EXERCISE: What were those lyrics?
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writercisesOriginal Posting Feb. 21, 2017
Recently, at an international gathering here at the university, someone performed a lengthy song/poem. I think it was Malaysian, but I could be confused about that. Anyway, behind them there was both the original words and what was supposed to be an English translation. I'll admit to not paying a lot of attention, but one verse caught my eye. Here, let me show you what the English words said...
If there is a well on the farm,
We can take a shower.
If we live long enough,
We can meet again.
Somehow, that juxtaposition of thoughts -- okay, if there's water, we can take a shower. And, if we live a long time, maybe we'll meet again? What?
So, here's your challenge. Take those lines, and consider them as dialogue. Now, build a scene where the characters use these in a way that makes sense. Does one person say them, or two? Why are they saying them?
Go, write!
tink
Recently, at an international gathering here at the university, someone performed a lengthy song/poem. I think it was Malaysian, but I could be confused about that. Anyway, behind them there was both the original words and what was supposed to be an English translation. I'll admit to not paying a lot of attention, but one verse caught my eye. Here, let me show you what the English words said...
If there is a well on the farm,
We can take a shower.
If we live long enough,
We can meet again.
Somehow, that juxtaposition of thoughts -- okay, if there's water, we can take a shower. And, if we live a long time, maybe we'll meet again? What?
So, here's your challenge. Take those lines, and consider them as dialogue. Now, build a scene where the characters use these in a way that makes sense. Does one person say them, or two? Why are they saying them?
Go, write!
tink