Dixie Keyes from Arkansas State writes, “One consistent creative writing idea that I ease into fluidly, even on a busy day is writing about ‘moments.’ This also challenges me to rethink the day with gratitude and to be more mindful of interactions with everyone. So, I take some time to think back to an interaction with someone, or a moment of something I witnessed that made me stop and think, or a moment of insight inside the class, or a thought that occurred to me because of some unexpected synergy. Then I describe it in detail so readers can join in my moment.”
For this week’s Sunday Stanzas & Stories, let’s give it a try:
- Think back to an interaction with someone you had today or during the week (or further back in the past).
- Describe it in detail.
Of course, you are welcome to write about whatever you wish. Please post in the comment section or just make a note that you did some writing today!
“I wish someone had introduced me to this book when I was your age. I think I would have been a better person,” I said after I read a passage of Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan.
“What do you mean? A better person?” C asked.
“Well, I realize you all come from different families, with different values, but when I was your age or slightly younger, my parents kicked out one of my sisters for being gay. I couldn’t talk to her, and I was sort of taught to think she was bad or wrong. Thinking about that now, I feel bad. I feel like I was a bad sister. This book gives me window into how my family could have and should have responded. A more humane way, ” I responded.
“My brother is trangender, ” C replied. “Do you have books about that?”
“Yes, C, yes I do,” I answered. “I’ll bring one for you.”