Creative Colloquy strives to highlight the South Sound literary community & build relationships based on mutual admiration of the written word.
[Newest] Stories
Once upon a time, there was a girl banana
One bunch all the same
Her mother banana, father banana,
and brother, the odd plantain.
This banana lived in a small fruit town
Filled with fruit that all lived the same
The Apple Couple and Orange Families
All had the same name.
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I grew up the daughter of a missionary. From a very young age, I was told what was right and what was wrong. The world was very black and white- Don’t lie, cheat, or steal. Be kind to your neighbor, help the poor, read your Bible every day. I’d wake up each morning and see the world as a series of tasks to be completed; a list of “Dos” and “Don’ts.” And there was a real sense of validation when I looked back on the day and saw that I handled every interaction in the way that I was taught to.
…
Red, red all around
not of flames not
of hell, surely
as angels are here.
Circle up, debrief- what did we do today?
What was brought to those in the blue, blue below
…
For the Second Annual Ground to Sound Film and Arts Festival we encouraged wordsmiths to submit works of flash fiction and poetry exploring the intricate connection between the bustling Tacoma landscape and its unique watersheds. We wanted to explore themes centered around our shared waterways and stewardship of the sea.
This program was in partnership with Foster’s Creative and City of Tacoma' Environmental Services.
Pieces selected for performance:
Ripples in the Water
Feels Like Plastic
The Orange Moon, and Everything Else
Honorable Mention:
Sea Glass
