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My name is Joy, and I love to write. Why poetry, here? Because poetry uplifts its writer, and if she is lucky enough, her readers, too. Around us, so many objects abound to write about. Once a poet starts with a smallest, most trivial object, he shall discover that his pen will spill out what is most delicate or most majestic hidden inside him. Since the classics sometimes dealt with lofty subjects with a lofty language, a person with poetry in his soul may incline to emulate that. That is understandable. Poetry does that to a person: it enlarges the soul and gives it wings. Yet, to really soar, a poet needs to take off from the ground. Kiya's gift. I love it!
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#1102040 added November 20, 2025 at 12:56pm
Restrictions: None
What is "anything"?
Prompt:
Free Day. Write about anything.


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The blank page stares back at me, mocking me, "It is your free day. Write about anything." But what is "anything"? Anything can be the entire universe and things in and out of it. On the other hand, this "anything" offers some boundless freedom, doesn't it?

Yet, boundless freedoms can paralyze instead of liberating. For me, this is like I am standing in front of the open door of my fridge, trying to decide. It would have helped if I knew beforehand what I wanted from its insides.

On the other hand, this "anything" can be a good thing. Still, what can I do when confronted with such a glorious and terrifying invitation? I guess I'll have to reframe the prompt with one thing in mind: Authenticity. Am I authentic? Who knows! But I think this means looking inward.

This means current obsessions, hobbies, books I'm reading, memories, philosophical or societal stuff, my personal dilemmas... and the list goes on and on. Then maybe, I can mine the mundane, such as a some overheard conversation, peculiar habits of people, specific ways and rhythms of towns. cities, countries, etc. Then, what about timeless themes as personal reflections? Current events, a story, a poem, or answers to what-if questions... The picking is endless.

When all is said and done, I guess, similar to what I did here today, right now, starting with a single sentence and hoping it would carry me on can be the way to go. After all, most writing doesn't come from the grandeur of the subject, but from the depth with which it is explored.

So when I saw the word "anything" first, I took a deep breath and smiled at the boundless invitation. Then, I started typing...something...about ANYTHING!




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