Spring Fling Kidlit Contest

Kidlit Contests are all around! 

I'm participating in this week's contest called the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest --

The Challenge:
Find a gif and write a spring-inspired story. Blossoming flowers? Sure! Easter eggs? You bet! Mothers day? Of course! Anything related to Spring is yours for the telling.

The Rules:
1.    Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under.
2.    Choose a gif to inspire your story. 
3.  All gifs should be child appropriate and in no way be derogatory towards any faith, race, etc.
4.  Now for the dreaded word count! You have 150 words. That’s it! No more but less is always welcome.

Writing with such small word-counts is always tough but I felt up for the challenge.

Thank you so much to the hosts for another fun #kidlit writing exercise! I went back and forth on what kind of story I wanted to write and I actually ended up writing two stories-- one about the Easter bunny and one about... spring at the beach. After reading both, it was clear that my beach story was stronger. Every class and conference I have been to says write what you know best... and I know the beach. 

Enjoy my entry below inspired by the GIF by O2 Slovakia, source: 
https://giphy.com/gifs/O2-Slovakia-jQgiGjRETNkCeY9JBS

​Happy Spring, y'all! Best of luck to all of the #SpringFlingKidlit writers! 

XOXO,
Blair 

Spring Beach Senses

​By Blair Northen Williamson
WC: 145

A twinkle of light starts the day, 
as the sun peeks above the horizon. 
It's the first visit of the season. 

Feel the warmth of the sand. 

Soft...
             Tickly...
                         Crunchy...

Let it sift between your toes. 


Listen as the waves crash in rhythm. 

Rumble...
          Whoosh...
               Roar...

Hear the bubbly fizz of the foam as it sizzles.


Watch the wind dance on the ocean's surface.

Sway...
         Leap...
                   Twirl....

Its movement and motion brings peace. 


One, two, three, four... pelicans soar overhead. 

Grunt...
           Squill...
                       Squawk...

Their calls announce warmer weather nearing.


See the dolphins dash, crabs crawl, fish flutter.

Splash...
               Screech...
                    Flop...

Experience the energy of the life underwater.


Taste the salty splashes of the rolling waves.

Swish...
               Pucker...
                      Zing...

It rejuvenates and offers an instant connection with the sea.


Smell the mist in the ocean's air. 

Inhale... 
        Hold...
                    Exhale...

Excitement builds.

Winter has passed.
​
Spring is finally here.

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