The ruby is there.
I am grateful,
It fell to the ground,
A crack formed,
I am saddened,
I loved my necklace.
About the Creator
Rebecca Patton
Ever since discovering Roald Dahl, I wanted to be an author who would delight and move her readers through her stories. I also wrote my debut novel, "Of Demons and Deception" on Amazon.
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Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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Oh, this is so clever! As Joe said below, short and sweet. Incredibly effective.💗
Short and sweet, but it makes you think!
Sadly beautiful, great challenge entry. I keep starting these but am then unable to finish