'Make a list of the sounds, smells, tastes, and sights from you daily life that make you happy. Call your list 'Daily' meaning they happen every day.'
[My list]:
my cat and family [sight]
food, flowers in the garden[taste/smell]
cars [sound]
'Now expand these into a catalog poem or paragraph that lists images of things in your daily life that are miracles or make you happy to be alive.'
Need help with the second part, because I'm not sure how to expand these things and how I would write them in a paragraph that lsits images of these things..
Thanks
-MC
This is a good description and how-to for writing a catalog poem:
http://childrens-non-fiction.suite101.com/article.cfm/catalog_poem
Give it a try!
To expand your list into a catalog poem or paragraph, you can start by taking each item and describing it in more detail. Think about what specific images or experiences these things evoke for you and try to capture them in words. Here's an example to help you get started:
In the morning, I wake up to the sight of my cat curled up by my side, her fur a soft patch of warmth and comfort. The way she stretches and yawns, her eyes filled with sleepy contentment, brings a smile to my face, reminding me that love can be found in the simplest of beings.
As I walk into the kitchen, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, mingling with the scent of warm pancakes and maple syrup. The combination of these familiar and enticing smells immediately awakens my senses and evokes a sense of anticipation for the delightful flavors to come.
Stepping outside, I am greeted by the colorful blooms dancing in the garden, their petals reaching towards the sun as if celebrating life itself. Each flower tells a story of resilience and beauty, reminding me to find joy in even the smallest of endeavors.
Amidst the city hustle, the sound of cars rushing by becomes a symphony of movement and progress. It reminds me that I am part of something bigger, a world in flux where each passing vehicle represents countless stories and destinations yet to be explored.
In the evenings, as the day fades into the embrace of dusk, the sights and sounds give way to a calming stillness. I sit on the porch, gazing at the stars that dot the night sky like scattered dreams, reminding me of the endless possibilities and the vastness of the universe.
Each of these sights, smells, sounds, and tastes may seem ordinary, but they hold an extraordinary power to uplift and remind me of the beauty that exists within my daily life. They are the small miracles that make me grateful to be alive.