Welcome to week nine (9) of the re-opening of Writer’s Island.
Remember, new prompt(s) every Saturday, and to make it easy this time around, when you feel what you’ve written is ready to be read by the other Islanders, just post your link right here in the comments section at the bottom of this post — no waiting, no looking for a different place to post your link. In addition, you can leave whatever expanded comment you wish as a part of your posted link. You can now also reply directly to any other comment.
••> The ninth official re-opening prompt is one conceived to let your thoughts, dreams, and visions run wild. The prompt is: IMAGINE… What is it that comes to mind when you think of imagine — is it: something you can/do/would like to imagine about yourself, your life, your family, your friends, or your __________; or something you wish we would, or you would like us to imagine; perhaps it’s about the act or the power of imagining; or maybe…? Tell us in your words (poem, prose, flash fiction) the who, what, where, when, why or how regarding fantasizing — including any visual image you might want to incorporate. Close your eyes and open your mind to explore whatever it is that moves you to write…
Relax, respond to the prompt when you’re ready — or just leave a comment to say hi! As always, welcome to the the Island!!! 😉
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Short and (hopefully) sweet, this week: IMAGINE THAT
Good morning Stan, first one on the Island… 😉
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-will-you-see.html
Never judge a book by its cover!
Hi Brenda, thank you for sharing… 😉
imagine there’s no heaven
it’s easy if you try
no hell below us
above us only sky
imagine all the people
living for today
imagine there’s no countries
it isn’t hard to do
nothing to kill or die for
and no religion too
imagine all the people
living life in peace
imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
no need for greed or hunger
a brotherhood of man
imagine all the people
sharing all the world
you may say that I’m a dreamer
but I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
and the world will live as one
Thank you John, so nice to see you on the beach — peace man… 😉
This song came into my head, the minute I read the prompt. Glad to know I’m not alone.
Elizabeth
I’m a pastor’s wife, and I agree with Lennon on “no religion” in the way he saw it, which was a power mechanism; a way for a few to exert control over the many.
I continue with the United Church of Christ because they stand for social justice and have since the Congregationalist days of defending the Amistad prisoners, standing with Dr. King and
Cesar Chavez… women’s suffrage and equality for all races.
Can’t believe I’m doing this again, and so soon,
Birth of Imagination
http://intuitivepaths.wordpress.com
Elizabeth
Wanted to comment but …?
That was a cool piece you wrote – made me think…
Stan,
Just checked and the comments space is operating properly. It’s located at the very end of the listed tags at the bottom of the post.
And glad it made you think, it sort of made me feel a bit insane, lol.
Elizabeth
You’re on a roll Elizabeth… 😉
Felt a bit like a tidal wave, but things are settling down some…
Here’s my poem:
http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/06/contemplation.html
Thank you Mary… 😉
Dunno what the crack is… but WordPress is very slow today…
Folks must have a lot to share today Stan… 😉
http://systematicweasel.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/imagine-what-is-real/
I have a short story instead of a poem this time. Wanted to take a small break from poetry, and try and work on some short fiction. My take on the prompt is called Imagine What is Real.
-Weasel
We love short stories, flash fiction, prose, poetry — it’s all good here on Writer’s Island Weasel, that’s why the name “writer’s”… 😉
Here’s mine: http://thelaughinghousewife.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/writers-island-prompt-number-9/#comment-1271
Thank you Tilly… 😉
I hope my friend won’t mind me telling you this!
http://keithsramblings.blogspot.com/2010/06/roseys-imaginary-friend.html
Nice to see you on the beach Keith… 😉
My poem is located at http://victoria-andnowpoems.blogspot.com/2010/06/imagine-prompt-for-writers-island.html#comments.
Welcome to Writer’s Island Victoria, sorry the delay in moderating your post — doesn’t usually happen, but we were at a big golf tournament on another island… 😉
There is a little bit of the “beyond the beyond” in my response!
http://greyscaleterritory.blogspot.com/2010/06/imagine-universe.html
Happy weekend all!
And to you as well,
Elizabeth
Beyond can be a wonderful place to go sometimes Gemma… 😉
Gemma, “to infinity and beyond!” (wink) Amy
Here’s mine:
http://troublebeingstrong.blogspot.com/2010/06/to-have-wings-of-bird.html
Thank you for sharing Diane… 😉
Yes Man Imagines: IS IT REAL…?
Cool Changnoi… 😉
You’ll find mine here:
Thanks for sharing Anthony… 😉
http://whitesnake45.blogspot.com/2010/06/imagine.html
Steve, always a pleasure to see you on the beach… 😉
This one snuck up on me. It started as one thing and then ran off in a different direction.
