July 2021 Year of the Ox Writing Prompt Suggestions

Here are the prompts for July.  There is no specific word count this month.  Write a piece as long or as short as you like.  Again, the suggested prompts may be ignored at will.

1.  From “Today,” by Fred Peyer

We will watch old movies without regret

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2.  From “Real Courage,” by Doreen Beyer

Every child born a thief of time and of scarce
resources.

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3. From “The Alternative,” by Jim Harstad

One of the really good things about being old is having the leisure to think about all the noble things you did on the way here, your generous, sometimes courageous, contributions to a clearheaded, compassionate social ambiance, a world full of hope and promise.

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4. From “When the Veil Flutters,” by Joy Gold

So the chase repeats itself with different endings

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5. From “Church Service,” by Lanning Lee

As a youngster I was dragged to Sunday service.

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