Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Trifecta Writing Challenge (Archives)
Priceless
Written in response to weekend Trifextra Writing Challenge, asking foe exactly 33 words of advice.
It’s Only Money…
“Please! Please play with me!” It wasn’t that she didn’t want to play. She desperately needed respite from ledgers, red figures and PowerPoint trend charts. Tomorrow morning, she was slated to present the annual financial wrap-up in the windowless Board room on the 24th… Continue Reading “It’s Only Money…”
Pietà
This Entry is in response to Trifextra Week 58 Writing challenge: The word lithium comes from the Greek word lithos, which means stone (http://chemistry.about.com/od/lithium/a/10-Lithium-Facts.htm). This weekend, we want you to give us a thirty-three word response using the word stone as one of your thirty-three… Continue Reading “Pietà”
Breaking News…Popover Gremlin Strikes Again!
I love cooking. I love cooking for my family. I love cooking dishes that others dare not attempt. I love to juggle food preparation logistics like a project manager, to produce a fantastic family feast. Most of all, I love hearing “Amazing!” and “More,… Continue Reading “Breaking News…Popover Gremlin Strikes Again!”
Consolation
This was written in response to Trifextra Challenge: For the weekend challenge we’re asking for exactly thirty-three words written in first person narrative.
Lilies of the Valley
A sensation of relief wrapped him Like a comforting blanket, When he found remnants of the Lilies of the Valley, Still growing wild by the house. The man discovered the hidden, inner child. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I wrote this response to Trifextra Challenge. Upon reading the… Continue Reading “Lilies of the Valley”
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”
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”
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”
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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