Tuesday's Writing Prompt

I want to get back to writing. Honing in and hunkering down and spitting the words out. And so...every Tuesday...."yeah right" I hear you saying...I will do this. But it is twue it's twue...I wish to get into zee writing habit.

Now what was I talking about?

Oh yes...writing. Every Tuesday I shall suggest a writing prompt. You may join me or...you can knit sweaters from your dryer lint.

What shall be our very first writing prompt? I am glad you asked.

Find a quote...any quote which floats yer boat. And go from there.  Write what comes to mind. Try some automatic writing. And by this I mean...just write and do not pause those fingers from typing.  Don't sit there second guessing yourself.  Don't go erasing things.  Don't get all uptight about spelling and grammar. Whatever comes out....comes out.   I was first turned on to automatic writing from a writing teacher who had written several books this way.  She had us students try it and it was a powerful technique.  When you let go of the inner critic...you can do amazing things.   Oh and set a time limit for yourself. See what comes out.

I found my quote.

"Listen; there's a hell of a good universe next door: let's go."
e. e. cummings

I have always wondered about other worlds.  You look up into the night sky and try to wrap your mind around infinity and you soon realize that you can't.  The very nature of infinity is to exist beyond our comprehension. We humans are limited that way. 

Even in our imaginings of other universes we always utilize what we know or wish for.  I love the male version of alter planets complete with prancing Barbarellas or jumpsuited women.  Ever wonder why futuristic babes whether earthly or alien are always big busted and very good looking?  Male utopia indeed. 

My version of an alternate universe would have to include chocolate.  Lots of it.  Yes a chocolate world where everything is edible.  Oh wait...that's already been done.  Willy Wonka.  I wonder if he invented edible panties? 

I am sure that everyone has their version of the good universe next door.  It simply has everything you like and nothing you dislike.  But what kind of world would this utopia be?  No obstacles to overcome.  Nothing to fight for.  No adversity.  We could sit upon our arses and be....why we could be just like Paris Hilton.  In the alternate universe she reigns as queen.  Oh wait....that is here on earth. 

When you get right down to it there truly isn't any reason to go seeking out other worlds.  We have everything we need here including growth building pain and adversity, not to mention big boobed women for the guys and chocolate for the gals.  And Paris Hilton can buy as many edible undies as she can afford!