Laura took
the Grind Café Writers’ Group “Free-write Challenge” at this year’s Summer
Dreams Literary Arts Festival at Trout Lake, Vancouver. The brave drew random
prompts then took a break from the fest to go sit under a tree, and let it rip
for 10 minutes without stopping in a free-write—and see what emerged. Braver
yet, they agreed to let us post their raw version. So remember, this is
unedited, unfinished output. Thanks to all participants.
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Prompt: If I could be any one in history, I would be ……………. (and why).
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Prompt: If I could be any one in history, I would be ……………. (and why).
If I
could be anyone in history, I would be Eleonora Dusé because I would be a
magnificent actress admired by Stanislawski, able to travel all over the world.
And I would be an Italian which is a definite benefit.
“Ciao, Eleonora!” “We
love you!” “You’re more gifted and beautiful than Sarah Bernhardt.” Actually,
I’m not sure if that is true.
Eleonora
wore beautiful clothes that flowed in the wind and shimmered in sunlight. She
lived in Asolo, an ancient Italian village. How could I not choose Eleonora?
And such a pretty name. “Eleonora, Eleonora, you are an angelic actress and you
create magic on stage.” What else can I say?
But
if Eleonora did not love animals and surround herself with Cavalier King
Charles spaniels, then I would be somebody else. Perhaps Queen Victoria?
©2013 Laura Minato
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