Within the writing circle, I use poems as prompts. Each person is invited to let their words fall onto the page. During a recent gathering, we wrote from Kim Russell’s poem, Just Saying. It was the perfect poem to jump from. Thank you, Kim.
In celebration of two people who recently tried the writing circle for the first time I am sharing their poems. It takes courage to share your voice and hear it reflected back to you. Thank you to Tandy and Frannie.
It’s not just a thought.
It’s the feelings and hope of a new tomorrow.
It’s not just a dream.
It’s the past remembered, re-created, and processed
to form the future.
It’s not just a memory
it’s all the memories that come together from the depth
of the soul and leave a mark on the world.
It’s not just me. It’s everyone who has come
before me and everyone who will come after to continue the circle.
By Tandy Wolf
It is not just a memory
it is the past awaking in the mind
time long and short ago sorted and squished
into shapes and colors and whispers
to ignite present feelings.
It is not just bird songs
but wafts of melodious sounds
carried on a spring breeze
swirling and drifting into a grateful consciousness.
By Frannie Brindle
Oh but these are beautiful! Not surprised as Kim poetry is inspiring. Congrats to Tandy and Frannie.
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Ali, thank you for sharing these wonderful, thought provoking poems from Tandy and Frannie! How you all inspire! In response, I want to say:
It’s not just words
Seen and read;
It’s sparks to ignite
New thoughts
And, perhaps,
A newfound freedom.
~karyn
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I love your poem in response. Writing is the possibility of a new found freedom for me. This is something I wanna share with others. Thank you so much.❤️
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These are such beautiful poems, Ali. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day. Aiva xx
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Thanks for reading. All writers need readers.❤️☮️
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🥰🥰🥰
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Oh Ali, I’m so sorry i couldn’t make it. I look forward to interacting with these lovely new people. Fredda
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It is always a joy to write with you, my friend☮️
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Outstanding!
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Creating connection between people is one of my greatest joys☮️
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I love where my poem took you and the CIrcle, Ali!
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Thank you for writing and sharing it with us. It is appreciated greatly.
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