Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Creative Writing
Prose and Poetry
The Piano Lesson
He sits atop the oversized piano bench, feet dangling, sidling off the edge to press the pedals. He, like his Dad before him, craves the music; is intoxicated by the idea that he can make music; by the notion that he can push a… Continue Reading “The Piano Lesson”
Light in Our Window
I keep it burning, day and night I keep it burning warm and bright It flickers now and then, but still Its flame will not be doused until You come home to me. The seasons change, the leaves turn gold, The summer’s gone, and… Continue Reading “Light in Our Window”
Moonlit Darkness
The nights are getting longer and darker. In a few weeks we will be resetting the clocks to “Fall Back”, confirming that the run up to Thanksgiving will have begun. These nights do seem to be darker than summer nights; even when crystal clear… Continue Reading “Moonlit Darkness”
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.
Photo Friday: Lonesome
“Lonesome” has many faces and images. Here we see a few: A pouty pet; DisneyWorld ducks, appreciating the solitude of a quiet pool; a predawn, dockside lantern; a solitary tree, standing in the middle of a farmer’s field in rural France (as captured from… Continue Reading “Photo Friday: Lonesome”
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).
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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