Friday Writings #236: Of Gardening and Living and Such…

Today, I wanted to write/speak/read all about gardens and feels. But the air outside is thick with heat and smoke, so… my thoughts are on fire. I’m feeling terrible for Canada. So many flames. According to the weather forecast, Canada (and my bit of New York City) will be getting some rain this weekend and early next week. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and my heart hopeful… for cleansing rain. 

While we wait/spell/pray for the cooling showers, my dear poets and storytellers, I invite you to find inspiration in one (or all) of the following quotes: 

“Gardening is not a rational act. Margaret Atwood

 “A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself.” May Sarton 

“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.” Rudyard Kipling

 

Please add the direct link to your response to Mister Linky. One post per participant. 369 words maximum (excluding title). Let your poetry or prose be old or new, inspired by the prompt or by a topic of your choosing. Visit other contributors. Read their writings… Comment on their words… Wish for rain for those who need it… 

next week, We’ll invite you to return to a favorite Friday Writing prompt of the past. And if you already wrote for your chosen prompt, please write something new.

Friday Writings #235: Water Water Everywhere

 

Hello, Word Artists and Admirers! I've just come back from vacation in Maine. Sadly, it was a little less relaxing than usual, what with the horrific heat wave hitting the east coast of the U.S. But despite the heat we had a pretty good time introducing Jelly Bean to the Maine shore.

The view from the bluff

So in honor of the beautiful cabin by the sea, for this week's optional prompt, I invite you to write about a body of water, real or fictional, that holds a special place in your heart. As always, you can opt for fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose. Just remember to keep your pieces to 369 words or fewer and one piece per person please.

Next week, We’ll invite you to find inspiration in one (or all) of the following quotes, by Margaret Atwood, May Sarton, and Rudyard Kipling, respectively: 

1. “Gardening is not a rational act.

2. “A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself.”

3. “Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.”