It's funny or not, but doing rhythmic activities like biking or running...or even driving the car is where I compose poetry the best. It's like the rhythm of my legs moving under me or the sound of the bike creates a beat that my mind can't resist. It's also a freeing time. You aren't directly involved in stopping your children from fighting, timing dinner so everyone can get to their sports, so my mind opens up to its own possibilities. I've always like running and biking, not just for the exercise, but for how it allows my mind to play. Not a bad mix, really. Healthier body and a creative rejuvenating time.
Just realized though...that creativity does not happen on a treadmill! Outside with open spaces for me!
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7/5/2013 03:04:33 am
Wow! We really are on the same open road wavelength today! What a great reminder...celebrate the ditch flowers along the way. I will be working to remember this. Thank you, and happy PF! a.
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7/5/2013 03:35:30 am
Thank you, Stefanie for articulating the magic that happens when we set ourselves free to think and dream about the future. I love the line and the deeper meaning of arriving where your feet brought you. Serious, yet somehow playful.
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7/5/2013 11:44:50 am
I share your preference for rhythmic activities (only outdoors) when composing. But I also like the quiet of the kitchen when no one else is up, and the pulsing of the hot water in the shower -- all times when I'm free!
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7/6/2013 01:20:41 am
Thank you for this inspirational poem. Setting small goals is something many of us know about, but still need to be reminded of frequently. At least that's how it is for me.
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