Challenge - 28th April 2014

Are you ready to start the week?  Below you will find two prompts, one a picture and one a quote.  Have a look and see what story they inspire you to tell and then go for it - in 500 words or less!  You can use one or both and you don't need to refer to them directly in your writing, just follow that spark of inspiration whether it is fact, fiction or poetry.  

 Here's the picture prompt:
Shadow of love: Sadow of a couple kissing
Picture by chidseyc on rgbstock.com
and here's the quote:

A dream has power to poison sleep 
- Mutability, Percy Bysshe Shelley

You have until next Sunday at noon GMT so go for it.  Have fun, write some stuff and then use the link tool underneath to let people see it - if you can put a link on your blog pointing back here, so much the better.  
It is really encouraging to have comments on your work and it can give people a real lift.  Sometimes it is nice to just let someone know that their writing hit the spot.  Sometimes you can give a little help with a suggestion or hint.  Please comment on the other writers as much as you feel able.  The rule with that is the quote from WB Yeats, I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.  These posts are someone's dreams.

Now go and have fun.

Comments

  1. Tara R.28 April 2014 at 00:12

    Off to ponder...

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    1. Lyssa28 April 2014 at 21:45

      Looking forward to seeing the result!

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  2. Kir28 April 2014 at 13:02

    I'm so glad you're doing this...I can't wait to participate. :)

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    1. Lyssa28 April 2014 at 21:45

      Thank you, it's great that you are happy to dive in!

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  3. Ashley Kagaoan28 April 2014 at 21:30

    Thanks for the invite! :)

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  4. Anonymous29 April 2014 at 18:17

    How wonderful of you all to keep & expand the terrific community in which we were involved. Can't wait to join you (when my transformational learning research work is done /or/ perhaps when I can sneak away from it)! Now that you've quoted Yeats - and one of my faves among his quotes, no less - I won't be able to resist! Peace to all, -jody

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge29 April 2014 at 18:55

      Oscar Wilde said "I can resist anything except temptation" and who am I to argue with the renowned wit? My angelic side tells me to remind you that your research work has to come first of course... but my angelic side is very out of practice...

      Joking aside, it's great to see you posting here and thanks for the vote of confidence. When you are able to join in and link up I know we'll all be the richer for it. - TM

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  5. Ally 30 April 2014 at 12:54

    What a great challenge, thanks for the invite.I'm looking forward to taking part and making some great writing friends.

    Ally :)

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge30 April 2014 at 19:15

      Welcome aboard Ally, good to have you along. We're looking forward to reading more from you. -TM

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  6. Anonymous30 April 2014 at 14:22

    This is a great effort. Kudos.

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge30 April 2014 at 19:15

      Thanks Yarnspinner - we hope it will be fun for everyone who wants to take part. - TM

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  7. Anonymous1 May 2014 at 03:07

    Oh so exciting! I'm going to get down to it asap

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge2 May 2014 at 14:48

      That's what we like to hear - thanks for joining in! -TM

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  8. kymm3 May 2014 at 08:23

    Got out of the starting blocks a bit late. Sorry. I'm offline until Sunday night, but will then read all of you rock stars.

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge4 May 2014 at 09:52

      Thank you for checking in, the stuff on here is amazing! Hope you have a great time offline. LM x

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  9. Joe4 May 2014 at 06:44

    I almost didn't make it, but I couldn't miss this inaugural edition! Thanks for starting this site, Tom and Lyssa. I hope to contribute often, and I'm looking forward to reading everyone's submissions.

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    1. Light and Shade Challenge4 May 2014 at 09:52

      Thank you for jumping in - it's great that you can make it. Really looking forward to seeing what you come up with! LM x

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