Creative Writing Group

I've joined a creative writing group. And so far I'm loving it!

Being a mother to little children can leave my brain feeling unused.

This is a great outlet!

Here was my first assignment:

Describe your favorite place with only sensory BESIDES the visual.

I like organization. I like cleanliness. I like walking on a floor without crumbs sticking to my feet. I like music according to my mood. I like healthy, clean tasting food. I like my hair to be in place. Because of this list of things “I like” my heart may beat a bit faster than the average human. But when it comes to my favorite spot I brake all of my own rules, and in a way, it’s therapeutic.

I walk along the warm sand with my flip flops on, the sand creeps under my feet and into my toes. I try this sandal method as long as I can but always end up taking off my flimsy flops with much pleasure. Grasping the sandals and stepping forward brings much relief and I breathe in slowly. Is it the salty humid air? The smell that I neither enjoy nor dislike, but find that it soothes my soul. Is it the sound of the waves crashing that slows down the beat of my heart? I feel myself transforming into a new person.I hear the squawking of seagulls and gaze heavenward.  The breeze that runs its fingers through my hair is a sign that I am letting go. The laughter of children chasing waves is too enticing not to join in. The waves crash on my legs leaving a salty film. The water droplets dive into my mouth unexpected. How can I enjoy these simple moments? It seems a mystery.Taking a break from the chasing and running, I return to home base, the towels. I am all covered in sand that I don’t even attempt to remove. The sandwiches for lunch usually become “sand”wiches, but the watermelon allows it to wash down. I take a sip of the forbidden soda and the sweetness dances around in my mouth. I savor it.I let the warmth of the day seep into every part of my being and in my heart I hear a whisper to remember this moment.