Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Creative Writing
Prose and Poetry
Lights Out!
The porch light blinked on and off, yet again. “I’ve never been so humiliated in all my life. “ She rushed to her room, wishing she could just die! Mom smiled and locked up! This was written in response to Trifextra Challenge week 55;… Continue Reading “Lights Out!”
Sonnet #3, by William Shakespeare
This excerpted piece touched me in a very special way; perhaps because it is the sixth anniversary of my Mother’s passing, or perhaps simply because the older I get the more I recognize the eternal truth and wisdom found in these words, penned centuries… Continue Reading “Sonnet #3, by William Shakespeare”
Haiku Friday: Sticks and String
Nature’s fibers spun Sticks and string worked in tandem; Snugly toddler toy.
Many Are Called
Father John, her favorite parish priest and regular confessor, was an obvious choice from whom to request a college recommendation. Church and school were the heart and soul of her world, augmenting perfectly the love and support she received, unquestioningly, from her family. Her… Continue Reading “Many Are Called”
Shared Secrets
“D-man, what’s your best, all-time favorite movie?” “Les Miserables…I know every song by heart!” “But you’ve never even seen that movie – it’s rated PG13! “So what! It’s still my favorite.” This was written in response to Trifextra Challenge Week 53, in which we… Continue Reading “Shared Secrets”
Back to Basics
In response to the “… next best thing since sliced bread …” challenge, I researched the “sliced bread” phenomenon, the inventor of the sliced bread machine, [Otto Frederick Rohwedder, from Davenport, Iowa, invented the Rohwedder Bread Slicer, in 1912] and the inevitable (but necessary)… Continue Reading “Back to Basics”
The Luck of the Draw
Who would she get today? Perhaps a young man with a charming smile; or a middle-aged woman with an experienced manner. She knew it wouldn’t matter, the outcome was consistently and depressingly predictable. She fought the feeling of helplessness and as usual, strove to… Continue Reading “The Luck of the Draw”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Illuminations
After a lovely dinner at a brasserie in Place Victor Hugo, we strolled back to Place de l’Etoile, en route back to our hotel on Avenue Wagram. After having photographed the always breathtaking l’Arc de Triomphe, with lights from La Tour Eiffel in the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Illuminations”
Ora Pro Nobis
Sculpted heavy doors creak open, Lured by darkness within Holy water dabbed, words spoken Ritual recitations begin Sealing the sanctity of her mission. Seemingly unending, unlit aisles extending With yellow-brick road rigidity Flanking knotted kneelers unbending Conveying timeless solidity Drawing her in, to enter… Continue Reading “Ora Pro Nobis”
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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