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How You Made Me Feel

a la Death Cab for Cutie

"This is the moment that you know that you told her that you loved her but you don't. You touch her skin, and then you think, that she is beautiful, but she don't mean a thing to me. Yeah, she is beautiful, but she don't mean a thing to me.

I spent two weeks in Silverlake- The California sun cascading down my face. There was a girl with light brown streaks and she was beautiful, but she didn't mean a thing to me. Yeah she was beautiful, but she didn't mean a thing to me.

Wanted to believe in all the words that I was speaking as we moved together in the dark. And all the friends that I was telling and all the playful misspellings and every bite I gave you left a mark. Tiny vessels oozed into your neck and formed the bruises that you said you didn't want to fade. But then they did, and so did I that day.

All I see are dark grey clouds in the distance moving closer with every hour. So when you ask, "was something wrong?" think "you're damn right there is, but we can't talk about it now. No we can't talk about it now."

So one last touch, and then you'll go. And we'll pretend that it meant something so much more. But it was vile, and it was cheap And you are beautiful, but you don't mean a thing to me. Yeah, you are beautiful, but you don't mean a thing to me."

there’s a stretch of road where the high-rises meet the trees

We were on this stretch of road when you got the call and I heard you gasp in disbelief you hung up and told me she was gone too soon

I’ll never forget how I felt what I was wearing, the way the trees looked the silence between us the questions I had- how cold the air felt on my face as it skimmed out of the vent

I take that same road to work every day now and no music, no passengers, no distractions, can take me away from that memory

#writesperation #poetry #poem

sunset station

it’s 3 AM and I’m sitting here across from you, drunk, drained and crying over a plate of scrambled eggs and home fries why do I let it get to me? I ask as I try and fail to get ketchup out of the bottle another tear finds it’s way down my cheek and neck; I swirl the straw listlessly around my glass

a few drinks can lead to many things but in this case, it was one of those nights where words were unsaid and the timing wasn’t right and hearts were broken under the dim barlights

you were and are always there to hear me out to tell me that things can still be said in good time and at the very least, share toast with me

this ritual doesn’t make me feel any better or worse but it does reassure me that I have a good friend who cares and I won’t be hungover in the morning

#writesperation #poem #poetry #friendship #sunsetstation

The famous dust is falling, in nondescript corners and the famous corners, too, where you stood or I stood and someone will be standing for the first time soon.

Paul Hoover

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Scene From a Coffee Shop

His eyes are on me He's pretending to look past me but I know his eyes are on me Curious- for some reason I've gotten a second wind. Words are flyingontothepaperfasterthanmypencankeepup oh, must be writer he thinks. I think he thinks. I hope he thinks. He gets up and derails my train of thought, bringing my pen to a screechinghalt- Please don't talk to me. He distances. Wait! Stay! Talk to me! He's gone. So is the rush and so are the words.

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Book Fact #2

"The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with more than 155.3 million items on approximately 838 miles of bookshelves. The collections include more than 35 million books and other print materials, 3.4 million recordings, 13.6 million photographs, 5.4 million maps, 6.5 million pieces of sheet music and 68 million manuscripts."

Source: www.loc.gov

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10 Second Love Story

hooked from the first hug and hello didn't want to let you go that night in the cold

#writesperation #writing #poetry #love #thatmoment #bringsmeback

Writing Prompt: The Houseplant

Today's writing prompt comes from 642 Things to Write About by The San Francisco Writer's Grotto.

Prompt: A houseplant is dying. Tell it why it needs to live.

My take:

Oh, dear Dracaena I'm examining your slumping, lifeless leaves and It seems you are running out of days.

I'm here to plead with you, even bargain, to accept the sun's warmth and the countless showers from my watering can.

You see, dear Dracaena you're a part of this apartment, and a part of me. We've dwelled together through cold winters droughts water for you, emotions for me You've stuck by my side well, on my window sill during both triumphant and trying times.

I suppose we all have to dry up at some point, but why now, just as I am beginning to bloom?

I've always envied your rhythm, knowing when to hold on and to let go to simply the things you need to survive. So, perhaps it is time for me to take a lesson from nature and let you peacefully wither down to your fragile stem while I bloom on with the ever-present thought that someday I will join you in the soil.

#writesperation #writersgrotto #poetry #poem

Writing Prompt: A Classic Reinvented

I can't remember where exactly I found this writing prompt, as it was a few years ago. However, it led me to create one of the best (in my opinion) poems I've ever written.

Prompt: Take a line from one of your favorite classic poems, and create a new poem with that line.

