This place is warm and calm. It’s easy to stay for hours.
The wood is strong, sturdy and permanent. Practically a home in itself, with its welcoming nature and sense of security.
It’s honest. Forgiving. Still.
The sheets are soft and comfortable. Broken in and slightly worn. The scent of lavender fabric softener lingers on them, intoxicating the air when rustled.
There’s room for three.
Me, you and him. Us.
Blankets small and large strewn throughout. Available on a moments notice to provide not only warmth, but refuge and peace.
Mountains of pillows exist. Ideal for play and rest.
Some with ruffles, some with lace.
Some flexible and fluffy. Others fat, and durable enough for tiny hands and curious fingers.
Sparkling rays of light enter through the glass-paned windows. The rays linger, dancing on the maple wood.
The light beckons and can’t be ignored.
Shadows awake and signal it’s time to leave this place. Time to get out and get up.
But it’s so soft and cuddly, and filled with love here.
A love so strong it swirls through the air and fills every heart and every sense.
This place is warm and calm. It’s easy to stay for hours.
Prompt: Describe a setting or scene. Take us there.
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This is awesome, I like those soft sheets as well!
Beautiful. I love how you included an emotional sense along with the physical senses.
I’ve often debated… with the phrase “…moments notice…” is it plural? As in notice that is mere moments before the event? Or is it possessive “…moment’s notice…” as in only one short moment? Can the author choose either?
Twitter: BeautifulSpitUp
October 10, 2011 at 10:46 am
Thank you! I don’t know which is correct, I just write. I try not to focus so much on grammatical details. I think sometimes we take away from the content when we put an emphasis on the mechanics.
Twitter: Daddyrunsalot
October 7, 2011 at 1:25 pm
In the immortal words of Liz Lemon, “I want to go to there.”
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October 10, 2011 at 10:48 am
Oh how I puffy heart Liz Lemon.
This was nice. I sighed as I read it, feeling the peace and calmness.
I felt this was a very poetic writing. I read aloud as I always do poetry and it had that feeling of lyrical sounds.
Your descriptions were also very nice, especially the part about the pillows. That was very nicely described in different sensory way — visual and touch.
I enjoyed this AND I love the name of your site:~)
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October 10, 2011 at 10:48 am
Thank you, Sara!!
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October 7, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Love, love, love this! It’s Mama heart warming perfection!
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October 10, 2011 at 10:49 am
Awe thanks, Galit! You’re too sweet.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
October 8, 2011 at 1:56 am
I love this! I like how you mention the lingering scent of lavender. I love that smell!
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October 10, 2011 at 10:50 am
Thanks, Kim. Me too!
Twitter: finallymom
October 8, 2011 at 9:40 am
oh this is perfect and beautiful and warm and inviting and heavenly. just heavenly.
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October 10, 2011 at 10:50 am
Thanks, Christina! It’s a lovely place.
Twitter: mytempered
October 8, 2011 at 12:06 pm
That was so well written – great job! It’s cold and rainy here, possibly snowy in the next few hours, so now all I want to do is crawl back into my bed!
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October 10, 2011 at 10:51 am
Awe thanks, Christi. It’s getting cold here too. I long for the comfort of my bed too!