Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Creative Writing
Prose and Poetry
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
I pulled this gallery together with photographs that engender a spirit of hope, renewal and new beginnings. La Fete de Muguet (more commonly known as May Day) in Paris, brings with it an abundance of Lilies of the Valley(Muguets) sprigs, flower-pots and bouquets. Whether… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal”
Trifecta Anniversary Challenge
The Challenge: Here we go. When Trifecta first started, Joules was not an editor. She was on the other side of things, and she won the first two Trifecta challenges. Here is her first-ever Trifecta response. It’s 38 words. We want you to give… Continue Reading “Trifecta Anniversary Challenge”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry
This photo pair was taken last Spring, on my balcony at l’Hôtel De La Paix in Geneva, Switzerland. Having always been fascinated by light and shadows,this most beautiful moment was captured; as long rays of morning sunlight shone through the beautifully simple, but stunning,… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry”
Brick and Mortar
I love Brick! I love the irregular-surfaced and non-homogeneous kiln red uniqueness, Contradicted by predictable, perfect symmetry. Rigid, yet when interstitially connected with others of their kind, Creating a ‘whole’, far stronger than the individual parts; Solid structures; facades, walls and walkways, steps and… Continue Reading “Brick and Mortar”
A Smart Girl
WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO THE TRIFECTA WRITING CHALLENGE (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com), Week 50. Prompt: YEAR…a calendar year specified usually by a number (died in the year 1900) She was six when it happened, if it happened. Whether it was the overactive imagination of a first grader,… Continue Reading “A Smart Girl”
Eternally Yours
Mama, I was four; I remember! He knew what you’d done. I knew too, but I loved you…still do; though your grave is filled with stones And you know me not! The weekend Challenge: This weekend is our last opportunity for a Halloween-inspired Trifextra,… Continue Reading “Eternally Yours”
Macabre Massage (Trifecta Challenge: Sinister)
This week’s challenge: SINISTER: 1 archaic : unfavorable, unlucky 2 archaic : fraudulent 3: singularly evil or productive of evil (www.trifectawritingchallenge.com) **************************************************************************************************************************** Were it not for the unnerving sense of impending doom that began to overtake his psyche, he was relieved… Continue Reading “Macabre Massage (Trifecta Challenge: Sinister)”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette-Archway View of Glacier Lake
Glacier Lake, as viewed through the dramatic silhouette of Mohonk Mountain House stone archway. This photo was not edited. Yet the spectacular scene is perfectly framed and presents an ideal vantage point from which to soak up this unique vista. Postaday. “postaday″ tag.
Zuzu’s Petals
Hopeless! Plunging into the ravaging river-rise, Eddying, encircling, engulfing, Gasping, grabbing, gripping His lifeline: enlightening glimpse Wished-for alternative reality. Time thread, snagged… Just in time! “Zuzu’s petals…Zuzu… There they are!”… Continue Reading “Zuzu’s Petals”
The Excellence of Anonymity
Places! Orchestral musicians Choristers; professional and avocational Hundreds of passionate, like-minded spirits After months, weeks, hours of dedicated water-shedding Tonight, all privileged to perform This Opus Penguins! To the gathering audience, Performers are indistinguishable (in standard black and starched… Continue Reading “The Excellence of Anonymity”
On The Count of Three…
Trifecta Weekend Challenge: this weekend we are challenging you to write 33 of your own words to build on the following: On the count of three…(www.Trifectawritingchallenge.com). ____________________________________________________________________________ On the count of three …yesterday, the giggling girl-child was whisked skyward in Mommy and Daddy’s… Continue Reading “On The Count of Three…”
Weekly Photo Challenge: “Happy”
I am posting, for the first time, in response to a WordPress challenge: namely to create a photo array to express “Things that Make me Happy”. (ref: “postaday”).
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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