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For today’s prompt, let’s try writing a poem or flash fiction (500 words or less) using symbolism from a dream. Try a first person account from the point of view of the dreamer, write a piece based on one of your own dreams or pluck something from your imagination. If you prefer, you can choose an “awake” symbol, such as an animal totem.
Be aware that symbols mean different things for different people. For example, in my mindset a dog represents loyalty, friendship and fidelity. In the dream book I use, the author has it as aggression. Use whatever rings true for you.
Here’s just one of many resources that speaks to dream symbolism: http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/
I have an idea milling around in my head that I hope to post later in the week.
ladynimue
/ April 28, 2011I wrote another haibun :
http://ladynimue.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/come-backwill-you/
Hope it fits the prompt !!
Teri C
/ April 27, 2011I had written this and then we decided to leave on our trip. When you read about my response to your prompt, you will understand.
http://teric.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/dream-mandala/
liv2write2day
/ April 27, 2011As you’ll see from my response on your blog…this hits home! Thanks for sharing, Teri. Just beautiful.
Jamie Dedes
/ April 26, 2011Another fine suggestion for kick-starting a story or poem. Well done.
honeyhaiku
/ April 26, 2011This is haibun was inspired by a dream I had over the weekend.
http://honeyhaiku.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/lady-serpentine-of-the-shell-a-haibun/
liv2write2day
/ April 27, 2011Lovely, haunting haibun. Thanks for linking.
dani
/ April 25, 2011this was a great prompt for me ~ thank you, Victoria. ♥ {not that my poem is great, but where it led me in my mind.}
http://haikulovesongs.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/my-love-and-i/
trisha
/ April 25, 2011will let you know after posting.
Bodhirose
/ April 25, 2011I wrote many dreams down as my marriage was ending. They obviously tied into my experiences at the time. I relate one that was particularly telling.
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/baptismal-awakening/
liv2write2day
/ April 27, 2011Incredibly powerful dream, Gayle. Thanks for posting here.
Teri C
/ April 25, 2011Sounds like a fun prompt and the resource is so interesting. What’s funny is, I rarely remember my dreams but lately they are vivid and I know why. See if I can write it up.
Jingle
/ April 25, 2011lovely prompt…
jgavinallan
/ April 25, 2011This sounds fun. I will work on it in morning. Nice to have day off.
Great Idea, hope I can give something worthwhile
Tino11
/ April 24, 2011Its midnight, I just finished this 5 mins ago, but sat waiting to post it, so I can say its Monday. Its told how it happened, its a true account. I still shiver when I think about it.
I hope it satisfies the criteria.
http://pspacer11.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/the-road-to/
liv2write2day
/ April 27, 2011Yes, it does give you the chills. Glad you posted it here, Justin.