Friday, May 29, 2015

Listen Once

By Janie Reinart



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.





14 comments:

  1. So very creative! I love the music from the musical! TY, Janie!

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    1. Kathy it is amazing how music connects right to our hearts.

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    1. Cathy always looking for was to build a work bank :)

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  3. Music 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!

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    1. Carrie the rhythm from songs helps with our writing. Glad you liked it.

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  4. Oh my, Janie...this is beautiful...what a perfect start to my day this morning. :)

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    1. Thank you, Vivian. Love to see what you came up with :)

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  5. I 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.

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    1. Rosi, So glad you liked it. How exciting for your daughter! Best wishes to her in the national tour!

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  6. You 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.

    Raindrops 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

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    1. Oh Suzy that works so well!! Beautiful images!!

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