This was a good day An old friend was kind to me Gave back some keep-sakes Nothing of value Except to me and my kin A kind gift of love Good actions can heal Close wounds that have long since ached Shift coldness to warmth Tonight I sleep glad Knowing big-heartedness lives Feeling its embrace
Tag: writing discipline
Prompt: 25 Challenges to Writing Daily & A Method to Combat Them
I am presenting a workshop this weekend at the Story Circle Network national conference on the value of writing at least 20 minutes a day. One aspect of writing, however, is to recognize all the negative self-talk that goes with doing anything creative. Below are 25 different ways I regularly try to undermine my writing…
Haiku Prompt: Texas
A storm approaches The air is thick with moisture Bugs cling to the screens Darkness slows down time Far off a train whistle sings The moon cast shadows Lamplight glows soft cream Peppermint tea wafts Cities thoughts far off We are now back home Ten miles from the Red River Here the air smells clean
Prompt: Upcoming Writing Conference: I Could Use Your Help
I am presenting this next week-end at the Story Circle Network national writing conference in Austin. The title of my workshop is “How to Improve Your Writing in Just 20 Minutes a Day,” and this workshop was the reason I started my blog several months back. I am looking forward to the conference. I teach…
Haiku Prompt: Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil night The church filled with candlelight White lilies all round Bells announce the shift Candles go and music swells From darkness to light Hallelujahs sound Sanctuary fills with love Eastertide begins
Haiku Prompt: Spring Planting
New garden today Herbs and vegetables for spring Organic and fresh Tomatoes and beets Peppers, cucumbers and chives Onions and parsley Herbs all in one pot Thyme, lemon grass, and basil Plus oregano Lemon trees nearby Avocado trees in bloom Peach tree with green fruit Kumquats a bright orange Meyer lemons bright yellow Key limes a…
Haiku Prompt: How I Spent My Day
Eight hours of work Helping with research papers One day of many What connects Huck Finn With Morrison’s Beloved And Black Boy, as well? Shared traits of heroes Of Hemingway, Crane, Heller Or anti-hero? Tom Sawyer and Huck Just boys on an adventure Or symbols of hope? Our founding fathers White, self-serving elitists? Why did…
Haiku Prompt: The History of Dogs
Wolves transformed to dogs One miraculous moment Where did this happen? Scientists believe Singing dogs of New Guinea The “mother” of dogs Where do dogs come from? Evolutionary leap Once a savage wolf Did humans tame them? Or did the wolf turn itself? How did the wolf change? Some think wolves foraged Hungry in…
Writing Prompt: Last Night in March
It is raining here The night is chilly and wet A siren cuts through the dark The drapes are drawn tight A barrier from the cold Lamps cast deep shadows Tomorrow’s promise Of blue skies and a warm sun Brings hope and solace
Haiku Prompt: I Saw Sis Today
Today I saw Sis Her bright smile clear in my mind Her laugh like music Her olive skin smooth Her fingers slim and tapered Her brown eyes twinkling Her wore a plaid skirt And an open-throated blouse Her silver hair short She stood not far off And I felt happy inside Seeing her glad face…
20 Minutes a Day 