I found this musical writing prompt on Circles Under Streetlights, though she found it on Man of the Word. I follow and admire them both very much.
I closed my eyes and listened to the music and was brought to tears and decided to write. I would suggest listening to the prompt, perhaps with eyes closed and then keep it open in another window to play while reading what’s written here. And don’t forget to check out what the other authors wrote.
Here’s my response to the music:
A leaf pulled along
Running below the surface of the river
Its bright gold flash
Catching the eye of Time.
Rising to the surface
Tumbling
Rolling
Gliding through the standing stones
Markers on the way
that stay
while I go on.
Eddies pull me aside
Swirling
Whirling
Lost in endless turning tones
Under, over but not away
Squandering the breaking day
I stay.
Breath moves me.
Currents beneath nudge.
Stream pulls the leaf
Free, torn away
Gold to grey
Running below the surface of the river
Disappearing in glorious silver light
Catching the eye of Time.
sheri j kennedy ~ Riverside 