This holiday season, in my bit of the world, a significant number of humans are extra worried about finances, about those they love, and all is made worse by current political tensions. Since I believe that one of the most effective ways to deal with stress monsters (and other nasty demons) is to face them write on (typo totally intended), for our last optional prompt of 2024, I invite you to write poetry or prose inspired by holiday anxieties. Said anxieties can be personal or general, real or imagined (which we all know doesn’t really make them unreal).
Please, add the direct link to your response to Mister Linky. One post per participant. 369 words maximum, for prose and for poetry. You may share old or new pieces. You may write to the prompt or to a topic of your choosing. Try visiting other poets and storytellers. Read their words. Comment on their anxiety-inspired weavings.
the holiday season (and beyond)… we will be taking a
couple of weeks off to celebrate or despair over the end of the year. This
is our last post for 2024. We shall return on January 3, 2025. On that
day, our Rommy will guide us into a new year
by inviting us to write about what comes to mind when we see the word “prioritize”.
May your Holiday Season be full of wonder… and love.
via Miss-Mental.com
"Time truly flies—2024 has been a whirlwind! Your prompt about holiday anxieties resonates deeply, especially with the mix of stress and emotions that often accompany this season. I love the idea of confronting those anxieties head-on through writing, and I'm excited to reflect on them creatively. Thank you for providing such a thoughtful way to channel these feelings. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season despite the chaos. Looking forward to seeing where the New Year takes us!"
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