Writer's Note: Our prompt in the WYG workshop for Sunday, September 11th, was meant to be both a celebration of making it through our first week of writing, as well as a creative stretch for us to try something different.
Our instructions were to find a Sunday paper (or whatever paper we could get our hands on), and open it up to a full spread -- one filled with loads of words and articles. We were asked to have a pen or highlighter in hand.
When ready, our instructions were to close our eyes and take several deep breaths. Once complete, we were to open our eyes, and begin scanning the paper. Our goal was simple: underline random words and phrases that caught our attention from all over the page. Then, we were to join them together into a poem or short prose piece.
I'm amazed at how quickly this came together, and how much resonance there is with my own grief about the process of raising a child with disabilities. Thanks for letting me share. ~Julie
What if?
Pulse thumped
Like a punch to the heart
Awareness so painfully gained
A labyrinth inscribed
A plastic bin, filled with condolence messages
It adds to the amount of empathy I can have
Protect me out there
Make sure it never happens again
Personal growth out of something that was so horrible
The love and the heritage comes through
Things kind of come full circle
This one’s for you
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