Creative Writing and Gratitude Journaling Workshop

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Write Well
Poetry and Gratitude Journals
Share haikus
and/or parallel
poems
If you weren’t here last session, introduce
yourself using “I Am” poem if you wrote one.
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Dragonflies buzzing
Birds twittering in the trees
Lazy summer days
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T
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J
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T
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S
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BY 
WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS
I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
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T
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I
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J
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T
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S
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BY Patt Scanlan
I have borrowed
the sweater
that was in
your closet
and which
you were probably
planning
to wear today
Forgive me
it was comfortable
so soft
and so warm
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Etheree.
 
An Etheree is a ten-line unrhymed poem. Line one is one
syllable long. Line two is two syllables. Each line
continues to grow by one syllable until line ten is ten
syllables long.
 
Activity
Think of something you are thankful or grateful for.
Write an Etheree poem about what you are grateful
for.
Share!
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Etheree.
 
An Etheree is a ten-line unrhymed poem. Line one is one
syllable long. Line two is two syllables. Each line
continues to grow by one syllable until line ten is ten
syllables long.
 
Activity
Think of something you are thankful or grateful for.
Write an Etheree poem about what you are grateful
for.
Share!
 
My Son
 
Zach
My son
My baby
But not really
He’s taller than me
I’m so grateful for him
This gift that God gave to me
My perfectly imperfect son
Always thankful he’s part of my life
I can’t wait to see what he will become.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9efJ868yxo
Journaling
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Keep a gratitude journal for a few days this week.
 
Start by listing 5-10 things you are thankful or grateful for.
Write a journal entry about one of the items on your list.
Write as many entries as you feel comfortable with about things
you are grateful for.
 
And/or respond to one of the journal prompts on the next slide…
Challenge
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Journal prompts:
When do you feel like you rush too much? How could you slow down and enjoy the process?
Who is someone in your life you appreciate at the moment? Write a letter of gratitude to them.
What are 3 things you accomplished today (or yesterday) that you are proud of and need to pat yourself on the
back for?
What would be your ideal location to live? City, suburbs, or out in the country? House or apartment? Having to
drive a car everywhere or being able to walk places? Where in the world?
If you had unlimited money/resources/connections, what gifts would you give to the people you appreciate in
your life? Get creative. 
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Indulge in the art of poetry and gratitude journaling through haikus, parallel poems, and Etheree structures. Explore themes of thankfulness and share your heartfelt creations in a supportive environment. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, reflection, and expressive writing prompts. Join us for a transformative experience of creativity and appreciation.


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  1. Write Well Poetry and Gratitude Journals

  2. Share haikus and/or parallel poems If you weren t here last session, introduce yourself using I Am poem if you wrote one. Contoso S u i t e s 2

  3. Dragonflies buzzing Birds twittering in the trees Lazy summer days Contoso S u i t e s 3

  4. This Is Just To Say This Is Just To Say This Is Just To Say This Is Just To Say BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS BY PATT SCANLAN I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox I have borrowed the sweater that was in your closet and which you were probably saving for breakfast and which you were probably planning to wear today Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold Forgive me it was comfortable so soft and so warm Contoso S u i t e s 4

  5. Etheree. An Etheree is a ten-line unrhymed poem. Line one is one syllable long. Line two is two syllables. Each line continues to grow by one syllable until line ten is ten syllables long. Activity Think of something you are thankful or grateful for. Write an Etheree poem about what you are grateful for. Share!

  6. Etheree. An Etheree is a ten-line unrhymed poem. Line one is one syllable long. Line two is two syllables. Each line continues to grow by one syllable until line ten is ten syllables long. My Son Zach My son My baby But not really He s taller than me I m so grateful for him This gift that God gave to me My perfectly imperfect son Always thankful he s part of my life I can t wait to see what he will become. Activity Think of something you are thankful or grateful for. Write an Etheree poem about what you are grateful for. Share!

  7. Snow falling on trees in a forrest Journaling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9efJ868yxo Contoso S u i t e s 7

  8. Snow falling on trees in a forrest Challenge Keep a gratitude journal for a few days this week. Start by listing 5-10 things you are thankful or grateful for. Write a journal entry about one of the items on your list. Write as many entries as you feel comfortable with about things you are grateful for. And/or respond to one of the journal prompts on the next slide Contoso S u i t e s 8

  9. Snow falling on trees in a forrest Challenge Journal prompts: When do you feel like you rush too much? How could you slow down and enjoy the process? Who is someone in your life you appreciate at the moment? Write a letter of gratitude to them. What are 3 things you accomplished today (or yesterday) that you are proud of and need to pat yourself on the back for? What would be your ideal location to live? City, suburbs, or out in the country? House or apartment? Having to drive a car everywhere or being able to walk places? Where in the world? If you had unlimited money/resources/connections, what gifts would you give to the people you appreciate in your life? Get creative. How would you describe the mood you are in right now? Make a playlist for that mood. Write whatever you feel like! Choose one or two entries you d be willing to share during the next class. Contoso S u i t e s 9

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