Burn Out

I haven't been writing much since completing half of my 50,000 words of Full Moon in November. I couldn't get back into the swing of things. I didn't even critique for the Flashxrs yahoo group much.

Finally, thanks to Mike S. and the Writers and Poets on Painters Challenge, I am back. I wrote my story for the painting that seemed to me had a story to tell. Of course, I picked a dark and ominous one. Perfect for my newest vampire flash fiction story.

Today I wrote a piece for Sunday's Flashxr prompt and a Haiku for a challenge by Kim S. on ycitywriters.com.

Here is my Haiku... please keep in mind that I don't have a poets heart.

Mother and Child

Happily child runs.
Child trips and falls down crying.
Safe in mother's bosom.

by Rita L. Smith

All's Quiet on the Western Front... Make that Mid-western front.

The pets and hubby are napping. I am just clicking away on this old keyboard. It is a quiet afternoon. I think I will join everyone for a nap after I post this blog.

I took some pictures of my flowers. I will post them tomorrow. Taking pictures seem to help me in my writing.

Speaking of writing, my niece is going to have her poem published in an anthology of poems. Poetry.com has selected her for this honor. I am proud of my little BusyBeth though she is all grown up now. I really haven't called her by her nickname for a very long time. It brings back sweet memories of this beautiful baby who was always on the go from the time she learned to walk. Alas, it is also true today. The child only slows down when she is sleeping.

There's a lesson in here someplace. If you write it, submit it. If you are not writing then write and then submit it. -Rita

All's Quiet on the Western Front... Make that Mid-western front.

The pets and hubby are napping. I am just clicking away on this old keyboard. It is a quiet afternoon. I think I will join everyone for a nap after I post this blog.

I took some pictures of my flowers. I will post them tomorrow. Taking pictures seem to help me in my writing.

Speaking of writing, my niece is going to have her poem published in an anthology of poems. Poetry.com has selected her for this honor. I am proud of my little BusyBeth though she is all grown up now. I really haven't called her by her nickname for a very long time. It brings back sweet memories of this beautiful baby who was always on the go from the time she learned to walk. Alas, it is also true today. The child only slows down when she is sleeping.

There's a lesson in here someplace. If you write it, submit it. If you are not writing then write and then submit it. -Rita

Violets and Dandylions

Violets and Dandylions are a sure signs of spring. These hardy little flowers that many people try to defeat add color to an otherwise green lawn. I for one don't despise this burst of color. Maybe, that's the kid in me?

Violets are a hardy ground cover that can be mowed and the tiny little flowers will grow back. Dandylions are actually a useful herb. Their leaves can be used for salads or cooked for their greens. Wine can be made from this versatile weed. Plus, children love to gather these lovely yellow blooms for their moms. Or they will make wishes by blowing the white seed into the wind. I would rather embrace these two hardy flowers than to fight them.-Rita

Violets and Dandylions

Violets your colors are true. White, pink and purple. Through snow, rain and winds you prevail. Keep on gracing my yard with your presence.

Dandylions you rear your yellow heads. The mower doesn't keep you down. Against our best efforts you prevail. When yellow turns to white you spread your seed.

Violets and Dandylions don't let me down. Keep adding color to my field of green. Spreading your joy to both young and old. -Rita Lynn

Violets and Dandylions

Violets and Dandylions are a sure signs of spring. These hardy little flowers that many people try to defeat add color to an otherwise green lawn. I for one don't despise this burst of color. Maybe, that's the kid in me?

Violets are a hardy ground cover that can be mowed and the tiny little flowers will grow back. Dandylions are actually a useful herb. Their leaves can be used for salads or cooked for their greens. Wine can be made from this versatile weed. Plus, children love to gather these lovely yellow blooms for their moms. Or they will make wishes by blowing the white seed into the wind. I would rather embrace these two hardy flowers than to fight them.-Rita

Violets and Dandylions

Violets your colors are true. White, pink and purple. Through snow, rain and winds you prevail. Keep on gracing my yard with your presence.

Dandylions you rear your yellow heads. The mower doesn't keep you down. Against our best efforts you prevail. When yellow turns to white you spread your seed.

Violets and Dandylions don't let me down. Keep adding color to my field of green. Spreading your joy to both young and old. -Rita Lynn