When Lauren was little, her favorite (and only) thing she drew were flowers. This is the idea that sparked this story. Ideas are very much like seeds, and it is amazing to see what this one grew into. Click "Read More" to enjoy Lauren's story! The Seed
Lauren B. She planted a seed, small as a speck, light as a feather. It didn’t grow, so she waited, and she watered it, sang to it, and she nourished it. But… It wouldn’t grow. A year passed and the girl decided that the seed needed a friend, a companion. So she planted another seed, and she watered them, sang to them, and she nourished them. She waited another year, and they wouldn’t grow. This happened year after year, and she watered her seeds, and sang to them, and she nourished them, and she planted more. Much too soon the girl grew into a woman, and then she grew old, planting, singing, and nourishing seeds. To the townspeople, the woman was known as the seed planter, and there was a little girl who lived next door to the woman. And the girl watched and wondered every single day. Then, one day, the old woman didn’t show up, she was gone, now with the clouds and the sky. And on that day a whole field of flowers sprouted, each a different, vibrant color. The girl next door looked at the miracle field in amazement, and on that day the girl planted a seed, small as a speck, light as a feather.
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Nate D.
9/25/2018 08:41:24 am
I'm one of the first to view this piece, and I believe it is truly a work of art. It's as beautiful and abrupt as a poem, a piece to be utilized for a fairy tale or general inspiration. When I read this, it made me think of happiness and- Sleeping Beauty. The beginning of Sleeping Beauty is all telling, the years fly by, but the reader is hooked. Now, for some constructive criticism: You could insert some sadness into the story for greater empathy and connection, have main characters meet to extend the excitement. But who am I to criticize, I'm only required to. Good job, Lauren!
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Sophie Kotas
9/26/2018 08:10:37 am
my gosh, this story is beautiful. all the imagery and figurative laungage is perfectly placed. keep up the good work, lauren!
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WOW! this is amazing. this is such a creative story. you have such a strong imagination. flowers are beautiful just like this story is. i think this story shows that death is more of a beautiful field of flowers rather than a stone above your head. I hope you continue writing. #keepitup :)
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Clara
11/16/2018 08:29:10 am
I agree!! Such a great imagination! 👏
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Lily Taylor
11/16/2018 08:36:07 am
This amazing story relaxes me. It brings me to a happy place and in my mind that’s what a story should be like. Keep up the great work!
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Lohtse hernandez
12/14/2018 08:44:54 am
Lauren this is a very interesting subject, I LIKE IT! It’s a really cool repetitive story. I really want you to continue this or make it a series each one about something new. I hope to see things like this in the future.Thank you Lauren , Lohtse
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Aaliyah Kidman
4/3/2019 08:18:06 am
I love how the story slowly builds up the the final moment when you see the final result of how she spent her life. I LOVE the concept and ending. It is one of my favorites that I have read and I am in love with the outcome. Readers this story will touch your heart and leave you with a full heart.
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Mia Butterfield
4/5/2019 08:28:53 am
That was an amazing story! I love the way that you turn death which is something sad into something beautiful! I also love how you tied in the little girl to the end of the story. I hope you continue to write more stories like this!
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Cypress Guillory
2/18/2020 11:20:21 am
amazing story!! so creative and very sweet with a ton of imagery!
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