"In every walk with
nature one receives far more than he seeks." -John Muir
The great outdoors can be an
inspirational place. Nature has been a subject of writings and poems for many
years. Why not try your hand at a story or poem while you’re out on the trails?
If you’re new to creative writing, or just need some inspiration, here are a
few ideas to get you started:
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If you get lost
in your thoughts while roaming through nature, why not write some of those
thoughts down?
·
What part of
nature are you most thankful for, and why?
·
What is your
favorite season?
·
Write a short
story or poem from the perspective of something in nature.
·
If you were an
element (air, water, earth, fire), which one would you be?
·
Co-writing: bring
a friend (or two, or more!) with you on an adventure. Write the first sentence
of a story, then pass it off to the next person to continue the story. There's
no telling which direction this will go!
·
Concrete
poetry is a form of poetry where the words on the page resemble a shape.
Look around for objects that you could write a poem about and also position the
words on the page to take the same shape, like a leaf, a tree, or a flower.
If you like to write in a
journal, consider using journals and pencils made from recycled materials. Or,
go paperless and keep your writings in notes on your phone so you can write as
you go.
Happy writing!
