Friday Writings #35: Hope

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.

Writers’ Pantry #87: Words Never Die

“A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day.” And since I agree with Emily Dickinson, dear poets and storytellers, let’s say our lived words in ink (pixels?).  

The Writers’ Pantry is open to all! Let’s share poetry or prose that is new or old, fiction or nonfiction, short or longish (if choosing prose, your word count should be 369 words or fewer). One link per participant, please. This prompt shall remain open for a week. Write on!

- on Wednesday, our Rommy would like us to write about one (or more) things we might find at a fair. Possibilities include (but are not limited to) cotton candy, Ferris wheels, ring toss, merry-go-rounds, corn dogs, and roller coasters.