A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in the comments.
Many thanks to Sammi for the prompt.
These word prompts seem to be taking me down Memory Lane.
Remember those school projects meant to be gifts from students to their parents? Black cutouts on white paper.
How old was he? Eight, maybe?
I shake my head in wonder. How did his teacher manage to make him sit still enough to draw his silhouette?
Staring at the crumpled keepsake, carelessly tossed in a drawer, I’m in awe of the man he’s grown to be.
Note – The picture is clip art and not my son. In fact I have three sons. These 65 words apply to all three of them. 😀 Shalom.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
A post prompt to get my day moving!
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Dear Hal,
Always happy to get someone’s day going. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Oh man… I remember doing those silhouette drawings in art class. Wonder if my boys ever did but never showed me?
This was a beautiful snippet.
Lotsa love to a wonderful mother,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I’m kind of amazed at where these word prompts have taken me. The last two have brought back memories of things I haven’t thought of in years. Very different from the photo prompt challenges.
Thank you for your affirming words, my friend.
Shalom and hugs,
Rochelle
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It’s true. It is so different from a photo prompt. And wonderful that it is acting as a memory lane for you. And for us. Who get to read them…
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What an endearing silhouette this is, and i love what you did with it! 🙂
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Na’ama Y’karah,
The picture isn’t one of my son. That one I couldn’t find on short notice. 😉 But I certainly remember them. Thank you for reading and leaving a sweet comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂 I realized it wasn’t one of your kids’ but I still found it to be very endearing, and the little verse that came with it was very sweet, as well. 🙂 Have a lovely Sunday! Na’ama
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Tender take, Rochelle. Writing what we know often takes us down memory lane. I for one prefer it there…
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Dear Violet,
There are some times I wish I could do it over again and others I feel it’s best to leave it in the past. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love this story! I remember having one done in Kindergarten and giving it to my mother. I’m sure it’s long gone by now…
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Dear Renee,
They were popular back in the day. I seem to recall my teacher doing them of us back in the Dark Ages. 😉 Thank you for coming by to read and leaving such a nice comment. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is certainly a challenging prompt. Not only to draw but to write also. Please find my effort:
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Dear Rochelle,
What a sweet story! Glad you took us along on your trip down memory lane.
Best wishes,
Mags
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Such a beautiful take on the prompt. Loved it 🙂
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Dear Sammi,
I’m glad you liked my take. I’ve kind of gotten hooked on this challenge. It takes me in directions I don’t go with a photo prompt. Thank you for the challenge and for taking the time to read and comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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