Writing 101 – Yin and Yang of Writing

by poetrybyheart.me@poetrybyheart.me on September 21, 2015

Writing and not writing
Balance scale equally
Both necessary
When they’re in sync.

Time to be fallow
Await inspiration
Creative energy
Stirs in my soul.

Writing is joy
Of words cascading
Free from restraining
Of censoring mind.

Re-working, tidying
Tweaking, spell-checking
Follow in progression
Before edits and posting.

Then time to rest
Play and rejoice
Another birthing
A labor of love.

Posted in Being Fallow

Tags: Poetry, The writing life, Writing 101

20 responses to “Writing 101 – Yin and Yang of Writing”

Vibrant says:

September 21, 2015 at 2:51 pm

Such a beautiful analogy my friend. I really like it.

May I know what “fallow” meant in that sentence?
I wish you love, light and peace 🙂

Anand 🙂

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 21, 2015 at 3:02 pm
  
  Thanks for your comment. In my poem fallow refers to a field resting after the previous crop has been harvested and the land cleared. The field waits “fallow” before seeds for the next crop are planted. In the categories listed on my blog there is one called “Being Fallow” about how I first happened on this analogy.
  
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susurrus says:

September 21, 2015 at 3:02 pm

Your poem describes the creative process well – fallow time to let the subconscious mind play; creative outpouring and then revision and review.

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 21, 2015 at 3:18 pm
  
  Thanks for your comment.
  
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vivachange77 says:

September 21, 2015 at 3:05 pm

P.S. The post I’m thinking about is dated Aug. 2, 2014. I have several posts that I tagged Being Fallow.

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Dreamer of Dreams says:

September 21, 2015 at 3:59 pm

A lovely poem!

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vivachange77 says:

September 21, 2015 at 5:11 pm

Thanks for your comment and for reading my poem.

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Silver Threading says:

September 21, 2015 at 5:58 pm

I love your words. “Another birthing…” life is like that! ❤

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 21, 2015 at 6:52 pm
  
  Glad you like it, Colleen. Thanks.
  
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SeasonedSistah2 says:

September 21, 2015 at 7:27 pm

Love what you have shared, today. Questioning my writing skills, oftentimes, takes me away from the joy of writing . Then, I remember. This is my story and I am empowered to share it using my own words. Thank you for this post.

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 21, 2015 at 7:55 pm
  
  Great comment. Thanks. You are the author of what you write. I’m always interested in your posts and photos. ❤
  
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Cathy Lynn Brooks says:

September 21, 2015 at 9:50 pm

I’ve nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award
http://cathylynnbrooks.com/2015/09/21/blogger-recogniton-award/

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 21, 2015 at 11:06 pm
  
  Thank you so much Cathy for honoring me. My blog is award free. I’m happy you read and follow me. ❤
  
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  - Cathy Lynn Brooks says:
    
    September 21, 2015 at 11:41 pm
    
    I understand. I’m going to become award free after this one I think.
  - vivachange77 says:
    
    September 22, 2015 at 12:39 am
    
    Thanks for your understanding. 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says:

September 22, 2015 at 12:14 am

very nice! cool blog as well!

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- vivachange77 says:
  
  September 22, 2015 at 12:38 am
  
  Thanks. Glad you like it. I appreciate your visiting my blog.
  
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  - Lynz Real Cooking says:
    
    September 22, 2015 at 2:00 am
    
    sure!! very nice!
rosemawrites says:

September 22, 2015 at 5:08 am

Nicely done!

This is my favorite part:
Writing is joy
Of words cascading
Free from restraining
Of censoring mind.

Yay!

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vivachange77 says:

September 22, 2015 at 10:22 am

I like that too. Thanks for your comment. 🙂

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