Call for Poetry Submissions — What Do You Choose: Flow or Control?

Call for Poetry Submissions — What Do You Choose: Flow or Control?Photo by Brendan Church on Unsplash

Surrender will be one of the hardest things you ever do.

So, many of us don’t surrender to the flow of our lives at all.

Control feels safer.

Order feels safer.

But it can also subconsciously keep us in our comfort zone, or, a space that isn’t for our highest good nor aligned with our soul’s calling.

As a citizen of the world, we have a responsibility to contribute and many of us think the best way to do that is through our jobs.

Yet, there are other ways the world can benefit from our contribution.

Through kindness.

Through creativity.

Through storytelling.

And through daring to surrender to the flow of a personal destiny even if it colors outside the lines of what is normally expected.

So, how do you manage the dynamic between control and flow?

Is it difficult for you to surrender to flow? If so, why?

Is it better to maintain control?

Do you have a formula for mixing both that works for you?

Lay it all on the page in this week’s call for poetry submissions.

A few new rules:Keep your submission to ~ 350 words max.Format the poem as it is meant to be readMake sure to put the “poetry” tag on your storyFocus on clarity — make sure your piece has a clear premise and takeawayThe same rules still apply:You can submit to this or ANY of our past writing prompts. Just scroll through our previous newsletters. They’ll be marked “Call for Submissions.”If you’re already a writer for CRY, go ahead and submit.If you’re not a writer for CRY but would like to submit to this or any other prompt, let us know and we’ll add you ASAP. Include your profile handle in your message or comment.Be as creative as you want in your submissions. As long as you stick to the topic, we’ll consider it.Just because you submit doesn’t mean we’ll post. If you haven’t heard back from us in three days, consider that a pass.

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