'I want to carry my own bones, hard and white and spacious, into the darkness. I want to carry myself and meet myself on the dark porch of the world. I want to carry memories of light and the sea and flowers and laughter, into those softer supple edges of night.'
Wonderful! Seems to me like you have plenty to say, Lynne. It's good to take a break - important not to put pressure on ourselves - that really kills creativity - but I've found that writing seems to lead to more writing. The important thing is to just write, and I think that's clearly illustrated here. An observation, an edit, a thought: get them down and some of them you'll follow through, as you do so wonderfully here. Even an email is a form of writing. We just need to pay attention to it I guess.
Another lovely set of words Lynne. Hard to do with the world the way it is..
I love the intersections between the inner and outer worlds, the micro and the universal. It is honest and beautifully written. It feels like writing in real time, it feels real.
Lynne, I really enjoyed reading this. With so much good stuff here on Substack it can get a bit overwhelming sometimes and it's hard to know how much of your inner self to give... you got the balance right with this post. I'm totally with you when it comes to losing the mojo. I think I've just accepted that when I'm not in the mood to write, it's best not to force it. And when I'm in the groove, keep going!! These dark nights aren't conducive to getting outdoors and all I want to do is cosy up on the sofa with a blanket and some warm food, and Netflix! It's terrible isn't it? But hey, I give in to it most of the time. :-) Your writing is so lyrical, I love reading your words, so keep going in whatever style and format takes your fancy.
I love the snippets of important moments of feeling in connection with nature, life and death. I agree - it's important at a time when many of us are acutely aware of destruction. The news never reports those moments when you gaze out of the window with a cup of tea. But that is the fabric of life - so so worth writing about. Thank you
So glad to have you back! And thanks so much for the shout-out. I really enjoyed this. It’s the poetic, rhythmic feel of your prose, the honest, probing voice, the way you find fresh and original ways to allow us to see the world you inhabit so clearly...that carry the day. Keep on meandering!
Hi, thanks for sharing this beautiful writing inspired by CACOPHONY OF BONE! Can I ask what course you did this activity with please ? What an honour. Did you read the book in full? Sending such love to your creative bones x
I really enjoyed all these musings and think it's great you are exploring different ways of approaching your creativity. Autumn and particularly this autumn have been challenging for most of us in various ways and it's heartening to hear your honest reflections on the reality of being a human being searching for connection within a world that thrives on distraction away from ourselves and separation from nature. Keep writing! xx
Really struck by the parallels between your fallow writing period and mine, and the self recriminations and doubt that can arise. I'm taking heart from your words at a time when mine seem lost to me. Keep going. The short form works well.
'I want to carry my own bones, hard and white and spacious, into the darkness. I want to carry myself and meet myself on the dark porch of the world. I want to carry memories of light and the sea and flowers and laughter, into those softer supple edges of night.'
Wonderful! Seems to me like you have plenty to say, Lynne. It's good to take a break - important not to put pressure on ourselves - that really kills creativity - but I've found that writing seems to lead to more writing. The important thing is to just write, and I think that's clearly illustrated here. An observation, an edit, a thought: get them down and some of them you'll follow through, as you do so wonderfully here. Even an email is a form of writing. We just need to pay attention to it I guess.
Another lovely set of words Lynne. Hard to do with the world the way it is..
I love the intersections between the inner and outer worlds, the micro and the universal. It is honest and beautifully written. It feels like writing in real time, it feels real.
Lynne, I really enjoyed reading this. With so much good stuff here on Substack it can get a bit overwhelming sometimes and it's hard to know how much of your inner self to give... you got the balance right with this post. I'm totally with you when it comes to losing the mojo. I think I've just accepted that when I'm not in the mood to write, it's best not to force it. And when I'm in the groove, keep going!! These dark nights aren't conducive to getting outdoors and all I want to do is cosy up on the sofa with a blanket and some warm food, and Netflix! It's terrible isn't it? But hey, I give in to it most of the time. :-) Your writing is so lyrical, I love reading your words, so keep going in whatever style and format takes your fancy.
I love the snippets of important moments of feeling in connection with nature, life and death. I agree - it's important at a time when many of us are acutely aware of destruction. The news never reports those moments when you gaze out of the window with a cup of tea. But that is the fabric of life - so so worth writing about. Thank you
So glad to have you back! And thanks so much for the shout-out. I really enjoyed this. It’s the poetic, rhythmic feel of your prose, the honest, probing voice, the way you find fresh and original ways to allow us to see the world you inhabit so clearly...that carry the day. Keep on meandering!
Hi, thanks for sharing this beautiful writing inspired by CACOPHONY OF BONE! Can I ask what course you did this activity with please ? What an honour. Did you read the book in full? Sending such love to your creative bones x
Lynne, I’ll have to show you the garble of jumbled thoughts that prompt took me to. Nothing like your exquisite, raw words. How we will laugh. 😅
I really enjoyed all these musings and think it's great you are exploring different ways of approaching your creativity. Autumn and particularly this autumn have been challenging for most of us in various ways and it's heartening to hear your honest reflections on the reality of being a human being searching for connection within a world that thrives on distraction away from ourselves and separation from nature. Keep writing! xx
Really struck by the parallels between your fallow writing period and mine, and the self recriminations and doubt that can arise. I'm taking heart from your words at a time when mine seem lost to me. Keep going. The short form works well.