Illustration Friday " Wired"

Illustration Friday

Wired

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Poetry Thursday " Loyalty to Red"

Poetry Thursday

This weeks Poetry Thursday prompt has been a wonderful quest for self discovery! I’m much more passionate about red than I first realized, it’s almost sacred to me! My whole life I have worn it with pride, reveled in its beauty, but until last year have never used it for decorating. One room in my home is a burnt red color, and I seldom visit that space! I rarely even plant a red flower. Yet I would have no problem owning a red car, have had many red dresses, and jackets! I adore red plaid and jump at the chance to wear night clothes in red. So this poem was born from meditative thinking about the complexities of red and my love for it!

Loyalty to Red

Oh Red how you dance in my head
Nourishing my soul, you take control
Oh Red how I adore your power
Your blaze of passion, in nature and fashion
You speak to me like no other
You cloak me in loyalty, sovereignty
Distinct allegory
You saber my path in times of fear
You’re my infallible armor staving off
Insecurity, inadequacy, weakness and doubt
You fill my heart with life, lust, liveliness
Oh red your fire burns in ravaging winds
Capturing the attention of the onslaught
You’re absolved by that honed paradoxical allure
Respected, you juice my latent desires
I covet every conceivable notion of your contradiction
Wearing you with pride, dedication, admiration
I will always love and defend your honor
You will never stand alone in allegation
Castigation or decoration!

Bloggers block!

Lately I’ve been online google searching for wearable art coats, to no avail! Suggestions to any cool wearable art websites would be deeply appreciated! I’m looking for some inspirational, plus sized coats, made with squares of material. I'm in possesion of some bright colored velour material that I want to fashion into a wearable art coat! I have been thinking about this for way too long! Now is the time to launch a creation! I’m apprehensive about sizing the squares….not sure how big I want them…I'm not looking for a real quilted look either!

I’m having bloggers block! Is that possible? The last few days I’ve been suffering with a bit of a back ache that consumes me. So instead of whining about my aches and pains I just opted out of posting. Thankfully I woke Tuesday and the nagging ache had dissipated! I was so excited; I almost had pep in my step. A good night’s sleep is imperative to my well being, of course that’s not always possible.

Tuesday afternoon I was invited to see the play “Tuesdays with Morrie” at our local theatre. The play was full of wisdom and humor! What more could I ask for! Well more comfortable seats would have been an asset! Okay better for my ass and my friend’s ass….whose is at least four sizes smaller than mine!

The fellow that played the part of Morrie was ancient to say the least…seventy eight was the supposed age of Morrie; Anthony Holland is just a few months shy of eighty six ! His acting was so believable I almost panicked during one scene, when he looked like he was having a real heart attack. Thankfully he’s just a very convincing actor.

I was wondering how the heck he memorizes all those lines when I can barely remember my own cell phone number! In fact the other day I needed my postal code for a return at Michaels, I’m sure I repeated every postal code of every home I ever lived in, except my current one of nine years. In my defense, we just got a new postal code a few months ago, I was trying to remember it, couldn’t, so I tried to fall back on the familiar one! Which threw me into a labyrinth of numbers and letters all mixed together. I became totally befuddled, sprinkle that with a tad of mortification, and my mind was blank. I stood there horrified, unable to recall either of my two postal codes! The cashier kindly let me leave after many frustrating attempts at correcting my jumbled letter number combinations! I’m sure she was so exasperated, that she just filled in the blank with her own!

Both Warren Kimmel and Anthony Holland did an excellent job at keeping my interest, inciting many giggles, and philosophical thoughts! The premise of the play is to live well, give what you can, love and forgive everyone! Make intimate connections with others at all costs before you die! Quit chasing things you don’t really want! In a perfect world it’s a pretty sensible way to live life and what I strive for!

Sunday Scribbling "Superstition"

Sunday Scribbling

Superstition

Spirit won over superstition
Replaced by loyal intuition
Negative fear left my soul
Positive energy took control
Thirteen’s, black cats can saunter by
Fallible fallacies, I’ll defy
Umbrella left open in my abode
New Shoes on the table, a myth I’ll goad
I’ll not succumb to childish dread
Or attract it to me, so it will spread
Instead I embrace the spirit within
On the thirteenth day, a lottery I’ll win!

Goddesses Unite

Wednesday night we celebrated Laura’s Birthday at my home. There I am, hiding my large girth behind the goddesses! As usual we had excellent food, and drinks. Laughter ensued, along with in-depth conversation about childhood, and future aspirations. Although there was a no gift policy unless it was crafted, everyone presented Laura with a personal treasure. It inspired creativity in all!

Even though the evening was perfect, I catch my self having regrets about things I said. I know everyone has bouts of feeling like the odd duck out, I think I just hide it well. My intentions are always genuine, yet I know I’m often perceived incorrectly. I am trying not to worry about it. Subconsciously I do though. The other night I had this really long dream. Throughout the dream I kept reminding myself to remember my dream for when I awaken! It was in color and very vivid. It’s the first time I have ever dreamt about my ex, he visited me and we talked but I don’t remember what we talked about. It wasn’t awful, just shocking because it’s been eleven years. I also dreamt my teeth fell out that was devastating. I wondered if it’s because I have been grinding a lot lately! Then I looked it up and it was relevant to my feeling a little inferior at times. I’m sure it’s just a phase I’m going through. Embracing my aging body!

The celebration was such a sweet night, very spiritual. We picked angel cards, prompting a round table discussion about each card. I had about five drop onto the table at once, instead of throwing them back I just kept them. Seems they picked me. They were all related, germane to my life at the moment too!

Janice made a lovely cake, with a bohemian goddess on the front. Laura was thrilled and it was a yummy no fat angel food, with a hint of lemon. So yummy! We all giggled at the doll head as it resembled Charlotte from our Christmas soiree. Charlotte is the haunted doll, that wouldn’t have her picture taken until we spoke sweetly to her. The next goddess celebration is in April, where we will pay tribute to our Aries friend Barb! I’m really looking forward to that too!

Illustration Friday " Hide"

Illustration Friday "Hide"

That’s a big hide I see
Pretty hard to hide from me
Bad fashion and weight
Always a huge debate!

Poetry Thursday " I still love you but....."

Poetry Thursday

This is not what you may think. We were suppose to write about “The thing we find most beautiful in the world without giving away what that thing is.” I think we were suppose use descriptive words to embellish beauty. I decided to have some fun and let you guess what “the thing is”. It's not the most beautiful thing in the world. Personally I think it’s a dead give away…..but tell me what you think!



I still love you but…..

Our Youth has parted
We are no longer content
To ebb together
I used to depend on you
But no more
I used to trust you
But no more
I was in control
But no more
Independent
Of my needs
You now make the decisions
I am at your command
I now pay the way
While you stand
Idly by,
Other times
You’re dormant
I’m ignored
I carry on
Without you
I’m grateful
For our time together
In your youth
Your sleek nature
Attracted me
Now
You’re a liability
Time to
Trade you in
For a new one!