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Flora
Autumn of 2008, I wrote a poem. It was elementary, yes, but it was also somehow mature. It depicts the story of a leaf, Flora. The poem relates to her as a ballerina, resplendent, and searching for meaning. I found her, Flora, nestled in the piles of many leaves that riddled that North East, in October.
Jennifer DavidPublished 9 months ago in WritersSan Pedro Sula, Honduras
San Pedro Sula, located in northwestern Honduras, has received notoriety as one of the most challenging cities in the world to live in. While it is essential to well known the difficulties that residents face, it is equally vital to consider the nuances and complexities that make contributions to the city's struggles.
Moharif YuliantoPublished 9 months ago in WritersDown to the Nub
Memories of my childhood are vivid but disjointed, like a movie trailer that flashes various exciting bits, but not in context and out of order. Thus I can't be sure which of the stories I wrote as a child was the first.
Sonia Heidi UnruhPublished 9 months ago in WritersFeeling Uninspired?
So, you need to be more inspired and figure out what to write. But you need to figure out what to write or do to start writing again. So, how do you get back into the creative groove so that you can pen that masterpiece?
Mother CombsPublished 9 months ago in WritersMy "First" Piece: Beware the Butterfly
I wish I could remember further back than the 4th grade. I'm sure I was writing even before that. The first thing I remember writing was in either 5th or 6th grade, and my memory of it is pretty vague. I was the kind of kid who knew what the teachers wanted from me, and a huge teacher's pet. Straight A's, getting my homework held up as an example, all that good stuff. When there was a writing assignment, I usually nailed it as expected. But then one day I got weird with it.
Rebekah ConardPublished 9 months ago in WritersShow Don't Tell
"Don't just tell me 'It was a hot day'. Write about how sweat rolled down into your eyes, how your sneakers melted to the pavement, and how a cold drink of water quenched your thirst. It was a hot day - so show me."
S. C. AlmanzarPublished 9 months ago in WritersPenning the Grayscale
We never forget our first love, do we? Most 'firsts' are clumsy and awkward. They're the beginning of a journey. In love, they're often heart-breaking. We learn their lessons—of love lost, perhaps unrequited, and of own capacity to adapt to change.
E.K. DanielsPublished 9 months ago in WritersMy First Foray into Publishing Short Stories Online
First let me admit that I have a terrible memory. Because of my anxiety, my mind loves to focus on awkward and painful memories. The failures instead of the triumphs. How far back should I go? My elementary school scribbles were just glorified spelling and penmanship exercises. I mostly remember the short stories and essays I wrote for my advanced placement English class in the eleventh grade.
Leslie WritesPublished 9 months ago in WritersCaracas, Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela, has earned a recognition as one of the most challenging cities to live in globally, with a multitude of socio-economic, political, and safety issues that have plagued its residents for years. While it's quintessential to method this subject with nuance and empathy, there are undeniable realities that have made each day existence in Caracas an laborious pastime for its citizens.
Moharif YuliantoPublished 9 months ago in WritersBali The Enchanting Island of Indonesia
Nestled in the coronary heart of the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is a jewel in Southeast Asia, renowned for its herbal beauty, shiny culture, and serene spirituality. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich traditions, Bali has captured the creativeness of travelers from round the world, making it one of the most sought-after locations for those in search of an idyllic escape.
Moharif YuliantoPublished 9 months ago in WritersIt’s Turtles All The Way Down
Turtles are my spirit animal, and the first story/essay I ever wrote was about turtles. I was in first grade. It may have been an assignment, because my teacher gave me a “check-plus” and a “smiley face.” This story clearly meant a lot to me, since I have saved it all these years.
Joyce O’DayPublished 9 months ago in WritersExamining My First Story
The recent fairytale challenge on Vocal had me digging deep into my computer’s memory to find a story that I wrote almost twenty years ago. It was a short story about a young girl who finds a coin in her washing machine on a very hot summer day. She makes a wish on it and it comes true; the temperature drops by twenty degrees! With a second load of laundry, she finds another coin in the machine and makes a wish on that one as well. That second wish is for an awesome thirteenth birthday.
Rae Fairchild (MRB)Published 9 months ago in Writers