Tammy Filipkowski

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“An Epiphany” by Tammy Filipkowski

Submitted to Contest #5

An epiphany: The awakening of ones senses; a brilliant light, a realization of enormous proportions. I can say I experienced such an epiphany when I was at work in the United States about a year ago. It was awe-inspiring and moved me to the core. There I was sitting at my desk on a particularly uneventful day, my phone silent, and just a few voices buzzing like flies around the perimeter of my ears.  I had spent a quiet morning surfing the internet for flights to India.  And yes, I just did say India. I knew tha...

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“So What if it's Different” by Tammy Filipkowski

Submitted to Contest #2

There is a common saying, “Birds of a feather flock together”. As a young girl I didn’t quite understand this and being an inquisitive child, I would ask why each and every time I heard it. Now a mature adult woman, I get it. I do believe that this idea has somewhat changed though, as more and more people broaden their horizons by exploring new concepts.  For the past two years I have been romantically involved with an Indian man. What started out as a few short chats blossomed into so much more than I would’ve ...

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“They Say it's My Birthday” by Tammy Filipkowski

Submitted to Contest #1

There is no way I am this old and yet here I am surrounded by all these people, with “apples” pointed directly at me. Has another year really passed so quickly, like a blur?  It feels like deja vu, except I am sure this time the cake will be bigger. After all, where the hell can you put 100 candles on a little 8” sugary confection? As my mind ponders the possibilities, the room becomes dark and quiet. Wait!  There’s this strange glow coming from the back, and that’s when I realize some family member is carr...

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