• AmandaO wrote about the word without 2 years, 8 months ago

    Without water for days, she stumbled through the moonlike desert, and velvety night approached on the dome of navy blue sky. A cactus silhouette outlined on the sunset, the promise of a drizzling dip of moisture.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word myth 2 years, 10 months ago

    Myths from all over the world combine to create a patchwork of colors, faiths, religions, and stories. The myths from all around the world are like a quilt sewn together to create the fabric of our being.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word carve 2 years, 11 months ago

    Carve our initials into the Maple tree,
    enclose it in a big heart.
    Trace the lines to make a path
    for they lead to our future, you see.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word tide 2 years, 11 months ago

    The tide unfurled her frothy foam,
    revealing a trail of pearly shells
    and sharp, sparkling sea glass
    like a broken stained window
    or beads from a mermaid’s necklace.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word bleach 2 years, 11 months ago

    Sun-bleached hair,
    sunkissed skin,
    Lake Michigan sparkling blue.
    Wrapped up in a blanket with you.
    Stars peek through and
    Chicago’s skyline glitters
    like lost confetti
    of a dream from not long ago.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word waltz 2 years, 11 months ago

    I waltzed with Dad across the ballroom floor. He twirled me around and around eyes smiling more and more. A tear dropped onto my satin dress, for I was the first to break down and he twirled me around and around and around. We waltzed until the end of the song until he cried too, [...]

  • AmandaO wrote about the word leap 2 years, 11 months ago

    Leap off a cliff
    of luck,
    An Irish cliff
    at the edge of the world,
    rainbow shining in the
    background
    and the sea crashes
    against ancient rocks.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word matching 2 years, 11 months ago

    Matching hearts
    Same size, same shape, same color.
    The color of love,
    dripping from the trees in sunlight.
    Matching hearts
    The color of love,
    shining on my skin,
    deeply
    soothingly
    passionately
    soaking
    into our bright souls.
    Matching souls
    woven together
    by prismatic music
    of eternity.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word wand 2 years, 11 months ago

    Cherry. Willow. Redwood. Yew. Oak. Pine. Maple. Birch. Ash.
    Wands made of wood.

  • AmandaO wrote about the word hawk 2 years, 11 months ago

    Soaring above the clouds
    the hawk is a predator unseen
    Flying on the winds of life–and death
    Golden eyes keenly spy its prey
    And life evolves another day.

  • AmandaO became a registered member 2 years, 11 months ago