Friday Writings #183: A Perfect Afternoon

 Hello, Word Artists and Admirers! Sorry this is coming out a little late. I had a bit of a stomach ache last night which messed with my plans.

LOL, while yesterday was a little less than a good time, today's prompt is all about them--specifically perfect afternoons. What makes a perfect afternoon to me can depend on my mood (reading on the couch while snuggling with Jelly Bean, a lively conversation with my husband as we split a pitcher of iced tea, playing video games with my kids) so I imagine you all have some different takes on what one feels like to you. 

So for today's optional prompt, I'd like you to write about a perfect afternoon, either one you've had or would like to have. As always, I'll take fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose. But please remember to keep it to 369 words or fewer and one piece per person. 

Next week, we'll be asking you to to go formal: Write a limerick, a ballad or a sonnet – or to write on the subject of formality.

Friday Writings #182: Anger As (healthy) Fuel

I’m so angry. 

In the past, I would use my anger as energy to fuel my running. Running a few miles felt delicious, when I was so mad I could spit (or kick someone nasty in the teeth). But my achy body and I can’t run very fast or for very long these days, so I can’t turn my anger into speed. I’ve been looking for other options, for different way to turn my anger into something healthy. Since I want ideas from real people (I actually like), I’m here using our platform for personal research purposes. Despicable, I know. But what can I say? Anger makes me extra selfish ( and greedy for good poems and stories).   

So, my dear poets and storytellers, for today’s optional prompt, I invite to write poetry or prose which explores anger as healthy fuel. 

Please, add the direct link to your response to Mister Linky. One post per participant. 369 words maximum (excluding title). You may share old or new pieces of poetry or prose, write to the prompt or to a topic of your choosing. Visit other writers. Comment on their words. 

next week, we’ll invite you to write about a perfect afternoon—either one you had or would like to have. 

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Friday Writings #181: Music for the Muse

 
 

 

Hello, dear Word Weavers –

This week I’m returning to the theme of poetry being inspired by, or commenting on, another art form. During this April's NaPoWriMo we were often asked to focus not only on visual art, but music as well, in some specific way in which it had impacted our life. Or we were asked to let a piece of music influence the poem in some way, e.g. by sound or rhythm. I found that referencing the music was often enriching to the writing.

We were usually asked to relate how a specific piece had impacted our everyday life. Musing on that just now, I found myself thinking of how I thrill whenever, as I'm walking around town, I hear a busker break into some tune I know and love.

So, as your prompt this week, I invite you to think of a piece of music which affects you emotionally  whenever you happen to hear it played – whether it warms your heart or brings back different reactions – and tell us what this particular piece has meant to you in your life. 

Guidelines: Link your ONE piece on Mister Linky, below. 369 words maximum (excluding title and notes). Old or new writing, poetry or prose, on prompt or not. Enjoy each other's responses!

Next week, we'll invite you to explore anger as healthy fuel.

 

 

 © Rosemary Nissen-Wade 2018

 

(One of my friends likes reminders of angelic music in her back yard.)

 

Friday Writings #180: Stubborn About the Small Things

Greetings, dear poets and storytellers. 

I hope you and your muse are doing as well as possible. Later today, my muse and I will be having another procedure. All right, I will be having the procedure, but my muse will be there for the ride (if I’m lucky). Surgeries don’t bother me a whole lot, but the waiting… the cold rooms… the needles… all the damn forms… annoy me more than anyone might think. I’m okay with the big things—the actual surgery and the recovery time—but everything that must happen first seriously gets on my nerves. 

With that in mind, for today’s optional prompt, I invite you to write about something very small (a thing, a concept, a belief…) that you are very stubborn about. 

Please, add the direct link to your response to Mister Linky. One post per participant. 369 words maximum (excluding title). You may share old or new pieces of poetry or prose, write to the prompt or to a topic of your choosing. Visit other writers. Comment on their words.

next week, we’ll invite you to think of a piece of music which warms your heart whenever you happen to hear it played, and tell us what this particular piece has meant to you in your life.