Thank You, Mr. Thwaites.
He was my high school English teacher and offered this prompt to me…one I am eternally grateful for.
Sit in a dark room, bare minimum lighting…last night I used a clip book small light which glowed just enough on my page.
Now write.
Watch the air dust fall through the light beam. Listen to the noises coming from outside…last night was leaves babbling like raindrops. Search out the dark and write how you see it. Feel the pen/pencil across the page…what image does it bring to mind.
Try writing with your eyes shut.
What does your chair, bed, floor feel like? What’s that smell/fragrance? How does it feel to be unplugged?
Can you sense someone walking up behind you? How different does your home sound as you stop and listen?
Enjoy