Write Time, Write Place, Write Now

Today’s prompt is inspired by Mary Oliver’s  poem, “The Summer Day.”

Read the poem once to take it in, and slowly again to feel what tugs at you.

Then choose a line, an image, or the title itself as your “start writing” point.

Write as fast as you can, as long as you want, but for at least 10 minutes.

 TIPS for making your writing more “yours”:

• Mind-map any images—sights, sounds, textures, tastes, smells, and/or an event/turning point—that come to mind as you think about the questions.
• When you feel a “tug,” begin writing. Look and listen for anything that might be hiding…and let it emerge.
• Write until you surprise yourself.
• Experiment with a different form or shape: a list, a letter format, a Q&A interview style with your alter ego, a “FAQs” style, a shopping list, a list of footnotes, etc. Be creative!
• Give your piece a title that goes beyond a label and actually says something more about the content you wrote.