Category: Writing Prompts

  • SLS – “1814 Battle of New Orleans”

    SLS – “1814 Battle of New Orleans”

    The Battle of New Orleans wasn’t the final time the British and American forces would exchange fire.

  • #Write Photo – Storm Brews

    #Write Photo – Storm Brews

    a body of water deep and high mixed with color of the sky.

  • SLS – Happy Together by The Turtles

    SLS – Happy Together by The Turtles

    Once when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, me and a few of the guys took a trip down to Tijuana. It was safer to drink the tequila than it was to drink the water, so we indulged except for the one driving.

  • SLS – Tequila

    SLS – Tequila

    Once when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, me and a few of the guys took a trip down to Tijuana. It was safer to drink the tequila than it was to drink the water, so we indulged except for the one driving.

  • #Write Photo – Cascade

    #Write Photo – Cascade

    Mindful of the cliffs Tall trees lined each bank Birds flit and sing A caressing song To my log I cling. No fog or pollution Clean air all around Breath the perfume Flowers hidden below Clear thoughts resume. Gurgling water flows down Embankment delights Faces on the stone Smile lavishly debarking Unspoken monotone. Mystical dreams…

  • #Write Photo – Eve

    #Write Photo – Eve

    On the Eve of Mardi Gras We wondered into the woods Chased by some crazies Or maybe, I misunderstood. My friends and I Turned west in a flash Donned on our masks Crack, bang, clash. Was that a portkey Touched by mistake Oh Lord, we’ve transported Quidditch Championships not fake. Commotion and fire Sparklers high…

  • SLS – I’m No Stranger To The Rain by Keith Whitley

    SLS – I’m No Stranger To The Rain by Keith Whitley

    my interpretation leaves me with a longing to help someone who is depressed and fighting the demons within the soul.

  • SLS – Texas Country

    SLS – Texas Country

    This week Jim Adams has prompted us with Hometown/City Where You Were Born or Lived in for this weeks Song Lyric Sunday. I was born in Bridgeport, Texas and grew up in Decatur, Texas for a good chunk of my childhood and teenage years. These two small towns in Wise County are about 13 miles…

  • #Write Photo – Otherworldly

    #Write Photo – Otherworldly

    Flying in seemed easy Headwinds caught the ship Flat rocks to land upon The controls, oops, I slipped. Spiralling fast towards the river Life flashed before my eyes The cold water blasts my skin Splat this little green guy dies. Smeared along the rock bank Martians have angels too Goodbye to all you Earthlings Fly…

  • SLS – A House That Has Everything – by Elvis Presley

    SLS – A House That Has Everything – by Elvis Presley

    This week Jim Adams has prompted us with Diamond/Emerald/Jade/Pearl/Ruby/Sapphire for this weeks Song Lyric Sunday. Happy Easter everyone! I chose Elvis this week as I haven’t given you my favorite entertainer in a while. Plus, I was looking for a song with sapphire in it as it is my birthstone. “A House That Has Everything”…