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Spring Fling Kidlit Contest

4/7/2020

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So excited to participate in this year's Spring Fling Kidlit Contest! 

Rules of the contest: Write a 150-word story geared towards children ages 12 or under. Choose a gif to inspire your story or create one yourself.
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Check out the full rules on Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal's blogs.
Thanks for hosting!! 

Here's my entry titled, CHANCE TO FLY. I've been finding bits of joy in the life and growth I'm seeing in nature lately. I also love butterflies and am drawn to the symbolism in their transformation. During these tough times, I keep coming back to the thought that each of us, in our own way, are currently going through a metamorphosis. And when we come out of our chrysalis of self-isolation, we will surely be changed. Nevertheless, just as the caterpillar, we WILL emerge, and our chance to fly awaits. 
 

Chance to FlyGIF art by Amanda Davis
Chance to Fly
By Amanda Davis

​Word Count 81

​Squishy. 
Squirmy.
Sliding.
Swiftly.
Up and down the branch. 
 
Fully grown. 
Fully stuffed. 
Milkweed to the brim.  
Searching for the perfect spot,  
To craft his chrysalis. 
 
Colored. 
Critter. 
Cruising.
Calmly. 
Climbing to and fro. 
 
Head is up. 
Gaze is straight. 
Eyes are on the prize.
Until he finally sees, 
A leaf as green as lime.  
 
Lucky. 
Larva. 
Leggies. 
Latch. 
To the limey leaf.
 
He spits silk. 
Spins his nest.  
Hanging way up high. 
Rapid metamorphosis, 
At last, his chance to fly. 
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Words and Art on this website © 2020 Amanda Davis Art 




6 Comments
Nancy Riley
4/10/2020 07:06:04 pm

Love all the alliteration and images. Good luck!

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Amanda Davis
4/10/2020 11:38:30 pm

Yay! Thanks so much for the feedback, Nancy and for checking out my page :)

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Lori Sheroan link
4/11/2020 11:52:04 am

I loved the alliteration!

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Amanda Davis
4/21/2020 04:57:39 pm

Thanks so much, Lori! I'm a big fan of alliteration :)

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Kaitlyn Sanchez link
4/16/2020 05:04:11 pm

I ADORE your gif and what lovely language to go with it! Thank you so much for sharing this metamorphosis gif and story with us for the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest

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Amanda Davis
4/21/2020 04:58:36 pm

Hi Kaitlyn!
Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for the opportunity!
So glad you enjoyed it!

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    Who Am I?

    Hello! My name is Amanda Davis. I am a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator. I've been writing and creating art in all forms since I was young. Writing and art have always been powerful outlets of expression for me. This is one of the many reasons I was inspired to teach art and pursue my passion for writing and illustrating children's books. You can usually find me hanging out in nature, petting dogs, and immersed in all things creative. I'm inspired by my students, life experiences, and small acts of kindness. I live in the Boston area with my husband and rescue pup, Cora.
     Art is universal. Art is connection. Art is life.

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