{"id":4319,"date":"2024-11-09T17:18:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T22:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=4319"},"modified":"2024-11-09T17:19:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T22:19:56","slug":"a-blank-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdhstory.net\/Storyblog\/?p=4319","title":{"rendered":"A Blank Page"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s writing spark was A Paper Chase. We had a list of different papers from which we might find our stories: a Baby Book, Diary, Gift Wrap, Letter, Sheet Music, File Folders, Sewing Patterns, Report Card, Scrapbook, Maps, Postcard, or blank page. We had to choose one or more, pick ourselves or a character, and write about it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A Blank Page<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Before me sits a blank piece of paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

The journey has begun<\/span><\/p>\n

Dreams of the night filter through my head<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a need to capture a thought<\/span><\/p>\n

A need to crystalize its meaning<\/span><\/p>\n

I stare at the blank sheet, her presence beside me<\/span><\/p>\n

She is holding back, not choosing to inspire<\/span><\/p>\n

So I sit and wait<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The keyboard gets cold, awaiting my touch<\/span><\/p>\n

It knows I am near<\/span><\/p>\n

The warmth of my hands is everpresent<\/span><\/p>\n

Not but a single reach away<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

She understands the need<\/span><\/p>\n

She has been here before<\/span><\/p>\n

She knows not to push<\/span><\/p>\n

She knows I will prevail<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

It is the itch I feel first<\/span><\/p>\n

The tender sensation of an idea<\/span><\/p>\n

The field of flowers blossoming in my heart<\/span><\/p>\n

The light of creation bursting\u00a0 through the haze<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I look to her for guidance<\/span><\/p>\n

She senses I am ready<\/span><\/p>\n

Nods her head in agreement<\/span><\/p>\n

My road is clear<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I write<\/span><\/p>\n

My journey is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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