Juanita Morris

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2021

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“Every Woman ” by Juanita Morris

Submitted to Contest #215

I looked through the kitchen window of my house and saw my little sister out in the backyard sitting in a weathered lawn chair staring at the sky. Normally, we don't go out there much unless we are cooking something on the grill, but there are rare occasions. Evenings like this, where the colors of the sunset are too hypnotizing to move from, we tend to take a few minutes to sit outside and admire Mother Nature. It's been a while since I spoke to her anyways. You would think we talked more only being a floor away in the same house but we are...

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“Be a Mother They Said” by Juanita Morris

Submitted to Contest #213

This is the last time she storms out like she owns the place. Only seven years around the sun and it's sad to say this might be her last. I've created a monster. Ok, that might be a bit dramatic, but I'm her mother, where do you think my daughter gets it from?“Girl, you better walk lighter around this house. You are already on thin ice!” I say sharply.“Yes mom!” My daughter yells sternly like a stubborn cadet.I can hear the eyes roll from downstairs. I remember those days, you know. Your mom tells you “no '' and it's the end of the worl...

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Author bio

Im a funny hard working mom and I love to write. I found my passion in writing in high school and in college it blossomed when I took my first creative writing course. My passion has been growing ever since. I have written two short stories and hope to have them published one day, but I am scared to put myself out there. I figured joining this group is a baby step in the right direction. Hopefully, I can meet people like me and get some honest criticism that can really help my writing become better.