One Little Word for 2023

#SOL23, The Writing Life by Amy EllermanJanuary 1, 2023January 3, 2023

2023 is
waking,
basking 
in the sun,
reaching
for all four corners of the bed,
starfish-esque—
extending fingers
pointing toes.

Limbs arc
and muscles sing: 
"Make something new today!" 

Just beyond
the brush of hands
and feet
is an invitation
(a challenge)
to be more

flexible

playful

persistent.

Time to
loosen,
lengthen,
and warm.

Time to stretch.

8 Comments

Jessica Carey on January 3, 2023 at 4:14 am
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What a gorgeous way to reveal your OLW!

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1. Amy Ellerman on January 3, 2023 at 7:45 am
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  Thanks so much, Jessica! I tried writing it as a more traditional blog post, but it wasn’t working. Apparently it really wanted to be a poem.
  
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Terje on January 4, 2023 at 3:23 am
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I agree with Jessica, such a beautiful way to reveal your word. I love the “starfish-esque” image. Happy New Year!

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Debbie Lynn on January 4, 2023 at 5:43 am
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I love the poem you wrote to introduce your OLW, and what a great word that can be used in all areas of life. 🙂 Happy New Year!

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Ramona on January 4, 2023 at 12:53 pm
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I love this Amy! It sent me to my notebook to play with my OLW.

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Erika on January 5, 2023 at 4:17 am
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Fun reveal! I am sure that word will encourage all kinds of play this year.

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Lisa Keeler on January 31, 2023 at 12:45 pm
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Beautiful word and poem.

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1. Amy Ellerman on January 31, 2023 at 7:15 pm
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  Thanks, Lisa!
  
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