Where were you …
when I lit the waxy wick
at 3 am
unrolled the parchment
that resisted and cracked
*
Where were you
when I inked my quill
container upended
and spilled
not so deftly I protected my craft
*
Where were you
when the words ran so fast
then flowed
into the sea with a crash
truly buoyant for a raft
*
where were you
when my head came to rest
fingers not faintly stained
sleepy head messed
asleep before I hit the rack
Where were you
?
No matter the era when you are awakened by an idea, you stumble to your desk, try to find a light, write down the words before you lose them.
It’s almost 9 am and my words are dozing… “YAWN”
What’s your best time for writing????
Photography credit: This photo courtesy of Creative Commons, Neal Fowler http://www.flickr.com/photos/31878512@N06/4598679917/
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Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. In 2019, we have an exciting project. We are developing elementary curriculum for Ugandan children. As a writer, it is a thrill to help children who want to learn. Along with the curriculum, we hope to develop simple fictions about Uganda for the children to read at school. Trust me books are in short supply. We will use our trusted story tellers: a butterfly and a lion to make the stories come alive. Stay tuned as Bethany and Me put pen to paper.
I've been part of the blogging community for more than 10 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2012 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the (quiet) originator of the idea and co-producer of One Stop Poetry.
I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers.
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I have to say, I’m a fan of writing at night too 😀
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I write in the morning, I am not so good in the evening, all I think of is ,’it’s time to sleep.’
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Hello Moonduster I love these words of yours and an evocative picture too. Well I may be in my 60’s but find still being awake at 3 am the norm…. unfortunately not due to partying (smiles). But this is my writing time it turns out on my android or notebook. Still a newbie writer of my thoughts and becoming more focused. You are prolific and I enjoy your posts very much. Best to you Maximum
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Profound piece !
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Any time is the write time. Morning noon or night, that bulb of bright becomes my lighted way…
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gotta keep the inspiration flowing no matter what. Thanks David
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Candle.. wick.. words, A thought of simpler days 🙂
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yes – less stressful
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I try always to be ready for those moments. Often it seems the muse speaks loudest when I am running between meetings riding in the car.
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ha no kidding – hard to pen an idea in the car (thou I have tried)
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I usually just say it over an over (if I am alone) until I can get to a place where I can pull out the pen and paper and write it all down.
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oh my that’s work…
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This is so perfect, an something I do all the time…
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Night writing can produce some very interesting verses. 🙂
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sometimes silly 🙂
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Reblogged this on theowlladyblog.
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These days, I write when the words come. Sadly, they don’t keep to a schedule.
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No kidding my body and ink are at odds write now!!!
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