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100 Word Challenge – Storm – May 31, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Tessa

Tara’s Thin Spiral Notebook – prompt weekly The prompt is: storm The sky was darkening quickly. Annie scrambled to gather her things and get inside before the storm started. As she leaned against a tree, a knife slashed into the … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #99 Flag&Fallen

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #99 Flag&Fallen Flying High and Proud by Teresa Smeigh May 30, 2016 The flag is displayed In honor of our fallen. Proudly we fly it!

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Jan 25, 2017 – Dinner

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Tessa

Image from WikiCommons, taken by Andrea Pavenello and used under the Creative Commons Agreement Dinner by Teresa Smeigh January 2017 The kitchen smelled odd and the guests were starting to fidget. They admired the lovely table setting in the dining … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Prompt – Shadorma

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Tessa

(5) Words: | WATCH | EDGE | PROOF | PAUSE | SOOTH | The Proof – by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Pause to watch, Looking for the proof. Along edge, Peek over. Try to forget what you see, Calmly sooth your nerves. Teresa … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #115 Clouds and Sunshine

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge Clouds and Sunshine By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 The sunshine peeks through The clouds on a dreary day. Then the sun breaks through. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of … Continue reading →

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Our Write Side – February 14, 2017

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Tessa

I wrote this last week for another prompt and I think it also fits “Wicked Meandering” and so I am combining them with a few changes. Our Write Side’s Master Class Light and Shade Challenge Image from WikiCommons, taken by … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Writing Challenge – Esther Newton Blog

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Tessa

My Weekly Writing Challenge The Appearing Unicorn by Teresa Smeigh January 2016 I attempt to blow my horn And there appears a unicorn. That’s not a sheep, I begin to weep. I shouldn’t have been born.

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Flash Fiction

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Tessa

This week’s photo prompt is provided by Tim Livingston with the blog, The ForesterArtist. Thank you Tim for our photo prompt this week! ************** Abandoned by Teresa Smeigh March 2017 The boys were all avidly listening to the speaker. They … Continue reading →

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RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #118 Reward&Trial

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Tessa

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #118 Reward&Trial By Teresa Smeigh September 2016 My life is a trial, but not without its rewards. My God sees to that. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author Of Articles, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Challenge – Week of August 9, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Tessa

Kid’s Soccer – by Teresa Smeigh August 2016 Danny always warmed the bench. The coach didn’t think he was good enough to play with the others. Danny cried every game that he sat out and wished with all his heart … Continue reading →

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Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge – Week 13 – swell and foam (Tanka)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Tessa

Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge – Week 13 – swell and foam Gentle Waves by Teresa Smeigh September 2016 The swell of water rolls, Gently over my bare feet. The foam disappears back into the sea slowly, As another gently rolls in. … Continue reading →

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Haiku – Water lilies

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Tessa

by Teresa Smeigh – December 2016 Water Lilies drift colorfully across the pond. Lovely drenched in rain. Tessa – Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses, also a devout Christian Author – http://www.finallyawriter.com (this blog contains my old work mostly although … Continue reading →

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The Judge – a poem

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Tessa

The Judge by Teresa Smeigh October 2016 Judge’s Story Broke news that Sunday. Bridge in lake. Can’t cross it! The Judge was sitting drinking, Proud as he could be. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For Mental And Invisible Illnesses -Author … Continue reading →

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My Weekly Writing Challenge – Esther Newton Blog

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Tessa

My Weekly Writing Challenge Bubbles by Teresa Smeigh January 2016 The princess blew a bubble. It broke on the guard’s stubble. She cursed and cried. She was teary-eyed. Then next she blew a double.

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Three Word Wednesday 513 – Shadorma

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Tessa

by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 Hateful boys! Tearing gaping holes! Town’s gardens Ravished now Destroyed by non-thinking kids. Incorrigible. 3 Words Gaping, adjective: cavernous, yawning, wide, broad; vast, huge, enormous, immense, extensive. Hateful, adjective: detestable, horrible, horrid, unpleasant, awful, nasty, … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 511 – Shadorma

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Tessa

The Jalopy by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 Apathy, Bashful, embarrassed. My clunker, A sore sight, To everyone’s eyes, ears. Banished from my sight!   Three Word Wednesday.: 3WW Week No. 511 Apathy, noun: indifference, lack of interest, lack of enthusiasm, … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 510 – Shadorma

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Tessa

The Dream by Teresa Smeigh December 2016 I’m wakeful. Unacceptable dreams scare me! I dreamed I was a vain woman in charge. I rule this country. 3 Words Unacceptable, adjective: intolerable, insufferable, unsatisfactory, inadmissible, inappropriate, unsuitable, undesirable, unreasonable, insupportable; offensive, … Continue reading →

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Three Word Wednesday 503 – Haiku

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Tessa

The Circus by Teresa Smeigh October 2016 The vapid showgirl shared a tent unwillingly with the bouncy clown! 3 Words Vapid, adjective: insipid, uninspired, colorless, uninteresting, feeble, flat, dull, boring, tedious, tired, unexciting, uninspiring, unimaginative, uninvolving, lifeless, tame, vacuous, bland, … Continue reading →

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Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #5 SHAPES & HEART

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Tessa

Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #5 SHAPES & HEART “Pleasing to My Eyes” by Teresa Smeigh October 2016 Shapes everywhere, Pleasing to the heart and eyes. Your mind absorbs them. Pleasing shapes available. For all to enjoy always.

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Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #4 Passion & Cheer

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Tessa

Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #4 Passion & Cheer Depression by Teresa Smeigh October 2016 I’ve lost my passion. Where is my life full of cheer? Why must I be sad? Depression lowers spirit. Go away depression. Teresa (Tessa) Dean Smeigh -Advocate For … Continue reading →

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