I am super excited (beyond excited) to announce that I am a #FallWritingFrenzy contestant this year. Below is the image I selected to inspire my story, A Different Kind of Magic.
A Different Kind of Magic is based on my personal experience moving from Puerto Rico to Germany when I was 23 years old. Still, it is from the point of view of a Puerto Rican little girl discovering the existence and beauty of the Fall season. I hope you enjoy it!
A Different Kind of Magic
Mami, Papi, and I go for a walk in our new neighborhood. I can’t spell its name because I don’t know German yet. The buildings look old, and the air is crisp. We didn’t have to wear coats and scarves in Puerto Rico. A yellow blanket covers the road.
“It’s gold!” I say.
“What?” asks Mami.
“There’s gold everywhere on the road. Can’t you see it?” I say.
“Ohh, those are leaves. Lots and lots of leaves fell to the ground and covered the road,” Mami says.
“Why?” I ask.
“Look up,” Papi says.
The trees are full of yellow, orange, brown, and red leaves. I’ve never seen something this strange and beautiful.
“What’s wrong with the trees?” I ask.
“Nothing is wrong with the trees. It’s Fall,” Papi says.
“The days get shorter, there’s less sunlight, and it gets colder during Fall. So, the leaves change colors and fall. It’s like magic.” Mom says.
“I didn’t see Fall in Puerto Rico,” I say.
“Puerto Rico’s sunny and warm all year long. The trees are green all the time, and the leaves don’t fall this much. It’s a different kind of magic,” Papi says.
Glitter Reviews 
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From Puerto Rico to Germany! Wow! This is a wonderful story to go with this picture. I don’t know if you already know this, but I learned from reading another Fall Frenzy post that this church is actually IN GERMANY, so how magical is it that this picture spoke to you for this story? I think it’s fate. Good luck to you, Yolimari! –Melisa Wrex @mowrex (Twitter)
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I didn’t know it. Yes, from Puerto Rico to Germany, and it is based on my experiences. I lived in Germany for more than five years. I miss it, so I guess that’s why the picture spoke to me. Thanks!
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This is such a lovely story, Yolimari! ‘There’s gold everywhere on the road’ is my favourite part because it shows us the beauty in how children see and experience things for the first time. And I love that it’s based on your own experiences ❤
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I love that part! The gold was on purpose for that same reason. I wanted to portray how children see things in an enchanting manner. Thank you!
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You did a great job showing the wonder and amazement!
I remember showing a friend a snowfall for the first time, but I hadn’t thought about seeing leaves fall for the first time.
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Loved the beautiful imagery and how it captured a child’s imagination perfectly.
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Beautiful!! I’m familiar with childhood moves where the environment is totally different. Great job! Your imagery and voice are perfect in this piece!
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Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
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Beautiful story, Yolimari ❤️ Congratulations on your win 🥳🎉 I got to visit Munich a few years ago. I hope I get to see the place during fall season some day.
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it. Congrats on your win, too! Munich is beautiful anytime! I hope you do.
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