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Driven to Tears
Moments of solitude killed her. Slowly, over the two years of her confinement. One day speaking her mind, speaking her truth, spewing forth acid. The acid burned and they took her. In the night. (Women are always taken … Continue reading
A Tisket a Tasket, I Lay Down in a Casket
I wonder sometimes if there’s any leeway with that whole open casket thing. Could you ask for crossed arms like an Egyptian mummy? Or one hand raised in a peace symbol? How about your … Continue reading
Prompt Writing: “Cuban Donkey Guy”
The three of us sit at writing group, tossing out ideas to use as writing prompts. Linda: Finding your voice; Current feelings; Using geography as an excuse; I don’t go there anymore. Anne: The incidental orphan; Rising above; At the … Continue reading
Prompt Writing: A Line From Margaret Atwood
One of my writing partners suggested using the first line of Margaret Atwood’s Alias Grace as a writing prompt. Talk about pressure. The sentence in quotes belongs entirely to Atwood. The rest is mine. ————————- “Out of the gravel there … Continue reading
The Bonds of Gravity
I am ultimately tethered to you, Earth. Rooted by gravity. Handcuffed to a resource I simultaneously crave and exploit. In the bondage of gravitational pull, I am the sadist, extinguishing entire species, poisoning the groundwater, coaxing oil from your secret … Continue reading
Doggie Writing Exercises
1) One of my writing buddies suggested a vicious exercise – write for five minutes without using the letter “e”. If you have a few minutes, give this exercise a try and I’ll post what you write. To My Dog … Continue reading
Writing From a Prompt – “her ruby red lips” *
“Hey Doc,” Jerry called down the hall. “Are you headed back to the morgue?” “Yeah.” “Can you take this one down with you? They found her wedged under the foundation of a house. Can’t quite figure it. She don’t look … Continue reading