Writer's Resource Centre

One of our aims in creating this blog was to share things that have worked for us as writers.

One thing that has worked very well for those of us who have tried it is another blog, Writer's Resource Centre by John Hewitt. It's full of helpful hints! The most recent project was 10 days of character building exercises; before that there was a month of daily poetry assignments. The latter has now evolved into ongoing weekly poetry assignments.

These exercises have all been excellent, and they are still there for anyone who wants to try them, along with a number of articles on particular aspects of the writer's craft.

If you lose track of this blog post later, don't worry, the link will continue to be displayed in our sidebar list.

- Rosemary (Facilitator)

Braided

By Carol Brandt












Silken sheaves shimmer in soft shades of silver
Crossing and winding the length of her back
There from behind a wee lass from Glen Ilva
Hair flying carefree from fifteen years back
Glossy and glowing, the mass of her tresses
Tumbles well south of the waist of her dresses
Once intertwined with the shrine of his fingers
Now interlaced with the memory that lingers
Marking the moment their bodies surrendered
Wickedly winding and wantonly blended

© Carol Brandt 2007