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Writing in Snow

by Prosperous Snow

Rated: 18+ | Book | Writing | #1649240

Breaks the spell of Writer’s Block

Staring at a blank page is like staring into a snowfield. The snow, untouched by civilization and unmarked by living creatures, blinds you for a few minutes, it glistens reflecting subtle shades of pure white and rainbows at odd angles. If you stare at the snow too long, you get lost in the interplay of light and shadow.

As the day wears on, you become awestruck at the beauty of the snow’s perfection. You marvel at the way an oak tree cast its ebony shadow across the pure white snow. You watch the tree’s shadow change, grow and shrink, as Earth turns and the sun moves from morning to evening. If you stand out in the snow too long without moving, you risk snow bite or freezing.

If you are fortunate, a red fox will walk across your line of sight. The fox will leave his footprints written in the snowfield. As you watch the fox move, the spell holding you in one spot staring at the snow is broken. You are free to go inside out of the cold and out of danger.

I must say,
writing 500 words a day
isn’t difficult,
unless I’m attempting to write
on a single subject.

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9 Most Recent Blog Comments:

282 Days 6 Hours ago, in response to "Salad and scrambled eggs"

☺ Marsha

said:

Do you make a traditional salad, or do you use specialty greens? I'm guessing you don't use any dressing?

There are a lot of foods available now, that didn't have their beginnings as made the way they are now. One such thing would be a salad our retail store where I work makes and that is fresh greens with walnuts and fresh fruits such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. It's great with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

I keep trying new things, as we get tired of the same 'ole, same 'ole.

I just thought of something, have you had this combination yourself before, or are you suggesting it mainly for your mom for the reasons stated? One option would be to make the eggs first and then a short bit later the salad. Another might be to take a picture of the two together at the same meal. (If you've done this yourself before, I was going to suggest that you upload a picture for this post).

I did some juicing last year and one of my combinations was: broccoli, cauliflower, onion, some pieces of pineapple, half an apple, a bit of garlic, and several other types of vegtables-I don't remember the specific ones anymore. When I've shared this with others, they've said yuck. It tasted good believe it or not. The apple and pineapple off set the garlic and onion. I could taste the onion, but it had a slight sweet flavor to it also.

597 Days 7 Hours ago, in response to "Ode to Invasive Species"

celticsea

said:

Thank you for educating me about the Pythons. I didn't realize they presented such a danger to the Florida ecosystem. It is a mammoth task to try to control the population that has already escaped as well as to prevent further infiltration. People are just irresponsible - at least some of them. Additionally, for something of this nature, policing is quite difficult.

You gave yourself quite a challenge, trying to make your plea in the form of an ode, and I applaud you on your attempt. If you wanted to publish this, as I think the content is important to share, I would work on having consistent meter and rhythm throughout. To my ears, and when I count the syllables, I don't always get the iambic pentameter, but your rhyme works well.

Thanks for sharing!
Colleen
aka celticsea

689 Days 2 Hours ago, in response to "Sometimes"

applebee

said:

simple and easy to understand language .the meaning of these lines is quite clear on the surface but inside carries lots of meanings .it is as if this personality lies in boredom and darkness and now in need of being shallow away of responsibilities and commitment .freedom sometimes means living another life with another perspective.i liked these lines most

779 Days 8 Hours ago, in response to "I Am My Mother’s Caregiver"

celticsea

said:

Prosperous Snow,
I really like what you did with this Diamante. It is a fast-forward of what I wrote, and the opposing roles are flipped. From your words I can clearly visualize both perspectives and I just hope this is not me in the days to come! You have done a great job with your word choices and I like that you used the blue and red colors. To me they denote anger and warmth, but I am not certain that is your intention.

Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Enjoy the "Spring Break."
Colleen
aka celticsea

P.S. I don't know how to officially review this in the book format. If you want, you can actually post this as an individual entry and then I think the review option avails itself to the reader. Each entry into your book has its own identity and you would use "entry"and that number instead of "bitem" and the book number in your brackets.

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807 Days 5 Hours ago, in response to "Omen or Self-fulfilling Prophecy"

Jace

said:

I think truer words were ne'er spoken, though I must admit after I gave up a job I never really liked, I find each day much more enjoyable. Still such cloudy days do come and go, and your words make me think.

Your form is perfect--you were able to convey your message without adjusting the published format. Well done.

My only suggestion relates to your title: I find shorter (one or two word) titles more compelling for shorter verses. Perhaps "Gathering Clouds" or something like "Prognosis" comes to mind. Even just "Self-Fulfilling" might work. Obviously this is just my humble opinion.

Again, my thanks for sharing your offering.

Jace

828 Days 36 Minutes ago, in response to "Meditation on an Hour Glass"

ShelleyA~reviews:4020&counting

said:

General Disclaimer: This review reflects my opinion and is given with the intention of being constructive and encouraging. I hope you find this review helpful.

