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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 2:20 PM EST
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Hero, sound, color, precious, unkind, solemn, heartfelt, depth, clarity Bonus shallow Mockingbird in Holly Tree Early spring morning Clarity of sound, color Bright red berries Bird in holly tree A Mockingbird sentinel Awakened at dawn Unkind screech of crow Dark clouds on the horizon February ends Solemn reminder Winter's depth is icy cold Summer's heat awaits March threatens early Heroically pushing in Awakening life Enjoy the seasons Precious yearly sequences heartfelt, essential |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 2:24 PM EST
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WORD LIST FOR 2/29/12 Bitter, island, floating, emptiness, eyelash, coffee, lone, sensitivity, mirror bonus word: Anonymous I love doing this. Thanks LadyD |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 2:38 PM EST
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): WORD LIST FOR 2/29/12 Bitter, island, floating, emptiness, eyelash, coffee, lone, sensitivity, mirror bonus word: Anonymous I love doing this. Thanks LadyD Posted by Sparkel18 Welcome, Holly; and, thank YOU for joining in, adding to and sharing the passion. Every new list is a new inspiration tenfold, what's not to love???? D P.S. Loved your piece, pleeeze keep 'em coming. D |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 2:47 PM EST
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): Following in the footsteps of my mother and grandfather before me, I retraced the well-worn path to the old swimmin hole my people have swam in for 107 years. My 62 year old legs hesitated, but remembered and then executed the joyous dance of my, never too distant, six year old self. An especially fervent babtism washed over my spirit and my generously upholstered body as I leaped into the shimmering, sun warmed waters of the Big Piney river that traverses our family farm. I swam under the old bridge and made no apologies for my inelegant intrusion into nature's beauty. The EPA haven't yet shielded Missouri's horizons from visual spoilage and I am grateful for this. For, if I were a boomerang , I would bounce back to shore and rewind that first great splash over and over until I was as exhausted and happy as I was 56 years ago. Posted by scarlettd Welcome, ScarlettD; we're so pleased to see you here in the 9WAD Room. Thanks for coming. I have a word for your piece: Wow! It gave me goosebumps. Please come again bearing gifts for all to share and honor us with your 9WAD inspired list.. D |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 2:59 PM EST
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): "May my love be left to those behind, " Louisie, Maybe that is all we should leave behind. I like the concept of giving away pieces of ourselves to others so that we will live in their memories. Scarlettd, I like the idea of calling up "your six year old self". We all need to be able to experience life as a child. Fresh and new. I particularly liked the bit about "generously upholstered body" I can relate to that. Posted by Sparkel18 I couldn't agree more. It's always been my philosphy that one should never lose the inner child. It is that part of us that keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously, too often and allows us to keep living, learning and laughing! Next time you see a childish grin or sparkling eyes on a mature face, look closer. You're bound to find a little boy or girl behind it. D |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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<<I couldn't agree more. It's always been my philosphy that one should never lose the inner child. It is that part of us that keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously, too often and allows us to keep living, learning and laughing! Next time you see a childish grin or sparkling eyes on a mature face, look closer. You're bound to find a little boy or girl behind it.>> My AARP name (Sparkel18) began as an accident. I thought I was entering my password and I usually choose something from my past that I alone know as a "pastword". Sparkel was a little red headed girl that I invented at around age 7. I would make up stories about her before going to sleep at night. I chose her name from the "Fearless Fosdick" comic strips. There was a character named B.O. Plenty who had a daughter named Sparkle Plenty. I'm sure I chose to make her a redhead because my cousin, who was my age, had beautiful red hair. I had curly brown hair. I spelled her name Sparkel (why I do not remember) and she became a superhero to me. There was nothing she could not accomplish if she set her mind to it. Over the years Sparkel has remained with me urging me on. She is my creative spirit; my spunk, my guts. I decided it was synchronistic that she should be my "call name" on AARP. When I realized that we could upload a picture of ourselves I chose to invent one of Sparkel. I combined two photos; one of me at age 7 and one of my cousin with the red hair. Then I did a little Photoshop magic and "Sparkel18" was born. I am not 7 any longer but 67 but Sparkel is still a valued part of what I am. |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 6:37 PM EST
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): Following in the footsteps of my mother and grandfather before me, I retraced the well-worn path to the old swimmin hole my people have swam in for 107 years. My 62 year old legs hesitated, but remembered and then executed the joyous dance of my, never too distant, six year old self. An especially fervent babtism washed over my spirit and my generously upholstered body as I leaped into the shimmering, sun warmed waters of the Big Piney river that traverses our family farm. I swam under the old bridge and made no apologies for my inelegant intrusion into nature's beauty. The EPA haven't yet shielded Missouri's horizons from visual spoilage and I am grateful for this. For, if I were a boomerang , I would bounce back to shore and rewind that first great splash over and over until I was as exhausted and happy as I was 56 years ago. Posted by scarlettd This is wonderful, you've created a visual image for us with your words, You have a gift, keep writing...I enjoyed this very much.. |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): Hero, sound, color, precious, unkind, solemn, heartfelt, depth, clarity Bonus shallow Mockingbird in Holly Tree Early spring morning Clarity of sound, color Bright red berries Bird in holly tree A Mockingbird sentinel Awakened at dawn Unkind screech of crow Dark clouds on the horizon February ends Solemn reminder Winter's depth is icy cold Summer's heat awaits March threatens early Heroically pushing in Awakening life Enjoy the seasons Precious yearly sequences heartfelt, essential Posted by Sparkel18 Beautiful, you have a way with words...Thank you for sharing.. |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at February 29, 2012 8:47 PM EST
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In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!): In Response to Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!) : Beautiful, you have a way with words...Thank you for sharing.. Posted by jen43 Hi, Jen; just wanted to say hello! Good to see ya. D |
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Re: 9WAD Daily - A Writers' Exercise for Fun and Inspiration, 2/15/12 (WARNING: PARTICIPATION IS INSTANTLY ADDICTIVE!)
posted at March 3, 2012 1:14 PM EST
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WORD LIST FOR 2/29/12 Bitter, island, floating, emptiness, eyelash, coffee, lone, sensitivity, mirror bonus word: Anonymous ......................................... Life Is a Series of Adjustments I sit here drinking in the bitter dregs of what my life has become. Isolation is like a fog that constantly keeps me from thinking clearly about how to proceed. To get on with what I know I have to do. My pleasant porch, my garden...how can I bear to leave them. Living in this house for fifty-two years has become a habit. One I am fearful of breaking. Every morning of these years I have awaken to the view of the oak tree outside my window. I have watched the dawn lighten the sky and heard the birds begin their song. Only one bird at first and then others joining until the morning comes bursting into view and I shake the dreams from my heard. Pulling my body from bed, I force my muscles to awaken as I slowly walk towards the kitchen and the coffee pot. I don't look in the hall mirror anymore. Don't want to see what's there I guess. Some days I completely forget to even run a comb through my wiry gray hair. Sipping my hot, black Community coffee on the back porch is a private pleasure. I love my freedom here on the island. Being in control of my days and hours. My minutes. Time is ticking down and I will soon be forced to make a big adjustment to my life. If only I could stay here anonymously, slowly fading into the bark of the oak tree, being a lone, silent observer of life, sensitive to its seasons. A drop of moisture runs down my cheek and falls into my nearly empty doffee cup. I notice an eyelash floating there. It's very hot this morning, could reach the nineties by noon. I see the figs are ripe and need picking. I'd better get started with my day. © 2012 |
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