Yesterday was the first session of Spring into Action with the Run to Write Club. Our writing prompt was— notice the sounds around you while you’re moving. Then, choose one sound and explore what emotions or memories it evoked.
This prompt inspired today’s poem.
Voice of Joy
light footfalls
gain momentum
as the sunshine gives
a mood boost—
an extraordinary friend
is beside me
40 years to be exact
our cadence remains
in sync.
cheers and laughter
are the sounds she
carries.
and my mind returns
to childhood
the swish of our skis
wind at our backs
gravel under our sneakers
i smile
here we are
moving together
with the voice
of joy Ways to connect with our move and write practice:
Local friends— we’re offline and in person this Wednesday (3/19) at Freedom of Espresso to move and write at 9:30 a.m. There are still a few spots available. Click the button below.
Tomorrow (3/14), we will meet to move in Fayetteville, NY, at the Canal Landing Park entrance of the Empire State Trail at 7:30 a.m. There is no fee.
We will meet at the Canal Landing entrance by Freedom of Espresso. (my kids will be joining us) so children are welcome.
Join the Move + Write practice from your corner of the world—30 minutes of movement plus 30 minutes of writing for seven days to kick off Spring into Action.
Move, Breathe, Write, Repeat
Click the button below for more details and to download the seven-day writing prompts.
Please restack to share with your friends on Substack. Let’s grow our movement and writing community.
If you would like to share your movement, writing, or both over the next few days feel free to tag me in notes or send me an email.
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