Writing Prompt:
(Paripurna Navasana)
What is your boat made of?
Where did you find it?
Have you altered it in any way since you discovered it?
On what does it float/sail/glide?
How do you know it is seaworthy?
How does it feel under your feet? Under your hands? Under your buttocks?
How does being in your boat affect your stomach?
What does your boat smell like?
Are you alone in your boat?
How far has it taken you from the shore?
Where is your boat taking you?
Will you drop anchor or will you moor in a harbor?
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Ren Powell | Writing Prompts 
The old wooden boat that once took singers and musicians to the isles is rotting beside a long-dished fisherman’s cottage in a tiny cove on the northern side of the sad grey cliff. I sit inside it and, ignoring the holes and the lack of floor, row out with no oars to the island in the clouds beyond Inishmore, where heroes dwelt in the days when Cuchulainn lay dozing high a hot tea made of Airgead Luachra. I close my eyes and I’m in a meadow of rocks. You have sailed to America. Joseph Dowling has been captured on Crab island.
The boat tastes of seaweed, stones, rust and Ennistymon old lady’s pub Guinness.
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Thank you so much for sharing! I hope you’re also singing in the boat!
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First and foremost – this project is so you, the intersection of many life experiences has led you here. I am thrilled for you personally, and for us your readers as well.
Now – onto your very thoughtful first EVER prompt here! The boat prompt led me to write this…
Boat
Leaving
solid land behind
scrape of a boot
on aluminum skin
I realize it’s a canoe
I choose to be in
Never
seen the aurora
nor paddled at night
ignoring the hollow inside
my imagination takes flight
Gliding alone o’er dark waters
#NothingButMetta4
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You make me so happy. Thank you for your poetic voice and your loving spirit. I am so happy you are here!
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Thank you for the comments! I have been putting my work out in the world for a long time now – but yes, every time feels risky and difficult, I agree wholeheartedly.
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Ren, I may have screwed up my first attempt to comment…too early in the morning. I liked your writing and the concept. Good luck with this endeavor. I know how hard it is to put yourself out there in the world. Even this feels difficult to me. All the best. Here’s my latest blog. https://shoeontheotherfoot.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/thankful-monday-people/
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Jen, I enjoyed your writing.We have more in common than I expected. I hate marketing, I dabble in poetry and meditation, don’t do yoga but like slow running. Congratulations for being brave to put this out here. Here’s my latest post…https://shoeontheotherfoot.wordpress.com/2020/08/03/thankful-monday-people/ Good luck with floating your newest project.
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