Good morning. Sundays are devoted to poetry on the blog. Every Sunday I try to inspire you to write some poetry and to share it. I rarely have anyone share their poems on the blog (except me), but I hope that you are still writing some poetry. It’s so good for your soul! Morgan Harper Nichols, the wonderful writer and musician, offers this way to get started on our own poetry, “the poetry of your life”:
“Places to find the hidden poetry of your life:
1. the last sentence of the last paragraph in your last journal entry
2. the words you meant to say just before you walked away
3. the words you use to describe the side character you wish had been a main character in the show
4. the way you talk about the strongest person you know
5. the way you explain why you said “I love you” that first time
6. the sentences you backspaced when you felt like you were just rambling
7. the last sentence of the long caption you wrote
8. the way you describe how you made it through something you never thought you would
Of course we are not going to find “hidden poetry” everywhere in everything, but I do believe the poetry in our lives is hidden in more places than we may realize.”
These are amazing prompts and ways to bring more creativity and soulfulness into your life. Give one or two of these writing ideas a chance today. You won’t be sorry. Poetry is cathartic.
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Good morning, Kelly. These are EXCELLENT prompts. I’m not a poetry writer, but I do write children’s books and short stories. These prompts are just what I needed to get my brain wrapped around poetry. Thank you. (I’m with you and your poems in spirit. 🙂
And I’m thinking of you and your family situation and continue to pray for strength for all of you and an easy passage.
Thank you, Gail. You are so steadfast and I so appreciate your loyalty and kindness. <3