Tag Archives: #Blog Challenge

Song Lyric Sunday: Raef – Dream

Posted on January 1, 2017 by swritings

Let’s start dreaming of making this world a better place and together, we just might make this dream come true! Here’s to a brand new beginning for the whole world! Lyrics: azlyrics.com

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TLT: Just Another Day

Posted on January 1, 2017 by swritings

She glanced heavenward at the night sky soon to be adorned with fireworks, surrounded by people eager to start the countdown. Giggling kids waved sparklers and for a moment, she wished to be in their shoes, innocent and unburdened. Those … 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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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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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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SPF: Waiting for Dad

Posted on December 12, 2016 by swritings

Professor Monroe wrote another chemical equation, as the lab echoed with the hiss of flames being switched on. Mary stared into the hot glow and was once again accosted with the reek of her mother’s burning flesh. Her father hadn’t cried … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Spreading Goodwill

Posted on December 8, 2016 by swritings

  Shimmering snowflakes Under the golden sunlight A crisp white pathway Take altruistic first steps Leaving footprints of kindness For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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FFfAW: Time to Cash the Cheque

Posted on December 7, 2016 by swritings

Jonathan, the museum guard, swiftly grabbed the intruder and wrenched off his mask. But he was actually a she, who wasn’t more than fifteen or sixteen. The fear on her face was palpable, but she stared Jonathan squarely in the eyes. … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Winter Time

Posted on December 1, 2016 by swritings

Autumn colours fade First snowflakes gently descend Jack Frost greets us all A white winter wonderland Best season for hot cocoa For Weekly Tanka Challenge and The Daily Post’s Daily Prompt: Faded

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SPF: The Perfect Moment

Posted on November 28, 2016 by swritings

Jason cleared his throat. “Silvia dear…er…Silvia, my one true love…my dear Silvia….argh!” Jason clutched his head and groaned. There was a snicker from the old man one table away. Jason reddened. He was sitting near the window waiting for Silvia and … Continue reading →

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