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Traces of your Love – Friday Fun #1 (A Collaboration)
Traces of me lay bare,
Elevated, unaware.
Empirical nuances – filter through.
You rarely notice, it’s cruel.
You’ve grown immune to my needs,
Watching as destruction plants it’s seed.
Warmth has gone,
I should have known all along.
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He Said She Said
I’m coming, he said
But he never did.
I promise, he said
But his promise fibbed.
I’ll hold you, he said
But his arms didn’t reach.
I’ll protect you, he said
But his strength breached.
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Silent Battles
Can you hear that?
That silence which pierces through your gut.
Can you feel how it curls into your heart with a callous tap?
Do you tread on that tightrope?
The one which stretches from within
-a space between yourself and my soul, thin.
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Not There…Strangers…
Image sourced from: http://alone-alone-alone.blogspot.com/
Do you ever feel left out,
standing in a room, all alone.
-Even if many people are around;
could be your friends or family.
Do you ever feel not part of anything,
not there, as if you don’t exist…
Somewhere in another world,
far far away from this pointless world;
a stranger on a strange planet.
Not knowing who you really are…
When the question is asked,
not knowing the answer.
What’s the point of living
if you’re not acknowledged.
What’s the point of being here
when there’s no one around.
Do you ever feel left out,
standing in a room, all alone;
do you ever feel not part of anything,
not there, as if you don’t exist…
Öζιξμ
Written 21/02/1996
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Challenge Issued: Transparent Tapestries (A Reminder)
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry:
For all you Flash Fiction enthusiasts, here’s a challenge for you to sink your teeth into. Two weeks has passed since I issued this challenge, you have another two weeks to think of a delightful tale to share with us, we look forward to your entry. Please see below for further details.
(As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
The rules are quite simply this:
“Being an artist at heart, I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpage’s in a random manner). You can choose any of the given prompts -or if you are brave and up to a challenge then use all three prompts! The choice is yours. Word count will be limited to 500-1000 (if it is slightly less or more I will not quibble).
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in -hey why not make it a mixed media piece!
Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments of the appropriate post or allow for a pingback so we can track your entry for reading as well as for collating in the next Flash Fiction Challenge.”
In honour of our busy schedules, I will keep the challenge open for a month. I hope this gives you enough time to ponder on possible creative works. May your muse inspire you always…
Your three prompts for the next four weeks are as follows:
Image sourced from: http://fineartamerica.com/
- Three lines of poetry:
Roof turned transparent
And prismatic, focusing
That warm, floating lantern’s glow
-Lighthouse by Gerard Woodward
- Art Movement: Purism and here is another explanation of Purism / as for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign again (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight GMT on 29th August 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 30th August 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
***
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
***
Thoughts and comments are encouraged as always.
Pdf document: Challenge Issued – Transparent Tapestries (A Reminder)
Challenge Issued: Transparent Tapestries
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry:
One month has passed by since I issued my second Flash Fiction Challenge Triptych Trials; it was fab to see and read all the entries (you guys have done swell with the prompts given *cheers*). Those of you who have not managed to catch up with these delightful stories then please take a break and head on over to have a read. These brave soul(s) rose to the challenge:
- Billie Jo Woods’ entry Defying Gravity swept me off my feet -no really!
- Sonia G. Medeiros had me on the edge of my seat as I read Paper Aeroplanes -gripping to say the least.
- Me, Myself & I -I’ll let you decide what you think of my entry St Pauls at High Tide -it was a joy to write.
Thank you both for taking part -I hope you enjoyed the creative journey. 
(As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
The rules are quite simply this:
“Being an artist at heart, I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpage’s in a random manner). You can choose any of the given prompts -or if you are brave and up to a challenge then use all three prompts! The choice is yours. Word count will be limited to 500-1000 (if it is slightly less or more I will not quibble).
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in -hey why not make it a mixed media piece!
Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments of the appropriate post or allow for a pingback so we can track your entry for reading as well as for collating in the next Flash Fiction Challenge.”
In honour of our busy schedules, I will keep the challenge open for a month. I hope this gives you enough time to ponder on possible creative works. May your muse inspire you always…
Your three prompts for the next four weeks are as follows:
Image sourced from: http://fineartamerica.com/
- Three lines of poetry:
Roof turned transparent
And prismatic, focusing
That warm, floating lantern’s glow
-Lighthouse by Gerard Woodward
- Art Movement: Purism and here is another explanation of Purism / as for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign again (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight GMT on 29th August 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 30th August 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
***
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
***
Thoughts and comments are encouraged as always.
