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NOTE: We enjoyed the largest response in quite a few weeks to last week’s prompt — so I’m going to stay with the new changes here on Writer’s Island, which had been suggested by a number of Islanders. It does seem to be making things easier for most, if not all. Please read the new simpler procedures in the sidebar.
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It’s approaching 9:00 AM Friday morning, February 1st, 2008, on the U.S. west coast — so here I am with a new Prompt!
This week’s, and the twentieth Writer’s Island prompt is: “Magic”.
Again, I’m not going to make any suggestions how you might approach this week’s prompt. I am hoping you will simply free associate with “Magic”, and let your muse take you from there. Surprise us!
What moves you this week is what we all want to read. So, create your poem, prose, short story, essay, commentary, or whatever — and post it on your blog. Feel free to include recordings of you reading your work — and any photo, artwork, or graphic representation you feel is relevant.
When you have finished your piece, please return here to this post and place your link to your work as a comment — and as you know, just the link, not the piece.
Please realize there is no need to rush, this post will be open to receive your links for the entire week, leading up to the next prompt.
May this, and every week, bring a little magic to your life — and may your muse be kind! We can’t wait to see what you write…
77 Comments
February 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Here is one. I might come up with others.
February 1, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I see things. I can see not-so-normal things. Can they be called unexplained magic? or dark magic of sorts? I dont know…
Visions
February 1, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Unlimited faces, that is the essence of: Magic.
February 1, 2008 at 2:10 pm
After a marvellous first week, here’s my second attempt. I’d like to thank you all for your support and comments. Much appreciated.
http://beyondtheblog.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/a-magical-tradition
February 1, 2008 at 2:25 pm
As titled.
http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/02/nothing-much.html
February 1, 2008 at 3:00 pm
http://grevathi.blogsome.com/2008/02/01/magic/
February 1, 2008 at 3:01 pm
http://grevathi.blogsome.com/2008/02/01/magic/
February 1, 2008 at 3:51 pm
http://noahthegreat.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/pain-and-pleasure/
February 1, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Here is my response for Magic! Just for once, it is not poetry! But I still hope you find it poetical!
http://greyscaleterritory.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic-for-writers-island.html
Smiles and Light
February 1, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Haiku Magic
February 1, 2008 at 5:42 pm
A magic time was had by Diane and I at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.
http://hummingbunny.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/hoggetowne/
February 1, 2008 at 7:23 pm
here’s my attempt
magical dreaming
February 1, 2008 at 11:23 pm
here is my contribution
…
http://lifeofpri.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic.html
February 2, 2008 at 12:37 am
here’s mine
http://wordsfromanauthor.blogspot.com/2008/02/girl.html
February 2, 2008 at 4:36 am
http://rainbowsreflectraysofthesun.blogspot.com/2008/02/chorus-line-of-excuses-in-vocabulary-of.html
February 2, 2008 at 4:45 am
Hi, this is my first time
http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/02/02/the-sorceress/
February 2, 2008 at 5:05 am
I like this prompt. So many possibilities. Here’s my humble effort. Enjoy!
http://keithsramblings.blogspot.com/2008/02/writers-island-magic.html
February 2, 2008 at 10:41 am
This may only seem magical to other parents, but trust me–having time to oneself in in a busy household really is magical! A haiku:
http://chicklegirl.blogspot.com/2008/02/early-rising.html
February 2, 2008 at 11:27 am
All of your prompts are magic!
http://luluspetals.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic-baby-love.html
February 2, 2008 at 12:05 pm
My second submission is posted. Do you believe in Political Magic?
http://cricket51.wordpress.com/2008/02/02/writers-island-2-do-you-believe-in-political-magic/
February 2, 2008 at 12:57 pm
http://jenshumbleopinion2.blogspot.com/2008/02/magicwriters-island.html
I might be back with another one, I had lots of fun!
February 2, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Magic is now appearing on my blog please feel free to check it out.
http://jadey73.blogspot.com/2008/02/three-cheers-for-magic-writers-island.html
February 2, 2008 at 4:42 pm
The healing magic of Dr. Phil. Thanks!
http://www.herburban.com/?p=2930
February 2, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Are any of you REALLY that interested in my “magic” underwear?
Do Unto Others
February 2, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Vituosity,/a>
February 2, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hello Islanders, I’m back!
Here’s my Dawning Magic
A few of you know the passing away of my father and my coming home to the Philippines – the reason for my absence here for quite awhile. I would like to thank everyone who dropped by my nook and left kind words that help ease my grief. I would like to share with you the piece I delivered during my father’s necrological rites as my way of saying Thank You
I wish you all well.
~ Jeques
February 2, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Says it can’t find my server…try it again.
http://myunclepepeksjournal.blogspot.com/2008/02/do-unto-others.html
February 2, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Willow>/A>
February 2, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Thanks! Here’s mine for this week:
Doubts
February 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Strange…I’ll try again…
Doubts
February 2, 2008 at 10:51 pm
A little poem and the second part of my story here:
http://dutchcorner.blogspot.com/2008/02/flying-without-wings-she-swirled-and.html
February 3, 2008 at 12:10 am
Hi Everyone! Here’s my poem:
http://herenowsunflower.blogspot.com/2008/02/writers-island-magic.html
February 3, 2008 at 7:49 am
http://over-it.blogspot.com/2008/02/writer-island-magic.html
February 3, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Thanks for the prompt. Here’s mine.
magic
February 3, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Pepek -
I fixed your links!
