I don't know what to write about today. [Scratching head. Bulging eyes staring at the blank screen.] Write about the ordinary. Write about the little things. Just write and write. I know, I know. But I don't know what to write. [Shoulder shrug. Clicking fingertips on the keyboard.] Open your writer's notebook. Search for an idea, a seed, a spark. Let it grow, ignite and you will write. My writer's notebook? Oh, that little book that has been ignored? Unattended? Left blank? [Digging and searching for my notebook.] Live the life of a writer. Ideas breathe all around you every day. In and out. In and out. I know. I know. [Dusting the notebook off. Cracking it open as if it hasn't been opened in years.] It's time to revive the notebook. Open your eyes and ears to your world that's waiting to be captured and shared. I know what to write about today., but first, let me write down a few ideas. [Bringing my wr...
Like that green hand-is this a delayed April Fool's joke? I think I'll print this out to use like a big slap on the back, Michelle-keep going, keep going! I like the way you arranged it into couplets.
ReplyDeleteI really like the last two stanzas:
ReplyDeleteDon't you remember?
Feelings of accomplishment!
Write for you --
Just write now!
Keep writing and sharing. Have a good day! Love ya M
I especially love your final two lines.
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ReplyDeleteI am not sure how this happened but I wanted to post a comment on today's slice-and somehow it ended up on the wrong date. So, here it is again...
Found some of these three word phrases when I ate lunch out...
"Nibble. Giggle. Repeat"
"Dig in. Grin"
"Glass-half-full, kind of day"
Amy
PS You've inspired my latest-all about Kam, a hayride and not MY back pockets:
http://theamyrudder.blogspot.com/2012/04/mommys-back-pockets.html
Good words of advice, Michelle.
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