#50 Precious Words Contest Entry

2/26/2017

Update: I'm happy to say that my little story pulled in
at 13th place in the contest, out of 250 entries. Hooray!

Here's another wonderful writing challenge to fall in love with...

Write a children's picture book story using only 50 words.

   Sound easy? Just give it a try.
    This contest, called "#50 Precious Words", is the brainchild of picture book author Vivian Kirkfield, and I want to thank her for the opportunity to join the fun. I can't wait to see what everyone writes.
     My story is based on a concept that's close to my heart and that has been on my to-do list for a number of months. I think the super-short format suits it perfectly, so I'm grateful for the inspiration and impetus this contest has provided.

ROSE PETAL SOUP

Rose bud.

Bloom!

Sweet perfume.

Rose dud.

Gloom.

Sweeping broom.

Petal pile.

Brainstorm…

smile!

Petal style!

Petal necklace. Petal sash.

Petal blush. Petal lash.

Petal pen. Petal ink.

Petal portrait, rosy pink.

Petal pocket smells divine.

“Rose Sachets for Sale” sign.

When our blooming roses droop,

1-2-3…

make petal soup!

38 Comments

Vivian Kirkfield link

3/1/2017 10:20:02 pm

Hello Heather!
Thank you so much...if I had a special prize for the first person to post their entry in the challenge...you would be the winner! Actually, I think I will...because it takes courage to step up and put yourself out there. Let me think on something suitable. ;)
I love your Rose Petal Soup! Wonderful rhythm...and lyrical language...great combination!

Julie Abery link

3/1/2017 10:24:54 pm

The spare rhyme suits this text beautifully! I can imagine the illustrations and think it would make a lovely little book! Great opening entry Heather!

Anne Lipton

3/1/2017 10:30:22 pm

This is bloomin' brilliant, Heather! I love how the words drop like petals from a rose. <Sigh>. (We must be on the same wavelength as my entry also has to do with "flower power.")

Katelyn Aronson link

3/1/2017 11:09:49 pm

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this story. So airy, graceful and delicate, yet full of energy and movement. I think you are the ballet dancer of the 50 Precious Words contest! Brava!

Maria Marshall link

3/1/2017 11:55:52 pm

Very beautiful, what nice flow and great imagery.

Carrie Fannin link

3/2/2017 05:18:44 am

This is absolutely beautiful!

Traci Bold link

3/2/2017 05:32:00 am

Heather,
You have created beautiful imagery here. Well done.

Judy Sobanski

3/2/2017 06:08:42 am

This is so lovely and lyrical, Heather! Makes me long for Spring!

Patricia Nozell

3/2/2017 06:09:41 am

Love the imagery & complete story here, Heather. Bravo! I will never look at sachets again without thinking of Rose Petal Soup.

Mona Pease

3/2/2017 06:11:50 am

Lov-e-ly!!!!!!

Christine Evans link

3/2/2017 06:51:23 am

This is lovely! Beautiful rhythm and imagery.

Pam Miller link

3/2/2017 07:10:06 am

Delightful, imaginative, and petal soft.

Kara Newhouse link

3/2/2017 07:54:18 am

Love this.

Melissa Stoller link

3/2/2017 08:02:11 am

Lovely and lyrical story, Heather! Who wouldn't love some rose petal soup? Great job!

Renee LaTulippe link

3/2/2017 08:16:12 am

This is really lovely, Heather!

Jean James link

3/2/2017 08:32:15 am

Absolutely lovely.

Deborah Holt Williams link

3/2/2017 09:10:24 am

Now you've set me to imagining--how would petal soup taste? Love this poem's optimistic tone.

Jill Proctor

3/2/2017 09:19:36 am

This is beautiful, Heather!

Midge Ballou Smith

3/2/2017 01:50:14 pm

Heather, Your writing is simply lovely.

Saba

3/2/2017 08:25:47 pm

Lovely!!!

jeanne curtin

3/3/2017 12:00:51 am

So glad I stopped by. And now eager to taste rose soup.
Simply lovely!

Joanne Roberts link

3/3/2017 05:01:45 am

Ha Ha! I was grinning like a loon by the end. Fun!

Manju Howard

3/3/2017 08:16:49 am

Thanks for sharing your fun read aloud!

Gregory E. Bray link

3/3/2017 09:17:42 am

That is great. And it made me hungry. =) Good luck!

Charlotte Dixon

3/3/2017 11:28:11 am

Love the sparse rhyme. I can smell the aroma of all the beautiful roses whether in sachet or soup! Good luck!

MaryAnn Cortez

3/3/2017 07:06:03 pm

It's beautiful! Super sweet imagery and wakes up the senses. Only 50 words... Amazing.

Pamela Courtney

3/3/2017 10:25:49 pm

I adore this piece. You actually crafted conflict and climax is 50 words. Well done.

Linda Schueler link

3/4/2017 03:24:35 am

I love roses, and I love how you crafted this story about giving them a second life!

Lynn Davidson link

3/4/2017 08:38:05 am

Fragrant and lovely story. :)

Janie Reinart

3/4/2017 08:54:12 am

Love your rosy story🌹 Great pace.

Norah Colvin link

3/4/2017 08:11:05 pm

Love it! Nice to see that rose petals have many uses. I used to press them between the pages of my huge ancient history text book when I was studying at school. :) Rose petal soup - sounds delightful!

Lisa Morgan

3/5/2017 08:06:14 am

I could smell the fragrance as I read. How beautiful!

Sherri Jones Rivers link

3/5/2017 10:26:43 am

Wow. I couldn't wait to see what petal project came next. Nice imagery and I stopped and smelled the flowers.

Gabrielle Snyder link

3/5/2017 03:57:21 pm

Oh my goodness, Heather! This is so lyrical and lovely! Good luck, my writing friend!

Theresa Wohlers link

3/5/2017 04:09:22 pm

Wonderful. Makes me wish my garden was already in bloom.

Peter link

12/24/2020 11:17:03 pm

Very creeative post

Maxine Rose Schur link

3/1/2021 02:49:37 pm

This poem is so lovely and imaginative and yes fragrant. I see it as a picture book!

Heather Kinser

3/1/2021 02:52:36 pm

Thank you, Maxine!

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