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Bel Jackson Prow's avatar

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.

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Thank you Bel, that’s so reassuring. It feels like the only way I can write anything at the moment, given my increase of hours at work. At least it’s not offended anyone yet! 😅 xx

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Yasmin Chopin's avatar

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.

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Thanks so much Yasmin, that really means a lot. I just didn’t know about this post but I’m learning to trust that I shouldn’t overthink it. As an academic, taught to be critical and informative, I really struggle to let my inner poet come out. It’s just nice to know people enjoy it. That will keep me going 😊

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Juliana Hopkins's avatar

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

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Yes absolutely. It feels trivial but it’s all we have ultimately. I guess it’s ok to write about it. Thank you 😊

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Arnie Sabatelli's avatar

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!

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Oh thanks Arnie, that’s made my day! I will indeed keep meandering.

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Kerri ní Dochartaigh's avatar

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

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Wow, thank you Kerri - following Ruth Allen’s Embodied Writing (from Breccia) mentorship programme this year, a few of us have continued to meet and support each other. Christina Golian of Chasing Words and Wonder led a check-in activity where she shared your beautiful poem and we used it to prompt our own writing. It was a wonderful pathway into this dark time of year, thank you 🙏 x

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Christina Golian's avatar

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. 😅

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Debbie Hewitt's avatar

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

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Oh thank you Debbie, appreciate that 😘

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Helen Sieroda's avatar

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.

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

Thanks Helen! It seems to ebb and flow for sure. Thought it was seasonal but not sure now. It’s fabulous to have you here 😘

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Lynne Wyness's avatar

You should! It definitely focuses the mind. Sometimes 😅

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