Tag Archive | Writing

Where a Poem Belongs

Oct3

“Where a poem belongs is here, in the warmth of the chest;
out in the world it dies of cold.” by Rumi

This was the introduction to a writing prompt today

The prompt itself was; What poem does your chest/breast/heart long for you to write. Give it voice now.

I am often surprised by the out come. 5 minutes. Who knew it would be enough to open up a heart?

I don’t know if it’s a poem just yet. It’s more a sense of belonging. Of safety. Of being right, even when you’re doing it wrong. YOU are right. The thing you did was not. You are free to express yourself without fear of someone’s critical retort.  As Rumi said, it belongs in your heart. In your breast. To stay warm. Not to feel the stabbing cold of … disappointment? No. Judgement. From ones who don’t understand. My poem will be of this. A safe place, where there is freedom to say what is real.

I am grateful I have found my hiding place. Peace now fills my heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing Challenge

Sep1

Like most days, today I took a writing challenge.

Today, I thought the writing would be quite shareable.

 

Clouds and sky are compelling to me lately. It does not matter if it is rainy or sunny. Where the green meets the sky, it compels me to click. To stop clicking, would be to miss something. It is to me a clear image of God’s glory. No retina burns on my eyes, just a reflection of Him to be collected and enjoyed.

If you would like to join in some writing challenges yourself, visit my friend Julie Here.

Thanks for joining me here Under the Hill.

 

I Am A Writer

Jun13

Today is day seven of a fifteen day challenge given by Jeff Goins, Writer.

You can find him here.  http://goinswriter.com/

I have been reading Jeff’s blog on writing for a very long time.

He is one who has convinced me that my voice is important.

Though I have never met him face to face, I feel I know him.

His encouragement is priceless.

Anyway.

I have read Jeff’s book

You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)

I am beginning here on day seven with step number one.

Declare.  Declare yourself a writer.

So, here you go.

I am a writer. 

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