Hello everyone and a warm welcome to Part 8) of the entries for my weekly: “Fiction in A Flash Challenge 2021.” Week #32.
Today I’m featuring a contribution from Karen Ingalls
Last week I set the following Challenge:
Hello everyone and welcome to my new “Fiction in A Flash Challenge!” Each week I’ll be featuring an image and inviting you to write a Flash Fiction or Non-Fiction piece inspired by that image in any format and genre of your choosing. Maximum word count: 750 words.
Here is the image prompt and Karen’s Contribution.
And here is Karen’s Tanka poem based on the above:
There is a wonderful poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, titled “The Sands of Time.” It is a poem that left a large impact on me when I was in high school. Its influence is obviously still with me.
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What an incredibly beautiful poem from Karen!
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Thank you, Jan. I appreciate your comment.
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This really is very beautiful and poignant.
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Such kind words, Roberta. Thank you.
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So powerful, dear Karen. What would we do if we didn’t have that loving Light leading the way? I cannot even imagine. ✨💗✨
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Without the loving light, we would all be lost. Gwen, I appreciate your comment.
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This is lovely, Karen ❤
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Thank you, Jacquie.
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Beautiful tanka, Karen. Shows what we are all looking for. Xo
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Your comment means a lot to me, Denise. I am glad you liked the Tanka.
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A moving poem, Karen. A guiding light for sure.
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John, thank you for your comment. I pray for the guiding light to shine ever-brighter in our chaotic world.
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A great prayer. 😁
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A beautiful poem, Karen, and perfect for this prompt 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. Your words mean a lot to me.
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Loved the take on the prompt. The poem you wrote does it justice.
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Michele, your comment sent a special warmth through me. Thank you.
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This is a beautiful poem Karen. To find peace and love in the desert of my life… love it! 🙂
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We all need to let the light of peace and love guide us even more than ever. Thank you, Yvette, for sharing your thoughts.
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