Jerome Smith-Pula

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“The Beach” by Jerome Smith-Pula

Submitted to Contest #84

Who would have thought that a year ago we would be naïve of what’s to come. I say naïve, because the majority of us were. This pandemic had us scrambling like ants, under an attack, from being killed off. There were threats from our governments all over the world suggesting this pandemic was going to kill millions, if not, billions. A year ago, life was relatively normal. I had just started a new job, I was in a relatively stable relationship and things were looking bright for the both of us.         &...

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“2020: Hindsight” by Jerome Smith-Pula

Submitted to Contest #75

I’m never falling for another dropkick again.  The picture that was still in my photos on my phone, looked back at me with a sour vibe. As to why I still have this photo on my phone, irks me. But I can’t let go of the past and the past doesn’t want to let go of me. I remember this night, last year. It was New Year’s Eve. I had decided to go to the party my bestie invited me too. It was out in the posh suburbs, out west so strategizing my outfit was key to a good night, and not to be judged by the other attendees.  I decided to ...

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Just continuing on with perfecting my craft. Constructive criticism is a writer's best friend!