Daily Nourishment for February 13, 2024: “Like Most Miracles” with Leila Chatti, the Sound of Silence, and More
Daily Nourishment Read Time: 35 seconds
Pause/Prompt/Practice Time: 10-15 minutes
“The moment was lovely, and so easily missed. Like most miracles.”
- Leila Chatti
Pause.
Take six deep breaths with a six-count inhale and a six-count exhale.
Prompt.
What does quiet sound like? Set a timer for seven minutes and freewrite. See what you come up with. What metaphors capture the sound of silence? Which images?
Practice.
Read or listen to “I Went Out to Hear” by Leila Chatti.
Then take more notes about the sound of silence in this poem, in life, in nature.
Want More?
Watch this poetry reading with Leila Chatti .
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Upcoming Workshops & Gatherings
February: February Co-Writing schedule and registration options are ready.
February: Online Thoughtful Readers Gatherings with Crystal Wilkinson(2/18), and Erik Fuhrer(2/25)
February-March: Online Narrative Writing with Tanya Davis: Friday Cohort, Four Sessions
February 24: Online Revision Stations Designed by Lauren F. Winner
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