Tag: Writing Prompt
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Guilty Gifting
crisp, Shasta daisies strands of black, freshwater pearls — you cheated again?
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Black of Night
This week’s writing prompt over at 3linetales is the image below. It was one of those times when you just knew something big was going to happen — even the air seemed to sizzle with anticipation. The three of us got comfortable beneath a willow tree, waiting, watching, wondering, and eventually dozing off. I…
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Universal Vegetation
The Daily Post “Mom? Dad?” Sprout asked. “Who’s the little runt next to me?” “Oh, that’s your sibling,” Dad answered. “My what?” “Your sibling. You know, a baby brother or sister.” “It sure doesn’t look like us,” Sprout observed. “Are you sure it’s ours?” “Of course, dear,” Mom replied. “Give it some time. You’ll see.” “I hope…
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Disengage
Forever, we do. You and me for a lifetime— The thought makes me cringe. The Daily Post
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Haywire
Where were you last night when it all went haywire? When our daughter had “big math” homework and you know I’m number-dumb? When your son’s buck teeth and stuttering became bully-magnets? When he came home black-eye angry in a tear-torn shirt? Where were you last night when dinner had been ready for two…
aka, The Abject Muse 