Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Creative Writing
Prose and Poetry
Earth-Star Conundrum
Insistent inner whisper Insinuating an insane conundrum: A simple tri-layered orb Simply a ruse: A cohesive, circumferential cloak of invisibility Concealing an earth-star; A unique, diverse habitat Rife with life forms Written in response to Trifextra week 49: On to the weekend challenge. As… Continue Reading “Earth-Star Conundrum”
Fog-Shawl of Silence
Fleeting Eloquent Illusory Sheer shards soften stark world-edges Beckoning, as a stairway, to other-worldly wonder Tree trunks straight and tall Proud prayers standing in line Pointing to paradise. Muffled Misty Mirage-like Elusive… As sensual, saturated sky, just before sunrise Ephemeral.. As low-hanging blue moon,… Continue Reading “Fog-Shawl of Silence”
Haiku Friday: Winter Orchid
Golden-red blossoms Through bleak, midwinter pane-view Nature’s well-timed show
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,800 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner, it would take about… Continue Reading “2012 in review”
Safety Latch
Why this compulsion to always grip the car-door? Christmas Eve long ago, a terrified ten-year old Grasped an icy car-door for dear life; Saving ‘Her’ from the threat To jump. Trifextra Week 48(www.trifectawritingchallenge.com): The challenge: This weekend we’re asking for 33 of your own… Continue Reading “Safety Latch”
Delicious Deliverance
I sit undisturbed, Chilling Waiting, waiting, waiting Resting, hours have become days and nights The point of no return, imminent Until I am, at last, retrieved. But is it too late? I shed my ‘not-so-glad’ Glad Wrap Anticipating Formation by hand, into perfectly shaped… Continue Reading “Delicious Deliverance”
Pearl Fisher
Grandma… Crutches… Stair-flight looms ahead Family poised; protectively perched below Daughter: “Stop! Slide down on your butt!” Grandson: “No, Mom…wa-a-ay too embarrassing!” (Pearls of wisdom from mouths of babes) Grandma: “Precious boy-child!” ~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~-~~~ The above is my response to… Continue Reading “Pearl Fisher”
Treacherous Triplets
A family of five With only four chairs Each night, we’d assume our rightful places; Like musical triplets, played over two beats; And I, sandwiched in by two siblings, Bridged the treacherous gap. The challenge: This weekend we are giving you three variations on… Continue Reading “Treacherous Triplets”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Searching for sanity after Sandy Holiday habits resume Turkey trimmings set aside Antipasto on deck, as dinner bell chimes Momentary pause Focus fades and sharpens anew Beyond glass-top-table culinary creativity The reflection IS the message Morning-after blue-sky brilliance Leafless tree treasures stand tall, as… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections”
Crash and Carry: Christmas Couture
Hurry! Just one more string One more connection Almost time to power up Until… What a revoltin’ development … Reflexes revolt and betray Slick! Slip! Slam! Smack! Crack! C(r)ash and Carry…Cast and Crutches! ————————————————————– Written in response to weekend Trifextra Challenge (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com); prompt “rebellion… Continue Reading “Crash and Carry: Christmas Couture”
Listening by Heart
I happily and confidently reestablish my strategic position, as I have hundreds of times. From this special perch, we are again committed co-conspirators, defending the highly treasured (if sea-slogged) Crabby Patty secret. We are best friends and buddies. He listens to me. He hears… Continue Reading “Listening by Heart”
CHEZ JUSTICE!
Not guilty! He skillfully set forth strategies, Solicited sympathies, Served up her scapegoats, Superbly defended the indefensible. Not guilty! She is so appreciative; Flashing her ebony black eyes, Conjuring up crocodile tears, Engendering the exigent need to protect her. Not guilty! The proclamation that… Continue Reading “CHEZ JUSTICE!”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
Home Sweet Home
Opal Reflections 