February 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Magic Mirror
February 3, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Music Magic
February 3, 2008 at 5:03 pm
I’m not sure how many people will see this today with the Super Bowl on, but here’s mine:
It’s A Kind Of Magic
February 3, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Here is my magic moment
http://creativespiritfaery.typepad.com/creative_faery/2008/02/magic.html
February 3, 2008 at 7:02 pm
There are all kinds of magic
February 3, 2008 at 9:21 pm
A little Sympathetic Magic
February 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm
http://meeaugraphie.com/2008/02/03/writers-island-magic-or-destiny/
February 3, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Magic or Destiny? in photo and short poem. Love the prompt, but then I love them all.
February 3, 2008 at 11:21 pm
WI: Thank you!
February 4, 2008 at 12:04 am
Glad to see the Island is still going strong with many new inhabitants. My little bit of ‘Magic’ is here:
Magic Moments
February 4, 2008 at 12:08 am
Here’s my magic clad in Indian wear -
http://ul-typingaway.blogspot.com/2008/02/second-skin.html
February 4, 2008 at 1:29 am
Thanks for the magical prompt …
here’s MY CONTRIBUTION
Peace & love,
JP/deb
February 4, 2008 at 8:28 am
Yes, we can! http://parisparfait.typepad.com/paris_parfait/2008/02/every-vote-matt.html
February 4, 2008 at 9:45 am
sneaking in just under the wire……
<a href=”http://why-paisley.com/2008/02/04/ageless-magic/”ageless magic”
February 4, 2008 at 9:46 am
huh???
<a href=”http://why-paisley.com/2008/02/04/ageless-magic/”ageless magic”
February 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
Ageless Magic
February 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
My contributions “Magic in thoughts”
http://presentrat.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/writers-island-magic/
February 4, 2008 at 10:37 am
this is one of my post which I wrote earlier. I felt it fits the Bill
http://raysofthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/08/magical-moments.html
February 4, 2008 at 11:08 am
Here is my take on the prompt
http://virtualrambling.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/magic/
February 4, 2008 at 1:37 pm
http://happytiler.blogspot.com/2008/02/writers-island-magic.html
February 4, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Magic of…spring…
http://cdeliascarpitti.blogspot.com/2008/02/winter-longing-there-comes-time-each.html
February 4, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hello gentle Islanders -
So pleased to see you here each week, and I love you all. Just a caring nudge to remind you to please do your best to enter your link info accurately in the comments section of each prompt.
I end up fixing a few each week, and I will always do so, I do not mind. But the fewer I have to fix, the more time I have to be creative…
With warm regards to each of you!
Your friendly Island moderator,
Rob
February 4, 2008 at 5:02 pm
http://whispersinthewind.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/winter-magic/
February 4, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Here’s my contribution for this week…
The Visitors
February 4, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Untitled – W.I. prompt “magic”
February 4, 2008 at 7:01 pm
somehow in the magic i got lost… ended up posting at the previous prompt… i shall try again…it’s monday..
YoungAtHeart
February 4, 2008 at 7:37 pm
thanks for fixing mine rob,, in my haste i omitted > and i guess that made all the difference…….
February 4, 2008 at 8:51 pm
great topic this week!! YoungAtHeart
February 5, 2008 at 6:18 am
In the cold shrouded morning mist, magic dwelled within this man’s being!
http://pciyrtpy.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic-theres-kind-of-slush-all-over.html
rel
February 5, 2008 at 11:20 am
Here’s mine: http://creativekarina.blogspot.com/2008/02/writers-island-s-19-and-20.html
I actually tackled last week’s prompt this week too. Better late than never, right?
February 5, 2008 at 11:21 am
my two more cents here
http://raysofthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/02/loss.html
February 5, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Finding ways to make a dream come true, even when we are old is truly magic.
February 5, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I couldn’t help myself and did a part 2 with my 2nd son!
This prompt truly has been magical!
http://jenshumbleopinion2.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic-part-2writers-island.html
February 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm
weaving my magic at
http://ontheprompt.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-magic.html
February 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm
here is my first contribution to Writers Island. I hope you enjoy
http://a-mus-ing.blogspot.com/2008/02/past-lives.html
February 6, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Ah, this is where I meant to post:
SONG OF THE BLACK HORSE
February 7, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Here is my contribution for this week. Late, but still under the wire.
February 7, 2008 at 11:58 pm
This one I just posted for another writing site, yet is very applicable to this theme. The MAGIC of finding that one person that will show you the kind of love you deserve. In this case, in the form of a man’s best friend and his owner.
Achilles
February 8, 2008 at 9:15 am
Hope you’re feeling better Rob! Way to go Kathy! You’re a good wife!
February 8, 2008 at 10:39 am
A truly different take, I wrote but a couplet but was inspired by something more, hope you will check it out:
February 8, 2008 at 1:35 pm
The magic of romance:
http://lizas-eyeview.blogspot.com/2008/02/magic.html
February 10, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Nearly a week late…but a tiny something here…
http://marilyn.typepad.com/moojo_cafe/2008/02/do-you-believe.html