Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Trifecta Writing Challenge (Archives)
“Good Morning!”
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 It was a cool Tuesday dawn, after what had been a pleasant Memorial Day; a perfect morning to loll in bed for a few extra minutes, knowing the official start of the summer season had been kicked off. With temperatures on the rise,… Continue Reading ““Good Morning!””
“Bless me, Father…”
Simple mantra, Plaintive prayer: “It’s been two weeks, no four! It’s been six months, since my last confession.” Years have flown. Where to begin? Would He listen? Could He forgive? “Bless me Father…”
Portal to the Past
This piece was inspired by my coming upon the historic tree that used to mark the entrance to the old shortcut. The tree is no less majestic and impressive, despite the overgrown foliage and unkempt appearance of the surroundings. But seeing the blooming Lilies… Continue Reading “Portal to the Past”
Urban Renewal
Rushing, racing, crossing Riverside Drive; Nerve endings raw. Frazzled! Tardy! Tense! Suddenly, stranded center-strip, Street sounds suspended, Startled, silenced by shock of serenity! Pavement Paradigm Toppled by verdant vision, Nestled underneath blossoms. 🌳🌳🌳 This photo was taken one raw morning while walking to Columbia… Continue Reading “Urban Renewal”
The Joy of Fitness (Again)
In honor of my graduation from physical therapy, I submit this entry to the Trifecta Writing Challenge. After six months of repair and recuperation I am nearly back to 100%. I suspect that I will always be a little achy and vulnerable to paying… Continue Reading “The Joy of Fitness (Again)”
Aprons Away!
I’ve always harbored a fascination for sprinklers. It’s been in my blood, part of my lineage, ever since I can remember; when the only relief from the sweltering summer heat was running through the hastily set-up backyard spray. I believe that this… Continue Reading “Aprons Away!”
The Shadow Knows…
Malevolent Ying Ko (“Eagle’s Beak”), Ruled ruthlessly; running rampant. Reformed: Humanity restored, Resolve renewed. Perfected psychic powers Put to noble purpose: Rid the world of the evil Lurking in “the hearts of men”. 📚📚📚 Though the origins of The Shadow are many, I chose… Continue Reading “The Shadow Knows…”
Suspended in Space
Thrust into thin air, Releasing the trapeze that has been my life, Up to now. Buoyed only by the air beneath me, Hoping that another will come in time; Suspended in the void, I reflect. With the wisdom of hindsight Seeing all that has… Continue Reading “Suspended in Space”
A Glimpse of Glory
The irony is evident: This vision of perfection passes before our eyes, unnoticed. We think our lives to be the goal. Without our knowing, We suppress our raison d’être: To become. Suddenly we pause, we listen, we see! In ecstacy, we stand transfixed, Yearning… Continue Reading “A Glimpse of Glory”
I Remember When
I remember when: telephones were on walls, desktops or in phone booths. ‘Super 8’ was the hi-tech way to capture home movies; and when mini-computers were 10 feet by three by five, and were moved with hand trucks. homes were heated by coal furnaces,… Continue Reading “I Remember When”
“Wishes…”
This entry is in response to Trifextra weekend challenge which asked for 33 words of our own, inspired by the following quote: “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ― Paulo Coelho It had been a painful time.… Continue Reading ““Wishes…””
Made with Love by Mom
Mom will be upset. Now that was an understatement, considering that Mom had devoted so many hours to complete the difficult, double-knit afghan. The pattern was called “Kelmscott Throw”, her Mother’s first adventure with the technique of double knitting, by… Continue Reading “Made with Love by Mom”
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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