Write a page that riffs on the notion of things that fall from the sky. You could use sentences that have these forms: [...who? what?...] is falling from the sky and [...what happens?...] I wish [...who? what?...] would fall from the sky and... You can also write about how one thing falling from the sky leads you to think of something else. The poet Paul … [Read more...] about The Sky Is Falling
Imagination
A Perfect Day
Imagine a day that is perfect, utterly perfect. Describe some of the many different perfect things could make their way into such a day. To brainstorm about these things, think about... All of your senses Times of the day Your physical body Things that are out of your control Your mind and emotions Places and events Other people Give your work a … [Read more...] about A Perfect Day
Imagine the Imagination
Imagine, for a moment, the imagination. Here is a list of some things that live there: The weather forecast That earworm song fragment you can’t shake. The entire planned and unplanned future, dragging its history behind it What the cat is thinking The taste of red licorice when you’re not eating it, and maybe even when you are Every reason for everything … [Read more...] about Imagine the Imagination
A Special Friend
We all have imaginary friends. Think about it. And when you do, you’ll hear some kind of conversation in your head. The conversation might even go something like this: “Imaginary friends are for children, not adults.” “That’s right. I outgrew that a long time ago.” Even in that conversation, someone is talking and someone listens. If the conversation takes place in … [Read more...] about A Special Friend