A writing retreat sounds like a wonderful opportunity
To get away from the grind, away from the cacophony
Of daily life to a tranquil and picturesque place
Where immersed in the lap of nature, you slow down your pace
Let yourself by your surroundings be inspired
Get your creative juices flowing, get your imagination fired
Finally begin the writing project that has been relegated
To the back of your mind, the nebulous outline you had previously created
Gets a chance to develop further, take a shape concrete
You dream of leaving the retreat with your first draft complete..
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I think of dark mountains and misty woods
That could inspire a mystery, or quaint seaside towns that would
Serve as the setting for a summer romance with a twist
Or a remote area inspiring a thriller- I go down the list
Dreaming about what I would write in each kind of place
The vibe of the retreat location I would in my writing embrace..
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How nice it would be if I could actually go
To such a retreat and let my creativity flow
But much as I love to write, I have a traveler’s mindset too
And if I were in a picturesque place, sightseeing is what I would do
I would probably get new ideas but not find
The time to actually write what is in my mind..
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My writing retreat is the hour at the end of the day
When curled in my own corner, I jot down ideas that come my way…
Passion...unbridled 