Today...I'm stealing inspiration from NWCU coordinator Susie Clevenger who has just released her first collection of poetry, "Dirt Road Dreams".
On her website, Susie gives us a little hint as to what her collection explores...
"I began writing poetry when I was fifteen. The introduction
to Edgar Allan Poe’s work in my freshman English class sparked a desire to
write. Living in rural Missouri there wasn’t much encouragement to write poetry. I spent many
evenings dreaming of what lay beyond dirt roads and the freedom to express what
was inside of me.
In this collection I revisit the past as well as take a walk
through the present. My poetry comes from what I see, hear, and feel in the ebb
and flow of life’s joy and sorrow. Part of
the work is the voice of my own experiences and part of it
is the voice of others who can’t or won’t speak for themselves."
Today...in celebration of Susie's new release, and in thanks for her giving spirit (you would not believe all she does for us here at NWCU!) I'd like to invite you to venture down some of the dirt roads of YOUR past...
Let's take a moment and listen to Susie share with us a little more from her collection...perhaps you'll find yourself inspired to grab your mic...
Ultimately...we are about supporting and sharing our fellow artists and their good works, and we are so very proud to call Susie one of our own. Please join us in sharing and spreading the news on Dirt Road Dreams...and grab your own copy...you won't be disappointed!
Dirt Road Dreams
Here's how to play along...
- Blog your creation. Paint it, sing it, write it, sculpt it...any form of creation is welcome. Perhaps you came across the bug on a paved road, a train track...
- Copy the address of the specific post you are sharing with us and click the Mr.Linky button below.
- Paste your post address, enter your name, and click submit...that's it...you're in!
- Visit others who have found themselves inspired by returning to Mr.Linky and clicking on their post. Comment, share and spread the love.
- Most of all...thank YOU for your support and encouragement...share our prompt with a friend, share the news of Susie's new release with your family...and share the light that is you with the world.
- Let's Play! :)
