Oh My! I am inspired yet again by one of my all-time favourite writers - right here at Writing.Com! Jacky ... One of her newest items for "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" titled:
"About Dad" - Another great little gem and I found myself getting lost in the clearly outlined world of these characters.
I would love to create an anthology with this writer... Australia and America united ... I might hold a poll for an eye-catching title! But I'll also have to get writing myself so that I can offer up some Flash Fiction of my own!
This item "Bad Days at Work" by laulao89 really spoke to me today! Perhaps they're right! Because I am quite burnt out and that fact is undermining me in many ways - not least in my creative interests.
In just a few, succinct lines the power of this message punches home! And boy! Do some of us need a reminder that there is life after a cruddy job which is unrewarding and thankless not to mention underpaid. I am sure that the writer was receiving some Divine Intervention when they wrote this 3-liner ... not succumbing to embellishment ... sticking with 'The Program' - Well Done!
This really is an 'article' for Newbies and a reminder to all members... I especially like the advice about polls - they are fun and quick to do. I liked all the advice and I recommend this item to all other members!
This item "Calling" was written by Jimminycritic in July of 2008 - and we are helping them celebrate 13 Years at WDC!
This appears to be a non-rhyming poem and it's short but well expressed. I've gained a new appreciation of poetry since joining myself, just a year ago... Well thought out and poetically expressed thoughts don't need length and duration... just aptness and poignancy.
Here's something to lift one out of the doldrums! This item "Pickle Lip Balm" written by 17th WDC Anniversary Celeb. Zhen Perhaps they should be writing for Gift Cards or Advertising moguls! It sure lifted my spirits up and ... for the season of Summer - I might be willing to give that' a try ~ who knows!
Item "Home is and so is my heart" was written by Chibithulu (Alyssa) last year during covid - when inspiration became a resource for many'. A lovely, simply expressed poem about inner strength really - and where the writer derives that strength from.
This was a delightful and easy read - just what the Dr ordered, so to speak! *Wink* The story was like a morning canter on one's horse through the meadows down to the local, country roadside cafe - with a quick gallop home! Sheer pleasure and satisfaction! Great writer that
This was a delightful and easy read - just what the Dr ordered, so to speak! The story was like a morning canter on one's horse through the meadows down to the local, country roadside cafe - with a quick gallop home! Sheer pleasure and satisfaction! Great writer that
This poem/prose "The Rule" is macabre in content and in the overall impression it makes. Written by LacyLashes it reminds me of how sinister and sadistic the human being can be. As a sentient species we are creepy. A dystopian planet...
The writer captures the horror, barely contained in the human game... Well done.
Really nice set up on the page! The centering and font make a big impression and made me want to read on. I loved the nostalgia and regret that was expressed and could relate to some of those things...
Everlastin’…
is one thing
That seems to be lackin’
In this ol’ boy’s life
Like the lack of
Family memories
A good home
And a lovin’ wife
The item "Fear" is prose, in style and is an honest and unpretentious read. Written by Dorianne in April this year. Happy 15th WDC Anniversary!
Fear is Natural and may help us to survive. But what I liked about the written piece, were the things that the writer described which helped them overcome the feared silence like the ticking clock and her own heartbeat.
I was inspired by the way you retold and saw the old man who in your words was ... "crying out for someone to remember it for him. Perhaps he wanted to see the inspiration in someone's eyes again, and feel a bit of the glow of pride..."
It's a very good piece and deserves an airing too! Lest We Forget, eh? Well Done!
This item "Annabelle's Valentine" was written by RoyalMQ early 2014 and it is time to say Happy 12th Year WDC Anniversary!
The story - with a few modifications - could be entered for a women's magazine for the week/month of Valentine's Day Celebrations. It has a good 'readability factory' and would suit the romance genre which is popular with these magazines.
You wrote: Her parents had wentgone off shopping on the boardwalk leaving her alone as usual at the beach house they were renting
Yes, I think that is a grammatical error - what do you think? Also - I think the font could be bigger - it makes it easier to read online. Just a suggestion.
