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Marthe48

(18,993 posts)
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 05:04 PM Feb 2021

After a long dry spell I just wrote a short story

I used to write poetry, occasionally short stories. I hadn't felt like writing for a long time after my husband passed away. I keep a dream journal, but don't write in that unless the dream details stick with me while the coffee is brewing. I sorted out my poetry and other writing last fall, and realized I hadn't written anything for a long time, wondered if I was done.

I got an idea this week, and thought about it all week. My husband's birthday is tomorrow, and I thought if I were going to write this idea into a story, I wanted to do it today. I think it worked out. At least there is a beginning, a middle and an end, and I think it sticks to the point.

I don't know if I'll share the story, but I'm glad I got it written.

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After a long dry spell I just wrote a short story (Original Post) Marthe48 Feb 2021 OP
Glad you are writing again, Marthe! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #1
Thank you, SheltieLover Marthe48 Feb 2021 #4
Yw! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #6
please share... essaynnc Feb 2021 #2
Maybe Marthe48 Feb 2021 #3
that's encouraging. barbtries Feb 2021 #5
I hope you'll get back to it Marthe48 Feb 2021 #8
It's a big deal to be able to write again The Blue Flower Feb 2021 #7
Hope she comes back for a visit:) Marthe48 Feb 2021 #9
Great news!!! Karadeniz Feb 2021 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author Marthe48 Feb 2021 #11

Marthe48

(18,993 posts)
3. Maybe
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 05:27 PM
Feb 2021
but not today. I posted here once before about writing. Today, it is about writing, not about what I wrote. If that makes any sense.

barbtries

(29,766 posts)
5. that's encouraging.
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 05:49 PM
Feb 2021

i haven't written a poem for so long i'm afraid the well is dry. i save letters and book reviews that i write these days, because it's all i write anymore.

maybe there's hope for me yet. Enjoy your accomplishment!

tomorrow:

The Blue Flower

(5,636 posts)
7. It's a big deal to be able to write again
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 06:11 PM
Feb 2021

Congratulations! My muse is on sabbatical. Or maybe she's just social distancing.

Marthe48

(18,993 posts)
9. Hope she comes back for a visit:)
Sat Feb 27, 2021, 07:07 PM
Feb 2021

I always knew when my Muse was present. Today, I would have to think what was inspiration and what was me.

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