContinue reading “Oh, To Be…”
Breaking the News to Your Characters
So, how many of you writers out there like to view your characters as alive in their own right? You know they’re not real, but you still do exercises like having conversations with them to figure out what they like, how they grew up, or you even straight up ask them what they’re going toContinue reading “Breaking the News to Your Characters”
Writing Prompt: Best Compliment
What’s a compliment you’ve received that really made your day? And I mean REALLY made your day. Maybe your mind goes to one specific thing or maybe you think of something you wish someone would compliment you on? Either way, let us know! For me, well, I’ve got a pretty specific memory that comes toContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Best Compliment”
Like Them
May I be honest? Something’s been bugging the back of mind for a while now and I’d like to just write it out. Allow me to share my thoughts and I think everyone will find that they can relate. Have you ever met someone who is just awesome? You introduce, become friends, hang out, laugh,Continue reading “Like Them”
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This morning marks the first day Of 2022 Many jump and shout “Hooray! Thank God the year’s brand new!” Now on to good things, hopes, and dreams. Let’s focus on the joy! There’s so much opportunity Like a Christmas full of toys! So begone the doubt! Begone the dread! Begone all misery and stress!Begone darkContinue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
Cross Your Fingers
Cross your fingers and say a prayer everyone. The New Year is right around the corner and, well, who knows what it’s going to be like. Usually, your first instinct is to hope. Hope the year will be better. Hope your dreams will be on your way or just hope that you’ll have a littleContinue reading “Cross Your Fingers”
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