Category: Nonfiction
I Was Not Good Enough
| March 12, 2012 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction, Writing Prompt |
Nerves jumped in my stomach, springing off the walls into intricate flips. I squashed the doubt threatening to take over as cyber silence stretched, holding its breath for the awaited email. I threw myself into final revisions for another piece, a fictional one, the contest deadline looming at midnight. I rode the butterflies, siphoning their… more
Because You Called
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction, Writing Prompt |
“Kelly, I need you.” Her voice was soft and desperate. “Bobs, are you home?” The phone greeted my question with silence. “Bobbi? Are you at home?” Not even a whisper. “I’ll be right there.” I went into motion, grabbing my keys, purse, and laptop within seconds. “Hon, I’m going to Bobbi’s. She needs me,” I… more
CSI: Motherhood
| January 17, 2012 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction, Writing Prompt |
CSI: Motherhood – Crime solver. Clean-up crew. Judge. Jailer. Parole Officer. Therapist. Teacher. Giver of hugs. Unpaid. No sick leave. * * * * * You creative people were to come up with a title and tagline that captures your life, or a moment from your life. That’s it. Be the first to like. Like… more
Fear Kept My Friend From Committing Suicide
| October 31, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction |
Depression. It was silent. It slowly crept from the darkness where it hid, waiting. It stalked her, waiting for the right moment to approach. Softly, it wrapped her in its cold, unfeeling arms where the worries no longer seemed to matter. Less than a month passed from its greeting to full power. It gripped her… more
Autumn is a Myth
| October 17, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction, Writing Prompt |
The ache grows, first only a minor twinge. It gathers strength until the sadness over takes me. Here, autumn is myth. Gone are the brilliant colors as trees change to shades of gold, orange, and red. Gone is the crisp bite in the air each night, forcing me to wrap myself in a jacket. Gone… more
How Facebook Accidentally “Outed” My Friend
| October 11, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction |
About one month ago. She was happy. She’d just joined a chorus. “I’ve missed singing, Kelly.” “I know you have.” I smiled. Four hours later, all hell broke loose. * * * We relaxed, a delicious dinner behind us, a rare evening spent together without my two young children in tow. My phone rang. I… more
I Have a Magic All-Powerful Broom
| October 11, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction |
The strokes were even, a beat to a silent song. Each swipe of the broom broke the stillness. Do something. Stop her. I watched as she went over the same spot. Again. It doesn’t take twenty minutes to sweep a tiny hallway. You need to step in. The broom danced, knowing the steps by heart,… more
Do Not Touch My Drumstick
| September 19, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction |
A beam of light shone from the ceiling, highlighting the drummer on stage like a target for alien abduction. His arms blurred as he pounded out the beat of One to the crowd. Perspiration dripped beneath my T-shirt as my front pressed against the metal barricade where I was wedged between my friends, all of… more
Lucky
| August 23, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction |
We all have them. Memories that we wish we could forget…things that we wish we could banish from our minds. Imagine that writing down your worst memory will free you of it. What is it? Why does it haunt you? What could you have done differently? Write it down and let it go. Let’s keep… more
Castle of a Dream
| August 1, 2011 | Posted by Kelly K @ Writing w/ Chaos under Nonfiction, Writing Prompt |
Everyone remembers that first inspiration or mentor in their lives that made them want to be or do something in their lives, whether you actually followed through with it or not. Tell us about that inspiration/mentor. How did they affect or change your life! Let’s keep your posts to 500 words or less. * *… more
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