WGI Writer Danielle Wright recently performed her poem at our Wounded Warrior Project Sharing Space. Check out her work and our interview with her!
A Hint of Salt
I rise to the most beautiful morning in a distant land, feeling a little distanced from self.
The thin linen blankets hug me and beg me to stay in bed a little longer.
I keep the sheets entertained with my tossing and turning as I run along the edge of my vivid dreams.
The room is furnished with local art, wrapped in dark wood and colorful wallpaper, an outward expression of my inner self.
The room has a distinct smell of lemon notes and a hint of salt; a fragrant expression of my spiritually for lemons brighten and salt enhances.
I witness the waves dancing the Waltz with its lifelong partner the shoreline, in a continuous embrace, they bop and breeze back and forth to the melody of nature and love.
Standing on the balcony, I watch the performance of the ocean, in awe of its beauty.
As the sun watches me, In awe of my beauty.
The sun and I are almost one in the same, both voyeurs, looking and sitting bright in our fullness.
I am full of life, full of love, full of excitement as I sip from a glass overflowing with abundance.
I am full of shine, and fire like the sun and of depth and reflection like the ocean.
I love the way that life presses its joy into my being until I am whole. I feel glorious as I soak up the beautiful nature of a distant land.
Interview with Danielle
1.) What is your earliest memory of writing? How did you start?
My earliest memory of writing is when I used to write “I miss you” letters to my great-grandmother whom I used to spend summers with in Long Island, NY. I have always loved to write; everything from notes, to letters, to poems and short stories. Poetry is my favorite. Sometimes, I share my poetry out loud during Open Mic Nights.
2.) Tell us about your writing practice.
I just discovered a practice that works best for me. I had to go back to the basics, and adopt the old way of writing, using paper and pen. When I used to type my thoughts on a laptop, I would get stuck, focusing more on the grammar and spelling than sharing my story, and it hindered my writing flow. The old fashion way, allows my thoughts to pour out of me freely and my writing is better for it.
3.) What inspires you?
Art inspires me. Nature inspires me. Connection inspires me. When I am surrounded by the beauty of art and life, I feel truly free and that opens up a part of me that imagines and creates.
4.) How and when did you get involved with the WGI?
I become involved with WGI in May 2023 through the Wounded Warrior Project. So far, the experience has been wonderful. The WGI community is so supportive. I feel seen and heard and celebrated. Thank You.
5.) What are you working on next?
I would love to put together a poetry book highlighting all of my favorite poems. Long-term, I would love to write a short- fictitious novel. I have started both, I just need a little more discipline to make my dream a reality.
