Writing Prompt #23
Mid-August reflections
August is the season of heatwaves, but many parts of the world have been experiencing extreme, above-normal temperatures. There have been several extreme heat warnings around the world over the past few weeks.
What feels extreme to you right now? Weather, emotions, creativity? Explain in a poem or prose. What is the antidote to the extreme–a cool swim, rain, night air? Write for 10 minutes.
Psst..News titles can offer a good first line to get started:
France on High Alert or Heat Wave Set to Blast
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/heat-wave-set-to-blast-central-new-york
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-heat-wave-nws-issues-advisory/
Writing Prompt: Mid-August Reflections
I love this poem because mid-August has always felt like a tender time for me. It is still summer, but you know that fall is right around the corner. This part of the summer usually allows for some slowing down time and reflection.
Write your own mid-August memory. Where were you? What did you see? What were you thinking about in that place?
Mid-august at ___________.
Write for 25 minutes. Feel free to post your mid-August reflection below.
