In this post, we'll announce the winners from last week's contest and provide the prompt for the coming week.
We ask that you read our Creative Nonfiction Tips post to learn about the creative nonfiction genre and review our guidelines.
Important notes:
Thank you to all who participated in last week's prompt Nature
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 | The thrill of the first time
The son of the owners of the house was our guide. He and I hit it off immediately: we liked each other very much from the first moment we saw each other. On our tour of the hacienda, he took me to where the horses were and promised me that the next day he would teach me how to ride. |
 | A moment of peace
Then I submerged my entire body. I couldn't swim back then, I still can't swim now but it felt surreal just simply being in the water. I raised my face to the sky and let my body float. |
 | Almost Went to Heaven
I am standing on top of a majestic mountain, gazing out at the breathtaking view before me. The sight that meets my eyes is awe-inspiring. Below me, a tranquil lake shimmers like a jewel, hidden amongst lush forests, and rolling hills. The water is a deep, clear blue, reflecting the sky above it. The sky is like an infinite canvas painted in shades of blue, stretching out on the horizon. |
@Wongi | Nature Always Comes Through
Till date, I still love star gazing as it is very soothing and it helps whenever I feel the urge to clear my mind. From my room window, I get a very nice view of the sky at night, what more could I ask for. |
 | Humans are humans, fishes are fishes
But I didn't die, instead I became one with the water. It felt like a nerve in my brain had been calmed, I just laid there as the water did it’s thing with my body. It felt good, it was amazing even and it certainly was the best encounter with nature I've ever had. |
Our third place winner is
However, an unexpected event occurred in my life. I lost one of my favorite aunties and the news constantly kept flashing anew in my head, destabilizing my thoughts and tearing my feelings apart. My visit to the garden became more frequent as it brought me solace and the warmth of the surroundings enveloped my heart.
Our second place winner is
We approached it very carefully, my dad in front and his four daughters behind him. But a short distance before we reached the tree, she sensed our presence and flapping her dark wings, she flew through the vegetation.
Our first place winner is
In times of trouble I would kneel down. I would empty my mind of the present times and reflect on the age of the tree and the history that has passed through this forest. Each of these trees has a story. I listened and they spoke. Sometimes I would even speak out loud to the trees.
Reflections can take many forms—how we view ourselves or how others see. It could also be taken literally—a reflected image seen in a mirror or pond.
This week we ask you to write a personal story using any of the words related to reflection—reflect, image, picture, reflected, mirror.
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