Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Trifecta Writing Challenge (Archives)
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”
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”
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”
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!”
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”
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)”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
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