I know this isn’t all prose, but who can resist a good pun?!
among the wreckage
Sediments of dirt and ash dance together, intertwining with the knots in your hair as you pull yourself from the fire. You are aware of the thickness in the…
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collector’s items
A collecting fanatic. Corners of my universe serving as miniature temples dedicated to honoring the things I did not want to forget, the things from which I could not part.
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a metaphorical patchwork quilt
I want to thank you for your contribution, be it monumental or otherwise, to this metaphorical patchwork quilt. It seems I have become the keeper…
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to you: the one who feels stuck
It’s a peculiar feeling to look ahead and see so many unlived days yet simultaneously believe there isn’t enough time to greet those days wholly.
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don’t be afraid to acknowledge your flaws
When I was in the fifth grade, my teacher made a dreaded mistake by telling me I was “practically perfect.” I’m sure she meant it…
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this is my brain on writer’s block
Often when I am writing, it is in pieces. When someone once asked me to describe my writing process, the best (and most obnoxious) way I was able to speak to it was by comparing my writing methods to the way my grandma crochets.
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when someone you know becomes someone you don’t
Adjusting to change is an unfortunate facet of life, especially in a social regard.
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monday morning musings: times of transit
My favorite time to be with friends is in the car on a long drive. We’re not so focused on where we’re going or what…
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practicing transparency in your writing
Writing has always been a crucial part of my life. In fact, I don’t remember the last time I left my house without a notebook…
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Bridget Smith | Storyteller, Memory Maker 