A Writers Anonymous Collaboration
Wherever I go
Old melody of our hearts
Murmurs autumn hymn
The songs we heard and we sang
Break my heart and cause a pang
Once soft, sweet whispers
Like spring, holding me in thrall
Now silent, your voice
Our song is played everywhere
My heart is sore with despair.
We stayed up all night
Talking like we loved to do
Then knowing crept in
Things would never be the same
I miss our forgotten flame
View of broad shoulders
Really gets my heart pumping
But you are long gone
Your absence brings so much pain
I long to spot you again
Rough stubble chin rubbed
My butter soft skin, blushed
A forgotten summer
Saturated throbbing aches,
Now my untouched body shakes
Laundered love flying
Our gathered smells, on the line
Blow the funk away
Forgotten shirt, traitor nose
Exhale! Let it decompose!
Coffee, steaming black
Inhaled with cold winter pine
My nose sought your neck
Now those pungent smells disgust
A sniff relieves me of lust
Loving you was sweet,
Mouth-watering, savory
Your kisses to me
How long it’s been, me waiting
To say it, so long Darling
After the success of our original post, our Writers Anonymous Collaborative (WAC) doubled with the addition of Jenna (TheSunshineArtist), Mich (michnavs) and Kate (calmkate). At this grand meeting we decided to write a renga, a linked poem created by different writers taking turns writing a haiku followed by a couplet.
Our collaboration was inspired by a poem written by Punam about how songs can trigger memories after a breakup. In the comments we discussed how smells and places can also bring back those painful (and sometimes painfully delicious) memories. And thus the idea to use the five senses to write about experiences after a breakup was born! Since there were six of us, Gina, suggested including the 6th sense, intuition. Fortuitous fabulousness ensued! Ah – serendipity!
The enthusiasm of this lively group of writers is infectious! In one day, we had the first draft completed. The final draft would have been approved sooner if we hadn’t been sidetracked by all the fun. To complete this endeavor, Jenna created a unique image that visually captures our story.
Out of our need to write, this collaboration was a hands up, eyes wide open, stomach dropping, feet bracing roller coaster ride of exceptional, empathic wordsmithing. I loved every minute of it and screamed my head of quite a few times as these lovely lyrics came together. I am so sad this ride has ended but can’t wait for the next meeting of Writers Anonymous.
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Awww Irma, it really was so much fun and now there is a feeling of emptiness! Your commentary makes it even more beautiful. A big shout out to all the girls of WAC. You all surely rock!!! ❤️
Reposting it.
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Yours was the inspiration that started this endeavor. Do we need to write a “The morning after posting a masterpiece” poem? 😁😁 now we search for our next fix like the naughty addicts we are! ❤️
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Which reminds me even the first collab was inspired by my post “Addiction”! Uff, too much pressure Irma! 😂😂
The morning after post will depend on the reactions we get 😉
Oh yes, look for the next fix please! 😀💕
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You INspire…the rest of us just CONspire…or PERspire…😂
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Oooh, I CONspire and PERspire too! 😅😅
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You did indeed! I think you were actually a ringleader…😉😂
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I like the idea of being a ringleader! 😀
But actually I am more of a co-conspirator! 😉
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hey we can do it again! Mich wants another challenge too!
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Oooohhhh….I have an idea….
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((rubs hands in glee))
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i love your narrative and your enthusiasm that drove this till the end product. Love it !
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It was your editing that made it a masterpiece! The icing on our delicious word cake! ❤️
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it was a great group effort! thank you for putting it all together, I am utterly impressed by your word power
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Yes – I felt buoyant with our creative conversations! True inspiration you are!
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Ohhh wow….i am honored to have been.part of this collaboration thanks you ladies….and till next time…cheers😊😊
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Thank YOU!! So much fun in our little corner! 😉
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Till next…invite me again…lol..
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Of course! 😘
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Reblogged this on michnavs.
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lol you describe the process so well … laughter mischief and wordsmithing …. the editing and artwork are exceptional … so great team effort and can’t wait to get back to that naughty corner 🙂
reblogging it now!
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Your rebel yell was a rallying cry! 🎉🎉
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lol Irma .. will totally understand if I don’t get an invite next time 😉
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You will always have a place at the naughty corner! 😉 your work was wonderful and you got the ball rolling for us!
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lol glad you were all so tolerant … but it started the laughter 🙂
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Reblogged this on paeansunpluggedblog and commented:
After our first wonderful collaboration, here is the second one. Earlier we were three, now we are six…growing strength to strength! Thank you Irma for the wonderful commentary, Gina for fine editing, Jenna for the artwork, Mich for the bang at the end and Kate for getting the ball rolling!!
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You all did this beautifully, I can sense your enthusiastic poem was lifting for you all.
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Thank you Hélène! It was a fabulous ride indeed!
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It was an amazing adventure and I look forward to the next one! ❤️
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Beautiful. And ‘renga’ is fantastic. You’ll must be like the same as I don’t see any collage of collaboration. I mean of highly skilled to mesh it all together.
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Thank you! It was quite enjoyable to work with other highly skilled poets on this project!
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I am happy to follow the great work
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This is pure classic indeed 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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This is incredible! ❤
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Thank you! So much fun too!
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