Spotlight On Writers – Gayl Wright

There are many things that bring me inspiration. One of the most important is spending time outdoors walking or sitting on the hillside or porch swing. While there I listen to the beautiful song of the wood thrush, the loud croaking of frogs or barking dogs. I observe the sky with its changing cloud patterns, watch the trees dance in the wind and see the beautiful colors when leaves change. Many of my poems have come from the time spent outside. It has a way of cleansing and refreshing me.
 
As I look through magazines, cutting out pictures and words, the creativity often finds me. I turn to my art journal using what I have collected to make collages and found poetry. Other times I just start painting and wait to see what comes out of it.
 
Sometimes looking at a photo, listening to music, playing the piano or even using a one word prompt fuels my creativity. Family gatherings or other events make me want to capture them with a poem or photograph to create a lasting memory.

Wow, that’s a hard question! After thinking on this awhile one word that comes to mind is imagination.

Besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, I am a Christian with a strong faith in God. This gives me freedom to grow into the person I am meant to be. My creativity stems from that. Writer, poet, musician, artist, lover of beauty and seeker of truth are other hats I wear.
 
I am a loving, caring person who tries to encourage others and help them see their unique qualities and know their worth. Life is sometimes hard, but I like to look for the good in it all.