Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: NaBloPoMo
Free Will
Written for Trifextra weekend challenge: This week we’re asking for 33 of your own words inspired by this classic song by The Rolling Stones. Good luck! NaBloPoMo October!
Haiku Friday: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
My dog lay sleeping; Recharging energy stores, Serene, sweet, slumber.
Turn, Turn, Turn
Written as part of NaBloPoMo October 2013 Fall: Wordless Wednesday,Autumn in an image. This view from my back porch is the epitome of changing seasons. Autumn is well underway. “To everything there is a season (turn,turn,turn); and a time to every purpose under heaven.”
Dear Diary, 1944
This was written using Trifecta prompt “Zombie”( a mixed drink made of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice ), and for NaBloMoPo October (crunching leaves).
Golden Delicious
Monday, October 7, 2013 Written in response to NaBloPoMo October 2013: “If you were an apple, which type of apple (Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious, etc) would you be and why?” If I were an apple, I would choose to be a “Golden Delicious… Continue Reading “Golden Delicious”
Silent Danger
Stench invades our senses, Macerating mucous membranes, Rodents release their refuse into once crystal clear waters, producing putrid pools; Disease incubators disseminating deadly, dire moldy maladies. No safe harbor! No respite! Sandy’s aftermath! This was written in response to the Trifecta weekend prompt: As… Continue Reading “Silent Danger”
EOCH Echoes
🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓 It’s October 1962. I’m swept back into the teenage milieu that molded my character; sitting in Mr. Yates’ music room at East Orange Catholic High School , rehearsing a quartet, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes”, that we will bravely perform… Continue Reading “EOCH Echoes”
Mr. Penny
Written in for NaBloPoMo October: Fall posted by BlogHer. Prompt for October 4- what is your favorite Halloween costume. He could hardly stand, the weight of his costume sitting atop his frail, ten year-old frame. Though his face was covered, I could still see… Continue Reading “Mr. Penny”
Calendar Conundrum
Since I happily left corporate chaos behind eighteen months ago, my calendar, once overflowing with teleconferences, meetings, travel and ‘to-do’ deadlines, is now regularly sprinkled with doctor appointments, diagnostic procedures and preventative check-ups. It’s not that I hadn’t paid attention to my health when… Continue Reading “Calendar Conundrum”
Cornucopia of Change
Written for NaBloPoMo October:Fall * A diamante poem is a poem that makes the shape of a diamond. The poem can be used in two ways, either comparing and contrasting two different subjects, or naming synonyms and antonyms for another subject.,,,the subject is named… Continue Reading “Cornucopia of Change”
A Tribute to Turning Leaves
Written in for NaBloPoMo October: Fall posted by BlogHer. Prompt for October 1 – what is your favorite thing about Autumn? I love Autumn. I love the falling leaves and resplendent colors; and the cool nights and bright days. In particular, I love the… Continue Reading “A Tribute to Turning Leaves”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
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