Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Weekly Scribblings #33: “swallow screams for dinner”

Greetings, word lovers. Are you having a decent week? My week has been… interesting. There has been a considerable amount of unpleasantness: I had a COVID-19 scare. But there has been a lot of good, too: I didn’t have to wait too long to find out that I was negative for the virus, and the fever and coughing that began the whole mess are almost gone. Also, I just watched a female woodpecker deal with a blue jay that has been terrorizing any bird that even glances at my bird feeder. The jay hasn’t fully stopped its bullying tactics, but at least it’s being behaving itself when the woodpecker is near (and she doesn’t seem to be leaving any time soon). All blessings start small, right?

Speaking of awesome birds, today’s prompt came to mind after I read C. Sandlin’s poem, “Telling Stories”, which was inspired by a photo of a woman and an owl. I remember reading “I swallow screams for dinner”, and thinking, I bet that line can hatch all sorts of word-yumminess. So, for our Weekly Scribblings #33, I invite you to write new poetry or prose which includes the phrase “swallow screams for dinner”. Feel free to change the verb’s tense, but the rest of the phrase should remain intact.

Please, add the direct link to your new poetry or prose to Mr. Linky. One entry per participant. If you go with prose, do keep the count to 369 words or fewer. This prompt shall remain open for a week. So, we have time to share and to delight in each other’s work. We are using Chrissa’s line with her permission (Thank you bunches, Chrissa!). So, let’s not forget to giver her proper credit.


16 comments:

  1. Wonderful prompt! Helped me complete a strange poem, of which previously I didn't know where it was going. Turned out it was going straight to that line!

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    1. You're most welcome, Rosemary! I can't wait to read your strange poem. I am glad Chrissa's brilliant line serves as a beacon.

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  2. Thank you for the interesting prompt, Magaly, and I'm glad your Covid test was negative. Mine was too, and I was able to visit my daughter. Unfortunately, Lucas has caught a cold over the weekend and now Ellen has it. Normally, we'd think nothing of a simple cold, but the pandemic has got us worried at the slightest cough. I hope you are feeling much better now and enjoying the bird antics.

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    1. I am so happy you got to see your daughter. I understand how much that means during the current situation. I am doing well, but we are still quarantining since my symptoms aren't fully gone. Like you've said about Lucas and Ellen, coughs and fevers have become rather suspect these days. I hope they get better soon.

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  3. Love the prompt. Mine is basically a journal entry if I bothered to write one. I didn't know you or Kim had Covid tests. So thankful they were negative. Every sneeze and skin flush trips my Covid trigger.

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    1. I'm so glad you like it, Susie. And you are so right, I remember those long ago days (okay, that was last year) when one didn't even worry about a fever until it got too high. I can't wait until this situation to turns into a shudder-worth memory.

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  4. Thank you for the prompt. My inspiration is spotty and really dark right now. But at least I'm writing. :-)

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    1. You're welcome. May inspiration get stable soon. In the mean time, "at least... writing" sounds very good to me. :-)

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  5. Fun prompt. Thank you to whomever's blog I saw it on and copied the link.. If I find you again I'll come back and thank you by name.

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    1. Welcome to Poets and Storytellers United, Judy. I am very happy you found us, and that you've found the prompt enjoyable. We have a new prompt every Wednesday and on Sundays our Pantry is open for old and new writing yumminess alike. Now, I'm off to read your contribution!

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    2. P.S. If you ever learn whose blog sent you our way, do tell me--I am a curious beast, lol!

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    3. Judy - you complimented my son's poetry once - maybe I "met" you through dVerse? Anyway, glad to see you here.

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  6. Thanks for a very interesting prompt Magaly, I enjoy very much Chrissa's poems. Hope everyone had a marvelleous Wednesday
    Happy Friday

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    much love

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    1. You're welcome, Gillena. I, too, enjoy Chrissa's writing. Her poetry and storytelling always take me to wondrous places.

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  7. I am behind in visiting and commenting (two poetic challenges) but I am working on catching up! I will read all these tonight and tomorrow finish up with the other two challenges. Sorry - i was enjoying the last weeks of summer - School starts for my son Monday - and he needs my help as he is dyslexic. We are doing school all remotely at home. Hope everyone is well and hanging in there.

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    1. No worries, Margaret. We've been getting ready for the remote classroom here, too. The not-so-Little Princess starts high school this year, so you know how that goes. I hope all the preparations go well.

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