March 2019 SOLC–Day 9
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I am most decidedly a lark. I typically rise before the sun, and I frequently venture outside to observe as dawn unfolds and the world awakens. I’ve written many slices and poems about mornings and how they move and energize me. My writing energy is also strongest in the morning and most days, I write morning pages. During this month, I’m often drafting slices and commenting before 5 am.
Last night after some last minute evening reading and commenting, I was ready for bed and my book. But as I walked upstairs, I realized that I wanted to write a bit more. This is highly unusual for me, but I’d just read and thoroughly enjoyed Sarah DiFazio’s post of haikus about her day. I grabbed a small notebook and pushed my bedtime reading material to one side. Maybe I’d try to capture my day in haikus.
internal alarm
malfunctions at two a.m.
a long day begins
my pen plucks ideas
from the mists of dreams
morning pages
bone deep cold
frigid river exhales mist
pictures at dawn
PD work with colleagues
learning intentions and success criteria
overflow haiku boundaries
sleep’s siren song
lures me beneath blankets
two hour nap
nap-fogged brain
stumbles through the evening
red wine helps
inspiration strikes
I settle into bed
compose haiku
Thanks again to Sarah DiFazio for the inspiration! If you haven’t yet, check out her blog. She’s a wonderful writer and perhaps you’ll be inspired as well!
Nix the comfort zone 
There is so much to love about this slice. Your description of yourself and habits as a lark. Your taking inspiration from another writer. Your desire to write at night even though you don’t usually- that itch is amazing when it strikes, isn’t it? And your beautiful, spare haikus that provide such a window into your day. I’m going to check out Sarah DiFazio’s blog now. Thanks!
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Thanks, Lisa! One of the best things about this challenge is the interaction with other writers and the sparks of inspiration.
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“internal alarm
malfunctions at two a.m.
a long day begins”
These lines captured something that makes sense to me yet I have never thought of it as “my internal alarm malfunctioning.” Great image!
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Thanks! There has to be an upside to insomnia, right? I suppose writing poems and creating images to describe it might have to be the silver lining.
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This is an awesome idea…glad I read your post and the one linked to it. 🙂
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I suspect I’ll be using this format again!
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Haikus…easier said than done. Yours are lovely; I especially like the “internal alarm” which is consistently my problem.
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Ugh, right!? I try to write in my head when I’m wakeful and sometimes it puts me back to sleep. Perhaps that’s not a great endorsement of my writing, but I’ll take it!
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So funny.
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I get so much of my inspiration from other slicers. We have such a wonderful writing community! Love the photo you chose too. It’s lovely.
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I agree! This is truly a wonderful community with incredible support!
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Haiku of your day! Love this idea and how the spare words capture it all, even the PD work. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Beautiful! You are inspiring
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Well, thanks so much!
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Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so much for the shout out! I just love the community that this challenge cultivates.
I loved reading your Haikus. I especially related to the one about PD, as that was my day yesterday as well. So much information, so little brain power at that time on a Friday….
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Thanks for stopping by! I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your blog this month. You’ve got great voice and your posts have such heart!
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So many gems in this post – in your stunning Haiku and even your information to introduce it! I love thinking about writing about a whole day using haikus.
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Thanks! I was thankful for the inspiration from Sarah and had fun with it, too. Win, win!
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Love this haiku idea. Definitely going to try it. And definitely checking out Sarah’s blog.
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I’m hopeful that I can use this format this coming week to combine a Slice with a Poetry Friday post. I haven’t managed to combine the two yet!
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Love it! And I have grown to love writing haiku. To me it is such a powerful way to “say” something because it is said in such few words.
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Writing haiku is addictive! I wrote a lot in December and I’ve missed it since then. It might be interesting to add a nighttime haiku writing habit to my day. Hmmm….
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Love how we each inspire one another. This truly inspired me and now I want to check out Sarah’s blog! Thanks.
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I loved your spark today and shared it with a friend. Thanks!
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Both beautiful poem and picture! You are so talented. I always get inspiration from fellow slicers. Thank you.
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Thanks! This is such an inspiring community. When I can’t figure out what to write, I start reading and commenting and inevitably, something sparks!
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What a great idea. So many neat little spaces in these haiku. Maybe my favorite is
PD work with colleagues
learning intentions and success criteria
overflow haiku boundaries
because it describes your day, defies the rules while maintaining the intention, and describes itself all in the same three lines. Amazing.
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Thanks, Amanda. I had fun writing these and realized how much I’ve missed the daily haiku habit I had with Decembers #haikuforhope challenge.
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I love haikus! I haven’t ever seen a series of them that capture a day. Amazing! I also like how you break structure in the middle and call attention to it.
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I was inspired by Sarah DiFazio’s slice. I’m glad you like the one where I “cheated” 🙂
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I am definitely not a lark – more like an owl, as in night! I enjoyed learning about your day through your poems. Might have to steal this one!
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It’s a great format for a slice and I’m pretty sure I’ll be using it again!
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I love hearing you describe the time of day where your energy for writing lies. I’m not sure I would describe myself as either a lark or a night owl. I get up early–but certainly not with writing on my mind. I do most of my writing after walking when I get home from work…it’s being outside and exploring, especially with my camera that fuels my writing! I love Haiku–vivid and short, perfect for capturing a moment!
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