“The writing process, it’s too mysterious to try and describe.” -Mick Jones I used to romanticize the writing process, but I’ve been in the game long enough to admit that it’s just plain ole hard work. I can admit, there are times when making connections seems like magic. For me, that usually happens after daysContinue reading “The Writing Process”
Tag Archives: Poetry
Thank You For Your Respect
I’m so grateful for those who find ways to respect women. Supporting her dreams, encouraging her growth, respecting her space, and sticking things out when she’s unsure of what the future holds. We, as a collective, have so much power that can be harnessed and used toward our greatest good. When all women are inContinue reading “Thank You For Your Respect”
Nightmares
The thing about nightmares was that you couldn’t prepare for them. They sneaked up on you when you were most vulnerable.” -Sylvia Day I haven’t been remembering my dreams as much lately, but a couple of nights ago, I had a nightmare. It was not fun! I had it a few times in a row.Continue reading “Nightmares”
Solitude Sunday
“Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan.” -Albert Schweitzer Another week has gone by, along with another solitude Sunday to appreciate. I look forward to the week ahead. I’m glad I have Sundays to take time to remind myself who I am and whatContinue reading “Solitude Sunday”
The Best Part About Being a Writer
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth Filling the paper with the breathing of my heart is the best feeling in the world. Finally getting all those scattered thoughts and feelings down on paper is the best way to bring things back into order. If there was anything about writing thatContinue reading “The Best Part About Being a Writer”
Fall Gratitude
“There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!” — Percy Bysshe Shelley New England has had such a beautiful fall so far. I’ve been enjoying the weather, my walks, myContinue reading “Fall Gratitude”
Needed this Poem
Quest By Georgia Douglas Johnson The phantom happiness I sought O’er every crag and moor; I paused at every postern gate, And knocked at every door; In vain I searched the land and sea, E’en to the inmost core, The curtains of eternal night Descend—my search is o’er. This poem hit home for meContinue reading “Needed this Poem”
Letting Go
My inner work this week is to focus on letting go of old beliefs. It feels like I’m walking in uncharted territory. It took me a couple of weeks to get into a new routine, but I think I’ve gotten a good idea of my energy levels along with the actions I’m ready to focusContinue reading “Letting Go”
The Forces of My Writing
The forces of my writing -the power of my words -could swallow me whole if I let them. But I’ve learned to taper them. Tape them to walls and use them to patch holes in my heart and my thighs and the small of my back -the place he never brushed to gently guide meContinue reading “The Forces of My Writing”
About Reading and Writing
“No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.” – Robert Frost My first question, is there such thing as too many surprises? I like surprises, but I also like to know things. I do appreciate a good surprise cry in a story. oh. IContinue reading “About Reading and Writing”
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