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Diana, of Myths of the Mirror has a new feature on her blog called, “New Year, New Feature: a Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt.” Please visit the link to find out more about the challenge, then get to it!
I have set myself down on my mountain to bask in the cold, pure white snow. The full moon is my companion, and I glisten in its light. The daytime sun has been harsh, and I am battered by its heat, thankful for the winter air, to regenerate my soul. Still, I remain, a part of this vastness, alone, that is, until this particular day. I don’t often get visitors, but today is an exception. A trail of fine men have come to scale my sides and perhaps, even a bit of spelunking. I suppose I could show them I am here, but that would serve no purpose. Instead, I will wait until the moment is right.
Frozen in time, I
Sit upon the mountain top
Patiently waiting
Naïve men journey
Unaware of the danger
Oblivious eyes
As night grows colder
My cave offers them shelter
But not a way out
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Well done. and as other people have said, a chilling ending.
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Thanks so much, Robert! 🙂
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What a chilling ending but an apt one…Very nice, Dorinda 🙂 Thank you for the follow 🙂
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Thank you very much, Carol 🙂 My pleasure to follow!
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Well done. I wrote a poem to go along with my story too! 😀
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Thank you, Colleen! Great minds, ya know 😉 ❤
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LOL! I know that’s funny! 😀
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Our wave lengths must be in sync. 😃
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LOL! That works. 😀
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This was short, but mesmerising, and chilly to suit the weather!
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Thank you 🙂
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I really enjoyed your response, Dorinda.
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Thank you so much, Robbie! 🙂
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Ominous. (K)
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Glad he’s not around here…at least I think he’s not lol Thanks for reading! ❤
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A sinister twist at the end! Well done!
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Thanks so much, Teagan! ❤
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Beautiful!
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Thank you very much! ❤
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Such a great response to this challenge!
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🙂
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♥️
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This is so lovely. Great take on the prompt. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Marje! ❤
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My pleasure Dorinda. Xxx
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Well done!
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Thank you very much, Bette! ❤
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Loved it!
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Thank you very much! ❤
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😉
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Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
A lovely, but chilling, haibun/haiku from Dorinda. Enjoy!
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I am sharing this right now 🤗💟
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Thank you, Cookie! ❤
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We don’t think he is as benign as first thought either…
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He looks all nice and gentle, but deep inside…
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Oooer…
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
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Our pleasure, Dorinda…
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Absolutely delightful a composition Dorinda.
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Thank you so very much, Helene! 🙂
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🙂My pleasure.
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The last stanza made me shiver.
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Thank you, Carol! 🙂
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I love this, Dorinda, the seeming congeniality that hides and reveals a terrible danger. I’m so pleased that you took part and can’t wait to share. Thank you! ❤
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Thanks so much, Diana!! I wasn’t sure if I made my point clear, but you confirmed I did. 🙂 this was fun! Can’t wait for February! ❤
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You nailed it. 🙂
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😀 ❤
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