It is evident that English is not the writer's first language but they have managed to convey their message on the Effort of Effortlessness - (and may our individual canvasses remain white and unstained...) Great use of analogy - picturesque speech. Well worth the read!
Congratulations on your First Year Anniversary at WDC! This item "Short Words" was created in September of 2020 by Starlena - and with lockdowns around the world - I'm guessing that creating a puzzle like this helped fill in the time!
Very entertaining and clever - I hadn't thought about how many short - 3 letter words there were! Ate; Out; Two; Too; Gig; Tab; and many more! Well done.
This item "what are we supposed to be" was written mid May in 2017 - and it's time to wish you a Happy 6th Year WDC Anniversary!
Where every second line rhymes to regale the reader with a cause of slim hope that all is not lost - entirely! Just six lines. Minimalist maybe... but it sure got the message across - well done!
"And The Trees Danced" was written by Margaret around the end of May in 2028.
Attributing anthropomorphism to objects - or people - The writer has used this technique to bring together an orchestra in the bush - ... do I hear a Renaissance Mozart Concerto in the making?
Well written and although no expert on poetry ~ I know what I like! Happy 16th WDC Anniversary!
In Memory of SHERRI GIBSON WDC Anniversary 3rd May 2006 ~
Before my time - but memories and Grandchildren live on! As I opened this portfolio my eyes were drawn to SHERRI GIBSON's pictures of her three Grandchildren! The most precious gift for all Grandparents ~ the joy of knowing that another generation will follow us onwards...
"Moon" was created by Schnujo is Late to Lannister on June 19th, 2016 - about a month after joining WDC - perhaps to get their portfolio started? ... and was written for a comp, I see. A very simple, elegant 3-liner and it is of course, a Haiku (to the quarter moon). Lovely!
"Imponderables" created October 8th, 2017 by Zeke who is celebrating 14 years at WDC! This free verse certainly had me pondering! Not things that I would usually wonder about, but now that you mention it... There's nothing for it - but to include this little excerpt, below:
The Pierced Pagoda Lady
Why aren’t her ears pierced?
The Vacuuming Shoe Salesman
Does he do this at home for practice?
The Lingerie Clerk
Why is she old and fat?
The Antique Dealer
Did he collect these things when they were new?
"Salute To Bob Hope" A Poem written about (a) father when he was in the Navy in WWII - by VictoriaMcCullough in March of 2006 and is a lovely tribute to her father and makes an engaging tale told, through the medium of verse. Happy 19th WDC Anniversary!
Excerpt
The clairinet Dad
held in his hands
claims a shot in its
case from a grazed
bullet. It never
leaves my memory
as I think of it
as the story was told
to me, years later.
I picked this story because I now have a similar one! I have learned that I am a Grandmother to a 2 and a half year old Grand-daughter (August) and Grandson (October) - both born in 2018 via an IVF program) - to two different families via my youngest son - who gets updates and can meet them anytime that they choose - especially after they turn 18!
Princess Megan Rose GOT Fox recounts a realistic evolution of meeting and getting to know a new and previously unknown family member - in her case - a sister! For some reason it pleases me to read that they keep in touch and were able to get to know one and other. Thankyou for sharing and Happy 19th WDC Anniversary!
"Stalled" is a 24 Syllable Poetry -6-4-2-3-3-3-3 - Entry created onJanuary 30th, 2020 by ElF and it is harder to do than you'd think! This poem creates quite vivid imagery and I read it a few times ... it really became quite meditative to read and consider and it resonated with me - in my current situation.
Happy 13th Anniversary at WDC!
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I would love to create an anthology with this writer... Australia and America united ... I might hold a poll for an eye-catching title! But I'll also have to get writing myself so that I can offer up some Flash Fiction of my own! 
Here's something to lift one out of the doldrums! This item "
Perhaps they should be writing for Gift Cards or Advertising moguls! It sure lifted my spirits up and ... for the season of Summer - I might be willing to give that' a try ~ who knows! 
A Free Verse which uses evocative language creating vivid feeling and imagery of a life lived fully, as indicated by the well chosen words.
This poem creates quite vivid imagery and I read it a few times ... it really became quite meditative to read and consider and it resonated with me - in my current situation.