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Night Owl Poetry – Dorinda Duclos

~ "The silence of the night awakens my soul"

Night Owl Poetry – Dorinda Duclos

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Today’s the Day! – #poetry – #JuneWriting

30 Sunday Jun 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in June Writing, Poetry

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#JuneWriting, #poetry, #poetrycommunity, bells, bride, dorindaduclos.com, groom, Night Owl Poetry, poems, vows, wedding, writing, writing prompt


She couldn’t believe the day had arrived,
It was one they had planned, for so long;
They practiced their lines to perfection,
But completely forgot about their song.

The time came to recite their vows,
Each of them nervous, as you can guess;
One mistake, one word out of place,
And the whole thing could turn to a mess.

Taking a deep breath, and letting it out,
She was first, in proclaiming her heart;
When it came time, for him, to do the same,
Flustered, he had forgotten where to start.

Finally getting through his words, she sighed,
He smiled, as the music began to play;
That’s when they suddenly realized,
They had forgotten to practice for today.

Just at that very moment, the bells rang,
And they knew everything was okay;
He scooped her up in his arms, turned about.
And quickly, he whisked her away!

 

June Writing Prompt – At last, the bells rang, and he whisked her away – Day 30/30 – Wow, another month of prompts done and half the year is over!! Can’t wait to see what ~M has in store for July!

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He Awakened – #100words – #FlashFiction – #JuneWriting

02 Sunday Jun 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Flash Fiction, June Writing

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#flashfiction, #JuneWriting, #shortstory, bells, dorindaduclos.com, end of day, night, Night Owl Poetry, sky, spire, tower, writing, writing prompt


She was guarding the land, and even then, there was nothing she could do. The Amazon kept watch over the castle, sword at the ready, for intruders, who dared cross her… until that one night.

A cracking noise from the building, followed by loud flapping of wings, and she knew he was there. For too long, the dragon had slept. The hour was upon the mighty warrior. Her army, fled, leaving her alone.

Fiery evil was held back by the golden shield in Myrina’s skilled hand. The queen would have to battle the blaze, until she could battle no more.

 

Authors note:  Michelle’s prompts for June are perfect for flash fiction writing.  I have chosen to do just that, each in 100 words, for the next 30 days. I hope you enjoy.  🙂

June Writing Prompt – And even then, there was nothing they could do – Day 2/30

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Night had Fallen Forever – #100words – #FlashFiction – #JuneWriting

01 Saturday Jun 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in Flash Fiction, June Writing

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#flashfiction, #JuneWriting, #shortstory, bells, dorindaduclos.com, end of day, night, Night Owl Poetry, sky, spire, tower, writing, writing prompt


The sun set in a fiery red against the spire of the local church. As the light reflected off the top, the sky seemed almost embarrassed by the grandeur of the tower. The sun cowered between the beams that held the spire, lifting it into the sky, allowing it to illuminate the waters down below. The town around it was silent, awaiting the resounding echoes of the bells, signaling the end of another day. But tonight, even the tower was silent. The bells no longer rang, they no longer sang. And the town folk knew, night had fallen forever more.

 

Authors note:  Michelle’s prompts for June are perfect for flash fiction writing.  I have chosen to do just that, each in 100 words, for the next 30 days. I hope you enjoy.  🙂

June Writing Prompt – The top of the spire reflected the embarrassed sky – Day 1/30

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Outlandish Suggestions – #poetry – #AprilWriting – #NaPoWriMo

16 Tuesday Apr 2019

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in #NaPoWriMo, April Writing, Poems, Poetry

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#AprilWriting, #poetry, bells, costumes, dorindaduclos.com, Night Owl Poetry, outlandish, poems, whimsical, whimsy, writing, writing prompt


Whose idea was it, to make us dress like this?

Faces masked, thank goodness, so no one knows
Who the silly people are, hiding in these clothes

Bells strapped around us, we jingle all the way
This is so ridiculous, it’s not even Christmas Day

Someone made the suggestion, to be different
We weren’t counting on it, being this significant

Apparently, it’s tradition, to look like big blue trees
Oh dear Lord, hopefully, no one has to sneeze!

Imagine what would happen, if that does occur
Our costumes would go flying, in a big blue blur

I would hear bells ringing, but they’re only in my ears
People clapping on the side, wait! Listen to the cheers!

They think we planned it, but they should only know
How hard it really is to walk, with jingle bells in tow

Oh fine, I’ll play along, since everyone is smiling
Wave to the crowd, laugh out loud, just look at us

We’re stylin’!

 

April Writing Prompts – Outlandish suggestions – Day 16/30

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The Last Bell Chimes ~ #poetry #DecemberWriting

28 Friday Dec 2018

Posted by Dorinda Duclos in December Writing, Poems, Poetry

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#DecemberWriting, bells, chime, colors, countryside, crickets, dorindaduclos.com, light, mountains, night, Night Owl Poetry, pastel, sunset, writing, writing prompt


A sinking sun sets the mood, o’er the mountains

The last bell chimes, and silence fills the lands

Peacefulness reigns, with the dimming light

Which cast its shadows, across the sands

A haze falls over the country, like a slumber

Not even the chirp of crickets can be heard

And as night settles in, and day slips away

The colors of the sky, become serenely blurred

 

December Writing Prompt – The last bell chimed and not even the crickets could be heard – Day 28/31

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