Wednesday, October 9, 2019

OctPoWriMo Day 9

 

Do you always believe what you see? Do you view the world through rose-colored glasses? It’s a matter of perspective. I often miss small details in daily life, usually because I’m so wrapped up in my thoughts. There have been plenty of times when my husband changed the curtains or painted a room or got a haircut and I didn’t notice until days (or sometimes weeks) later. I am the Absent-Minded Professor at times. 

I think, as writers, we see the world in a different way. We can take the mundane and pull out minute details others might not notice. The way we interpret what we see makes all the difference and what we see says a lot about who we are.

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For today’s prompt, think about viewing things in a different way. Help us to see what you see and use your words to paint a vivid image.

Word Prompts:
see/seeing
believe/believing
truth
perception
eyes
windows


Music Prompt


Suggested Form:
 free choice 


Michele Vecchitto is a writer and former middle school teacher.  Her poetry has been published in literary journals and anthologies as well as in three self-published volumes. Michele read her poems at the Austin International Poetry Festival and was honored to be included in When Time and Space Conspire. 


You can read more of her work on her blog -




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50 comments:

  1. ladyleemanilaOctober 9, 2019 at 12:40 AM

    a cascade from me :)
    https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/octpowrimo-day-9-i-see-a-lot/

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  2. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost October 9, 2019 at 1:22 AM

    I wrote a happy, cheery, and inspirational poem today! :-D
    Nah, I'm just messing with you. It's dark and depressing.
    What My Eyes Saw

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    1. Angela van SonOctober 9, 2019 at 11:40 AM

      You made me laugh :) I'll now head over to the poem.

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    2. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 7:53 PM

      Such a relatable poem. I prefer the dark and depressing sometimes.

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    3. Morgan DragonwillowOctober 10, 2019 at 12:16 AM

      LOL! I was like, "Wait, what?"

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    4. AlexandraOctober 10, 2019 at 6:32 PM

      Hah-- I went depressing as well, but I'm making the reader work a little harder as I drag them down with me.

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  3. grams ramblingsOctober 9, 2019 at 2:31 AM

    Good morning.
    My day 9 poem is a fond memory

    gramswisewords.blogspot.com

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  4. paeansunpluggedOctober 9, 2019 at 2:56 AM

    https://paeansunpluggedblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/i-see-not/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 7:55 PM

      Love this! I think we all feel this way at times.

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  5. SunitaOctober 9, 2019 at 3:21 AM

    Day-9 A rant :)

    https://musingssurvive.blogspot.com/2019/10/what-do-you-see.html

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 7:58 PM

      This is my favorite stanza -
      I see life through a kaleidoscope
      I see sugar-coated lies
      I see honeycombed betrayal
      I see sarcasm wrapped in a smile
      I even see the hunger in the eyes of known and unknown.

      Perfect rant!

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  6. rallentandaOctober 9, 2019 at 3:55 AM

    Day 9 A Cinquain

    https://rallentanda.blogspot.com/2019/10/octpowrimo-2019-week-2.html

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  7. Help from HeavenOctober 9, 2019 at 9:49 AM

    https://isaiah46ministries.com/2019/10/09/sight-is-a-taken-for-granted-gift-octpowrimo-2019-day-9/

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  8. Jane DoughertyOctober 9, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    Ways of looking at clouds. A triolet.
    https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/grey-leafed/

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  9. SarpadeonOctober 9, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    Eyes or What Do You See. I say, why not both?

    Title: Panopticonography
    https://spiralartist.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/panopticonography/

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  10. Piper AdventuresOctober 9, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    https://wordpress.com/post/pipersadventures.blog/13509

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:04 PM

      This link isn't working for me. I will try again later.

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  11. RuthOctober 9, 2019 at 11:33 AM

    Here's mine a Haiku
    https://rhscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/octpowrimo-2019-day-10/

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  12. Nima Mohan (thetenthzodiac.wordpress.com)October 9, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    Late Entry for 9th October
    https://thetenthzodiac.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/the-inverted-universe-poem-for-9-10-2019/

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  13. Esther JonesOctober 9, 2019 at 1:02 PM

    I wrote another triolet today: Rose-Coloured Glasses

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:08 PM

      So funny. I am reposting an old poem for today's prompt and it has the same title. Love the triolet.

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  14. Carol CampbellOctober 9, 2019 at 2:28 PM

    Perfect song. I am really into free verse this year.

    https://writersdream9.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/what-i-see/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:10 PM

      I'm happy you liked it. I thought it fit with all the imagery used throughout. Fabulous response to today's prompt.

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  15. Angela van SonOctober 9, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    https://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/unseamed-see/

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  16. Jade LiOctober 9, 2019 at 4:56 PM

    Another good prompt, Michele!
    Day 9:
    http://tao-talk.com/2019/10/09/octpowrimo2019-day-9-steel-snake/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:13 PM

      Thank you. I love the story quality of this piece...like a snippet of historical fiction.

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  17. SgeoilOctober 9, 2019 at 6:03 PM

    Here is my entry:
    https://sgeoil.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/changing-seasons/

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    1. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:15 PM

      Love the words you chose here. The language is lyrical.

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  18. mkvecchittoOctober 9, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    Reblogging an old favorite for Day 9

    http://mkvecchitto.com/2019/10/09/rose-colored-glasses/

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    1. Beth CampOctober 10, 2019 at 12:42 AM

      I enjoyed that very positive meditation on rose-colored glasses!

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  19. pegasusofneOctober 9, 2019 at 9:25 PM

    I struggled with this one, so a bit last minute! https://serendipity756.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/sometimes/

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  20. Kay Shapiro - www.soapboxbykay.comOctober 9, 2019 at 10:29 PM

    https://writeyourcrazylifesane.com/2019/10/09/seeing-vs-seeing/

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  21. odhranOctober 9, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    Day 9 - We Saw
    https://wordpress.com/post/odhranwrites.wordpress.com/1092

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  22. S. M. SavesOctober 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM

    The drive home inspired this poem and an article on S.A.D.

    https://smsaves.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/and-the-sad/

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  23. Jennifer CunninghamOctober 9, 2019 at 11:50 PM

    Mostly written at the allergy shot clinic. Day 9: Clear

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  24. Beth CampOctober 10, 2019 at 12:06 AM

    This one took nearly an entire day of musing.
    Sorry to be late . . .
    https://bethandwriting.blogspot.com/2019/10/octpowrimo-9-i-see-you.html

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  25. ARHuelsenbeckOctober 10, 2019 at 1:56 AM

    Okay, seeing the music video makes me want to binge watch all the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings moves.
    https://arhtisticlicense.com/2019/10/09/octpowrimo-day-9/

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  26. MarkOctober 10, 2019 at 3:52 AM

    A triolet
    https://hittingthemark-jones.blogspot.com/2019/10/i-close-my-eyes.html

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  27. Lexc13October 10, 2019 at 12:24 PM

    https://lexpoet.wordpress.com/2019/10/09/the-world-i-see-octpowrimo-day-9/

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  28. AlexandraOctober 10, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Day 9 and Day 10 together:
    https://xanhaiku.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/sensate/

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  29. RichaOctober 11, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    Here's my take for Day 9 - http://iscriblr.com/everybody-hurts/

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  30. A BurtOctober 11, 2019 at 5:44 PM

    My day 9
    https://m.facebook.com/groups/100274680128833?view=permalink&id=1438939086262379

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