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Rowan Goswood

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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A Storm

Round and round and round the grooves in the grass do wind in the clearing, I absently note as I sit under the wizened mulberry tree. The pencil in my hand is tracing the curlicues in the clouds with flourishing strokes, the graphite glimmering in the summer sun yet contrasting greatly (dramatically, startlingly, beautifully) with the glowing sky, but my eyes are glazed (thoughtful, some might call that long stare at nothing, or pensive) as my mind drifts in the wind. The wind blows across the edges of my ears, whispering a low whistle o...

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Mistaken Purpose

Weekly Contest #43

Sometimes, when life’s crazed antics become overwhelming, one just needs to step back. Close their eyes. And breathe.---           The rush of water hit me as I dived, holding my breath as my eyes strained to stay open behind my cheap swim goggles. Once I was adjusted to my changed situation, I swam a little farther out to avoid any potential falling rocks. I could barely see the hand in front of me in the murky water, but that was hardly surprising. It was the ocean after all. What I co...

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