Glad Tidings of Nymble

March 31, 2019Chel Owens

Nymble didn’t stand so much as gently flit above the waving grass, the first of the season’s signs of change. Leaning back as much as her grass and sunlight mote companions; she drank the deep, fresh air.

“Spring,” she whispered. She breathed.

A smile tickled her dimples. It pushed at her mouth-corners. As she looked out and over the gathered folk and fae, the smile spread to every feature of her pointed face. She grinned and opened her arms to hold the warm sun from toe to wing tip.

Atop the eminent rise, she addressed the expectant crowd. “SPRING!”

Announced for Carrot Ranch‘s writing prompt.

March 26, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that uses the word eminence. It’s a rich word full of different meanings. Explore how it sounds or how you might play with it. Go where the prompt leads!

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Violet Lentz March 31, 2019 / 3:22 pm

That was beautiful. Wasn’t ready for it to end.

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- Chelsea Owens March 31, 2019 / 3:51 pm
  
  Thanks. 🙂
  
  I got 99 words, but it’s still fun.
  
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- Peregrine Arc March 31, 2019 / 7:14 pm
  
  Agreed.
  
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Mia Pharaoh March 31, 2019 / 7:52 pm

Hi Chelsea, beautiful response to the prompt. I’m ready and waiting for Nymble to arrive here, and I’m listening carefully for her whisper. “Spring!” Have a great week ahead!

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- Chelsea Owens March 31, 2019 / 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks, Mia. Over where I’m at, I think we may need more of the shouting Nymble to scare Old Man Winter off for good!
  
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  - Mia Pharaoh March 31, 2019 / 8:07 pm
    
    I can’t really complain, today was over 80 degrees, although rain is in the forecast for Wednesday/Thursday. I’m truly ready for full on spring. Wishing you well as Old Man Winter creeps off and Nymble ushers in spring. 🙂
    
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    - Chelsea Owens March 31, 2019 / 8:50 pm
      
      Sounds great! Thanks!
      
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lensdailydiary March 31, 2019 / 8:38 pm

Spring, renewal, a new beginning. I like the name Nymble. Conjures up so many images, always be ready, weaving, dodging,thinking ahead…….and so biblical with glad tiding of great joy. You captured the spirit Chelsea.

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- Chelsea Owens March 31, 2019 / 8:51 pm
  
  Thanks, Len. Good job with the reference. 🙂
  
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- Chelsea Owens April 1, 2019 / 4:53 pm
  
  Oh, and I named you if you in my award thingie if you want to answer some questions….
  
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Charli Mills April 3, 2019 / 3:32 pm

Let it be so! Spring declared! This is the one season that seems to feel the greatest stirring, which your flash expresses.

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- Chelsea Owens April 3, 2019 / 3:45 pm
  
  New life!
  
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calmkate April 4, 2019 / 1:31 am

so delightfully sweet, enjoyed this!

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- Chelsea Owens April 4, 2019 / 1:58 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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  - calmkate April 4, 2019 / 9:06 pm
    
    you’re most welcome!
    
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