This
meme was started by Delores a long time ago. Computer issues led her
to bow out for a while. The meme was too much fun to let go, and now
Words for Wednesday is provided by a number of people and has become a
movable feast.
Essentially
the aim is to encourage us to write. Each week we are given a choice
of prompts: which can be words, phrases, music or an image. What we
do with those prompts is up to us: a short story, prose, a song, a
poem, or treating them with ignore... We can use some or all of the
prompts, and mixing and matching is encouraged.
Some
of us put our creation in comments on the post, and others post on
their own blog. I would really like it if as many people as possible
joined into this fun meme, which includes cheering on the other participants. If you are posting on your own blog - let me know so that I, and other participants, can come along and applaud. And huge thanks to those of you who come back, sometimes time after time to cheer other contributors on.
The prompts will be here this month. An additional prompt from Charlotte (MotherOwl) is to include Water Blue in your creations from the prompts.
This
week's prompts are:
- Foxglove
- Summer
- Missing
- Event
- South
And/or
This reminds me of my favorite spelling assignments in school, where we had to create stories out of that week's spelling words.
ReplyDeleteKaren Jones Gowen: What a brilliant school assignment. We never had anything like that.
DeleteWe didn't have that either, I would have loved it.
DeleteWe didn't either ... great idea - and now we have it here.
DeleteBrian would have appreciated the magic moment when the water blue sky of a summer day transformed into red and orange slashes against a purple sky. He was unavoidably missing this one. Death will do that.
ReplyDeleteThe police from our small community had been very kind.
It was well known that Brian had a weak heart. It was also well known that he had a strong and practical interest in herbal medicine. In small doses, digitalis (which can be obtained from the leaves of foxgloves) can strengthen the heart beat. In large doses it can be fatal. Brian’s autopsy showed that he had ingested a very large amount. The police said that showed that sadly Brian had bought his death on himself and that they had no doubt the coroner would agree.
I expressed my gratitude for their reassurance. Brian had indeed precipitated his own death. They were wrong about the event that triggered it though. Brian had offered to mow the south lawn for me, and (again) had mowed the edges of my prized garden bed, flattening the foxgloves and wreaking havoc. He had been warned that carelessness had consequences. He never listened to me.
Sad and honestly horrifying!
DeleteHa ha ha. Good one, Sue!! Roald Dahl comes to my mind.
DeleteA harsh lesson for Brian, and now she will have to mow her own lawns.
DeleteIf his heart was that bad, why was he mowing lawns? Yes, I know, some men just figure they are superman. In this case, it just proved his undoing.
DeleteWell done EC ... an excellent twist on events ... love it - thanks for the tale! Cheers Hilary
DeleteI had better not get on your wrong side, that’s all I can say!
DeleteWell, that took a turn! Good one, EC. We gardeners are a peaceable lot, until somebody threatens our perennials. :-)
DeleteA grand short cozy. Good job! Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
DeleteChag Pesach. Go gently, friend.
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DeleteRawknrobyn and Sandi: Thank you both so much - and the same to you.
DeleteI'll get right on it.
ReplyDeletemessymimi: As always I look forward to your positive take on the prompts.
DeleteHere's the link, and for the record, yes, it's still that busy even with just the husband and brother-in-law.
DeleteI think most can tie the image and the words all together with that fine selection.
ReplyDeleteAlex J. Cavanaugh: I hope so, but look forward to reading the different approaches people will take.
DeleteThere is no so-called ‘event’ that I shall be missing this summer. A good book under a water blue southern sky, accompanied by a cup of coffee; watching a bumblebee emerge from one foxglove flower to disappear buzzing into the next; enjoying the daily changing sky spectacle not only in the evening ... All these little things are and always have been the real events for me.
ReplyDeleteSean Jeating: Love it. The little things are huge in my world - though sadly I can no longer drink coffee. The smell still entices me though.
DeleteIndeed, they are events. I often wish I had more time to enjoy them.
DeleteHi Sean - smell the scent of the flowers and earth ... that's life - so true ... cheers Hilary
DeleteLittle things in life become ever more important.
DeleteLoved this. Sounds like a purrfect way to spend a summer day or several:)
DeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Thank you everyone.
DeleteHow beautifully you put the words into reality!
DeleteI liked it very much!
Glad you enjoyed, Katerina, and that you let me know. ;-)
DeleteIt sounds like Words for Wednesday is not just a creative outlet but also a supportive community for writers of all kinds. Having a variety of prompts and the freedom to interpret them however one likes must make for some diverse and interesting creations. I can see why it's become such a cherished tradition among participants. It's heartening to see people coming together to encourage each other's creativity.
ReplyDeleteMELODY JACOB: I hope it is a supportive community - that is the aim. We do get some wonderful (and very varied) creations each and every week. Perhaps you would like to join us some time.
DeleteThanks for your comment. I responded over on my blog. 🙂
ReplyDeleteSandi: Thank you. I am not a believer, but am glad for anyone who finds comfort and support.
DeleteThe sky was filled with a pallet of color.
ReplyDeleteMinimalism at its ...
