D = Dance
“Writing is a dance of language.” – Ivan Doig
Dance sets you free, gives shape and definition to a moment
of music or silence, and focuses your mind rhythm and movement, the shape of
space in a room, the feel of air cupped on your fingers, and the steady floor
beneath your feet.
Have you ever danced with
your words?
One of the reasons I love the quote, “Writing is a dance of language,”
is that it brings up imagery in my mind of a writer dancing with words like a
ballroom dancer perfectly partnered. I’m not sure my writing has ever achieved
that, but I like to dream of a day when it might.
Sticking with my theme, and trying to keep this all short, I
have just a bit of advice to give for anyone who is struggling with their
writing. Dance with your words today.
Enjoy it!
Sensational Haiku
Wednesday hosted by You Know That Blog?
The theme this week was open. This group of haiku was
inspired by a young dancer my family knows who lost her ability to dance in an
accident. She had to undergo physical therapy to regain basic movement and is
beginning to be active in life again.
accidents
happen
long held
plans, glorious dreamslost in a moment
she leaps
only inside
floats
across stages in dreamsswept away by pain
balance eludes her
yet she holds herself straight, poised
in the wings of life
the curtain rises
she lifts her chin, raises her
voice and sings out proud
So, please, dance today. Dance out loud. Dance in your head.
Dance to loud music. Dance to silence. Dance with your words.
I luv that quote.
ReplyDeleteLovely fellow A-Z blogger :) I enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quote! Definitely a keeper :)
ReplyDeletereminds me of that song, 'I hope you dance...' I can't remember who it's by but I really like that. you've written about a great topic but I am no dancer; I've got two left backward feet :)
ReplyDeleteIf I literally start dancing, someone might get hurt!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love dancing AND writing, and think they go perfectly together! I love the idea of dancing with words. :) Words have their own rhythm and sound, their own music. So it's very appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your opening quote, and I hope that I "dance" with words ofen. :) I always strive to.
ReplyDeleteHow very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI've been dancing in my room :) These haikus were so good! I love haikus :) Great post!
ReplyDeleteNikki – inspire nordic
I had a dance class earlier today, so I already have. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your D post!
Great haikus, so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteTea, Angela and Brianna - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTracy and Alex - just clear a space, and dance anyway!
Carol and Nicole - Enjoy dancing with your words today! Thanks for stopping by.
Angela - Thanks!
Nikki - Glad you danced today! Thanks for stopping by.
Golden Eagle - Great!
Janna - Thank you!
Love that quote!
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