Another Five Minute Friday has come around again! I always enjoy these exercises. Why? Because I never know how they will come out. It is often as big a surprise to me where this five minutes will end up as it is to my readers.
- Who dreamt up this clever, fun exercise? Gypsy Mama whose real name is Lisa Jo.
- What are the rules? Write for 5 minutes and stop. Don’t pass go, don’t collect $200! You are done.
- I proofread mine and add a photo and links. Then it is on its way.
- I almost forgot! The final and most important rule? Add some blog love to the person ahead of you on Lisa’s blog…and to any others you want.
Here goes!
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When I come home from work, it is dark outside.
Most people are asleep in their homes.
The roads are quiet and dark.
Stores are closed up tight.
It is usually midnight.
I take my shower and get into comfy sleepwear.
Heating up a cup of chai latte and curling up on the couch or a nearby soft chair…
Ahhh! I stretch out all the sore muscles…particularly in my neck and shoulders.
The busyness of the evening eases.
I’m awake.
Sometimes I start a load of laundry.
Out comes the computer, words on a page. My favorite things.
I curl up and read, write…and sip!
Here and there on the web. Finishing a post here.
Jotting a note there. Meeting a new friend over there.
And learning as I go.
I am awake…for awhile. It is peaceful and quiet.
The labors of the day ease. My body relaxes.
Usually, my mind starts to settle down too. I get tired…and go to bed.
Awake? Not for now. But soon.
New challenges await in the morning. New twists on truths I have known.
God changes me while I write…and think.
The sun rises…and after a few hours…I’m awake!
That’s it!
Lovely. This reads like poetry.
thanks elizabeth:) glad you like it. btw, if you would like some people your age to write to, i can give you some you might enjoy from our church. not instead of me, but in addition:)
I used to do this exercise and it was so fun. I may have to take it up again. I love yours. Any lady who loves chai latte’s is fine by me. 🙂
thanks cam:) as a non-coffee lover, i needed a warm drink when we lived in IL and that was a favorite:)
Glad to hear I wasn’t the only night owl last night. Love this post! Thanks for sharing.
i was reading your blog and realized you may have been in the writing class i was in at relevant. if so, your 5 minute article you wrote there was so beautiful and touching. didn’t get to talk to you later. you had lots of friends around you. it was beautiful! loved it. i’ll think of you when i’m at my night owl ways:)
God changes me while I write… and think. — this pausing in quietude is wonderful – don’t we all need more of that?
i think so alyssa. i know i do. when we lived in jamaica and i was having babies, i learned the value of it during siesa. everything shut down! it was great! so missed it when we came back to the US!
Your thoughts on coming home late and gradually unwinding from the day struck a cord with me. Lovely post. Thanks for visiting my blog. As nurses and as women of faith we share a bond.
thanks for stopping by carol:)
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Yes, indeed we are awake in similar ways and I am thankful how God has led people into my life through blogs and late night visits! 🙂
thanks for stopping by loni:) loved your blog. its name suggests the combo of art and writing…so true!
“God changes me while I write…and think.” Amen! This is SO true. I love writing at night, when all is still and calm and quiet. Beautiful post.
thanks for stopping by denise:) quiet is always good for me. don’t know why i don’t make time for more of it!