Delete;-)
Mike: As the sky so often is...
DeleteYes - as ever ... very succinct ... happy memories of skies past. Cheers Hilary
DeleteNicely done!
DeleteOhhh... I love that sky photograph. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe Happy Whisk: I have lots and lots (and lots) of photos of skyscapes.
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DeleteI have the perfect spot for that photo, right in the middle of something I was writing last night. I think I can work the words into it as well.
ReplyDeleteRiver: I am very glad to hear it - and look forward to reading your story.
DeleteLovely use of words to all. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: For a change you didn't end up in the spam folder. Thank you.
DeleteHi EC - the words and the image - a stunning sunset ... the sky always amazes at the colours it produces for us to see.
ReplyDelete"The summer sunset sky reminded her of the beauty of the foxglove – the purpley blues. She had gone south to be with family at the annual event – but now that would be missing in life, as they all age."
CheersHilary
Hilary Melton-Butcher: This is sad and lovely.
DeleteHappens to every one of us, Hilary.
DeleteMemento, mori.
DeleteIt's sad when the days finally come.
DeleteSUMMER is often a season characterized by WATER BLUE skies and wispy clouds, but sometimes it turns red and angry, and it’s easy to feel ill at ease. It seems to be the signal for the Jehovah’s Witnesses to some out of the woodwork, those who know eternal truth - only as they know it mind you. If I let them, even for a moment, set foot on my doorstep, they will tell me what I am MISSING in my life. They even offer me access to a grand EVENT to ensure that I mend my foolish ways. My life has gone SOUTH they tell me. I am doomed unless I do exactly what they prescribe. A pox on them, I say. Next time they show up I will invite them in for lunch and serve them a FOXGLOVE salad. That should silence them once and for all. And the red sky will become water blue again.
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DeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: And you suggested you didn't want to get on my bad side? Co-incidentally we were visited by the Jehovah's Witnesses yesterday for the first time in years. They didn't get through the door. Have you noticed that it is only Christians who go door to door peddling religion?
I have indeed, Sue, and even on their blogs they spout their nonsense.
DeleteTo the outside world, of course, I'm appalled. ;-)
DeleteBut since I won't go to heaven as a liar, I admit: I really liked this story, with the possible exception of the foxgloves. Although: Perhaps the "witnesses" died happily in the KNOWLEDGE that as martyrs in the future they would sit on the right of ..., etc., etc ... ;-)
Calling myself agnostic, I do always smile when thinking of Buñuel's "I am atheist, thank god".
They are the bane even of some believers, as we heartily disagree with their methods and most of their teachings.
DeleteI'd love to have round table discussions on such topics, fueled perhaps by books all participants have read, and based on treating one another with decency and respect for all the varied beliefs. Who knows but that all may come to some mutual understandings and agreements.
Hi David and Sue ...
DeleteSad - but true ... I'm afraid I shut the door very (very) quickly ... but at one stage in a small firm where I was working, there was a girl who obviously wasn't happy she couldn't have a birthday, as the family were JWs.
About 6 years ago our film society recommended the film 'Apostasy' - which was very informative ... sad, but true.
Great take on the words ...and well done on incorporating this week's choices into this real tale of our times. Cheers - Hilary
David, What an excellent take on the prompts. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
DeleteI love your striking photo! I'm sure my words could never match its beauty so I will:
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Foxglove Summer! For too long I have been missing Missing times Flowers of the Spring Event.n You my friend are in the south, and comforting autumnal wins will be yours soon. Aloha
Cloudia: I love where my words and photos took you. Thank you.
DeleteA Foxglove Summer sounds delightful!
DeleteAh, I love summer in the South. Sunrise is an event all on its own, especially when it hits and lights up my multi-colored foxglove. Though, I must admit, I am missing the water-blue lilac beauties that bloom in the Midwest. Their scent glorious.
ReplyDeleteWhat about you, friends. Are you summer fans too?
Sandra Cox: I love what you did with the words. I am emphatically NOT a summer fan - though I do love foxgloves and lilacs.
DeleteVisiting Seanhenge you could enjoy lilac-scent galore, Sandra. ;-)
DeleteI am a fan of the flowers, but not the heat of summer.
DeleteSummer, with its heat and humidity, is my least favourite season.
DeleteSandra, I really like the heat and the summer.
DeleteI also love flowers!
Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading all the stories here.
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DeleteRiver: I am glad, and looking forward to yours.
I succeeded and wrote a little story. I was inspired by the words and came up with a story about diversity! Here is the link: https://peripetiazois.blogspot.com/2024/04/blog-post_26.html
ReplyDeleteKaterinas Blog: I have read and enjoyed your story. Thank you for joining us.
DeleteA good set of words, and a glorious sky! Enjoy your day, Sue!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: Thank you - you too.
DeleteYes! You've returned. I've missed your lovely photos, wisdom and moments around town! Enjoy your weekend, and thank you for your comment on my blog it was such a delight to see your there.
ReplyDelete21 Wits: Thank you. I have been back for a little while - and the camera is getting a work out. Again.
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