Title:

"Meditation on an Hour Glass" - a good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.

Form/Style:

A very good write about memories and regrets. Heartfelt and introspective. A skillfully crafted triple Tetractys. Perfect form and syllabic count.

Imagery:

Imagery is good as are the descriptives. You paint a vivid picture about memories and regrets, reflected through the sands of an hour glass.

Flow/Rhythm:

Flow is good; line to line transition and breaks are well done. Very nice rhythm and use of enjambment.

Metaphor or Simile:

Very nice use of metaphor: 'regrets mountains concealing today's joy' - a lovely use of comparison and contrast.

Tone:

Lovely depth of feeling as you express the yearning for happiness while we cling to our feelings of unworthiness. Refined and powerful.

Word Choice:

Word choice is good; nice use of repetition for emphasis of feeling. Nice alliteration, good assonance and consonance.

Overall:

Well penned and a most enjoyable read. Write on.
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863 Days 5 Hours ago, in response to "Alien Encounters of the Artistic Kind"

Jace

said:

Well done with this Acrostic form. My only complaint is that I cannot provide you with a valid review ... or at least only provide one review for one selected work within your book.

This is the first acrostic I've ever seen using the second letter, though I've heard of it before. I'm impressed. I wish you luck with your poetic journey this year.

Jace

1,048 Days 19 Hours ago, in response to "Summer in Las Vegas"

peach

said:

Lived in Vegas 9 years then moved to Sacramento then DC. Vegas is unique. Tansient. Two phone books a year. Moved to Vegas from Sears Point Raceway (Infineon) to work at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Remember I had to drink and drink water all day.

keep writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1,154 Days 1 Hour ago, in response to "An Open Document"

peach

said:

I liked your opening snow piece. I too am immobilized by beauty. It surrounds me, I see it with a tilt of my head or when I spill water on myself when drinking from a glass.

The leave a document open is a good idea. Minimum I always have two open whenever the computer is on.

One is an Excel spreadsheet that I use to archive my daily haiku. The spreadsheet lets me know if I have used a phrase before. More than once I am delighted with something that I think is new, that it turns out I have written before.

The other is a huge Word document that has everything I have written in the last year or so except haiku. For example I will add this comment with today's date and specify it was written as a comment, a response to Writing in Snow by Prosperous Snow.

This document has every poem I have written in the last year or so.

Everything is placed in date order. This allows me to look back and see if there was a certain context or viewpoint I was exploring and would I like to expand on it in the present. This doc has numerous 500 word to 5,000 word first drafts of essays, articles, stories, etc. Although I have gone back, taken a poetry idea, and worked it and worked it until it is complete, I have not done the same thing with any of my prose.

A couople years ago I read a book full of his writing some of which had never been published before. A large number of pieces in the book were unfinished essays and newspaper articles. I could see how writing for him was a process that included more unfinished works than finished works. He was so funny and witty. He would start with an idea and in just a few sentences he would leap away off on a tangent that was just as entertaining as the rest of his writing. The book was like an open document filled with ideas and exercises, different attempts to tell the same story.

That actually gave me the idea to write with a similar intention. Forget about focusing on completing ideas, instead write down the ideas as they come, write to exhaustion
exoloring the different ways to describe the same thing.

So that's my big doc. I call it Ten Thousand Poems, originally a story about a journey of ten thousand poems, how it starts with the first poem. The idea is to begin every chapter with a poem that the chapter might or might not reflect the poem it starts with.

I also write ideas and small poems on my iPhone.

I'll stop here, more than enough detail.

Thanks for the topic and thank you for your continued support.

peach

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June 7, 2012 at 9:14pm

#754361

I’ve encountered an impasse

I sit staring at the computer screen. I’m working on a story. I’m attempting to write the story as a serial, but I have reached an impasse. I have written the first two parts in "Snow ~ Sorry But I couldn't Accept This Gift"

and "Snow ~ Thanks I Just Can't Resist It"

of Snow Melt. I am working on the third part, but I only have the first paragraph begun.

Candace Wade sat on the stone bench, staring at the center of the courtyard. How, she thought, could Gregory and Lora have evaded the magic of the ring.

I don’t like that beginning to the third part of the story. I just can’t seem to think when it comes to this story. I don’t know if the problem is the weird weather we’re having in Las Vegas or something else. Perhaps I should attempt that again.

”Candace,” she jumped at hearing her father’s voice. Master Jeweler Wade sat down on the stone bench next to her. “Have you seen the ring I made for Merchant Holland?”

“Yes,” she removed it from her purse, “I was going to have Father Joseph bless it.”

“That’s a lovely thought,” he patted her shoulder and then took the ring, “we don’t have time for that. Holland wants to give it to his wife today.”

Damn, Candace reluctantly handed the ring to her father, if Father Joseph doesn’t bless that ring, that capture spell will be activated.

That’s better, but still not what I want.

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