Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Six Sentence Stories - Goal

William Cowper in 1785 wrote "Variety is the very spice of life" in his poem The Task. We who participate in the Six Sentence Stories blog hop include those who are just getting their toes wet, so to speak, all the way up to those who have actually had some of their works published. Perhaps to some of the more accomplished writers, this may provide a means of relaxation from a more daunting writing task, while for others writing a story in only six sentences requires immense effort. Being introduced to characters in a variety of venues and circumstances expands one's horizons. 

Whatever your writing goal is this week, take a minute to consider linking up to the blog hop Six Sentence Stories - goal hosted by Denise of Girlie on the Edge's Blog. Be sure to click the link to check out the rules for this blog hop, in particular to reading the definition of a story as it pertains to this writing challenge. I think you will like the inclusivity of this writing challenge.



He sat on the sturdy tree branch where he could survey the roiling seawater below the rocky cliffs on the shoreline.

He was undisturbed by visitors walking on the paved trails to the lighthouse.

They were more interested in ascending the spiral staircase within the towering structure and in listening to the volunteers at the surrounding observatory share their knowledge about this noteworthy coastal region.

Some had spotted him and zoomed in with their cameras to take his photo when he turned his head, but they kept their distance.

His real adversary was the determined black crow that dipped and dived toward him from all angles trying to disturb his equanimity.

The goal of this caterwauling, ebony enemy was to get him to fly away from the crows’ tree.

14 comments:

  1. Visually compelling six! I felt like I was there.

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  2. Lisa took the words right out of my mouth!
    I'm a "water" person and love lighthouses and coastlines and, well, everything that goes with ocean and coasts.
    Wonderful Six, Pat. So easy to visualize.
    Nice😊

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    1. Thanks, Denise. Watching and listening to the waves is so relaxing to me.

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  3. very clear picture. loved the ebony enemy as alliteration is my life! Good six.

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    1. Thanks. The eagle was fortunate that day not to have been bombarded by a murder of crows. They can be really aggressive at times.

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  4. Only the birders will notice him, i'm glad they know to leave him be. That crow, however...

    Fun story!

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    1. Yes, all the birders will notice him. I was surprised that there was just one crow bugging him.
      Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. I agree with the others... crows are, I understand, remarkably intelligent animals.

    btw I really enjoy your intro... any insight into another's view on writing and such is never not interesting... to this day, this bloghop has been homework that I enjoy doing (if only I'd had that attitude back in school!) but I learn a little more each week when I see how people approach the week's assignment. (lol)

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    1. Yes there is no doubt about the intelligence of crows. A student at Willamette University did a study about crows a few years ago. http://willamette.edu/news/library/2015/01/swift.html

      I agree. This is the kind of homework I enjoy.

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  6. A very visual adventure.. Excellent six, Pat.

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    1. Thank Violet. I am glad you were able to picture it.

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  7. Wow, this made me also think I was right there. Wonderful Six!

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