It’s been an incredibly long time since I did any creative writing, something which truly saddens me, given that I actually studied English at University. I’ve been working at a ‘Better’ year in 2011: expanding my post-baby brain and improving my skills are part of the challenge. For those of you who haven’t heard about it, the 100 Word Challenge for Grown Ups is a weekly creative writing challenge where you are given a prompt and can use up to 100 words to complete a creative piece. This week, the prompt was actually five other words, which have been highlighted below. I’d be interested in your thoughts!
Toes in the water, heels in the sand, she broods whilst waves ripple across her tanned skin. Behind her, fronds sway, lilting in time with the onshore breeze. A delighted cry soars above, keeping time with those ethereal dancers.
Evocative of a moment twenty four hours earlier.
Before, there was nothing untoward in the offing.
Today, a boat, white sails unfurled: wings preparing to take flight.
And she, sitting on the waters’ edge, ponders the change: the same crystalline sand, iridescent sea, bronze skin, polished nails. Yesterday’s promise recedes with the tide, leaving a clean white shell: almost perfect. Empty.
What should she do now?
I really enjoyed reading this. I really like the imagery you created with your descriptions of the water. Brilliant.
Thanks so much Emma.
I really like this. You have created great imagery, she sounds peaceful and floating along. Excellent. x
I’m so pleased you like it Susan.
Love the depth of the imagery
I’m glad the imagery works GSussex. It took a while to get it right.
This is a wonderful piece. There is so much in it and that is the mark of creative writing – giving your readers so many choices to imagine.
Thank you for joining in this weeks 100WCGU. I do hope you will become a regular contributor because your work needs to be shared.
BTW – I won’t slap legs for those added bits on the words! Next time though…:)
Wow- it’s thrilling to read your comment Julia. Sorry for rule-breaking on my first go 😀
This is so wonderfully descriptive. I can picture this scene very clearly. I’d love to know what she will do next.
I’m glad you liked it Sally-Jayne: if I’m honest, I’ve no idea what she’ll do next!
ooh what a fab idea. I love what you have written and am intrigued as to what the promise was and what she’ll do next. Hope you find some more time to get creative 🙂
Thanks Tiddlyompompom: I really appreciate it! Join up next week, won’t you?