Daphsam

Joined November 2023

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A dyslexic dreamer who once thought reading and writing were beyond reach. Yet here I am, an artist, wordsmith, and illustrator—ready to weave stories and poems from my artwork.

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My Valentine's Day Prompts
Valentine's Day is in just three weeks, and if you like to do creative writing based on the holidays, here is my Valentine's Day prompt generator, which would be fun for all to use.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Writers
Where The Dragon of Winter Unleashes Icy Wrath
The Dragon of Winter protected the ice dome that housed his Queen. They flew over the lands daily to keep the world covered in a cold glacier, punishing the villagers for not appreciating the seasons with their complaints about heat waves, rainy days, and freezing temperatures.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Fiction
Beyond The Letter Grades
When my children were young, I watched how schools placed too much emphasis on letter grades, which created low self-esteem, anxiety, and a lack of confidence in my kids.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Education
A Mini Cheesecake- Worth Sharing?
Fine, have a bite or two! It is my cheesecake for heaven's sake it's moist it's creamy it's a melt-in-your-mouth bite
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
Regal Romp in the Icy Playground
The glacier temperatures were in the low 20s. The air was crisp and clean, with the scent of evergreen pine trees perfuming my surroundings. Playing hide-and-seek with my treasured blue rubber ball was a fun time. As Timmy launched the rubber toy into the winter sky, I watched my toy arch over the snow drifts and bury itself into the oblivion of the wet white blanket.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Fiction
Drowning In Deceit . Content Warning.
Honestly, I am fed up with it all, There is nothing more to say. You are a drunk, You lie, You cheat, You embarrass me and mine.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
Enjoying Desserts Without The Calories
Years ago, my daily creative outlet was Watercolor. I loved watching the colors flow and move across the paper, changing in intensity depending on how much water and pigment was on my brush.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Art
My Needlepoint Journey. Top Story - January 2024.
My journey into the world of needlepoint began as a little girl of seven years old. It was watching my Mother, Nana, and my older sister, Christine, sitting around the living room chit-chatting about the latest soap opera, “Guiding Light,” working away on colorful needlepoint tapestries.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Art
Hope In The Cold: Winter Pursuit
It was a frigidly cold morning as I picked up my emergency backpack and pulled out my cross-country skis. I called out to Jasper, my chocolate brown labradoodle, to get a move on. Time was not on our side. The previous night's arctic blasts and snowstorms would complicate this search.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Fiction
Zen Of Watercolor: The ABCs
Acrylic painting is not the right style for this piece because I want to watch the colors flow into different directions and observe them release.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
Swinging in the Zone: Mastering Tennis on Diverse Courts & Swings
Always try out the court surfaces in tennis before you play a match. Clay courts make the ball bounce differently from other tennis court surfaces.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets
Master Mind Golf
Address your tee shot with an aim in mind. Be the ball and watch it fly. Confidence is the way to play. Drive the ball down the middle.
By Daphsam2 years ago in Poets

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My Valentine's Day Prompts

Where The Dragon of Winter Unleashes Icy Wrath

Beyond The Letter Grades

A Mini Cheesecake- Worth Sharing?

Regal Romp in the Icy Playground

Drowning In Deceit . Content Warning.

Enjoying Desserts Without The Calories

My Needlepoint Journey. Top Story - January 2024.

Hope In The Cold: Winter Pursuit

Zen Of Watercolor: The ABCs

Swinging in the Zone: Mastering Tennis on Diverse Courts & Swings

Master Mind Golf

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