Over time it's become part of the rhythm, the rhyme of my week. This whole 5 Minute Friday thing. Either hitting the keyboard way late on Thursday night at midnight sharp, or early in the morning as the sun makes its way onto the horizon. The gypsy girl gives us a word and away we write, fingers flying over keyboards all over the globe, making contact, making sense, weaving together a bit of a story, or some lines of prose.
But I'm sorry, sisters. I can not for the life of me think what I'm going to do with this word RHYTHM at 7am this morning. It's just not coming to me. Not a single line, not a tale to tell. Nothing to put on the table except my excuses and apologies and feeble explanations.
I guess this is what they call writer's block. Or what Friday morning looks like after a way too busy week. So here's my submission, girls. Kind of like a really poor dish on a lavishly spread buffet, laden with delectable goodies. Just go ahead and slide it to the back of the table in a darkened corner where no one will notice. It's ok.
And would someone please be gracious enough to tell me I'm not the only one who's ever had trouble figuring out what to do with a word.
You stumped me, Lisa-Jo! And now I think I'll go make a cup of caffeinated tea. A big one.
Better luck next week, Linda.
==> and at Nancy's and Emily's, too!
I think this a perfect rhythm submission because sometimes our beat is off! You drink your tea and enjoy your day and I'll see you again next week. Thanks for stopping by my little corner.
ReplyDeleteYep, sometimes our beat IS off! And that's good enough for me!
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Linda
I'm in agreement with Lindsey! This entry reveals a truth about RHYTHM that couldn't be expressed otherwise. Mission accomplished, Linda.
DeleteFrom one who knows writer's block well, and who is so happy to realize (finally!) that it's not my words or wordlessness but God's Word that matters most . . .
A grateful heart
Amen, Grateful! It's not at all about my wordlessness, but the state of my heart ... and resting in the truth that His Word is always present and alive and active! Sure does put everything into perspective.
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You. are. not. alone. On this, you just hadn't found your rhythm yet! ;) But good for you; you went ahead and wrote anyhow. Just that often frees up the brain a bit for the next thing. And you posted. That encourages others (like me) to do the warm-up. When I'm stuck like that I just don't post. Or, lots of times, even write. And I see I really should. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOk ... 45 minutes later I'm coming alive, a huge mug of tea waiting to be savored, some Friday friends to chat with. It's a good day, Sylvia!
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Happens all the time...when the words don't come...sometimes its the silence we need. You are not alone in that. Enjoy the tea sound delish. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that silence this morning, Reta ... and I'm hoping it's not the sound of an empty head!
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This post makes me smile. :-) That's how I feel too about some of the words--nothing comes. But glad you wrote anyway!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm getting inspired simply by reading what others have written this morning. Thanks, Lisa!
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I laughed this morning! It was a tough one! I just usually wake up, get the word, and then jump into the shower. Only then do I sit at the keyboard! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteAh ... the missing link appears! The rhythm of pounding water!
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Dear Linda
ReplyDeleteEvery Friday morning when I see Lisa-Jo's word, I ALWAYS think that I cannot possibly write anything on this word. Then I ask Jesus. If He doesn't help me, I probably will never write a word. So you have company, dear friend.
Much love XX
Mia
Yes, Mia ... He cares what we're writing ... and in the end, the goal is always to please Him!
DeleteI'm thankful He is beautifully laden with grace!
Linda
Love the honesty here! Oh, and you had me at the Scrabble board. I heart Scrabble!!
ReplyDeleteAnd did you love that Z on the triple letter ... twice? It was a very rare moment of brilliance!
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I usually try to craft some posts ahead of time when my brain is working (whenever that is!) Love the photo of the Scrabble board. :)
ReplyDeleteYep, Nance ... couldn't help but grab that camara after one of the few games where I ended up with more points than my husband!
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I almost froze up on this one, too...it took me probably 30 seconds to get going. Maybe the best thing is to just keep going with the rhythm and participating, even if the words aren't coming...and you did that well! We all have those days! Hugs and happy weekend to you, friend! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Girl ... you're thinking pretty quick on your feet late evening!
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I had such a hard time getting started on this one, too! I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one a little stumped. :)
ReplyDeleteI"ll be heading over to see how it turned out for you! Thanks for dropping in this evening!
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Girl - way to be honest with us about losing your rhythm. I loved it and I so appreciate that you came to the table anyway. You totally ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteI kind of was hoping I wasn't the only one. And I'm glad I wasn't alone in being just a wee bit stumped!
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I love this post! It shows the honest truth about our rhythms, and how sometimes we just are a little off. This is perfect. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteA little off? No doubt about it on this one, Barbie!
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This is a word I think I could have done something with. I just never had the time to get to it on Friday.
ReplyDeleteLisa-Jo has proved prompts that left me stymied many a Friday. You are not alone, sister.
Go for it, girl! And take your time! I'd look forward to seeing what you'd write.
DeleteAnd now that the pressure's off, some cool ideas have come floating through my mind. Oh well ... I'll leave it to you to take it away!
Linda
Look at it this way ... if life had a predictable rhythm, it wouldn't be as much fun! Love your image! {I love Scrabble, too!}
ReplyDeleteGood viewpoint, Dotti! Wish I had thought of that last night when I lost a game SO BADLY ...
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Linda
this is awesome. i love that you wrote a post anyway, about how you couldn't think of anything to write :) so vulnerable and honest. bless you Linda! thanks for linking with imperfect prose!
ReplyDeletemmm ... awesome? Probably not! But honest, Emily? Yep!
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