Image from flickr by Ernie Murphy
entire world fades into deep slumber
oppressing pitch black surrounds us
yet beauty still finds her way
as princess of the night
with abated breath
blooms only once
specially
for her
love
Originally written for Tre’s challenge
Image by Esther Merbt from Pixabay
He curled up on the window ledge with a book, a thick blanket covering his long legs as he sipped his tea.
As afternoon politely showed evening into the sky, the streetlights below started to flicker into life.
Idly, he looked away from his book to people – the form of human interaction he was most comfortable with.
It was a relaxing day, something which everyone around him could not understand.
His favourite things to do.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less
Use the picture and/or the word(s) favorite things as inspiration
Link back to this post
If you are on WordPress this will create a pingback.
If you are not on WordPress put a link to your post in the comments.
You can also post your story or poem in the comments.
Prompt: In Other Words, favorite things…
Photo by Adrien Olichon on Pexels.com
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
cosy little home
she balances on her back –
entire world to her
I must say, Susi’s challenges are really getting more challenging. It took me quite a while to get this down. Then the title of this senryuu is another challenge. All in all, I like this. Not my usual finesse, probably, but I still like it.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
PLEASE follow them! I’d hate to not see your piece(s) represented in the recap the following week! Confused? Any questions – email me at sushibocks@gmail.com
For more detailed information, read about this challenge here.
Image by theimpulsivebuy from flickr
in chocolate midnight
we meet —
you filling the gaps
of my broken pieces
in sweetness
Photo credit: © Pixabay.com
the moon calls for yearning —
my heart sings for beauty
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Inspiration Call: Micropoetry Monday – use this picture as inspiration for a micro poem (a short poem with no particular rules).
Publishing opportunity details for this writing prompt can be found at Open Publishing Projects.
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay
having a proper resolution
after each conflict,
no repairs would be needed.
after all, we were
made to fit.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less
Use the picture and/or the word repair as inspiration
Link back to this post
If you are on WordPress this will create a pingback.
If you are not on WordPress put a link to your post in the comments.
You can also post your story or poem in the comments.
Prompt: In Other Words, repair…
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
I barter my heart for your love and we both profit.
(11 words)
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
The challenge is simple: each week you will be given an exact number of words you can use to write a poem or piece of prose. You can use any format or style you like; go wherever your inspiration takes you. The only rules are these:
Photo credit: © Pixabay.com
under pregnant moon
tree branches arch towards her
longing for a touch
my silent gaze from afar
never again next to you
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Inspiration Call: Tanka Thursday
A Tanka is a Japanese poem and similar to a Haiku, however it has seven lines. Tankas are nature, seasons, love, and other emotions. Line one has a five syllable count, line two is seven syllables, line three is five syllables, line four is seven syllables, and line five seven syllables. In total it has thirty one syllables. It uses simile, metaphor, and personification.
The pattern for Tanka is the following:
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
Line 4: 7 syllables
Line 5: 7 syllables
Writing tip from: Writing Tips – Exploring The Writer’s Path
Publishing opportunity details for this writing prompt can be found at Open Publishing Projects.
Prompt: Inspiration Call: Tanka Thursday
Photo credit: © Pixabay.com
peeping through the keyhole
my love
sailing toward me
from the world beyond me
I could think of nothing except this. Trust a secret romantic to come up with something so cheesy.
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
Inspiration Call: Micropoetry Monday – use this picture as inspiration for a micro poem (a short poem with no particular rules).
Publishing Opportunity: At the end of every year we will publish an anthology using our daily inspiration calls. Want to participate? Simply write your interpretation of the photo that inspires you and share it in the comment section of the original post right here on our blog. You will be notified here also, should your work be chosen for inclusion in the publication. We donate 100% of all proceeds from our anthologies to the Starving Artist Fund. For more details visit our site.
#WritingPrompt #WritersChallenge #InspirationCall #CreativeTalentsUnleashed
Get Creative at www.facebook.com/CreativeTalentsUnleashed
From the Window Seat 