I was so lucky today to attend three writing workshops and what a delight it was to hear from those who have made writing their life. Just brilliant.
I participated in a poetry workshop with Ali Whitelock, a workshop on voice and The Sidekicks with Will Kostakis, and an author talk with Oliver Phommavanh. All three are successful in their various genres and contribute to the publishing landscape of Australia.
This is one of Ali Whitelock's poetry prompts and my short poem (my Shitty Art for the day!).
Word association - write down the first thing you think of when you hear the following:
The colour red…
What does the colour red taste like…
What does the colour red look like…
What does the colour red feel like…
What does the colour red smell like…
What does the colour red sound like…
The Colour Red
Strawberry
A sweet, cool, burst of sweetness on my tongue.
The kiss of the wall I smacked into, a red welt on my arm.
The sting of sunburn on my cheeks.
Red icy poles.
A siren echoing down the road.