Goodness I love the result when children are allowed to just write freely - free from spelling and grammar, full stops and commas and limitations of "full sentences". The children wrote beautifully during free write time today - expressively, rhythmically, and with so much emotion! I don't need to see it on paper to know it was the best writing they have done in weeks - regardless of the placement of capitals or full stops.
And, in turn, they inspired ME to write with them. For the first time in weeks!
Here is my humble contribution to our free write:
"The Lake. The seemingly endless lake. As if I could sail out and one day arrive back on the shores of my childhood.
Yet just beyond that dusty haze looms a mountain barrier. Mile upon mile of roads and hill and seas sprawling between those carefree days and I.
Here I sit, gazing upon twinkling blue and swaying green. Taking in the gentle splash of waves on the shore. All combining to create an illusion of drifting back through time. Faraway places recreated through the magic of the senses.
And beside me, those sweet souls who ensure I never grow old. who, with their carefree innocence, create a secret passage through which we can rediscover our own."
And, in turn, they inspired ME to write with them. For the first time in weeks!
Here is my humble contribution to our free write:
"The Lake. The seemingly endless lake. As if I could sail out and one day arrive back on the shores of my childhood.
Yet just beyond that dusty haze looms a mountain barrier. Mile upon mile of roads and hill and seas sprawling between those carefree days and I.
Here I sit, gazing upon twinkling blue and swaying green. Taking in the gentle splash of waves on the shore. All combining to create an illusion of drifting back through time. Faraway places recreated through the magic of the senses.
And beside me, those sweet souls who ensure I never grow old. who, with their carefree innocence, create a secret passage through which we can rediscover our own."
Happy Days :)
Tarrah, this is gorgeous. and it's what I'm craving. i was SO inspired when i was surrounded by innocent minds....lovely!
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