Um. Not sure if the link is working. So am posting it here in full.
http://sleepykitty07.blogspot.com/2010/06/little-imagination.html
Link works fine Kitty… 😉
Kitty – always interesting when the unexpected surfaces… 😉
My lovely guests have just left
for all points west
after a sing song to end all sing songs.
I have no energy left,
I have no imagination.
I write about what I know.
In a very long life
I’ve seen such a lot
In so many spheres, giving
Inspiration, but not imagination.
Bet you have a marvelous sense of wonder Viv… 😉
Edited version can be found on http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com
Was it curiosity, imagining something new, that led you to those online courses Viv? 😉
wow, welcome back Writer’s Island 🙂
anyway, here’s my first take on the prompt.
i imagine i was a clown. maybe. hehe
http://distillingthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/06/clown.html
Thank you Totomai, it is nice to be back — and to see you back on the Island… 😉
Totomai, my heart is with you, both during your time of loss but as the “clown” of the family. There are some things even the best sense of humor cannot mask. Peace. Amy
This is a poem I wrote some time ago.
I am very busy this weekend it is my husband’s birthday and of course my muse it just not cooperating with me right now. So I thought this would fit the prompt …
http://flaubert-poetrywithme.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-was-walking-down-street-chewing.html
Thank you for bringing it to our attention Pamela… 😉
Pamela, lovely poem. I commented but it didn’t take… you brought back lovely memories of my mom, gone 20 years now. Thank you, hon.
Amy
Mine is short:
http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2010/06/bygones.html
Short, but far reaching Gautami… 😉
Am I still in the spam bin…???
IS IT REAL?
Not any longer Changoi… 😉
Don’t know if my comment took. But my psychiatrist lives in Molt City and now I’m wondering if he will survive!! Oy!
Truly love your blog. One of the most original I’ve seen on the poetry “circuit” – thanks! Amy
been a busy couple of weeks spending time with my two daughters, grandchildren and friends…after the loss of my ex wife to a horrible accident rideing one of her horses…she was a great lady, great mom,great nurse and we all miss her. Anyways this is a short zen poem I wrote for my daughters….untitled….but I will call it IMAGINE
http://waynepitchko.blogspot.com/2010/06/imagine.html
Thank you for sharing this warmth Wayne…
Not sure if my comment “took,” but I’m sorry for your loss and grateful that you could share such a lovely poem with us. Amy
I finally made it to the island
http://inmidreamz.blogspot.com/2010/06/writer-island-imagine.html
And we are glad you did Annie… 😉
Tried to congratulate you on the site, but there were no characters to copy on the anti-spam thingie. (So erudite I am this late at night!) Congrats on having time to do… whatever it is you please! I, too, bounce back and forth between busy and bleeagh… Amy
No Longer Imagine
Left you a comment. GREAT stuff, Rob. Amy
I let the prompt take me where it willed – http://umaathreya.blogsome.com/2010/06/28/hold-my-hand-just-once/
And we will gladly follow Uma… 😉
Tried to leave a comment, but think it got swallowed by a puter grumblie. The poem is lovely with deep strong feelings and soft yearnings.
Elizabeth
Uma, I tried to comment as well… this poem is so intimate, sad yet touching. I guess bittersweet is the word I’m looking for. Thanks for a lovely read. Amy
Amy and Elizabeth I salvaged your comments. Thank you so much for reading my poem and leaving your comments.
I may not be on the island much this week – I’m doing a poetry course a few miles from here. Enjoy yourselves.
Have fun Viv, and we will too… 😉
Viv, we will miss your thoughts. Have a great time! Amy
First of two I was inspired to write… great prompt!
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2010/06/28/day-of-silence-writers-island-prompt/
Two, cool Amy… 😉
Then there’s my wacky idea that if everyone in the world had to give and receive one back rub every day, we might never have to go to war again… ;^)
Told ya I’d have a second one! Now to read some others’ work…
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2010/06/29/free-flight-writers-island-prompt/
So productive with this prompt Amy, good job… 😉
Thanks, Rob, and thanks for all you do on this site!
I am late. 😦
sepia-colored-dreams
No Blue, not late, you got here precisely when you could, which is exactly when you should — and we are pleased you did… 😉
I just found out that Writers Island is back up and running! I’m so glad, because it was one of my favorite memes. My name’s changed, but it’s still me, Texasblu. 😉
So very nice to have you back on the Island Aine, no matter by what name… 😉
Intrigued by this, imagination has been on my mind for a few weeks. Thank you.
Imagine
Nice to see you on the Island Jayne… 😉
I am late and on vacation – I will try to read but internet connections will be intermittent so I may have to catch up when I get home
http://www.delenemartin.com/2010/07/01/vacation-begins/
Have great fun on your vacation Dee, and perhaps limited internet access will prove a blessing in disguise… 😉