Comments on: Writing in the Dark http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/ Real Community. Shared Values. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:04:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sam Van Eman http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-17082 Sam Van Eman Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:25:35 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-17082 Good stuff, Maureen! Good stuff, Maureen!

]]> By: Faith Barista Bonnie http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-17018 Faith Barista Bonnie Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:14 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-17018 You write in the dark too? Then, you've probably gotten scratched corneas too, from staring at the screen and forgetting to blink. ;) You write in the dark too? Then, you’ve probably gotten scratched corneas too, from staring at the screen and forgetting to blink. ;)

]]> By: Phoenix-Karenee http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16717 Phoenix-Karenee Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:39 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16717 I'm going to have to read all these poems soon, but gradually so as to appreciate them rather than simply glide through. How do I write? Words flow with the sound of running water as I shower, trickle into my mind as it rolls over life on the way to sleep, and drip onto paper through scratchy old pens that should have been thrown out, except I live in fear of not finding a pen when I need one. I have a large notebook filled with sprawling and sometimes crossed lines ... written, literally, in the dark. And all of this comes together as I sit before the keyboard, sometimes with the original, and sometimes with only the memory of what was on that lost page. Writing is how I think, but stories can be told in so many ways.... I've yet to find them all. (and now I will go on to blog about this, so as not to congest this comment train) I’m going to have to read all these poems soon, but gradually so as to appreciate them rather than simply glide through.

How do I write? Words flow with the sound of running water as I shower, trickle into my mind as it rolls over life on the way to sleep, and drip onto paper through scratchy old pens that should have been thrown out, except I live in fear of not finding a pen when I need one. I have a large notebook filled with sprawling and sometimes crossed lines … written, literally, in the dark. And all of this comes together as I sit before the keyboard, sometimes with the original, and sometimes with only the memory of what was on that lost page. Writing is how I think, but stories can be told in so many ways…. I’ve yet to find them all.

(and now I will go on to blog about this, so as not to congest this comment train)

]]> By: L.L. Barkat http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16711 L.L. Barkat Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:02:22 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16711 Megan and Laura... I also write in the dark when I run in the dark. (I know, someone might say that is bad for me too... running in the dark. But it does loosen my mind and set the poetic thoughts free). Megan and Laura… I also write in the dark when I run in the dark. (I know, someone might say that is bad for me too… running in the dark. But it does loosen my mind and set the poetic thoughts free).

]]> By: Megan Willome http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16708 Megan Willome Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:52:14 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16708 Laura -- yes! A run or an early morning swim does the same thing for me. Unfortunately, I lose some of it in the before-school rush, but after the kids leave, I can sit outside with my dogs and my tea, and begin. Laura — yes! A run or an early morning swim does the same thing for me. Unfortunately, I lose some of it in the before-school rush, but after the kids leave, I can sit outside with my dogs and my tea, and begin.

]]> By: Laura Boggess http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16700 Laura Boggess Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:26:31 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16700 That Maureen...wow, the lady can poem (can that be a verb?). This was a fun challenge--I really enjoyed taking on the character role. RE: writing in the dark...it gives me comfort. I've been known to do that scribbling in the dark thing (it never sounds as good in the morning; why is that?). My primary writing time, however, is when I run. When my brain is deprived of oxygen, it's amazing how creative it can be! Um...things never sound as good after the cool-down either. That Maureen…wow, the lady can poem (can that be a verb?). This was a fun challenge–I really enjoyed taking on the character role. RE: writing in the dark…it gives me comfort. I’ve been known to do that scribbling in the dark thing (it never sounds as good in the morning; why is that?). My primary writing time, however, is when I run. When my brain is deprived of oxygen, it’s amazing how creative it can be! Um…things never sound as good after the cool-down either.

]]> By: elk http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16699 elk Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:11:29 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16699 hello...i am not a poet but i feel the need to put a pen to paper and this is where i begin <a href="http://tablebyawindow.blogspot.com/2009/11/dscn60306104edited-1-1psd-by-e-l-k-on.html" rel="nofollow">surface</a> hello…i am not a poet but i feel the need to put a pen to paper and this is where i begin
surface

]]> By: Ann Kroeker/Not So Fast http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16684 Ann Kroeker/Not So Fast Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:58:03 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16684 Night is when I panic that I've forgotten to follow up on something and scribble to-do list items, or I wake up thinking of something that requires late-night prayer. Poems have not surfaced in a long time. I'm out of the habit. I need to keep visiting RAP for a reminder to let the words flow in that form. Night is when I panic that I’ve forgotten to follow up on something and scribble to-do list items, or I wake up thinking of something that requires late-night prayer. Poems have not surfaced in a long time. I’m out of the habit. I need to keep visiting RAP for a reminder to let the words flow in that form.

]]> By: Kelly http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16677 Kelly Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:20:47 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16677 I learned a long time ago to throw out most of the advice I received. I'm an independent sort, that way. Me, I write to think. I process my life through the words I put onto paper, and I almost never know where I'm going from where I begin. Actually sitting down to plan something out is a tough one for me - and one reason I may never be a published author. The freedom for me is in the not caring, really, but in the just-doing-it-because-I-love-it, because it helps me grow. For what that's worth. I learned a long time ago to throw out most of the advice I received. I’m an independent sort, that way. Me, I write to think. I process my life through the words I put onto paper, and I almost never know where I’m going from where I begin. Actually sitting down to plan something out is a tough one for me – and one reason I may never be a published author. The freedom for me is in the not caring, really, but in the just-doing-it-because-I-love-it, because it helps me grow. For what that’s worth.

]]> By: Maureen http://highcallingblogs.com/4629/writing-in-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-16668 Maureen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:50 +0000 http://highcallingblogs.com/?p=4629#comment-16668 Wow, thank you. You've given me the subject for my next post, L.L. I was just talking with someone last night about how I write (I was attending a fascinating talk at the Carnegie Institute about the blending of science and art, which raised lots of questions about the "language" artists and scientists use to talk about what they do). Suffice to say here, I "practice writing" my words in my head, once the words come to mind, and often find I'm most creative late at night. More on all of this later (I'm about to go out to the Washington Craft Show). And I second Glynn's point about the collection you pulled together here. I'm in awe of what this group creates by "prompt writing". Wow, thank you. You’ve given me the subject for my next post, L.L. I was just talking with someone last night about how I write (I was attending a fascinating talk at the Carnegie Institute about the blending of science and art, which raised lots of questions about the “language” artists and scientists use to talk about what they do).

Suffice to say here, I “practice writing” my words in my head, once the words come to mind, and often find I’m most creative late at night.

More on all of this later (I’m about to go out to the Washington Craft Show).

And I second Glynn’s point about the collection you pulled together here. I’m in awe of what this group creates by “prompt writing”.

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