August 25
Through the Forest
Close your eyes and visualize a forest. We are going to walk through the forest. Be aware of the sights, the sounds, the smells, the textures, even the tastes if you want to…everything around you. Follow instructions listed below. Use complete sentences and keep writing until you include all prompts below. You should have a couple of pages. Use as much detail as possible. Don’t worry about anything but writing at this point. Keep the word LIFE in mind as you write.
1. You have parked your car in the parking lot, strapped on your backpack, adjusted your hiking boots, and are ready to begin. You enter the forest. Describe the forest.
2. After you have walked a while, you see a key on the ground. Describe the key then pick it up and put it in your backpack and walk on.
3. Soon you spot a cup under a tree. Describe the cup.
4. All of a sudden you hear a noise. When you turn around, you see a bear. What do you do?
5. Once you and the bear part company, you resume your walk and you discover a lake. Describe the lake then make your way to the other shore.
6. When you get to the other side of the lake, you find a cave. Describe the cave.
7. At the end of your walk through the forest, you come upon a wall. Describe the wall.
8. Conclude your walk.
