Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: Trifecta Writing Challenge (Archives)
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…”
CARPE NOCTEM
I love things that go ‘bump’ in the night. I’m uneasy revealing this quirk, because I understand that for others, such things could create fear or dismay. I lie in bed, protected only by a thin mesh screen(a membrane through which sound, smells, sensations… Continue Reading “CARPE NOCTEM”
Trifecta Meet and Greet
I am writing answers to these questions posed by Trifecta as part of the Meet and Greet page. What is your name (real or otherwise)? Joanne Edith Roth (nee Marucci) Describe your writing style in three words. Finding it’s voice How long have you… Continue Reading “Trifecta Meet and Greet”
Nullification, To a Fault
Blind Injustice, unleashed: Disregarding all authentic accusers Invalidating lucid, litigious logic Suspending inherent, insistent incredulity Belying total, terrible truth Evincing encompassing evidentiary exhibits… Continue Reading “Nullification, To a Fault”
TREE OF THREE
Robin’s nest aloft, she basked in the sheltering shade. Spontaneous squeals of delight from ‘her boys’: Scaling leafy heights Securing their fortress Fending off ferocious, fantastic foes! Shade Giver, Nest Nestler, Fortress Framer By Joanne Edith. Written in response to Trifextra Week Thirty-four. The challenge: “Describe… Continue Reading “TREE OF THREE”
Shadow
Shadow…Puppy…Special sheltie Slim – spring in her step Flying Frisbees: favorite feats Shadow: Sheltie in need of sheep. Shadow… Good girl…Loyal loving companion Leaner, wiser, calmer Stairs: daily challenge Shadow: Sheltie in need of sleep. Shadow…Old Girl…Faithful friend, Ever heeding, though unhearing… Continue Reading “Shadow”
Dream Quest
Mom trusted Wynken, Blynken and Nod, to lull baby girl into dreamland. Tonight, sleep is elusive; moonbeams are missed Tonight, wooden shoe, waves of dew, misty sea are missed Tonight, Mom is missed! Trifextra (www.Trifectwritingchallenge.com) week 33: The Rule of Three is a… Continue Reading “Dream Quest”
Radical “Then” and “Now”
It used to be a basic arithmetic symbol It used to be a marvelous model of molecular movement It used to be a dreaded remedy; the unmentionable, feared procedure, to eliminate the invading cancer It used to be something concrete Tangible! … Continue Reading “Radical “Then” and “Now””
Death and Transfiguration
The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction. She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be. Flying always made her feel insecure, out of control. Now, reluctantly… Continue Reading “Death and Transfiguration”
Retirement
In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about retirement: I’m still learning! http://www.Trifectachallenge.com Trifextra challenge:Robert Frost one said, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” We want you to do the same. Sum… Continue Reading “Retirement”
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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