Welcome to Cavalcade of Words. This week, we will be adding a new writing exercise to the rotation.
Congratulations to..me..for writing The Geogre's favorite 100 Word entry based on the theme of gluttons. Note: The Geogre has written critiques of each entry. If you wrote an entry, and are interested, I will forward his critique directly to you through the messaging system.
The "winning" entry from me below the fold, along with the rules for the new writing exercise. Note: entries can be submitted until noon on Thursday.
First, here is my 100-Word submission on the theme of gluttons:
I need more.
But what about the men and women who can’t find a job?
I need more.
Children are starving; surely that matters.
I need more.
People are dying because they don’t have proper health insurance.
I need more.
Folks are losing their homes, for God’s sake.
I need more.
The middle class is disappearing before our eyes.
I need more.
Our planet will exterminate us if we don’t change.
I need more.
Endless war is distorting everything.
I need more.
You already have nearly everything.
None of that matters. You don’t matter.
Why?
Because I need more.
Now, on to the next writing exercise:
A Sense of Place:
You can use any writing style (poetry, essay, story, etc.) You are in a particular place. Describe the place using your senses; that is all of your senses excluding sight. You could be at home, in a forest, in the middle of a demonstration, in an imaginary place; no limitations. No limitation on length either.
I am excited about this exercise; I think it will trigger great writing. Please submit an entry and tell your friends.
Good writing.
Wed Jun 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM PT: Deadline for entries extended to Friday at noon.