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Drought: August Writing Prompt Responses
August’s writing prompt was Drought. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Drought prompt: Land barren and dehydrated. What could grow in this stifling environment which yearns for rain? Chapel Beneath Pontsticill Reservoir Drought risen.Stone arch dampgreen weed clungsunlight struck. Once congregationspassed throughpraying to their godto be saved. Sunken.Home to pikeand wild brown…
Message in a Bottle: July Writing Prompt Responses
July’s writing prompt was Message in a Bottle. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Message in a bottle prompt: Unfold the scroll in the glass. What does it say? A note from a time long ago? A note from a long lost lover? Just a Long-Gone Bottle of Wine My eyes are…
Blinding: June Writing Prompt Responses
June’s writing prompt was Play. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Blinding writing prompt: Sunlight reflecting off a window pane, bouncing off a wine glass, simmering across a rippled lake. Eyes squeezed shut, Cannot look away. Moth To The Flame Attractedby bright flameI circle.Your fierceembracescorches.I fall. Wing less.Watchingpure beautyfrom afar. by Mike…
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