Childhood, Daily Prompt, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Topic Ideas, Weekly Writing Challenge, Writing, Writing Challenges, Youth

Revenge!

  Revenge! By. Susan Reed       I hear her crying. Oh, how she whimpers! I peak from behind my spot, knowing she has neither the desire nor the nerve to look. Banging against the wall, I make my sounds louder than required. Frantic laughter causing an inhuman sound from my mortal body. Tilting… Continue reading Revenge!

Blogging, Childhood, Daily Prompt, Memories, People, PostADay, Topic Ideas, Wordpress, Worry, Writing, Youth

Risk

What giant step did you take where you hoped your leg wouldn’t break? Was it worth it, were you successful in walking on the moon, or did your leg break? Photographers, artists, poets: show us RISK.   Photograph by Susan Reed   The town where I grew up was all I had really known for… Continue reading Risk

80s Kid, Blogging, Childhood, Daily Prompt, Inspiration, Memories, People, Poetry, Topic Ideas

Daily Prompt: New Sensation

Daily Prompt: New Sensation Ah, sweet youth. No matter whether you grew up sporting a fedora, penny loafers, poodle skirts, bell-bottoms, leg-warmers, skinny jeans, Madonna-inspired net shirts and rosaries, goth garb, a spikey mohawk, or even a wave that would put the Bieber to shame, you made a fashion statement, unique to you. Describe your favorite… Continue reading Daily Prompt: New Sensation

Abuse, Adulthood, Blogging, Cancer, Childhood, Christianity, Death, Depression, Growing Up, Love, Memories, Poetry, Siblings, Wordpress, Worry, Writing, Youth

“Time: A Harsh Mistress” Available

For the past eighteen years, I have wanted to do something that I thought would never happen. Until today. I wanted to give my mama a birthday present. February 19, 1996 was the last time I would ever be able to celebrate my mother's birthday with her. After that, I couldn't give her a gift.… Continue reading “Time: A Harsh Mistress” Available

Blogging, Broken Heart, Childhood, Death, Depression, Growing Up, Love, Memories, Opinions, People, Random, Wordpress, Work, Writing

Finding My Way

I have found myself thinking over the last year. The year 2013 was not that kind to me in the way of certain things I wanted to accomplish. I am pretty sure everyone has a rough patch in their lives and I suppose that was to be the year for mine. It really isn't a… Continue reading Finding My Way

Adulthood, Childhood, Death, Goodbye, Love, Memories, Poetry, Writing, Youth

Dying Dust

        Dying Dust     Emerald blades of grass Underneath bared feet Wind through red hair Sky as blue as my eyes   Before it all went insane A time when mud pies And playing with sticks Not knowing heart break...   Outside until black velvet And winking, dying dust Only when… Continue reading Dying Dust

Art, Childhood, Drawing, Harry Potter, People, Wordpress, Writing

Inspired Drawing

I needed a little me time today and decided to draw. I've been reading this incredibly amazing story over on fanfiction.net that is breathtaking. The chapters are short but they get to the point. The author really draws you into the world of what ifs and has a completely different outlook on how the Marauders… Continue reading Inspired Drawing

80s Kid, Adulthood, Childhood, Gifs, Harry Potter, Love, TV Shows, Wordpress, Youth

Gif Challenge (Yes, Another one!)

So, I didn't skip on any of these and....yeah...more gifs added to my folder mean a new gif challenge to see how it plays out. w00t!   Love you guys and hope you had a fantastical weekend!   xoxoxoxox   Susan     Use every 7 gifs. No skipping. If you run out, go back… Continue reading Gif Challenge (Yes, Another one!)

80s Kid, Childhood, Gifs, Growing Up, Love, People, Wordpress

My Life in Gifs

My life in GIFs 1. Open GIF Folder. 2. Use Every Fourth GIF. 3. NO SKIPPING. Your parent’s reaction when you were born: Your reaction when you were born: How you felt when you learned to walk: How you felt when you learned to talk: How you felt on the first day of school: Your… Continue reading My Life in Gifs

Adulthood, Childhood, Death, Love, People, Short Story, Writing

The Graveyard

"The Graveyard" Short Story of an afternoon at the graveyard and the thoughts  on the visit.   The dark grey tombstones are neatly placed in rows all on the earth in this tiny corner of the world. Well, yes, you see---the corner is small. However, the cemetery is rather vast. It's all about perspective. I… Continue reading The Graveyard