Round One – Autumn/Spring Equinox – A Moment’s Balance Here it comes… Can you feel it? It’s almost here! And… It’s gone. A moment’s balance between seasons. Now we have to wait another six months. #SlamWords #Ep51 #Round1 Round 2 – Morning Glory/Aching Blue “What’s the story, morning glory?” His greeting to her was the…
Round 1 – Tip the Scales Will this new short passing attack tip the scales in their favor? There’s always a way…you just have to keep trying…until you find it. #SlamWords #Edition50 #Round1 Round 2 – Woven Fate The expedition had been long and arduous. They finally reached their goal – the sacred tapestry of…
Round 1 – Let the Revels Begin The crowd gathers, bringing their coolers and sunscreen. The children fidget, awaiting darkness. Then, everyone’s attention rises skyward. The music competes with the roar of the spectacular pyrotechnics. All is right with the world again. #SlamWords #49thEdition #Round1 Round 2 – Light It Up Most people go to…
Round 1 – S Words Not being one to traffic in #salacious rumors, but… Did you see the size of the package that the delivery man had for Samantha? #SlamWords #48thEdition #Round1 Round 2 – L Words The worst part of an Economics education: the interminable #longueur of government publications. #SlamWords #48thEdition #Round2 Round 3…
Round 1 – Friday Night Memories / Radio Days “When you hear the term ‘radio days,’ what do you think of?” I had to think a moment. I wasn’t expecting that from my shrink. “I guess, ‘Friday night memories.’ Cruising the strip, trying to look cool, failing miserably.” #SlamWords #45thEdition #Round1 Round 2 – ON…
Round 1 – There’s just something about… “Did you ever notice that there’s just something about toothpaste when it’s fresh from the tube?” The bartender rolled her eyes. He didn’t care. He knew these lines were stupid, but he usually didn’t end the night alone. #SlamWords #44thEdition #Round1 Round 2 – Certain weakness / looking…
Round 1 – Alone / Together They walked down the beach hand in hand, blankly staring at the waves. Not a word was shared. Going through the motions. Alone, yet together… #SlamWords #Ed43 #Round1 Round 2 – Fills In / Lessens the Void Jessica fills in the time with tweeting and poetry. Tim with fantasy…
Round 1 – Waning winter moon / Night’s chill kiss Out on the moors, the lone figure longed for home. The night’s chill kiss brushed her cheek like a forlorn lover. She whispered a wish to the waning winter moon – “I hope you are waiting…” #SlamWords #Ed42 #Round1 Round 2 – Seeking warmth /…
Round 1 – crimson kiss of twilight / a state of mind He waited under a streetlight as dusk fell. She was late. Suddenly, she appeared and gave him the kind of kiss you dream of. He knew it would be a good night. #SlamWords #41Edition #Round1 Round 2 – a half full bottle /…
Round 1: atmospheric / illicit thrill Flying so high with your head in the clouds Departing a perfectly good conveyance Is not a natural act So make it au naturel Helmet, goggles, chute and boots Privates to the wind #SlamWords #40Ed #Round1 Round 2: a twist of shadows / a stab of light Walking in…