I went to look up the word epiphany instead, searched ‘bob hicok’, read poetry about no meaning on meaning only meaning somehow yes and maiming and jokes about bars and don’t answer when someone says: knock knock. The epiphany is here in the gooey blood seeping under the saran wrap on my forearms. The tattoos… Continue reading Prompt 25 – An Epiphany
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Prompt 24 – Owl – Ekphrastic writing & YIN link
Image: RS003Illustrator: Madame TreacleGenre: Ekphrastic writingPrompt from Charis Cotter RS003 by Madame Treacle The Prince of Owls had some regrets. It has come to my attention that on this sixth day of the Year of Our Owl, Feather-Father Chordon Aves, I, your humble sky servant, Prince Cervantes Owlton the fourth, have failed you as your… Continue reading Prompt 24 – Owl – Ekphrastic writing & YIN link
Prompt 23 – The Chrysalids by John Wyndham & Literature Clock
Book: The ChrysalidsAuthor: John WyndhamGenre: Science Fiction Prompt from the husband. “Knowing makes all the difference… It's the difference between just trying to keep alive, and having something to live for.” I had something to live for. It was her. It had always been her. The truth of it was simple, smooth. As sure as… Continue reading Prompt 23 – The Chrysalids by John Wyndham & Literature Clock
Prompt 22 – How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
Book: How To Train Your DragonAuthor: Cressida CowellGenre: Middle-grade fantasy Prompt book chosen by Jett. “So…you will walk quietly through the cave and each boy will steal one sleeping dragon.” I closed Hattie’s wide open mouth by pushing up her bottom jaw up with my hand while Mr. Bobchin turned and faced the opening of… Continue reading Prompt 22 – How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
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