The Rose
Welcome To Monday Metaphors!
Open your notebook, date the page.
Set your timer for 30 minutes.
Breathe in, release.
Have fun, be present, it's okay to go slow...
🩷 🩷 🩷
A Quote To Begin...
By Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
“I took a rose from a vase and fastened it in her sash. She sighed a sign of ineffable satisfaction, as if her cup of happiness were now full."
In your notebook, choose one prompt to explore...
Continue this scene. Write for 5 minutes.
What makes your cup of happiness full? Write for 5 minutes.
What color is your rose? Write for 5 minutes.
This Week's 10 Minute Word Play...
CERISE
What's the pronunciation? What's the definition? How does cerise show up in your life? What do you love about the sound and feel of this word? Write a paragraph describing something familiar to you that has this quality. What did you discover? What came up that you love?
Exploring Metaphor...
The symbolism of a white, purple, pink, orange, blue, green rose...
white: trust, loyalty, remembrance
purple: love, enchantment, wonder, awe
pink: gratitude, pleasant desire, fun
orange: light, joy, happiness
blue: mystery, rebellion
green: life, nature, strength
Which rose are you today? Which rose are you everyday? Which rose do you most want in your life right now?
Write for 5 minutes, simply explore.
Image to Words...
Write a scene or description showing what's happening in real-time for 1-2 characters; an interaction inspired by something from this image.
Quick Writing Tip...
Slow down to sense your intuition.
A Special Writing Invitation…
Join our vibrant writing group on Facebook!
Connect with fellow writers, share your work, and find inspiration in a supportive community. Whether you're just starting out or you’re an experienced writer, our circle welcomes new writers with open arms and endless creativity.
Thank you for participating in Monday Metaphors!
Have A Great Week & Happy Writing!
Kris
