Na/GloPoWriMo Day 4: Whispers of the Luminous Garden

NaPoWriMo challenges you to write a poem in which you take your title or some language/ideas from The Strangest Things in the World. First published in 1958, the book gives shortish descriptions of odd natural phenomena, and is notable for both its author’s turn of phrase and intermittently dubious facts. Perhaps you will be inspired by the... Continue Reading →

NaPoWriMo2024 Day 3 “Surreal Prose”

The challenge is to write a surreal prose poem, seeking inspiration from Franz Kafka’s short parables. In the midnight city, a man finds himself in a surreal journey through a door to a garden of twisted, familiar faces and a river that feeds an unnameable hunger. Unable to return, he embraces being lost in this folded world.

NaPoWriMo “Dear, Anne Rice”

In the captivating embrace of New Orleans’ gothic grace, Anne Rice’s "Interview with the Vampire" unfolds. From Louis’s immortal woe to Claudia’s cursed innocence, the tale weaves through centuries, love, grief, and darkness. Celeste Burgess intricately captures the essence of eternal life in her poignant, timeless poem.

An Artist’s View Flash Fiction Challenge

In response to Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge, the image inspires a little artist to create a boundless world on wild canvases. With vibrant colors and untold stories in her hair, she paints a world where every wall is a chance to renew, inviting all to see life through wondrous hues and love.

Three Tides

In the embrace of twilight, the tide whispers ancient secrets. Feeling tied down by routine, the author longs for change, like the ebbing tide. Inspired by its flexibility, they vow to edit their life's narrative and welcome the tide of change. A passionate plea to embrace the unknown and break free.

Expire WWP

Life is a fleeting lease, every breath counts. Each day cascades like dominos, with sunrise a gift and sunset swift. In love, time stretches, in loss, it breaks. We guard memories and stoke embers until our souls aspire to the infinite. ©️2024 Celeste Burgess.

Saturday Story Starter “He Did It!”

Marvin, a renowned actor, faced an unexpected challenge at his niece's birthday party when he had to embody Princess Sparklehoof. Despite his initial reluctance, he bravely donned a pink tutu and an inflatable unicorn horn, ready to become the most method unicorn in make-believe history. It was a performance fit for the ages!

April’s Embrace: A Springtime Serenade

In April, nature blooms and showers, bringing laughter in the rain and promises of sunny days. The symphony of colors bursting in the sky and the dance of cherry blossoms create a serene and styled landscape. Picnics, laughter, and Easter traditions fill the air, as April marks the sweet revival of life.

Sunday Whirl’s Sky Embrace

Indulge in Sunday Whirl's poetic challenge, where words like "draw," "cracks," and "moon" weave tales of the sea and sky. Embrace the sly moon's glow and the wispy dawn, where footprints whisper stories of the nocturne. Delight in the dance of words and nature's secrets, in the exquisite prose by Saphiyahz Celestial Kreationz.

Fibbing Friday (or is it…) 03/29/2024

This Fibbing Friday was an invitation to unleash our wildest fibs! Did you know Easter eggs are made of chocolate because of a chocolate meteor? And cogs can be found in lost single socks. Elephants make trunk calls to order pizza in the jungle - delivered by giant tortoises! It's a fib-tastic world out there!

The Great Grate Adventure

A simple cheese grater led me to a foodie wonderland! In a cosmic kitchen adventure, I battled Pepper Pirates and pleased the Umami Oracle with Harmonious Lasagna. Now, every meal I cook is an adventure, thanks to the Great Grater. Who knew grating cheese could be so grate? Now, even my lasagna is grate!

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