Hi!
Today, I wanted to share the back story to Sounds in the Silence. I wrote it during the NanoWriMo challenge a couple years back, but it really came from a poem I did for Suzanne Burke’s ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #21 NEW Image Prompt (October, 2020.)
There was a picture of an old house and I came up with the below poem. It was suggested by John W. Howell, along with Sandra Cox, Eden Baylee, and Miriam Hurdle in my comments that I make it into a story. So I did 🙂 Here’s the poem:
THE TRUTH
Wood slats replace the glass in my childhood home. Rocks and years stripped away its beauty. Long ago, this empty house was full of life. People traveled great distances to attend lavish parties. Our family was admired and respected, until I disappeared. They hung my beloved husband for a crime he didn’t commit. Only I knew the truth. No one heard my ghostly protests. Someday we’ll be reunited, but only after people finally learn what really happened.
the house isn’t haunted
I only want to be found
murderer with me
This is also found in my latest poetry book: Deep in the Forest Where the Poetry Blooms if it seems familar to you.
Embrace your inner child by reading—or writing a book! D. L. Finn
Wow! Definitely worth turning into a story.
Thanks, Darlene. Glad I did 🙂
Chills ran through my body. I actually wiped a couple of tears away.
Powerful.
It would be a horrible situation, wouldn’t it, Karen? Hugs xo
Wonderful poem. I’m glad you made it into a story!
Thank you, Priscilla!
The poem is worthy of a story in its richness. Thank you for the mention and I’m so glad you went further with the idea. Best wishes.
Thank you, John 🙂 Your encouragement appreciated!
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It sounds very intriguing, Denise. I love the poem!
Thank you, Joy 🙂
Intriguing, Denise.
Thanjs, Timothy 🙂
That is a story I want to read as a novel!
This is nice and spooky, Denise. 💜
Thanks, Colleen;) xo
You’re welcome, Denise. xx
I agree that the poem needed to become a story!
Thank you, Liz 🙂
You’re welcome, Denise.
I think my heart rate went up as I read this. lol Very powerful!🩷🌷
Lol! I hope the story does that justice, Kymber 🙂
I love that the entire story was spawned from this fabulous poem! Can’t wait to read it. And I really miss Sooz!
Thanks, Jan 🙂 I hope the story rivals the poem. I still miss Sooz too!
Wow, that is a haunting and suspenseful premise. That must be a great story.
Thank you, Thomas. I hope it stands up to the poem.
Gave me the chills! Fabulous wordsmith…Hugs, C
Thank you, Cheryl 🙂 xo
Hi Denise, a lovely prose poem.
Thank you, Robbie xo
My pleasure
Very evocative, Denise. I’ve preordered Sounds in the Silence and look forward to receiving it next month. With this glimpse, I’m excited. 😊
Thanks for the inclusion in the thought process for a grand poem that turned into an EXCELLENT, dual timeline story. Woot. Woot.
scoxoxo
Thanks for all your golden input xo
I can see why they encouraged you to turn it into a story, Denise – glad you did!
I got chills, Denise, so definitely prompts a story. Can’t wait to read the book! xo
Thanks for sharing the inspiration for your book, Denise. What a haunting, compelling haibun. It gave me the chills. I love how responding to prompts can blossom into something larger.
Thank you, Diana 🙂 I love it too when a challenge can surprise us with something more.
And what a story you created! I can’t wait for everyone to read it!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Definitely story material, Denise. Well done.
Worthy advice Denise. Great idea for a story. Congrats on the upcoming release. I’m trying to catch up with everyone’s books, lol. I recently enjoyed one of your short story books and will be reviewing soon. Hugs xox
Definitely deepens the intrigue. Congratulations again, Denise.