Pdf document: Challenge Issued – Transparent Tapestries
Challenge Taken : St Pauls at High Tide
Saturday’s Showcase Sketches:
I know I have been delving in some different forms of creativity lately (I have my moments) –I had some fun with them all (they helped me with the tough two weeks that have passed by); now I wanted to get back to the challenges I love taking part in. In keeping with the yikici tradition, (you can’t expect me to not follow tradition! *stares in disbelief*) I have combined three challenges together (no need to sound surprise –I will gasp when I successfully combine like a hundred challenges together! 
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If you are wondering about my ROW80 goals, I will provide an update following the details of the challenges set and of course the story below.
(As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
The challengers and challenges are as follows:
- Billie Jo Woods’ rules are:
‘For this challenge you can write in any genre you wish but your piece must include some sort of twist on the traditional fight for freedom or independence story. Perhaps your protagonist has to keep their independence or freedom hidden from others or perhaps they gain their freedom from mutant robots taking over the world, as long as it veers away from the typical independence story it should fit in with the challenge. Keep your word count under 1000 words for this one.’ The deadline is July 31st 2011.
- Sonia G. Medeiros’ rules are:
‘This month’s challenge is to write a piece of flash fiction in 500 words or less. The challenge is to write a story that prominently features a moon (our moon, an alien moon, whatever)… It can be science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, etc. It can be a myth about how the moon got into the night sky or a what the moon really is. It can be an apocalyptic tale about the moon’s demise. Whatever you like.’
- Moi (AKA Öζιξμ)’ rules are: To write a flash fiction using one of the three prompts provided here.
Your three prompts for the next four weeks are as follows:
Image sourced from: http://www.tate.org.uk
- Four lines of poetry:
Tear out a page of the book and make an aeroplane.
Launch it. For an instant it seems that you have fashioned
A shape that can outwit air, that has slipped the knot.
But no. The earth turns, the winch tightens, it is wound in.-Defying Gravity by Roger McGough
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This challenge was a tough one. I pondered a lot (it was constantly in the back of my mind brewing; then yesterday a light shone –I slept on it; today something special has taken shape; I hope you enjoy all the elements I have tried to weave into the story (twisted independence, moonstuck, the painting, the poem and Mannerism) as well as the story itself). Without further ado I present to you St Pauls at High Tide –oh before I forget, the word count is 449 (with the title it is 454). Enjoy!
ST PAULS AT HIGH TIDE
I have been anxious for some time now; the time neared slowly every day with every tidal rise of the moon; my dreams of the Venetian setting encapsulating the London landscape close to being realised. They knew nothing of what was coming, what to expect; I began scheming, planning changes; something to upset their plans, something to make a mark, to remember, to commemorate.
I waited patiently…
The banks forceful restrictions
Pinned me down a route I had to go
No choice, no freewill but brute force
Years I followed these orders
Years I hoped secretly that it was true
I brushed against their sides
Testing, flexing, searching…
The moons pull hypnotising my every move
I still waited, dreaming, planning…
I gushed with excitement as I flowed
Bigger, grandeur in body
Brimming over my rocky prison banks
Stretching across the streets
My escape, my independence, my joy
The blue moon shone bright
The blue moon overbalanced the tides
The blue moon set me free…
…St Pauls at my feet; my dreams came alive.
That was a momentous day; they never knew what hit them; like a monsoon but with much gusto –not raining from the heavens; a tsunami breaking free, drowning the streets, overflowing into buildings, homes, washing ashore bodies –human or otherwise; a sea amongst a city; a city submerged with the sea. They floated; I swam. Then there was some who flew with my torrential impact; a surprise honoured by the moon; I –grateful for my release…
The imprisonment soon began; swiftly as had my freedom; the blueness of the moon faded; replaced by its normal pallor glow. It dragged me back to the treacherous banks; the bars of my enslavement, no amount of rebellion I muster now will help my cause. My only strength came with the blue moon and now that is fading… I will wait, wait again for its marvel; it surely will not be long before it is set back in motion –after all, there is a reason why they say ‘once in a blue moon’. No matter how rare that is, it will happen again and when it does, I will be waiting…
There is one solace in all of this; my escape was marked in history and captured in paint; the artist much in awe of my capabilities used brushstrokes evocative of my waves; a reminder of what happened and what might be. The irony, I am caged in once again within the narrow banks and now the within the limits of the canvas and the gilded frame. Then hazily I wonder as my memory fades; was my escape from the actual riverbanks or from the mystical magic of the painting…
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
ROW80 UPDATE:
It has been a week since my last update; therefore, I think I best let you know how it has all been going…
This week has been tough (yet again) but not as bad as I have managed to lift my spirits and stick to some of my goals as set below last week:
This is my now amended ROW80 Goals:
- Email BETA Readers my current WIP (for feedback).
