Monthly Archives: December 2016

Tanka Challenge: Happy New Year

Posted on December 30, 2016 by swritings

Another new year Bidding adieu to the past Resolutions penned May we see prosperity Special thoughts for those in need For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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Happy Birthday & How Christmas Was Celebrated in My Country!

Posted on December 26, 2016 by swritings

25th December is special for two reasons, it’s not only Christmas but it’s also the birth date of my country’s founder and the greatest leader we’ve ever had, Mr. Jinnah. It is indeed rare to come across such brilliant individuals. … Continue reading →

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TLT: Grandma Knows!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by swritings

But I want chocolate chips in the loaf! Maggie’s eyes brimmed with tears as Mum tried explaining that Grandma wasn’t allowed to eat any chocolate ingredients. Christmas morning, they went to visit Grandma in the nursing home and Mum proudly … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: The Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 22, 2016 by swritings

The Christmas spirit Bringing people together Camaraderie Random smiles and harmony Forgive all and reconnect For Weekly Tanka Challenge Christmas peace rallies taken out all over Pakistan! ❤️  Early Merry Christmas everyone! 🙂 Picture credit: Twitter

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FFfAW: Murky Reality

Posted on December 21, 2016 by swritings

Casandra loved misty mornings. The thick fog would slowly encircle the house and she’d sit by the picture window, pretending to be the princess of the clouds. Now, decades later, she cringed as the black mist descended, reeking with pollutants. … Continue reading →

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SPF: When Being First Matters

Posted on December 20, 2016 by swritings

Letting go, rising above, being the first to apologize….Gloria’s thoughts arrested at the last one, as she sat cross legged on the mat. The serene voice on her iPod continued and she quickly inhaled, eyes closed, trying to focus, but … Continue reading →

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Song Lyric Sunday: What a Feeling – Irene Cara

Posted on December 18, 2016 by swritings

And how can I not share this song which got me smiling as a kid! 😀 Lyrics: genius.com

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TLT: Magnanimous

Posted on December 18, 2016 by swritings

Fuming inwardly, she clenched her fists and unknowingly crushed the flower she’d just plucked from her garden. Gazing at the crumbled petals in her hand, she suddenly got the sweet scent of the fragrance that now laced her palm. She … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Adapting

Posted on December 15, 2016 by swritings

Welcoming seasons Icy winter, scorching heat Animals prepare Perfect organization Humbled by nature’s wisdom For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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FFfAW: A Mother’s Endless Forgiveness

Posted on December 14, 2016 by swritings

She’d fought with her mother, banged the front door and stormed out of the house – again. She went to her usual place, a bench in a darkened side street. Any teenager would have probably thought twice, but Jessica didn’t … Continue reading →

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