Take a song like Falling Slowly from ONCE the musical. Listen to the words once. Close your eyes and just listen.
The second time you listen to the song, write down words or phrase that grab at your heart. Words that speak to you.
Use those words and write a poem. No rules. You can add words, delete words, repeat words, whatever your heart desires.
This is what I heard:
My arms
are empty
this sadness
takes me
slowly
and erases me
to dust
words fall
through me
my glass bones
shatter
and I
can't react
In the stillness
I hear
bird song
with no words
a voice
that never stops
I try to sing
along
humming
slowly
holding on
to this
hopeful heart
Share your words and the song you used in the comments.
So very creative! I love the music from the musical! TY, Janie!
ReplyDeleteKathy it is amazing how music connects right to our hearts.
DeleteLovely, Janie, thank you!
ReplyDeleteCathy always looking for was to build a work bank :)
DeleteMusic is so moving, and I am not surprised to see this shared right from your heart, Janie! It shows EXACTLY who you are! Love it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCarrie the rhythm from songs helps with our writing. Glad you liked it.
DeleteOh my, Janie...this is beautiful...what a perfect start to my day this morning. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vivian. Love to see what you came up with :)
DeleteI love your poem and I love this prompt. My daughter understudies Baruska in the national tour. She thought this was pretty cool as well. Thanks for the post and the music.
ReplyDeleteRosi, So glad you liked it. How exciting for your daughter! Best wishes to her in the national tour!
DeleteYou always share excellent prompt to challenge readers & writers. Your poem is delightful. Let's see, Janie. I used the song These are a Few of my Favorite Things.
ReplyDeleteRaindrops that matter
for flowers in gardens.
Bright colored peonies and
sunflowers of orange,
Growing together
in my prairie garden.
Stroll with me now.
The sun is peeking out.
When the sun shines,
when the flowers bloom,
Together we will
cut a bouquet.
Come along now;
we won't be gone long.
Together it's you.
Together it's me.
There ya go; my silly poem.
~Suzy
Oh Suzy that works so well!! Beautiful images!!
DeleteBeautiful, Janie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patricia :)
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