The prompt for your writers’ group for September 8th is to write a piece that anthropomorphizes Time. Give Time a persona and let Time tell a tale. Time can write a poem. Time can narrate a piece of memoir. Time can tell on itself in an essay or reveal a story. It can be forward-looking or explore the past. Is it always truth-telling or can Time deceive? Is Time witty or severe? The novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is written from the point of view of Death, an omniscient observer of events. Time can do the same.
Sally, Jackie, and I will write to this prompt also and post next week. I will post my take on Monday, Sally on Wednesday, and Jackie on Friday. Part of the fun of a writers’ group is to see the different directions in which a single prompt can lead. I hope you enjoy this creative nudge.
In our book, Telling Tales and Sharing Secrets, we have an index of prompts that inspired and challenged us through the years.
In the words of the Grinch; ‘my puzzler is puzzling:)’ I can’t wait to read your responses to this prompt!
Indeed. It is a challenge. I’ll be working on it this weekend. May take awhile.