- Start outline for new project (novella/script).
- Try to write 0-500 words per day towards WIP (a reality-check was in order here –pressure taken off in order for my muse to roam freely).
- Should I feel stuck with point three I will consider how well I have done with my blog posts –as a means to stay positive –any achievements’ considered for acknowledgement right? *looks up expectantly*
- Each day I will set aside a 15-30 minute editing session, before I start my writing; reworking the previous day’s works (still a ploy to get myself back into the flow of things).
THEN (When responses come back from my lovely BETA Readers:
- I will rework the first three chapters of my WIP.
- I will start to contribute towards the above set word goal (maybe alternate with the WIPs for a bit of variety and also it’s good my muse can just tackle something different every once in a while).
What I have achieved:
Sunday and Monday, I was away from home (so that was my two free days). On Tuesday I posted a blog article (ok it was a copy and paste job –but I am not going to moan, as I was still a wee bit low then) I also wrote 122 words towards my WIP (added some special spells). Wednesday I continued with outlining for my WIP. Thursday I wrote an article on Copyright for my blog (forgot to post it so I posted on Friday instead). Friday I decided to take a peek at my initial research for my WIP therefore, I printed it off and began to go over it when I needed a break from the screen. Today, well, asides from writing this post (which now hit 1,449 words) and enjoying a cuppa of lovely brewed (by my standards) tea; I will continue with going over the research and also feedback from my betareaders. I hope I add some more words to my WIP tonight.
I have just realised; since I am working on two WIP, I need to differentiate between the two so you know which WIP I am talking about here’s a little clue:
- WIP One (The initial one I started with) is titled Becoming: Mystical Realisations (I’ll call it Becoming for short).
- WIP Two (The one discussed on Manon Eileen’ #writepsych) is not fortunate to have a title yet so we can call it WIP2 for now.
Well, that is all for today, I will now be working on Becoming; I hope you enjoyed the flash fiction above (I just felt like I needed to have fun after these past two weeks and celebrate my enthusiasm by indulging in these challenges –for me it is an indulgence). Upcoming Plans: Within the coming week I plan to tackle Ken Broad’ Challenge (I am determined to combine all four images –why don’t you join me to see if I succeed.) and also add a storyline to the ongoing saga over at DiRosaYikici. As you know resident guest blogger Patrick Tulley will be about tomorrow and my next post will be on Monday. I plan to share with you my thoughts about challenges and why I love them so much on Wednesday and also provide you with another ROW80 update –so keep your eyes out if you want to know what goes on in my quirky mind. Till then have fun!
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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Did I achieve the challenges set? Did you get lost within the vivid landscapes or did you sail above the waves? Let me know what works and what does not and perhaps how it could be made better… As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as all good discussions start with just one word.
Pdf document: St Pauls at High Tide
Challenge Issued: Triptych Trials – Reminder
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry:
Heya, due to my ROW80 goals and also a busy couple of days I have not been able to put together any flash fictions (or story follow-ups for DiRosaYikici) therefore; I have decided a recap was in order… Sooooo here goes: Two weeks into the challenge set by moi, I thought I’d give you all a gentle reminder (just in case you have forgotten); you have until midnight (GMT) 1st August 2011. See the details below:
(As always there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
The rules are quite simply this:
“Being an artist at heart, I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpage’s in a random manner). You can choose any of the given prompts -or if you are brave and up to a challenge then use all three prompts! The choice is yours. Word count will be limited to 500-1000 (if it is slightly less or more I will not quibble).
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in -hey why not make it a mixed media piece!
Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments of the appropriate post or allow for a pingback so we can track your entry for reading as well as for collating in the next Flash Fiction Challenge.”
