Good day, readers. Today is October 20th, the 294th day of the year 2024, with 72 days remaining.
I still remember being young and every time I felt as if I were in love, it felt like as if I were simply part of a juxtaposition of two lost souls side by side in orbit around a chaotic world.
Thomas Slatin
Today in Literary History:
On this day in 1977, the plane carrying members of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed, tragically killing several members of the band and their crew. This event has been recounted in various biographies and music histories, exploring the impact of the band on rock music and the cultural landscape of the 1970s.
Notable Birthdays:
Arthur Rimbaud, born on October 20, 1854, was a French poet known for his surreal and visionary works. Despite his brief literary career, Rimbaud’s poetry, including “A Season in Hell,” has had a profound influence on modern literature and art.
Today’s Readings:
From “A Season in Hell” by Arthur Rimbaud: “Once, if my memory serves me well, my life was a banquet where every heart revealed itself, where every wine flowed.”
Literary Fact of the Day:
On October 20th, 1932, Michael McClure, an American poet, playwright, and novelist, was born. He was a prominent figure in the Beat Generation and the San Francisco Renaissance, known for his experimental and countercultural work.
Advice for Writers:
Thomas Slatin’s quote beautifully captures the feeling of young love and the chaos of the world around it. In your writing, explore the complexities of love and connection amidst the turbulence of life, creating narratives that resonate with the juxtaposition of souls in a chaotic existence.
Wishing you a day of heartfelt writing and inspired creativity, dear readers. Until tomorrow, may your literary endeavors be as poignant and profound as the loves and lives you depict.
Rimbaud said, “A real life is absent. We are not in the world.” He was a restless spirit, always in search of something even if he didn’t always know what it was. I thought of that reading your statement about how you felt being in love. Even happiness can cause turmoil in us.