slapdashmonuments

slapdashmonuments

Joined Ficlatté in September 2014

232 stories, 1 challenge, 1 prompt, 230 comments, and 37 friends

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Inspiration hits with a flash, stories written on the go. A rumble of laughter and the tale is heard only in echoes. The wind blows me in a new direction. Whom shall I visit next?

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Chaplin Rappin'

Chaz Chaplin made films in black and white; there was no green

It was gold, rush to modern times, co…

Published 9 years ago.

If you feel Empty

If you ever feel empty,

Tell me, please.

I have bountiful love

I’m hoping to help you

Fill the gap a…

Published 9 years ago.

Dazzled by the Blast: Francis Scott Key’s Inspiration

Everyone knows about the circumstances under which Key wrote the lyrics to the “Star Spangled Banner…

Published 9 years ago.

Communication

Leaving the kitchen light on

Tells me that there’s dishes to wash there before going to bed

.

Turnin…

Published 9 years ago.

Emotional Upload Allelujah

I have all these feelings now, rolling around

Like the chunks in a hearty, thick soup.

They’re some …

Published 9 years ago.

Gasoline Smile

Your regard, your bright eyes

And your gasoline smile

Start a flame that is singeing my heart

.

The …

Published 9 years ago.

Heavier Fluid

This glass of liquid seems to weigh a ton. I about dislocated my shoulder trying to pick it up.

Why …

Published 10 years ago.

Malicious Monologue

If you want to find your perfect enemy or adversary, look inside yourself.

You’re mad to think you’r…

Published 10 years ago.

Three Word Prompt: evocative, eloquent, and ebullient

Impressions of Three Campaigns

He's eloquent, proclaiming about the dangers of infiltration, ch…

Published 10 years ago.

Three Word Prompt: arabesque, labyrinthine, nemesis

The arabesque elaborate,

With filigree to decorate,

Is haunting in its melody,

But has a forged pe…

Published 10 years ago.

Friend Questions

If I were to tell you, my darling friend,

That I think that I'm falling for you,

Would you feel I'd …

Published 10 years ago.

If I told you

If I told you what is really on my mind

Right now,

How would you feel?

And how would you react...or …

Published 10 years ago.

Swinging

The weight of the pendulum pulls it hypnotic'ly

Leftwards and rightwards from high on the ceiling;

I…

Published 10 years ago.

Stanzas for Sunday

If anything happens between you and me,

To bring us together, I hope it will be

Fulfilling and comfo…

Published 10 years ago.

Three Word Challenge: Oven, Sturdy, Collapse (2/2)

Swallowing uncomfortably, I clamber straight ahead, mindful not to rest my limbs too heavily on the …

Published 10 years ago.

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