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Summary

The web content is a reflective piece on the struggle and playfulness of capturing elusive thoughts and turning them into poetry, inspired by a writing prompt from Lucy Dan 蛋小姐.

Abstract

The article, titled "My Unwritten Words Play Hide and Seek," delves into the author's personal journey of chasing after fleeting thoughts and ideas that seem to play a game of hide and seek. Through a whimsical poem, the author personifies their words, questioning whether they are afraid to be expressed or simply shy. The piece suggests that these words are not lost but are in a constant state of movement, waiting to be found and formed into coherent expressions. The author acknowledges the challenge of capturing these thoughts but also the joy and warmth that comes with their eventual discovery. The article also includes a thank you to Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 for the writing prompt that initiated this exploration and invites readers to engage with more of the author's game-inspired literary works. Additionally, the author encourages readers to support their writing by becoming Medium members.

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  • The author views the process of writing poetry as a playful game of hide and seek, suggesting a light-hearted approach to a sometimes daunting task.
  • There is an underlying sense of frustration in not being able to immediately grasp the words that are "trapped" and "weighed on [the] tongue," indicating the struggle writers often face.
  • The author seems to find the act of

Writing Prompt: TO THE POEMS NEVER WRITTEN

My Unwritten Words Play Hide and Seek

Do your fleeting thoughts, spinning mind, or search for purpose participate in a game of lost and found words only to disappear again?

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

One, Two, Three… Have my words hidden from me? Are they afraid they won’t be free? Are they ready to flee?

Four, Five, Six… Does my memory play tricks? Okay, I’m peeking; is that a vowel behind the bricks? Am I hot or cold? Give a hint or take some pics?

Seven, Eight, Nine… Those words weighed on my tongue, trapped as mine. I can drag them out or take a breath this time. I’ve searched low and high, willing to crawl or climb.

10… Eyes closed, I still see you forming. You’re grabbing friends; now, a team and brainstorming. Being found is more than okay and unbelievably heart-warming.

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME!

Thank you, Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她), for the writing prompt and letting my words out for recess. Check out her beautifully delivered poem.

I enjoy literary playtime to process and release. Enjoy another one of my game-inspired pieces.

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