The writing marathon in Downtown Greenville was a lot of fun. We began with our morning journal. I was inspired by this tree pictured at the left. This is the poem I wrote...
Mr. Old Tree, tall and leaning,
with the weight of a lifetime on your shoulders,
How did your life begin?
Were you put here by a person with a purpose,
or did God's hand place you in your home?
You are a happy tree.
Your life is full of memories.
Lone artists sit in your shade creating their masterpieces,
Your sturdy trunk is a resting place for a tired traveler,
or a hiding place for young love to steal a kiss.
Your long arms embrace the tiny birds,
Your canopy, their refuge.
You lend your leaves to warm the ground,
during the cold months of winter.
Although you are old you still have lots of life to live,
and lots of gifts to share,
As you stand tall and leaning,
with the weight of a lifetime on your shoulders.
During the marathon we traveled to many places as a writing group. We first went to the art museum. This location inspired much writing. I completed five pieces here! Next we moved to the Mast General Store. It was an interesting place to visit but no writing was inspired here. Then we ate lunch at Trio. During lunch we wrote a group poem, and I was also inspired to write three other pieces. Finally we moved to Coffee Underground where we shared our writing we had completed that day. It was a wonderful experience to allow everyday experiences to inspire creations.
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