What makes a Write Tight and a Tight Write Right is open to conjecture.  It can be the dialogue, the narrative – the way the words flow across the page.  Tisha Deutsch has combined the forms of story and poetry into a really tight write.

And don’t forget, it could be your entry sitting here (well, okay, on another page) – just follow the link to find out what you need to know:

www.awordwithyoupress.com/2010/12/05/one-tight-write-our-new-contest-for-december-2/

The Secret They Shared

It was a gaze across the room, an instant of sudden stillness.

All else faded. The noise became quiet. They knew.

It was a white gown, a day of anticipation.

Union wrought with expectation. Dreams merged. They hoped.

It was new life, a year of sleeplessness.

Unparalleled joy arose. Danger grew palpable. They trudged.

It was disappointment, a period of awakening.

Words thrown like daggers. Tears stung. They mourned.

It was regeneration, a moment of renewal.

Fresh commitment was born. Forgiveness taught. They accepted.

It was a lover’s dance, the passage of lives intertwined.

Secrets shared. History unfolded. They lived.

Flirty Dancing