RE: Day 102: 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: paint
This is very late, but I always see these the morning after it is posted. Am I ok to join in as long as I get the freewrite done within 24hours of the prompt post? I didn't want to risk it as a post in case it is too late so this one is as a comment.
War Paint:
She sits before the mirror. Her hand shaking, the fear, pounding like a desperate fist against her chest. She doesn’t want to go. She can’t do it. Her breath comes in sharp rasping gasps. The bloods fills her ears with its deafening drum beat. War Drums. She feels hot panic rising in her chest. She grips the brush, her knuckles whiten with the effort. Dusted pink, the soft fibres caress her pale skin. The brush dances across her velvet cheeks, her soft downy skin left glowing pink. War Paint has many colours. Pink streaks on pale cheeks. Sunrise, new days, early spring flowers fighting the frost. Lipstick. She untwists the stick, its vibrant red head smears her lips. The soft, worn, ghostly lips, blaze with colour. Fire, anger, strength, sunset skies and summer fruits. Another mouth to form other words, to chat and laugh, to smile. Black lines hide these eyes. Thick stripes frame portals in pale blue. Bluebells in the shaded forest. Fearless, war paint embolden. Dark dancing lashes flutter with rippling joy. She sits before the mirror. Her hand no longer shaking. Someone else looks back from the mirror. She is ready.
You are never too late to the freewrites :) Some people are still posting to prompts from 50 days ago. The only time limit is if there is a prize like for day 100 and 101 - if you want to enter to win.
Otherwise, if you are doing the prompt from a few days ago, it is best to post the url to your post under the most recent prompt post so people can see it. I probably will see it in my replies - but most people will read and interact on the most recent prompt.
All good.
And really love your piece!! I think it is the truth for a lot of women. they put their face on...
Thank you very much! I had no idea, I can't wait to get stuck in with my every spare 5 minutes now!!