I'm back ... I have really missed doing my Saturday Centus posts, but I am back and joining in the fun. This week Jenny challenged us with the prompt "I planted a little story seed". I clocked in at exactly 100 words ... here's my take on the prompt.
I planted a little story seed several weeks ago … and oddly
I haven’t written since. Somehow despite the lack of attention, this seed has
flourished, becoming at once a strong seedling, with roots tentatively exploring
the earth and with plenty of space to grow. Little vignettes have branched off of the main trunk, and as
these little vignettes grow, they begin to reach up to the sun for warmth and
food and the sun gifts them with blossoms … whispered phrases, and
conversations, names, setting and nuances. And still I cannot
commit them to paper. My pen lies
silent.
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16 comments:
apparently your pen is NOT silent...nice job!
I'm with Anita. I think your pen is making some pretty good noise right here.
=)
PS. I get what you're saying, though. Sometimes it all just has to simmer inside for awhile.
Perfect. I know this feeling only too well.
lovely job on Jenny's prompt! :)
Okay I think your pen needs a great big group hug! Nicely done it just flowed off my screen...like a fine wine!
I loved the imagery your words generated...sometimes words are like sulky children, need to come out at their own pace.
Welcome back and... keep writing! :)
Beautifully written. When the time comes, I'm sure the words will flow on to the paper/computer. Can't wait.
This is so real. We can all relate. Very well written, Jo.
xoRobyn
it all starts with a sentence...then go my friend, go...
You have perfectly described my writing - most of it stays in my head. Very well done! And thank you for your very kind comment on my blog. P.S., Is your name really Jo? Growing up, I always wanted to be Jo in Little Women and almost chose that name instead of my own for blog writing.
laurie @ http://dealingwithmyinnercritic.blogspot.com/
I think you pen just took a break because of all the crafting you have been doing! Great to see your back at it. I need some of your
mo Jo. LOL
hugs Lynn
Hard to write with a burned finger, but writers block eh? Start recording your thoughts and there's your start.~Ames
I think what you are trying to say is that writing is a process. Your first draft is not finished; not ready. And even though you might put your first draft in a drawer for a time, your mind is still working 'behind your back' and you can get new ideas as to how to improve and finish your text when you look at it again.
Good thoughts.
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC wk 77 'I planted a little story seed'
Oh wow. I loved this! I'm really enjoying the ues of this prompt.
It made me feel really creative, too. I thought of about 10 directions to go with it!
I think you're gonna enjoy this Saturdays. It's quite different.
I need to write my black post so I can read everyone elses so I just had to skip over yours.
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