Monday, March 12, 2012

Slice of Life #12 - Why I Write

This was inspired by another slicers interview with herself as a writer...I loved the question "Why do I write?" Her answer was inspiring and so I decided to answer the question for myself in the form of a poem.

Why I Write

I write to understand
  to dig deeper and uncover hidden truths
  about myself and human nature
I write to be known
  to share a common experience and connect
I write to refine and hone a craft that so often
   seems beyond me
I write...



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12 comments:

  1. Elizabeth G.March 13, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I couldn't agree with you more. I write for the same reasons. I also write to appreciate and recognize the small moments.

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    1. JenMarch 13, 2012 at 12:45 AM

      Yes and to remember! I knew there was more. This list could go on and on really!

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  2. ChristinaMarch 13, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    "I write to refine and hone a craft that so often seems beyond me." I feel the same.

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  3. jyk730March 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I love how you wrote that "I write to understand, to dig deeper and uncover hidden truths
    about myself and human nature" . I know for me one of the reasons I love to write is because it helps me reflect and process this journey of ours!

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  4. elsieMarch 13, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    All great reasons to write, but the power of this poem was the final line, I write . . .
    I am glad you do!

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  5. DelightedMarch 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I love the honesty of sharing with us why you write. I write... your last thought... makes me wonder about reasons for writing

    ❤First Grade Delight❤
    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

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  6. MaryHelenMarch 13, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I write to share a common experience is my favorite line. This journey is teaching me, as you, to hone our craft. Love this slice!

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  7. MichelleMarch 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    The one I connected with was "I write to share a common experience and connect." I think that speaks loudly for Slice of Life -- we are sharing bits and pieces of our crazy lives knowing that we will connect! Thanks for sharing your 'whys' with us!

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  8. CathyMarch 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    "I write to dig deeper to uncover hidden truths." <--- Great line. I know when I start a piece I'm never sure where it will take me. Sometimes I want to try to write it in different ways just to see which way strengthens its message. Keep writing...

    Cathy

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  9. jenb.March 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Your poetry inspires me and makes me jealous! Ha! I think, sometimes, I simply write because I am afraid people will get sick of listening to me talk if I don't write some of my nonsense down! :)

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    1. JenMarch 13, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      You crack me up! I had one student write about how when you write it down you can keep it forever! Think of that you are immortalized!

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  10. KarenMarch 13, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I agree with Jen B - your poetry is very inspirational. I love all the lines, but I really love that last line -- I write...
    I'm trying to get better about this.

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