Worn dobbin shivers Ignoring snowy mauntains Soon this too shall pass
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#SoCS Stream of Consciousness Saturday ‘Frosty’ #SaturdayThoughts #FlashFiction
This post was written in response to Linda Hill’s weekly Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. This week’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “-sty.” Find a word that ends in “-sty” or use the word “sty.” Enjoy! Frosty A few words have crossed my mind, such as: Nasty, but I refuse to let anyContinue reading “#SoCS Stream of Consciousness Saturday ‘Frosty’ #SaturdayThoughts #FlashFiction”
Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘Wish upon a star’
This 99-word flash fiction piece was written in response to Charli Mills’ weekly challenge at Carrot Ranch. Thanks Charli for the prompt! January 21, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that rephrases “light at the end of the tunnel.” Think of how the cliche replacement communicates a hopeful ending andContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge #99Words ‘Wish upon a star’”
#SundayWalks ‘7 things I forgot in 2020’
#WritePhoto ‘The Chess Game’ #FlashFiction #300Words
The Chess Game “This year we’re having a different Christmas,” my grandmother said as she moved her pawn to the side, capturing mine. “Why did you do that?” I asked. She pushed her glasses up and raised her eyebrows. “I had to, didn’t I?” “You could have ignored it.” I sulked. She chuckled. “And letContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘The Chess Game’ #FlashFiction #300Words”
#PhotoOfMyLife Day2 Cantabria #Spain #Tanka
Ice cold mountain stoops, Peering down at autumn leaves, Waiting patiently, For spring to dress them once more With flowers and leaves galore. The rules for this Twitter Challenge: no people, no explanations and challenge one new person every day. I was challenged by @GeorgiaRoseBook check out her blog. I challenge @BookClubMom check out herContinue reading “#PhotoOfMyLife Day2 Cantabria #Spain #Tanka”
#WordlessWednesday ‘Oslo Evening Sky’ #Haiku
Heart sings, eyes rejoice, Moving towards lighter times, Oslo evening sky. **** This photo was sent by me dear friend Kumi, this evening from Hosle, half an hour from Oslo. I hope winter is treating you well. I can’t complain. Lovely weather in southern Spain. Beach photos coming soon!
#AtoZChallenge ‘H is for House’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth
Lonely house by shore Wrapped in ice-cold sea and snow. Warm wood glows inside. **** This photograph was taken by my friend and colleague Thor Walum, retired English teacher and lover of Spain and photography, who lives in a beautiful, tiny island in the north of Norway, which I was lucky enough to visit someContinue reading “#AtoZChallenge ‘H is for House’ #Haiku #NaPoWriMo #PoetryMonth”