My theme for the A to Z Blog Challenge @AprilA2Z during the month of April is ~ My Life Is My Masterpiece ~ Lessons Learned
“How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.”
– Henry David Thoreau ~
Me in the Middle of Writing ~ Why Do I Write?
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Me in the Middle of Standing on My Own ~ A Few Poems I Wrote
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Whenever I attempted to write poetry, it was usually at a more challenging time in my life. When I was sorting through life’s paradoxes and finding my way through the complexities and seeking answers. When I wasn’t able to find the words to express what was going on inside, writing poetry helped to define that struggle.
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Writing has been a path to my middle ground. It’s there at the center of my thoughts that I’m able to find that thread of continuity of my own self. It surprises me when, after procrastinating on getting started, I find a joy and freedom that begins to awaken and I wonder why I waited to begin. It’s an awakening that points to the whole ‘me’.
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The 2016 A to Z Challenge #atozchallenge@aprila2z is 26 Days in April (No Sundays) of blogging using each letter of the alphabet as a prompt for each blog. My theme for this Challenge is My Life is a Masterpiece ~ Lessons Learned
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Me In The Middle 
I like how you put this, that writing takes you to your center. That’s such a lovely way to describe it. 🙂
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Thanks Vanessence! Congrats in finishing AtoZ! 🙂
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Thank you! You too! 🙂
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I also love to write and it’s truly my passion. I don’t write poetry however – I tried once, but I’m not very good at it. I also tend to procrastinate a little bit when it comes to writing but when I start, it’s a good feeling. ~Meg Writer‘s Crossings
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From what I’m hearing, Meg, procrastination is a common thread for writers! 🙂
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I’m not a poetry person. I read some of it, but do not feel it enough to write any of it. I admire you for trying. It escapes me.
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At times, my thoughts come easier through poetry. Thanks, Ally! 🙂
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Lovely, Mary Lou. I know what you mean about poetry. I have written it in more challenging times in my life. I have kept a journal, though for about 40 of my 62 years. It just feels important. Taking pictures is like that for me too. It just puts me in a deep place. Thank you for this.
Peace
Mary
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I can see that in your posts! Your writing and photography is so powerful! 🙂
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You are very kind, Mary Lou. Thank you!! 🙂
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I love writing too, just like life. visiting from http://www.poojasharmarao.blogspot.com
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Writing has pulled the pieces of life together for me. Helps me see clearer. 🙂
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Writing is become much more important to me!! It still seems hard to get the words out to the page!
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I used to have pieces of paper all over and notes all over. Now, it’s flowing easier. Could be because I have more time now. 🙂
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Great post. I can’t imagine not writing. It’s what gives me joy.
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I can tell you get joy from writing, GR! I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts! 🙂
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I completely understand this – once you start blogging you realize how important and enriching it is to put your words down somewhere and share them with others. Leanne @ cresting the hill
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You got it, Leanne! 🙂
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More Thoreau quotes, please! I think he had it right. I’m envious that writing poetry helps you find your way through life’s issues. I would be stonewalled by the form, forcing my thoughts into a set pattern.
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I wrote poetry more in free-form style, not traditional style poetry. It’s a good way to get feelings out on paper than trying to write something in detail. Glad you liked the Thoreau quote. I’ve stood up to live so now I write! 🙂
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Writing also is important in my life. I always had a diary but since I started writing flash fiction it just grows on you!
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I hope to check out your blog and flash fiction now that the challenge is coming to an end. 🙂
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Thanks looking forward to write again and also read your stories.
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A wonderful post 🙂
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Thanks, Daisy!! 🙂
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Writing is as important to me as breathing. I can relate to your post so much.
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I’m hoping to do more than I have been. Glad I started blogging! 🙂
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Comme il est beau !
Bonne journée, bises.
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Merci, Carole! 🙂
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