you're always on my mind...

[fire child]

okay, so sex is at least.

Haven't been around much. I see a lot of new faces, and a lot of old faves.
Just a quickie here to say, you know, it's four am....and today's already looking B-E-A-utiful. Don't get me wrong, life has it's troubles. Lost 'a' job, car died, the ex is back after four months away, dog died...yup, things haven't been pleasant. But damnit, I'm still smiling. I guess, in a way, the old saying "the only way to go from rock bottom is up" really does kinda work. Things CAN only get better.
And laterly, the only thing that I've still got is my poetry, which has never been so much perfect as just good enough for me, it's still something I can fall back on. Some way to give a smile, to get one in return, a way to release the tension, the anger, the stress, to sort through the tangle of thoughts that spin through my mind. Unfortunately, this poor misguided child has seemed to have lost her fire! My words come out weak, almost uncaring, unfeeling. I don't understand what has happened. Even when I pick a topic most absolutely passionate to me, such as fire, I'm still lost in smoke circles. I've lost all inspiration, all direction...HELP!
lol, to be rather longwinded, what are somethings that inspire ya'll? Some meditation, relaxtion method you use to sort through the sticky webs of words? Any words of advice, or wisdom, will be greatly appreciated and taken into consideration...

okay, almost all.

 

[Jennifer C]

okay, so sex is at least.

Haven't been around much. I see a lot of new faces, and a lot of old faves.
Just a quickie here to say, you know, it's four am....and today's already looking B-E-A-utiful. Don't get me wrong, life has it's troubles. Lost 'a' job, car died, the ex is back after four months away, dog died...yup, things haven't been pleasant. But damnit, I'm still smiling. I guess, in a way, the old saying "the only way to go from rock bottom is up" really does kinda work. Things CAN only get better.
And laterly, the only thing that I've still got is my poetry, which has never been so much perfect as just good enough for me, it's still something I can fall back on. Some way to give a smile, to get one in return, a way to release the tension, the anger, the stress, to sort through the tangle of thoughts that spin through my mind. Unfortunately, this poor misguided child has seemed to have lost her fire! My words come out weak, almost uncaring, unfeeling. I don't understand what has happened. Even when I pick a topic most absolutely passionate to me, such as fire, I'm still lost in smoke circles. I've lost all inspiration, all direction...HELP!
lol, to be rather longwinded, what are somethings that inspire ya'll? Some meditation, relaxtion method you use to sort through the sticky webs of words? Any words of advice, or wisdom, will be greatly appreciated and taken into consideration...

okay, almost all.

Welcome back Fire ~

sorry to hear of all your troubles but things can only get better!...lol (so they say!)

When I need inspiration I come here, to the threads...there is always some hot debate or funny stroy being told!...There are some wonderful poems here also which give me ideas.

Hope this helps

Keep smiling ~

 

[Angeline]

Welcome back.

Listen to music--I like classical or jazz, something without voices. Let your minder wander. Write without consciously thinking--just let your subconcious do the work--you can edit later.

 

[sandspike]

listen to Angeline

Welcome back.

Listen to music--I like classical or jazz, something without voices. Let your minder wander. Write without consciously thinking--just let your subconcious do the work--you can edit later.

The above is good advice. I would add beer as it makes me more productive.
Then in a day or two I throw most of the BS out and keep the best BS and
butcher it. Then I send it in. The point is wander and write then edit. You
got nothing to edit if you try and do it right the first time. sandspike

 

[Jennifer C]

The above is good advice. I would add beer as it makes me more productive.
Then in a day or two I throw most of the BS out and keep the best BS and
butcher it. Then I send it in. The point is wander and write then edit. You
got nothing to edit if you try and do it right the first time. sandspike

I like a glass of wine when I write, it helps me to loosen up and gets the words flowing better...

well untill I get drunk and the words just blur on the screen, lol...

 

[sandspike]

There is alittle spot....

about an hour for me when everything is everything and words flow faster
than I can write. Then it stops quick. I write on paper and carry it around
for a day or two also, but those beer poems I love them so. Wine should do
the same thing.