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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Spring Fling Writing Contest -- April Snow! Oh, No!

I love writing stories for these writing contests. They are a great way to practice writing to make every word important. They help focus the mind and the story and allow a person to play with ideas and strengthen imagination.


Spring Snow



April Snow. Oh, No!
(150 words)

The weatherman said, “Snow.” Sophie moaned, “It can’t be so.
Today has been warm and sunny. To tease about snow, is not funny!
Tomorrow, I’ll take a stand.” Sophie would wear shorts and T as planned.
The day dawned bright just as Sophie hoped. Her mother begged, “Please take your coat!”
School went as usual, language arts, math, then gym.
Outside the winds blew and snow clouds moved in.
Snow fluttered and fell, then the recess bell.
With gusto, Sophie went to play. She’ll never admit to shivering that day.
After recess and lunch, lessons to learn. Science and reading, everyone taking a turn.
Students packed up, their boots strewn on the floor.
Ding!
Sophie stood tall as she marched out the door.
She smiled in awe. The snow had all thawed.
“I never believed what that weatherman said.”
Once home, 
she slipped on warm jammies and crawled into bed.


Thank you to Kaitlyn and Ciara for creating this one. To read more spring giphy stories, click here.

So proud to be winner in this contest.  Thank you Melissa Stoller for copies of your wonderful books. A lovely reward!