This week I am extending the period to one month. The holiday season is upon us; most of my writer friends are working on their work/manuscript in progress (AKA: WIP/MIP) and I will be too as I have left it on the sidelines for a while, therefore I need to get back to it. I hope this longer period will also give you enough time to prepare and come up with something amazing! May your muse inspire you always.
Your three prompts for the next four weeks are as follows:
Image sourced from: http://farm5.static.flickr.com
- Four lines of poetry:
Tear out a page of the book and make an aeroplane.
Launch it. For an instant it seems that you have fashioned
A shape that can outwit air, that has slipped the knot.
But no. The earth turns, the winch tightens, it is wound in.-Defying Gravity by Roger McGough
- Art Movement: Mannerism and here is another explanation of Mannerism / as for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign again (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight GMT on 1st August 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 2nd August 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
***
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
***
Thoughts and comments are encouraged as always.
Pdf document: Challenge Issued – Triptych Trials – Reminder
Challenge Issued: Triptych Trials
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry: I issued my first Flash Fiction Challenge Triptych Blues two weeks ago and here are the brave soul(s) who rose to the challenge:
Just little old me! (Well, I issued it; so I had to take part!) – Here is my entry: Moon of Change: The Prologue & The Epilogue -I hope you enjoy the read.
I have to mention that Sonia G. Medeiros did her best to take part; for that, I want to say ‘thank you for the attempt -hopefully next time you will feel more inspired (or rather feel it works better for you)‘.
(As always there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
The rules are quite simply this:
“Being an artist at heart, I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpage’s in a random manner). You can choose any of the given prompts -or if you are brave and up to a challenge then use all three prompts! The choice is yours. Word count will be limited to 500-1000 (if it is slightly less or more I will not quibble).
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in -hey why not make it a mixed media piece!
Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments of the appropriate post or allow for a pingback so we can track your entry for reading as well as for collating in the next Flash Fiction Challenge.”
This week I am extending the period to one month. The holiday season is upon us; most of my writer friends are working on their work/manuscript in progress (AKA: WIP/MIP) and I will be too as I have left it on the sidelines for a while, therefore I need to get back to it. I hope this longer period will also give you enough time to prepare and come up with something amazing! May your muse inspire you always.
Your three prompts for the next four weeks are as follows:
Image sourced from: http://farm5.static.flickr.com
- Four lines of poetry:
Tear out a page of the book and make an aeroplane.
Launch it. For an instant it seems that you have fashioned
A shape that can outwit air, that has slipped the knot.
But no. The earth turns, the winch tightens, it is wound in.-Defying Gravity by Roger McGough
- Art Movement: Mannerism and here is another explanation of Mannerism / as for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign again (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight GMT on 1st August 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 2nd August 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
***
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
***
Thoughts and comments are encouraged as always.
Pdf document: Challenge Issued – Triptych Trials
Growing Up!
Saturday’s Showcase Sketches: I have a little time before I set off to my team and mine works leaving do party/ceremony! Therefore, I thought I would share a short poem with you. The poem I have chosen is part of a scrapbook poetry book I put together from 1992-current day (all written by me); some of the poems are very very raw and some a little refined and some even are cringe worthy that I want to re-work them -but I shan’t. I will share these poems here every, now and again. This poem is called Growing Up and was published in an anthology; the details can be found here: published works.
(As always, there is a pdf document at the bottom of the post for those who may find this a difficult read.)
GROWING UP!
Growing up is such a drag,
following the trend is being sad.
Having many things to do;
be it at home or at school.
Parents shouting all the time,
sometimes you just want to willow and die.
Getting heartache from everyone,
not knowing when there won’t be none.
Having trouble at school,
not knowing what to do.
Crying yourself to sleep at nights,
no one cares, no one’s in sight.
Holding onto memories,
that may not never ever be…
Seeing yourself old and grey,
is growing up all it’s cracked up to be?
Öζιξμ
Written 22/11/1995
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
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Below the poem, I have scribbled the following ‘thoughts that came to my mind after academic difficulties‘. This set me thinking… We all have similar experiences, at that time I expressed it through poetry (I was the ever dramatic back then too it seems! -there is no need to agree with me! *pouts*); what was your outlet, if any? What did you struggle with -what helped you through it? I would love to hear from you. As you already know, thoughts and comments are encouraged as always -even if it is just a word -as all good discussions start with just one word.
Pdf document: Growing Up!
