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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Words Count With Mama Zen

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Personification - the attribution of human nature or character to animals, things, or abstractions. 

Dearest Toads, I regret to inform you that the wind does not really whisper, flowers do not really dance, and the sun never, ever smiles.  These are examples of personification, a favorite literary device of poets since dirt was young.  Through personification, we can give verses and a voice to an animal, feelings to a toothbrush, or even physical characteristics to a feeling.  

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Since this is the first day of October (a witchy fun month), let's throw some personification her way. Personify October in any way you choose.  Just keep it to 53 words or less.
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17 comments:

  1. FireblossomOctober 1, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    I aced the word count! For once! Yayyyy!

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  2. SusanOctober 1, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Why 53? Here's 30. I wish I had stopped my car to take a photo of the surreal scene.

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  3. Kathryn DycheOctober 1, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Can't believe I got 53 words on the nose! That never happens.

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  4. Kerry O'ConnorOctober 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    I managed to squeeze out a few words. Thanks, MZ.

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  5. MargaretOctober 1, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Short and sweet. My favorite way to write poetry. Thanks!

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  6. hedgewitchOctober 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    A 53 to slip in before this weekend's 55. And I even came in under--that's a first. Thanks for the challenge MZ.

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  7. Other MaryOctober 1, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Hey, I've been gone chasing words for ages, but finally caught a few. It's good to be back! Thanks for the writing suggestion Mama Z.

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  8. Magaly GuerreroOctober 1, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    53 for you on the dot.

    Now I better go and tell October to stop talking, or I'll get him some therapy!

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  9. LolamouseOctober 1, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    I've had the autumn blahs today, so this is a perfect prompt!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 1, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    A very clever prompt, MZ. Thanks. k.

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  11. Archer's BonesOctober 2, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    Just found your blog through the talented Magaly - what an awesome way to start my October!

    I got 50 words, though further editing might get me to 53. We'll see. I can't decide whether I'm happy with it or not.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    ~Bones

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  12. Stacy M.S.October 2, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    just finished mine...tapped out at 56 words.

    this was fun, and october is my fave month...

    can't wait to see what you other toads came up with! :)

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  13. Susie ClevengerOctober 2, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I am late and over wordy...forgive me Mama Zen. :)

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  14. HannahOctober 2, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Thank you for the challenge, MZ! That was fun!

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  15. GailOctober 2, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    It's rather primitive but I'm in with 53 exactly.

    Thanks for your wonderful prompts.

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  16. MarianOctober 2, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    late and sad.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 2, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    What a great challenge for October!

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