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Writing Prompt: Primeval Forest

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Stories_Space
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Use this photo to spark your writing imagination:



You may:

• Submit a story or poem based on the photo prompt to Stories Space. If you choose to publish here, permission is hereby granted to use the photo prompt as your cover image, provided that the image is not cropped or digitally altered.

• Reply with very short pieces (say, 300 words or less) as a comment in this thread.

• Post your writing on another site or blog. For this option, please credit Stories Space for the inspiration. The photo prompt cannot be used on other sites without permission, which will be considered on an individual basis. Send a PM to Maggie Rascal to request permission.

• Write privately, just for yourself. There is no requirement to publish.

Please note: This is a "for the joy of writing" exercise. No badges will be given.
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Okay. I'm on it, Maggie. I'll see what I can come up with in the next few days.
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Hmm. Might get something out of it. We'll see. My mind is on another story or two right now.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

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Dreamcatcher
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Primeval

Relentless.

The undergrowth of beginning.

The endless overgrowth without a finale.

Twining and vining imperceptively,

Yet, interlocking in a stranglehold for life.

Creating its own atmosphere in a limitless terrarium.

Providing sustenance while feeding upon itself.

Nature in consort with planetary purpose.

Adapting to each assault.

Flexing but not breaking.

Surviving even the pestilence of man.

A forgiving mother.

But a harsh father.

A great reward but greater jeopardy.

There is no second chance.

No do-overs.

There is a memory within nature.

It never forgets.

Nurturing its children in symbiotic exchange,

Only man presumed to take and never give back.

The simplest leaf and the gentlest fern

Stand as soldiers in the army of resistance.

Our tallest buildings and our longest bridges,

Shall be overtaken by the lush greenery of relentless growth.

Even our graves.
Dreamcatcher
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Did I misunderstand? Was I not supposed to post here or is everyone else late to dinner?
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Did I misunderstand? Was I not supposed to post here or is everyone else late to dinner?


Either/or

Submit it as a text for publication, or as a text in this thread.

Having gone for the thread choice, I think you could quite rightly submit it for publication.

Because, you know, it really is excellent...
rune
Active Ink Slinger
My try on Primeval Forest

Lush forest greenery
Vines creeping over
Under the big old trees
Covered by the mystery
Miles and miles of history
Morning mist kisses the earth
Dewdrops fell on fertile land
Breeze caressing the leaves
Freshwater falls and running wild
Fishes dances into the river valley
New plants begin to sprout
Fruit bearing trees blooming
Wild beast roams the mountain
Gentle creatures grace the land
Insects busy buzzing
Birds singing up on the tree
Living harmoniously together
In this primeval forest

RuNe'S DooDLiNG iN THe SaNDS

My wandering crazy mind is just doodling in the sands ~ RuNe
Dreamcatcher
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Quote by Dreamcatcher
Did I misunderstand? Was I not supposed to post here or is everyone else late to dinner?


Either/or

Submit it as a text for publication, or as a text in this thread.

Having gone for the thread choice, I think you could quite rightly submit it for publication.

Because, you know, it really is excellent...



I sent it in to be posted so I can at least get another story towards my 200 goal. That dang Carl keeps posting 10-word poems and jumps out ahead of me all the time.
Unknown User
I have an idea... I might just be able to join in with this challenge
Dreamcatcher
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I have an idea... I might just be able to join in with this challenge


Jump in... the water is fine...