neat desk
organized mind
right now both are messy
new journal is on the way
space is needed
let go of the old
Joining David’s W3 with Ladysighs’ prompt below:
Compose two verses according to the following specifications:
i'm looking through the window the flakes shinning as diamonds the ground is blanketed by early winter dusk outdoors is inviting me the dry air is refreshing passion arises as the warmth around the hearth a scarf wrapped around my neck leather boots dressing my feet gloves caressing my fingers chilly north winds blow
Joining Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday.
“If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” ― Rumi
The darkness hits hard this time of the year, I feel lost in my thoughts, my goals are melting. The only bit of grounding moment is when I’m writing on my journal, twinkle lights and a candle lighting up the dark mornings.
the sound of the rain
tiny beauties on my way
a long due haircut
a warm weekend ahead
a cup of tea and a book for later
now it’s your turn, what are you grateful for today?
In Canada, we celebrate thanksgiving this weekend. It’s earlier than the USA thanksgiving celebration. We are up north and the harvest is already in full mode, soon it will be snowing and nothing else to harvest.
It’s a chilly day, 5C/41F this morning. I’m sitting in my living room trying to put words together for this post. Maybe a gratitude list, quotes, poems… not sure what to write.
“What if, today, we were grateful for everything?”
Charlie Brown
So, here are three things I’m grateful for at this moment:
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.”
Maya Angelou
Could you tell me one thing you are grateful today?
Happy Thanksgiving!
the 7 wonders make me wonder
where is the flow to my wholeness
in 300 ways i see progress
in 300 ways i see failure
optimism and inspiration
embrace my inner growth
and creative self-expression is born
Joining Reena’s Xploration challenge # 300. Congrats Reena!
W. Somerset Maugham
“Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it.”
merciless talking an innocence from madness silence is the say the eternal punishment desirable forgiveness
tanka tuesday synonyms only for quiet and seek. I’m using silence and desirable for my poem.
these gorgeous white flowers called my attention yesterday, maybe a sign from nature? i looked up for their symbolism:
White flower symbolism includes purity, innocence, faith, spiritual enlightenment, and messages from angels. Uniguide.com
i’ve been walking in a rough path recently. purity and innocence can explain a lot to me right now, and maybe i’ll forgive myself.
“Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.”
Henry David Thoreau
ups and downs
it’s holiday here, i’m catching up with some writing in my deck. please, tell me one beautiful thing you are doing today.
red a breath a moment flowing inwards pulsing in the veins welcoming the changes disguised in layers of joy opening unknown paths ahead not always pleasant, a disruption should we stagnate or follow nature's rules dancing with the wind and feeling the droplets let go of what has passed and adapt to the new pleasure can be killed by hesitation and worries be still and breathe feel the moment mind and body in mindfulness we are stronger surrender now
This is a Tree of life poem. Angela, from Let’s write blog, has choosen me as the POW (poet of week) to select a prompt for this week David’s W3 challenge. My prompt guidelines are:
Changes are happening in both hemispheres for the arrival of spring or autumn. The Earth invites us to a beautiful party with colorful flowers or leaves, depending on where we are on this immense planet.
The change of seasons can be tough on us. It can shake our core and disturb our balance. The trees are a perfect example of how to adapt to changes. The branches and leaves flow with the wind and trees get bare or full of leaves, however, a tree’s strength is in the roots.
Let the words above inspire you and write a poem in “Tree of Life” poetic form about changes, impermanence, and strength.
‘Tree of Life’ poetic form
An uplifting poem in 19 lines;
Syllabic: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-4-4-4-4-4-4;
Unrhymed;
Alignment: Centered
Thanks so much David and Angela for giving me this opportunity!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Tea & Paper 