Poetry Wisdom

The Wisdom of Poetry (9/30/23)

My favorite thing about poetry (or Micro Fiction as I sometimes call it) is that it cuts to the chase, leaving the unnecessary grammar and long sentences and getting to the point faster. Just yesterday I was looking at some old writings and found a couple short poetry that spoke to me from my former self. I thought i would share those with you. Here you go....along with a photo of my dear son Hans who is the subject of one of these poems.

Micro Fiction or Poetry

NEW VISION (15 words on 6/18/11)
an old moldy roof window
painted with new life
changes how I see my dreams

SLOW DOWN (15 words on 10/6/13)
Walking on Sore feet
Slows me down
Allowing for a longer view
Of today’s gifts

HANS (20 words about Hans on 10/6/13)
Jumping with excitement
Raging with injustice
Purring with love
His short life
Left a long legacy
Enthusiasm
Friendship
Family
Dragonflies

copywrite by Julie A. Bonde

Writing Workshop--Last Chance to Sign up

Writing as Spiritual Practice

Saturday, October 6, 2018--9:30 am to 3pm.

at Christos Center for Spiritual Formation

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Whether you are an experienced writer or just want to try this for a day, you are welcome. I will offer a variety of exercises to help you listen the voice within.

$45 includes a workbook.
Please bring your own bag lunch. Coffee/Tea provided.

Jules

TWO WORKSHOPS COMING THIS FALL

Hello my dear friends!

I am so excited to be offering 2 workshops this fall! Both workshops are designed to be experiential. You will get a chance to try some new ways of thinking, writing and listening. You will go home with things you can use in your everyday life.

• Saturday, September 24th--Writing as Spiritual Practice--come and have some fun writing to free your inner voice! This one is with yours truly--Julie (jules) Bonde CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER. 

• Saturday, October 29th--The Art of Listening--join me and Joyce Finch as we practice better ways of listening and communicating! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER. 

I hope you will be able to join us! If you are interested in either of these but can't make these dates, please let me know at madjules@gmail.com. I/we plan to offer both workshops later. Also stay tuned for a Writing-Part 2 workshop.

blessings on your listening!
jules

How Writing Saved My Life

She lived an invisible life

Hiding behind a shy facade

Hoping to not rock any boats 

with her passion for swaying

Longing for a way to say

how much she loved

Then one day the teacher said, "write"

Her pen hit the paper

Gradually word by word, 

Day by day, year by year

She became visible, alive

And now when I look in the mirror

I can see her plainly

And it makes me laugh.

Jules (January 18, 2014)

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR WRITING WORKSHOP!

Writing As Sacred Practice 
presented by Your Truly, Julie A. Bonde (jules)

We're only a couple weeks away and there's still room! 
It's time to sign up for this writing workshop.

Writing as Spiritual Practice

Saturday, January 18th

10 am to 2 pm

Nativity Lutheran Church

3312 Silver Lake Road

St. Anthony Village, MN

$35 includes materials (bring a bag lunch)

I am so excited to be offering this writing workshop. I can't wait to share the fun and wonder. Bring your friends. I hope to see you there. 

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