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.”
Category Archives: Creative Writing
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”
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!”
A Christmas Blessing
Merry Christmas to you and yours.May this season bring you tidings of joy. May your family be gathered around And your face far from a frown. May you get snow if you wish And a loved one’s kiss. May peace wrap you like a hug And be sent from God above. May you be theContinue reading “A Christmas Blessing”
Christmas at the Animal Shelter
Tis the season of joy. Of family gathered ’round. The season of Christmas and–hopefully–snow on the ground. We all have our traditions of laughter and fun. That center around family, as warm as the sun. Tis also the season, you think for a minute. You want to extend your family a bit. For the kids,Continue reading “Christmas at the Animal Shelter”
Writing Prompt: Sound the Alarm
Complete this thought: “I wish an alarm would notify me whenever…” …I start to doubt. We’ve all been there. Suddenly finding ourselves in a season of hindrance, questioning our every move. And it’s all because of five letter word that even has us questioning how to spell it: doubt. Doubt will sneak up on youContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Sound the Alarm”
An Empty Chair
Such festivity fills the air!When family comes from far and near.To celebrate the Good News and hopeful New Year!There’ll be chatter and catch ups and so much to hear.A garage full of laughter and cheer.Food’ll stretch the tables and let’s not forget the beer!We’ll all be together, a large family, that’s clear.And so far, byContinue reading “An Empty Chair”
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