I'm kind of perplexed and when confusion hits, I ask for help. I'm considering whether to post those ditties, which flowed naturally out of my mind or take a break from posting until the story, itself, feels ready to flow naturally, again.
I also wonder why comments (or questions) pop up so infrequently. Do you realize that comments come in anonymously? That I have no clue who is commenting or where in this wide world each comment comes from? As much as I love writing this blog, I think writing interactively might add to the fun.
I truly hope you'll let me know your preference:
Post the ditties until my sense of readiness for storytelling flies all over the keyboard. Or take a break until my pregnant pause is no longer laboring over the day of my birth...
Today
I'm confused
And asking for help
Because otherwise
I'll have to guess
And generally
When it comes to
Choosing a path
Where we go hand in hand
Knowing
What pleases your partner
Is wiser than
Guessing
Hoping to hear from you ...
:) Your friend, Annie
Annie - I "vote" that you continue to use your voice until your story evolves. I do occasionally feel frustrated as I wait for your story to unfold (perhaps impatient is a better word than frustrated). I love hearing pieces of the story, and waiting for it to unfold and piece itself together.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I look forward to any new post from you. Your "ditties" make me think and reflect on my own brief thoughts that might not be as insignificant as they sometimes seem.
Don't know if it's possible, but it might make it less confusing if your story had one font/color, and your thoughts had another. Maybe a child's font, so we know it's the child Annie speaking, and a regular font for your thoughts?
I will miss you if you go away.
I'm so glad to have received two comments, today! (If you go back one post, you'll find another comment and my reply.) I appreciate your impatience, because I grow impatient with myself. On the other hand, resistance occurs for good reason—though I may not consciously know what that reason is. As resistance increases when I force myself to write, common sense suggests going with the flow. So, I chose to write the ditties but wondered if they merited posting or not. As seeing my thoughts pop up on my screen proves helpful to me, it's rewarding to know that my musings provoke a sense of consideration within you, too. I'm still smiling to learn that you'd miss me if I didn't show up for a while! Interestingly, much of this story was written years ago. And at that time, I did change fonts, just as you suggested. I don't know why a portion of my mind has closed up shop, right now, but as soon as readiness hits, I'll feel relieved—of what? I have no clue, but when I find out what's stopping me, you will, too! I appreciate your encouragment and hope to hear from you, again and again!
ReplyDelete:) Annie
Write how you feel....if you are in story telling mode, then tell your story. If you are in the mood to write "ditties", then write them! Your little snippets are just as valuable as the story telling...keep em' coming!
ReplyDeleteAZ
So glad to hear from you, 'AZ'.
ReplyDeleteWhen questioning myself, it's heartening to receive constructive feedback. Right from the start, I made the decision to write, naturally, from my heart, regardless of whether my readers increased or not. As I didn't expect my stories to chug uphill so slowly, it seemed wise to ask whether my train of thought held your interest from day to day. Knowing that you find my snippets of value makes me smile. Thanks so much for responding! :-)Annie