Deanna West

“Everyday is Groundhog Day” by Deanna West

“Every day feels Groundhog Day”, just waiting to see if it’s okay to come out of my shell. I remember doing the simplest task like; making the bed, getting ready for the day, going out for a walk or whatever the case maybe that took little to not effort, it now taking like forever and a day. It’s almost like I have to brace myself (gentle laugh to myself.) to even complete the task. Honestly I don’t even want to do anything even if I tried, but thankfully I don’t have to “leave” for work; when they started to slowly open certain business, re...

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“When Two Became One” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #50

The day started off like any other day, like a normal Saturday … Although it wasn’t. I, Michael Benjamin Washington jr. is preparing to ask my girlfriend, Rayna Elizabeth Roger of nearly two years to be my wife and spend forever with me. I’m not gonna lie and say I’m not nervous; well I guess you can say that it’s a bit of mixed emotions; ecstatic, anxious, nervous… And really making sure that this special moment goes to planned well as much as possible anyway. All in all I just can’t wait to hear her say “Yes”! Or something in that field (s...

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“Dear Diary: Mending the Broken Road” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #36

Dear Diary: Mending the Broken RoadHmmmm, I'm new to this, not really sure how this works, or better yet why people do it... But anyway heregoes nothing. So, I guess this isme escaping from my own reality. I loved my parents dearly, well still do, justknow that there was domestic violence and my mother had to defend herself.We'll probably get into that later. She's alive and doing well, but father isnot.... Yea, so growing upthey had a lot arguments and disagreements, but we just thought it was normal.None of us expected anything differen...

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“Weeding out the Bad” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #31

Weeding out the BadEver since I was a young little girl I would always love to watch and help my mother in her garden. Her garden was the most beautiful and magical garden that you have ever seen. People would always stop her while she’s outside and say “I love the pink and red roses”, “You are doing such a beautiful job, I get soo excited knowing that I will pass your house every day after I get off work” We never realized just how much comfort it brings to others seeing your work come alive until one day… I was just sitting on the por...

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“The Ride Home” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #27

The Ride HomeI like to have the window seat, its peaceful looking out beyond the world at God's beautiful creations: the birds, the buildings, the landscape etc.; he's definitely a man of many talents. I know this trainroute by heart and could probably take it with my eyes closed... Well actuallysometimes I do. I just sit back and envision myself being on a nice beachsomewhere or just anywhere tropical and before I know it I'm at my destination. In case you'rewondering where I'm heading, I'm going back to school... Well back to college.I g...

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“Destiny’s Future” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #26

Destiny’s FutureYou know, growing up in a musical family you tend to be cast as “The Jackson Five”, “New Edition”, or the town’s favorite “the Destiny’s Future”. Destiny is my mom’s name and as you can see, she wears her name proudly… My mom has five daughters (including myself)… There’s Mia, Amber, Talia, and then there’s me the youngest by 2 years. I’m Olivia. I’m sure you can only imagine just how crazy and hectic it can be with nothing but girls in the household… My poor parents… my poor dad! My parents, did their absolute very best job ...

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“Tis The Season?!” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #19

 Uhmm excuse me, can we move it along here? I have less than 15mins before I have to get back to workCashier: I'm so sorry everyone for the inconvenience, one of the cashier's got sick and the now who is supposed to be in for 2nd shift is running late. I'm deeply sorry.Older woman: oh honey, just as long as I'm getting good customer service I'm good. I'm sure she'll be here soon...(I softy taps the older lady on the shoulder)Amanda: hi (generously extends my hand to the older lady)Older woman: (turns around) oh well hello there sweethea...

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“The Treasured Treasure” by Deanna West

"Wait a second, it was just here"!! Hey everyone, I'm Marciaor (Ms. Scatterbrain)... And as you can guess by the nickname that my sweetmother gave me, you’re probably thinking that I lose any and everything… Wellyou’re absolutely right, it’s very true! Not purposely, it just happens... Iput something down end up doing something else... And then bomb!! It's nowhereto be found! Okay, now let's getback to the story at hand, I'm looking for my locket, a very special... Yea, Ican see you now rolling your eyes like "really, she's upset about some...

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“Closer than Close” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #17

Growing up I was unfortunately the only child. I used to hate nothaving any siblings to talk to, hang out with, share crazy stories with or justto have a shoulder to cry on. When they would have siblings’ events at school,I would immediately feel sad... Most times I just wouldn't even attend school.My parents used to try and persuade to just go to the events anyway, have fun,meet new friends, (but at that time, I didn’t want to make new friends.)However, I did try numerous of times but once I gotten older I slowly didn'tfeel the need to atte...

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“Turning Back the Hands of Time” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #16

"I wish that my mom would wake up and smell the flowers!!!!” I know that soundsa bit harsh, and a little insensitive but that's how I felt. My mother and Iunfortunately never had that mother/daughter relationship that you hear yourclosest friends talk about or that you see portrayed on TV. She always wouldleave me and my two younger sisters Elisa and Ellora while she is either atwork or up in some guys face. We’re only like two years apart. Elisa is 14,Ellora is 16 and I'm the oldest, I'm 18 years old. Ohhh sorry, I'm Emmie, itsshort for Em...

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“Captured by Bliss ” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #16

I always thought that the term "Love at first sight" was rather something you see on television; not something that happens in reality... Especially not something that would happened to me a regular guy like me. However the momentmy eyes laid upon this beautiful young lady. I nearly instantly knew that shewould be mine... Forever! It started off likeany other day, I had to make a quick run to the grocery store to pick up a fewitems for this cake recipe I saw and wanted to.  I wanted to try make this cake, (carrot caketo be exact); but...

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“Watch the Company You Keep ” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #14

"You keep playing with fire, you're gonna get burnt"It was something that mama always said to us... It means you keep going back to something that isn't good for you, your feelings are going to be hurt… You keep entertaining negativity or straddling the fence of wanting to please others vs. wanting to move forward in life, and watch just how fast you’ll get burnt out.My mother was queen of “not holding her tongue back”... For anyone!She's older now, so she's not as quick as she used to be… However she just as sassy, maybe even sassier.My mot...

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“Where Mr. Joe-Bob?!” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #13

Every year, especially around the holidays Mr. Joe-Bob has his home decorated Soo nicely according to whatever holiday it was at that particular time. Him and his wife, Mrs. Sally Mae have been married for nearly 40years. They met when they were middle school as the best of friends. Their relationship didn't become serious until college. They ended up getting married after their 1st years of college... Only 18 and 19 years old young in love, yet ambition for the life they wanted to share together. They worked as creative writers for the youn...

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“Far From Home” by Deanna West

Submitted to Contest #12

When I was younger, I never thought much about if aliens were real… Because I knew that they wasn’t. I mean yea we see them on T.V., with all the special effects, there’s even some show about finding aliens in your backyard… But I don’t (Well didn’t) believe in any of that, until one fall afternoon…. Here’s the story of “Far From Home”My name is Kimmee MaeFlower! …Ohhh we being technical here huh? Okay well my government name is Kimberly Alise Haven. That’s a nickname that my sweet mama gave to me, but anyhow I grew up here in the South (hen...

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