This is so short and sweet and succinct in its message of positivity, which is a feat. I think that's what I appreciate about this piece so much, its optimism, when typically fall is a season for winding down, hunkering down, preparing for the cold to come -- and all the negative feelings that come with that. But this is the way I usually see spring written about. And you're right: Fall is a time of resilience and growth as well, a time to let go of the past, a time to reinvent yourself or find conviction in who you already are. Your words grant a new perspective on the season.
"Houses From the Past" (the black-and-white) is this week's featured photo on vtdigger.org, up now in their Life & Culture section. Everyone can check it out here! vtdigger.org/life-culture
"How to End a Story" is this week's featured written piece on vtdigger.org, up now in their Life & Culture section! Everyone can check it out now, here: vtdigger.org/life-culture
"To stand at a fork staring down the road less traveled is to face risk, danger, the terror of the unknown – or is it? Does it not sometimes instead represent something more akin to adventure, a welcome departure from the safety and comfort of the familiar, an open mind to new possibilities? This week’s featured poet, Isaac Jones of Rutland, seeks creative inspiration in an alternate route home, and happily stumbles upon just what he’s looking for."
I love your take on this challenge! "Oh, but it now has seen enough moons // Everything, however beautiful, must end." Ahh, haunting but lovely! I suppose all beauty in the natural world is evanescent, isn't it? Something fall does a good job of reminding us of. Art, poetry, at least, are everlasting...
That's awesome! YWP is a great start and one of the best places to keep all your amazing writing in one spot. I'd also check out the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. It's a huge contest but worth submitting your stuff to and you can earn some accolades. Also, look for opportunities to submit to literary magazines and local poetry contests like Fainting Goat said!
This is so short and sweet and succinct in its message of positivity, which is a feat. I think that's what I appreciate about this piece so much, its optimism, when typically fall is a season for winding down, hunkering down, preparing for the cold to come -- and all the negative feelings that come with that. But this is the way I usually see spring written about. And you're right: Fall is a time of resilience and growth as well, a time to let go of the past, a time to reinvent yourself or find conviction in who you already are. Your words grant a new perspective on the season.
This is really amazing, I like it a lot.
Thank you so much for your suggestion!! <3
Thank you so much!! <3 You have a beautiful way of describing :)
This is such a gem!! Thanks for sharing OverTheRainbow! Would love to see more of your prose work in the future.
"Houses From the Past" (the black-and-white) is this week's featured photo on vtdigger.org, up now in their Life & Culture section. Everyone can check it out here! vtdigger.org/life-culture
"How to End a Story" is this week's featured written piece on vtdigger.org, up now in their Life & Culture section! Everyone can check it out now, here: vtdigger.org/life-culture
"To stand at a fork staring down the road less traveled is to face risk, danger, the terror of the unknown – or is it? Does it not sometimes instead represent something more akin to adventure, a welcome departure from the safety and comfort of the familiar, an open mind to new possibilities? This week’s featured poet, Isaac Jones of Rutland, seeks creative inspiration in an alternate route home, and happily stumbles upon just what he’s looking for."
I love your take on this challenge! "Oh, but it now has seen enough moons // Everything, however beautiful, must end." Ahh, haunting but lovely! I suppose all beauty in the natural world is evanescent, isn't it? Something fall does a good job of reminding us of. Art, poetry, at least, are everlasting...
I do the same! Lots of times I don't analyze or edit my poems. There's no right or wrong way to do it, which is part of the fun of poetry!
That's awesome! YWP is a great start and one of the best places to keep all your amazing writing in one spot. I'd also check out the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. It's a huge contest but worth submitting your stuff to and you can earn some accolades. Also, look for opportunities to submit to literary magazines and local poetry contests like Fainting Goat said!