BlogHide Resteemscbrayst (34)in poetry • 7 years agoIf You Go into the Desert TodayBig teddy bears.... What? Yes, big teddy bears, In the god damn desert, Drinking tea-cup Kool Aid. Along comes a scorpion to spoil a perfect picnic. Big teddy bears get mad, Scorpion gets…cbrayst (34)in poetry • 7 years agoA Judging GlassSometimes there are moments Stepping outside of the frame. Of these four sides vanished, Those infinite distances Close in on me and I don't think outside the box often. When it happens, I…cbrayst (34)in humor • 7 years agoFrom Human to AmphibianI recently watched the film "The Shape of Water" with my wife and ever since I have been telling her that I want to transition from human to amphibian. I am joking. Am I joking? She knows that I am…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoFreewrite day 162 - To Shred or to BurnThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 146 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was ash I have been thinking of getting a shredder for a while. It's fun to…cbrayst (34)in writing • 7 years agoMy car farts more than me.I fart more than any human being that I know. About a year and a half ago, myself and my wife decided to switch to a whole-foods-plant-based diet after reading a very convincing book with a lot of…cbrayst (34)in writing • 7 years agoWhat if the world were square?All These people debating whether the world is round or flat... I recently read an article about this rogue rocket builder who blasted himself up to moderately impressive heights all the while…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoFreewrite day 146 - Prompt: MonkeyThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 146 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was monkey Jebedeen had always dreamed of growing a tail. He was a…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoFreewrite Day 134 - prompt: plaidThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 134 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was plaid The walls were plaid. The pattern almost matched Mr. Buckleshorts'…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years ago5 Minute Freewrite Day 132 - Prompt: gardeningThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 132 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was gardening . The carrot began to grow up and out of the ground.…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years ago5 Minute Freewrite Day 122 - Prompt: SpaThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 122 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was spa It was a fine day to spend at the Polar Bear Club. Light fluffy snow…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years ago5 minute freewrite day 119 - prompt: fried chickenThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 113 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was fried chicken Me and Hank liked to think we were real daredevils, always…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years ago5 Minute Freewrite (Day 113) - Prompt: skiThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 113 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was ski There is a place in New Brunswick called Magnetic Hill. For some set…cbrayst (34)in writing • 7 years agoCowardiceIn the fifth grade, I had a friend towards whom I did something horrible. One day during recess, we came across several of the sixth grade boys gathered suspiciously in the little secluded alleyway…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years ago5 Minute Freewrite - Day 111 - DreamThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 111 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was dream . I had a dream, which became a reality, which became a…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoDay 109: 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: yard saleThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 109 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was yard sale . Jimmy pulled up to the address listed in the paper. Oddly…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoThe Sweetest - 5 Minute Freewrite (Day 106)This poem is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 106 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was the smell from within . I am sorry to say that I went in a very obvious and…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoDay 104 - 5 Minute Freewrite: Prompt: cigarettesThis poem is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 104 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was cigarettes . Eat something why don't you? The thinness on you bones...…cbrayst (34)in freewrite • 7 years agoDay 103 - 5 Minute Freewrite: Prompt: crackerThis story is in response @mariannewest 's prompt for day 102 of her 5-minute freewrite challenge. Today's prompt was cracker . Oh gosh, my mouth is dry . Is that even true? Do crackers…cbrayst (34)in writing • 7 years agoTime ChucklesThe following story is an entry for the Art Prompt Writing Contest #9 . The wonderful work of art below was created by @azbeen and served as the prompt for this contest. created by…cbrayst (34)in writing • 7 years agoEgo Candy - Writers Block Poetry Contest Week 2The following is my entry for week two of @thewritersblock's poetry contest. The prompt for this week was to write a poem inspired by James Wright’s “Lying in a Hammock at William Duffy’s…
