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CREATIVITY'S SPHERE
Sometimes, loneliness throws a curve ball,
In an inning, to send a player running,
Running for the catch;
But there is a stumble, and a very near miss,
Excitement applauds the relish of such,
A lovely stroke;
Ending in solitude, for that's where the striker,
Who really is a griot, of sorts, wanted to take
The story line;
Out of the field of grassy abandonment, and,
Into an undefined space, of fresh new dreams,
called creativity's sphere.
© gillena cox
Ah, when loneliness eventually goes full circle through solitude and then into creativity's sphere, it is a wonderful thing.
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interesting...it can feel so lonely up there at the plate, especially if you are in a slump...so when the ball is thrown just right and you send the ball out into a hit, what a relief it is...
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truly enjoyed this journey from loneliness to noisy praise to solitude to creativity...as the cricket world cup is going on this imagery also captures a particular time...a lovely write Gillena...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sumana
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I think that going that path and finding strength in loneliness is the right way to go...
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, i have been there out on a cricket pitch, watching wickets tumble, that is quite a lonely place. A great capture.
ReplyDeleteHappy you dropped in Alan
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Great use of cricket in conveying meaning, Gillena!
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Into an undefined space, of fresh new dreams,
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Fabulous ending Gillena! One looks forward and to be thankful for making things easier in getting creativity stimulated.
Hank
Thank you for your appreciation Hank
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Creativity's sphere would be a good destination I think! Enjoyed reading this.
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Ah, the game of life and creativity! Nifty work. May you have much more in your creative sphere! Sending blessings.
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nice to see the game of cricket used for this prompt, well written
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Thank you Cifar
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Very nice take! Worth a reread!
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Wow, what an interesting take. With the world cup fervour on, this beautiful capture makes it, all the more awesome and apt !!
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nicely written
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Wonderful, Gillena. Reminds of the saying, "if life gives you lemons, make lemonade"! Good to be able to turn loneliness into creative solitude.
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I enjoyed hearing you read live and also enjoyed hearing it again in your recording. I really enjoyed the cricket metaphor, and the striker who is really a griot.
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