I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching. However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package. In Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation: "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best -- and healing. She shares how we can use research ...
The two voices are powerful. Interesting how one line from one voice can carry such meaning.
ReplyDeleteIt is a balancing act, isn't it? Right now my husband is in the kitchen, making me an omelet. I think writers only exist if they have the support of the people they live with.
Sounds like your husband is supportive too. ;)
Writing is a challenge, whether it is one day a week or everyday for a month. There is a give and take with our time and energy. You've caught that with your poem. My husband is saying the same thing your husband did. Soon, I say.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like I've read another poem of yours where the position changes. I remember how incredibly clever I thought you were. This was is equally clever and oh so true! Love your poetry writing - you are so efficient with words.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya!
ReplyDeleteoh, mine is sitting in front of me on a jet wondering the same thing...I smiled in your poem when he whispered it...mine is trying to give me the vibe by mental telepathy I think
ReplyDeleteLove this and I see the same - the wonderful gains from this challenge and the things that got set aside.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't know this would happen when we started writing last year, did we? We may have been more knowledgeable this year, but it is still surprising how much time this writing challenge takes.
ReplyDeleteI think mine is wondering but hasn't said anything yet...
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of "good" promises vs. "negative" promises -- neat idea. The line at the end where your husband whispers in your ear is so poignant -- nice final touch! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat poem and is it really so bad to neglect those mundane things (other than your husband)? I think Dad is thinking the same things, but he is enjoying reading the slices and comments!
ReplyDeleteForget the laundry and the chores! :) Twitter misses us, but doesn't mind if you check in less frequently. Keep up the writing - hubby will see that it's part of who you are!
ReplyDeleteI love the two sides of this poem. It's really the constant battle we have with ourselves, isn't it. There's the side of us that wants to write, loves to write, needs to write. Then there's the side that knows life requires that we get some things done. Of course, there is also the reality that some things, like housework, may have to wait just a bit.
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I love how you star and end your poem! : ) I think this writing challenge is making us all become writers! I agree that this writing challenge does make it difficult to keep everything else up like laundry!
ReplyDeleteYou are a writer! Look at this beautiful poetry - you've moved people, given them a visual to connect with. You have the power of words and craft of language! I admit I feel the same though and I love when I'm affirmed by this community. Know you are a writer!
ReplyDeleteYou poetic two sides share what goes through my head. I have enjoyed capturing moments to write, noticing and playing with words.
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