Stillness suffocated all around, dredging the life from the air. Even as the sun rose, the yellow streaks of light failed to break through the overcast sky to caress the earth below. Birds stayed in the trees, and the dogs slept in. Staring out the window, Elise wanted to be able to feel the air [...]
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Okay…. so it’s not a story….. :P
Breathe in spelling tests Breathe out creative writing Breathe in wet dogs shaking muddy water Breathe out tiny puppies sleeping on my knee Breathe in crying babies with no hope of solace Breathe out happy children running about barefoot in the sun Breathe in crowded cities strangling time Breathe out secluded beaches drenched in sun [...]
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The chocolatier tempered the dark mix, keeping the liquid moving, never letting it boil. He was a master craftsman, making things more delicate and beautiful than people ever noticed. His customers loved his chocolates, the subtle flavours, silky smoothness and the perfection of the shapes. Lovingly he crafted each piece to order for the high [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Tie a Yellow Ribbon….
Tonight my inspiration was the yellow ribbon I wore on my pony tail today. However, the story really has little point. It was fun to write though. For as long as anyone could remember, the oak tree at the end of the lane sported a long ribbon, tied in a bow, near the top of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »A Couple of Micro-pieces
Ah, today, I have written a slightly middle section of something that will become a longer work (see Yesterday’s story) and another tiny micro piece focussing on description. …………………………………………………… Throwing my cap in the air, I felt an unexpected surge of reckless abandon. The laughter, hugs, smiles, and I’ve never forget you’s hung around me. [...]
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Today I have spent a lot of time talking about Greek Mythology and Matariki, the rising of the Pleiades. However, the lost Pleiade, Electra, had no story behind her disappearance. Today’s entry is for her, to fill the void. A long time ago, nearer to the dawn of time, the Pleiades were born. Their [...]
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