Hello, Word Artists and Admirers! I’ve just gotten back from a much-needed vacation. My family headed up to Maine, where we shared a cabin with some close (and fully vaccinated) friends. We mostly hung out at the cabin, reading and playing games. Though the book lovers among us just had to make a trip to the local library, both to borrow books and take advantage of the annual library sale. I picked up a copy of These Fevered Days: Ten Pivotal Moments in the Making of Emily Dickenson by Martha Ackman.
My mind has been on Emily recently, especially on one of her most famous poems, “Hope” is the thing with feathers. I know I could do with reflecting a bit more on hope in my life. So, for this week’s prompt (if you choose to use one) I’d like you to think about hope and what word brings up for you. I’m taking both poetry and prose, fiction and non-fiction. Just be sure to keep your prose pieces to 369 words or fewer and one entry per person please.
Next week, Rosemary will ask us to think about what thoughts and feelings a beautiful sunset inspires in you and share that inspiration in your pieces.
I love that it sounds like you had a fantastic time. It's always good to take a break, particularly in these troubling times. And if we find a delicious book, while we are at it, then that's even better!
ReplyDeleteIt was so relaxing. LOL, I mostly read a lot of fluff on the island though. I think Darling Youngest may develop an appreciation for cozy murder mysteries.
DeleteSummer has well and truly arrived, I thought it was about time I published something new. With all the challenges facing the world right now seeming to be coming to a sizzling climax, quite literally! It’s hard for the current hiatus not to seep into your consciousness… So here it is, is my latest poetic offering – ‘Come what may… Definitely written with Hope! Hope you all enjoy and get something put of it. Just about to start my own reading now... Lots of love to you all from Scottie xxx
ReplyDeleteSummer is a great time to catch up on reading and writing! Glad you joined us this week, Scottie.
DeleteSounds like a great holiday and a very interesting book!
ReplyDeleteIt was a blast. LOL, though I only have the weekend to get back into business mode to face the mountain of work email that surely awaits me.
DeleteGood day, Poets & Storytellers!
ReplyDeletePosted not 1 but 2 short poems about 'hope'.
Will be back to read later. Way past midnight here. :)
Woot! Thanks for joining us this week.
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