Prompt:
Surrender has never come easy for me. I would rather suffer than surrender in the past. In previous relationships I often felt I was right and if they could just see it my way...
Surrender
into love,
into being,
into feeling,
into loving myself,
into allowing another to love me.
Of course the definition of surrender is to give up, but that isn't the type of surrender I'm talking about. I'm talking about that moment when you realize that you are fighting just to fight, that you are fighting yourself even, that you can't see if you only would surrender into the moment, things might look differently. If you surrendered into no-mind, into being in the moment and just feel, life might become glorious. What does surrender look like to you?
into love,
into being,
into feeling,
into loving myself,
into allowing another to love me.
Of course the definition of surrender is to give up, but that isn't the type of surrender I'm talking about. I'm talking about that moment when you realize that you are fighting just to fight, that you are fighting yourself even, that you can't see if you only would surrender into the moment, things might look differently. If you surrendered into no-mind, into being in the moment and just feel, life might become glorious. What does surrender look like to you?
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Suggested form:
Let's begin with a free verse, allowing the words to fall, and space them how you may.Word Prompts:
Open
Feel
deep
be
Self love
You know I love to share music to get you in the mood for writing and to get you moving to shake things up. ZZ Ward is my new favorite singer and paired up with Lindsey Stirling, well, it is nirvana for me.Feel
deep
be
Self love
We have a great group of volunteers this year and you can learn more about them on our contributors page. Make sure you find your way to their blogs and share word love with them for all of their hard work making OctPoWriMo the best it can be!
Peace,
Willow
Read.Dance.Write.Repeat.
Please explore poetry without rules, and not try to fix anyone. Some of us love to explore the darker side and we just want to be heard. If the words you read touch you in some way, share what you love about the poem, what speaks to you, what makes you feel deep in your bones, but no giving advice or words of wisdom. That isn't what this is about.
Remember, our prompts are only suggestions, you can find your inspiration wherever your muse leads you. Please visit the other participants, share the hashtag, #OctPoWriMo on social media, and share your link in the comments below. Let us know how this journey into poetry is going for you.
Willow a.k.a. MDragonwillow, author of Wild Woman Waking & Dancing within Shadow, is a Bodywork transformer, dancing poet, motivator of words, magical instigator and creatrix of #OctPoWriMo & #PoetsonthePage.
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My first poem for OctPoWriMo:
ReplyDeleteSurrendering to Love
It's lovely, especially combined with your story you shared.
DeleteThanks Angela.
DeleteFirst poem of the month - "Surrender"
ReplyDeleteOh that's a lovely one - the first two segments especially. Nice flow!
DeleteThanks for sharing with us, Kripi!
DeleteHere's my free flow on Surrender...
ReplyDeletehttps://peacockpoetryblog.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/sweet-surrender/
Mmm... can't seem to add my post as a hyperlink. Anyone able to help with this?
ReplyDeleteIt's a hyperlink to me, I think it's fine.
DeleteThanks Angela :)
DeleteGreat imagery!
DeleteDay one, an acrostic. It's called consent minus one, so please don't read it if it might upset you.
ReplyDeletehttps://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/consent-minus-one/
Talk about a powerful punch - well done!
DeleteThank you Morgan. It feels great to be back after a long hiatus.
ReplyDeleteHere is the Day-1 Poem. A simple free verse.
https://musingssurvive.blogspot.com/2018/10/breathe-in.html
I agree with Jesi - the urgency, the compelling cry -
DeleteThat sweet pain of
Being alive
There is nothing more to compromise
When the heart feels
The rhythm of
Self love.
Day 1, and if you're easily upset, fair warning, please don't read it. It's angry, it's about child marriage, and it pretty much summarizes my state of mind at the moment.
ReplyDeletehttps://shukuen.blogspot.com/2018/10/octpowrimo-2018-day-1-sabah-chief.html
It's very powerful! I think https://iamnotasilentpoet.wordpress.com/ would be happy to share it, if you don't intend to publish it yourself.
DeleteOoooh thank you! I'll look into that for sure. This one, I may look into getting out out there somehow.
DeleteOh my - this was incredibly powerful and raw. So important to be said, loudly to all who can hear. Thank you for this.
Deletesticky barbed seeds -- the agony of the imagery.
Great poem
Incredibly powerful! Thank you for sharing.
DeleteI read your poem. It shook me.Such a profound rant. I can understand that pain as I too come from a similar background. A tale of every woman in the sub-continent.
DeleteMy first time in a poetry challenge. Pardon me if there is any wrong. I am not following any literary rules. just writing what hits my heart.
ReplyDeletethanks.
https://syncwithdeep.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/surrender/
My poem is up:
ReplyDeletehttp://lunaticpoet.com/octpowrimo2018-day-1-surrender/
So glad to be here and to keep each other inspired! My first time. Blessings to all!https://wp.me/p9xtV9-hO
ReplyDeletehttps://seekingmeme.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/surrender/
ReplyDeleteI completely relate to this poem - it is like you spoke my mantra. Looking forward to sharing the journey with you again this OctPoWriMo
DeleteYes, yes, yes! Perfect portrait of the muse.
DeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteMy poem for Day 1:
https://wordswithannie.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/submission/
Thank you Morgan! So happy to participate in OctPoWriMo this year again.
ReplyDeletehttps://colorsofthefall.blogspot.com/2018/10/surrender-day-1.html
Lovely. Your words flow with light! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!
DeleteSurrendering to the moment... takes such practice but well worth it in the end. Thanks for the reminder!
DeleteDay 1: http://biancasbookblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/octpowrimo-2018-day-1-surrender.html
ReplyDeleteDay 1: Participating for the first time in OctPoWriMo.
ReplyDeleteDid not really follow the prompt today. But maybe I did just a little bit.
Fall like Water , Namysaysso
Still, apprehension
Deleteshall have soft-safe landings
Very nice. Welcome to OctPoWriMo. I am looking forward to sharing the journey
Day 1:Callistemon https://experiencewriting.com/2018/10/01/its-writober-time-for-some-creepy-flash-fiction-and-poetry/
ReplyDeleteMaria! It's so great to be able to read your writing again - it's a wonderful poem with such vivid imagery, it's almost like being there. :)
DeleteThank you.
DeleteDay One - Surrender - https://www.pillowfort.io/posts/139762
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved reading the hand written draft - the poem is very very powerful but seeing the moments where it changed gives it even more strength. Very nice. I cannot post directly on your blog since I am not a pillowfort member
Deletei like the beginning, the end, and everything in between.
Deletelike Jenni, I'm not on pillowfort and so will make comment here.
http://tao-talk.com/2018/10/01/day-1-surrender/
ReplyDeleteI love the repetition. It drew me right in.
Deletethank you Michele. glad you liked it
DeleteParticipating for the first time in OctPoWriMo! Here's my take on it -
ReplyDeletehttp://iscriblr.com/supreme-power-of-love/
well said!
DeleteFirst time participating. I've been exploring this new style of writing for a while, so this gives me an opportunity to play with it. Here's my entry:
ReplyDeleteTitle: "Pall"
https://spiralartist.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/pall-day-one-surrender/
Wow.
DeleteThis is my first time here. Here is my poem for October 1, 2018
ReplyDeletehttps://poetryforhealing.com/2018/10/01/departed/
Welcome. There is an echoing lyrical sadness in your poem Looking forward to reading more of your work!
DeleteThank you Jenni ��
DeleteHmmmm...I thought I posted my poem, but I don't see it here. Trying again...
ReplyDeletehttps://mkvecchitto.com/2018/10/01/unexpected-gift/
ah yes - it is here and nicely done. Thank you for joining the OctPoWriMo journey!
DeletePosting a late poem from the west coast…
ReplyDeleteOcean Walk
Gorgeous imagery - loved -
DeleteSo I set out below the blue desert,
weighted, legs tangling in the kelp,
my urgency no more than a slow motion
march, my feet uncut by rocks or sea glass.
Thanks for reading, Jenni :)
DeleteMy poem for day 1.
ReplyDeletehttps://wordpress.com/post/odhranwrites.wordpress.com/1036
Hi, the link you posted doesn't work, but I found it under this:
Deletehttps://odhranwrites.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/decimal/
I liked your way to say now
See if this works: https://barbarahuntington.com/2018/10/01/octpowrimo-2018-day-1-surrender/
ReplyDeleteIt worked! And your poem is spot on. Love the photo, too. Thank you. xoA
DeleteAh yes - always surrender to love!
DeleteLoved this poem and the thought it leaves.
DeleteHere is my poem for day 1, barely making it in, but still before midnight. And my try at making it a hyperlink, which may be more fun. ha. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteSummer Surrenders
Here's my poem for the day.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.instagram.com/p/BoZxYdblASk/?taken-by=morganhazelwood
I love the idea of using instagram to capture your poems - very nice!
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ReplyDeletePowerful ending (It is a bit difficult to see though through the screen color)
DeleteMy poem for day 1 - Vague
ReplyDeletehttps://thewabisabiwriter.blogspot.com/2018/10/vague.html
Poem for day 1: https://galaxychasher.blogspot.com/2018/10/1-open_1.html
ReplyDelete(I changed up my format! It should be much easier to read now!)
Good luck in the new relationship. Personally, I would rather swallow live hornets than ever get involved in a romantic relationship again. I don't do it right, and I'm much too tired to care about doing it right. Best to avoid it in my case.
ReplyDeleteNo Airy Fairy
to be in love, I surrender! :)
ReplyDeletehttps://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/octpowrimo-day-1-surrender/
http://hittingthemark-jones.blogspot.com/2018/10/surrendered-dreams.html
ReplyDeletehttps://debbiegrav.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/float-with-flow/
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing me to share my work. https://talesofafamily.blog/2018/10/01/reliquish/#more-14615
ReplyDeleteJoining in today. https://charmedchaos.com/2018/10/02/surrender-is-not/
ReplyDeleteHree's my contribution, a day late! www.serendipity756.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteHave finally managed to get this to work I hope!!
ReplyDeletehttps://wp.me/p8npsB-ed
Surrender
ReplyDeleteis complete
Truth is absolute
Love is truth surrendered
fulfillment..sr
this is my cinquain for the prompt