I chose: In a Station of the Metro by Ezra Pound

Original: The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough.

My take:

Petals on a wet, black bough- the only subject in my focus this December morning.

Layers of gray consume my surroundings gray clouds gray trees gray people all around me, mourning.

Except the petals- luminous violet petals capturing the attention of our watered eyes distracting us from the watered gray skies

The petals don't belong here not on his grave not in December.

#writesperation #poetry #ezrapound #writing #writingprompt

4 Quirky Writing Prompt Books

Sometimes, my greatest creations are sparked from writing prompts. Here are five books that have helped me to become a better writer, or if nothing else, inspired me to take the time to write.

1. 642 Things to Write About by the San Francisco Writer's Grotto This is a fantastic book to have for writing sprints. Whether you have 5, 10, or 20 minutes (or longer) to respond to the prompts, I think you'll be surprised with what you create. I know I have been. The compilation of the book itself was a prompt, as editors sent out an email blast to co-workers asking them to submit writing prompts. After 24 hours and a flood of contributions, this quirky-fun book was pulled together.

2. The Amazing Story Generator by Jason Sacher This book will spark an idea even if you aren't using it to write. The pages are divided into three flippable sections so that you can turn, shake, or carefully construct a plot. For example, the first time I flipped through the book, I got "After a monthlong fast, the oldest woman in the world becomes the subject of a documentary film." On a more playful flip, I got "Ignoring the advice of friends, the heir to an oil fortune creates a family of robots." The options are endless!

3. The Pocket Muse by Monica Wood I've had this book for about five years, and I leaf through it all of the time. Monica combines prompts, pictures, and exercises in order to get your creative juices flowing. An example of a prompt is, "write about a roll of film obtained surreptitiously." Anything could be on that film...a memory, clues to a mystery, puzzling photographs from the future, etc. She also includes helpful tips regarding writing professionally, grammar and publishing.

4. Rip The Page! Adventures in Creative Writing by Karen Benke This book may be geared towards children, but I find it to be very helpful with its simple writing prompts and exercises that take me back to why I wanted to write in the first place - because it's fun! You are encouraged to tear out each page and make something of it - create, create, create. I found myself excitedly jotting ideas in my notebook with the turn of every page.

All of these books can be found on Amazon.com :)

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Writing Prompt: What Can Happen in a Second

Today's Writesperation comes from the book "642 Things to Write About" by The San Francisco Writer's Grotto.

Prompt: What can happen in a second

Here is my take...

A Simple Second

What can happen in a second? a look a feeling a brief moment of full content a quiet pause a yes or a no thoughtlessness, carelessness gratitude a bright idea regret shame, pride a realization a coming to terms

a second in time the greatest human equalizer we each have them and we each feel what can happen in a second

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Book Fact #1

[When a] book is open in front of you, the page on the right is called a recto (Latin for "on the right"), and the page on the left is called a verso (Latin for "turned").

Abrams, M. H., and Geoffrey Galt Harpham. "Book Format." A Glossary of Literary Terms. Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2009. 32. Print.

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5 USEFUL WRITING APPS.

Let's face it, as much as we dream of writing in a leather-bound journal by candlelight, we usually open up our computers, tablets, phones, etc. to document our thoughts. I am a liiiiittle bit app-sessed, and found these great writing apps. to help you on-the-go!

Pages - for the Mac users out in the world, there is a PAGES app! I was really surprised when I stumbled across this. You can edit all of your work right from your phone or iPad with Pages formatting. Wonderful. ($9.99)

Writing Prompts - Great for when you are stuck in a writer's block rut and need a little "writesperation." This app. has all kinds of thought-provoking prompts to get your creative juices flowing, whether you're in the middle of a writing project or looking for influences to start something new. ($1.99)

Tumblr app - the Tumblr app. lets you access your blog and all the blogs you follow with the push of your finger. Great if you don't have access to your computer and an idea hits you that you need to share instantly. And if you don't have a tumblr, most other blog platforms have a coinciding app. as well. (Free)

Dictionary.com - Always important to have your grammar, spelling, and diction in check. I use this app several times a day (and not just for writing)! (Free)

Story Tracker - This app. is fantastic if you (like me) are trying to get published, or even if you already are. It helps you keep track of your writing submissions - where you sent them, if they were accepted or denied, the money you made, etc. Really helps you to stay on track. ($7.99 full version/free for Lite version)

Word of advice: Make a new application folder on your phone/tablet and keep all of your writing apps. in one centralized place for easier toggling.

Happy writing!

Xo Allison

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