Resilience Remembers

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Horizon in motion

Ocean’s endless expanse

Mystery’s eternal depths

Human voice seeks to dance

 

Moonbeams highlight each wave

Travels to distant shores

Midnight’s faithful companion

Tales from ancient folklore

 

Tranquility escapes

Lost in approaching storm

Each draft shredded over time

Empty memories swarm

 

Resilience remembers

Words waiting to arrive

Every star invited in

Ready for next test drive

 

Tomorrow will arrive

Darkness finally leaves

Sunrise gathers novel thoughts

Writer’s patience believes

 

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Morning’s Bliss

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Waking up early

Thick darkness greets thee

Quiet time invites

Tranquility’s seas

 

Hearing rain’s cascade

Rhythm bringing ease

Daylight holding back

Morning’s bliss shall please

 

Steaming toward light

Music in background

Thoughts wander, carefree

Life’s train now homebound

 

Arriving on time

Memories retrieved

Harvest of warm hearts

Life’s journey achieved

   

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Writer’s Notebook Revisited

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Today, I am pausing once again to reflect upon my writing journey.  While I have developed a routine to my writing, I am still working to always refine my craft, just as I did when I was teaching in the classroom for 40 years.

  • Create a writing atmosphere.   Find a time to write that is “your” time.  For me, my best creative moments are early in the morning (yes, I am a morning person).  I feel comfortable and free to write with quietness and coffee before the sun comes up.
  • There are times when we feel empty about what to write.  Read, read, and read!  My mind sometimes discovers a thought or an idea after reading from a newspaper, magazine, book, or something else.  Even a film or television show may send you a thought to write about.
  • Keep your batteries recharged.  Do something that you truly enjoy—but away from writing.  We all need a break in order to maintain some sort of balance in our lives.
  • Sometimes, try new things in your writing.  Tap into your inner self.  I started out with basic poetry, which is still my favorite place to be, but I’ve challenged myself to write pieces outside of my comfort zone.  Experiment, be a risk taker!
  • You are unique.  Develop and craft your individual style of writing.

To read the first installment of the “Writer’s Notebook,” go to Notebook.