Challenge Issued: Triptych Blues
This a gentle reminder of the Flash Fiction Challenge I issued last week (it’s literally a copy from 21st June 2011 post with amended bits in it -mainly the clarified rules); I have amended the rules slightly as I believe it was not too clear; I hope you can take part and enjoy the challenge!
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry: Yes, you read the title correctly; I am issuing you with a challenge -a Flash Fiction Challenge (should you accept it)! As you already know, the last two months I have taken part in some fabulous Flash Fiction Challenges which were issued by fellow bloggers: Billie Jo Woods, Sonia G. Medeiros, Kenneth (Ken) Broad and Haley Whitehall; so it was only natural, on my part, to want to get involved fully and challenge you all too -Writers, Poets and Artists -yep my fellow counterparts AKA (also known as) the Collective Creative Circle (it’s easy to join and only has one condition: If you are creative then you too are part of the crew; so hop on over!).
The rules are quite simply this:
Being an artist at heart; I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpages in a random manner). You can choose any of the given prompts -or if you are brave and up to a challenge then use all three prompts! The choice is yours. Word count will be limited to 500-1000 (if it is slightly less or more I will not quibble).
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in -hey why not make it a mixed media piece!
Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments of the appropriate post or allow for a pingback so we can track your entry for reading as well as for collating in the next Flash Fiction Challenge.
Your three prompts for the next two weeks are as follows:
Marc Chagall, Bouquet with Flying Lovers - Sourced from http://www.humanitiesweb.org/human.php?s=g&p=c&a=p&ID=57
- Two lines of poetry:
Step the plot defying blue cast-steel—
“Here is the march along these iron stones”
- Art Movement: Dada/Dadaism / As for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight GMT on 4th July 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 5th July 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
Copyright © Ozlem Yikici 2011 & Copyright © doodllz™ 2011. All Rights Reserved.
Challenge Issued: Triptych Blues
Tuesday’s Triptych Tapestry: Yes, you read the title correctly; I am issuing you with a challenge -a Flash Fiction Challenge (should you accept it)! As you already know, the last two months I have taken part in some fabulous Flash Fiction Challenges which were issued by fellow bloggers: Billie Jo Woods, Sonia G. Medeiros, Kenneth (Ken) Broad and Haley Whitehall; so it was only natural, on my part, to want to get involved fully and challenge you all too -Writers, Poets and Artists -yep my fellow counterparts AKA (also known as) the Collective Creative Circle (it’s easy to join and only has one condition: If you are creative then you too are part of the crew; so hop on over!).
The rules are quite simply this:
Being an artist at heart; I have decided my triptych prompts will be based with an art theme running through it. The prompts will have three parts to it:
- Painting/Photography by an Artist
- Random lines of Poetry by Poets
- An Art Movement/Writing Genre
I will endeavour to select the above through the methods used by surrealist automatism (this will involve selecting imagery by opening books/webpages in a random manner). Word count will be limited to 500-1000*.
If there are artists who feel inspired to take part with imagery or any poets who want to enter with poems -you too can join in.
Your three prompts for the next two weeks are as follows:
Marc Chagall, Bouquet with Flying Lovers - Sourced from http://www.humanitiesweb.org/human.php?s=g&p=c&a=p&ID=57
- Two lines of poetry:
Step the plot defying blue cast-steel—
“Here is the march along these iron stones”
- Art Movement: Dada/Dadaism / As for the Writing Genre; I have decided to give you the artistic reign (so ultimately it’s your choice).
*If you are looking to enter with a Poem or a Visual Image then the word count is not applicable (having said that; fellow Poets, if you are generous with your words then maybe keep in mind to not over-exceed the maximum word allowance).
Well that’s the rules, the deadline is at midnight on 4th July 2011 (I will be collating all entries in the next Triptych Tapestry which is scheduled to be posted 5th July 2011).
Enjoy and above all have fun!
Update: I forgot to add to the rules: Please ensure you provide the link to your entry in the comments below or allow for a pingback -I don’t know what my mind was thinking then!
Homelessness
There are people out there,
Who are all alone.
They need a place to call their own;
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Don’t Seem to Care
Look at you
Staring at nowhere;
you have given up, you don’t care.
Where’s that charm, that charisma in you?
Where’s it gone, have you lost hope so soon?
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Ode to Celebrate Your Life
Little sis could not write
an ode to celebrate your life.
She found it hard
writing funny rhymes
whilst waiting for the 55.
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