Create a poem using Emily Dickinson's, "Bring me the sunset in a cup" as a starting point. From Creative Writing Prompts.
Please play along!
Bring me the sunset in a cup
That's a good place to start
Then the galaxy on a platter
The wind in a velvet bag
I'd like a hailstorm in a jar
A whirlwind
The moon
A planet
Bring a kiss in a china bowl
That will loosen my heart
Then an apology on a tray
The love in an open hand
Prompt 104
ReplyDeleteBest things in life. Five children, healthy and happy. Husband, sweet notes on my pillow. Home, shutting out the hot sun, rain, wind, and snow. Dinnertime, everyone talking at once, sharing stories from school and work, jokes, laughter. Communication, relationships, tender moments. Children playing outdoors, tracking all sorts of things inside. "Close the door!", "Put away your toys!", "Hang up your jackets, or put away your shoes!". Playing tag inside, five voices in unison. Shrieks, laughter, happy voices, red cheeks. Bedtime. Books, Bible stories, P.J.'s, bath time, songs from Daddy as he plays the guitar. Sweet worship through the house. Quiet, a cup of coffee. Snuggling. Life.
Bring me the sunset in a cup.
ReplyDeleteA fine end to a fine day
Would be steaming Earl Grey.
Prompt 100
ReplyDeleteI used to think…
…schooling would NEVER end, but it did and now I miss it. Fortunately, I got a second chance now that I'm homeschooling my children.
…marriage would be simple, but I learned that a good marriage takes lots of work.
…parenting would be a breeze, but now I know that parenting has challenges even when you try to do the right thing.
…dirty diapers stink – and I was right they do. haha
…my house would always be clean and then my son turned, two, then three, and four.
…I was too busy to read for pleasure, but then I realized I had to make time for what I enjoy.
…I didn’t have enough time to exercise, but now I know I don’t have time not to exercise.
…I was worthless and inadequate until I accepted God’s view of me.
…tears showed weakness, and now I know they show humanity.
…I had to win everyone’s approval, now I realize that I only need to please God.
I went to the website you mentioned and clicked on # 100 and decided whatever it was I was going to do and now I go back and re-read what you said and realized I didn't do what you asked - oops...
ReplyDeleteRobin, don't worry about it. It is fun to read these others, too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a cool site, I think. Lots to think about.
fine then.
ReplyDeleteBring me the sunset in a cup
Pour it like incense over my head
Thaw me
from the outside in
Be careful of the heart
warm it slowly
in the cup of your hands
as the fire yawns to embers
As the night falls
thick and cool
wrap me in your regard
shield me
from the gathering ice
hold the sunset in place
liquid gold freedom
fleeting and frail