Dear Fear, I don't want you here, but you remain near to what I hold dear, wanting me to veer. So let's make it clear - I won't let you steer my writing career. So take up the rear, while I get in gear. I'm taking charge here, though you remain near.
Inspired by Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
The Observer
I am the Observer, the Preserver
Whether with my pens or camera lens
It all depends which takes me further
Not always surrounded by friends
Others say Don't Disturb her
It will unnerve her
The silence will better serve her
Too many signals overwhelm
Too hectic being at the helm
Easier to be the Observer
It's been rapture for me to capture
A memory of the moment
I am the Observer, the Preserver
Written a while back at Soul Spring Retreat, but recently had this trait pointed out so I'm sharing now.
Whether with my pens or camera lens
It all depends which takes me further
Not always surrounded by friends
Others say Don't Disturb her
It will unnerve her
The silence will better serve her
Too many signals overwhelm
Too hectic being at the helm
Easier to be the Observer
It's been rapture for me to capture
A memory of the moment
I am the Observer, the Preserver
Written a while back at Soul Spring Retreat, but recently had this trait pointed out so I'm sharing now.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Half-Mast
Flags at half-mast
It happened so fast
A steady, deadly blast
How long did it last?
Digging into his past
A dangerous outcast
The damage was vast
Causing flags at half-mast
In response to Chattanooga shootings
It happened so fast
A steady, deadly blast
How long did it last?
Digging into his past
A dangerous outcast
The damage was vast
Causing flags at half-mast
In response to Chattanooga shootings
Thursday, April 23, 2015
NO Plastic
Brought my re-usable bags
Trying to show I'm green
Reading labels and tags
Then hit the check-out scene
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
What's so tough about this simple command?
How can I expect to lend a hand?
When I'm trying to do my part,
Look what's made it in my cart!
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
Maybe a different line
Trying a different store
Problem's not only mine
When it happens once more
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
What's so tough about this simple command?
How can I expect to lend a hand?
When I'm trying to do my part,
Look what's made it in my cart!
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
A day late posting for Earth Day - written a few years ago and still happening!
Trying to show I'm green
Reading labels and tags
Then hit the check-out scene
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
What's so tough about this simple command?
How can I expect to lend a hand?
When I'm trying to do my part,
Look what's made it in my cart!
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
Maybe a different line
Trying a different store
Problem's not only mine
When it happens once more
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
What's so tough about this simple command?
How can I expect to lend a hand?
When I'm trying to do my part,
Look what's made it in my cart!
What part of "NO Plastic" don't you understand?
A day late posting for Earth Day - written a few years ago and still happening!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
More Snow
Uh-Oh! More Snow!
Where will it go?
They just don't know!
As the piles grow,
And the winds blow -
This winter woe
of too much snow!!
Written for my family and friends in New England.
Where will it go?
They just don't know!
As the piles grow,
And the winds blow -
This winter woe
of too much snow!!
Written for my family and friends in New England.
Monday, October 6, 2014
You Save Too Much
MATCHES AND MENUS, MAGAZINES AND MAPS
CHRISTMAS CARDS, COUPONS AND CATALOGUES
BOXES AND BROWN BAGS, BOOKS AND BOTTLE CAPS
AUTOGRAPHS, ARTWORK AND AWARDS
YOUR MOMMA SAID YOU SAVE TOO MUCH
WITH WHAT ARE YOU GONNA PART?
SAVE IT IN YOUR MEMORY
STORE IT IN YOUR HEART
RECORDS AND RIBBONS, RECIPES, RECEIPTS
FAVORITE FRAMES, FLOWERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS
SHINY SHELLS, SUGARS, SHOES AND SETS OF SHEETS
CHINA, CHAIRS, CHECKERS, CHILD-MADE CRAFTS
THE MOVER SAID YOU SAVE TOO MUCH
WITH WHAT ARE YOU GONNA PART
STORE IT IN YOUR MEMORY
STORE IT IN YOUR HEART
Previously posted November 2009, but busy with de-cluttering so it's time to post again!
CHRISTMAS CARDS, COUPONS AND CATALOGUES
BOXES AND BROWN BAGS, BOOKS AND BOTTLE CAPS
AUTOGRAPHS, ARTWORK AND AWARDS
YOUR MOMMA SAID YOU SAVE TOO MUCH
WITH WHAT ARE YOU GONNA PART?
SAVE IT IN YOUR MEMORY
STORE IT IN YOUR HEART
RECORDS AND RIBBONS, RECIPES, RECEIPTS
FAVORITE FRAMES, FLOWERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS
SHINY SHELLS, SUGARS, SHOES AND SETS OF SHEETS
CHINA, CHAIRS, CHECKERS, CHILD-MADE CRAFTS
THE MOVER SAID YOU SAVE TOO MUCH
WITH WHAT ARE YOU GONNA PART
STORE IT IN YOUR MEMORY
STORE IT IN YOUR HEART
Previously posted November 2009, but busy with de-cluttering so it's time to post again!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Mookie Betts
Cheering on Mookie Betts,
Deserving all he gets!
Bringing his hitting threats,
Then he turns on the jets!
Watch for records he sets,
Without any regrets!
Nashville-area native drafted by the Red Sox. Have seen him play with Lowell, Pawtucket and Boston. Knowing he'll be back with Boston again soon wearing #50.
Deserving all he gets!
Bringing his hitting threats,
Then he turns on the jets!
Watch for records he sets,
Without any regrets!
Nashville-area native drafted by the Red Sox. Have seen him play with Lowell, Pawtucket and Boston. Knowing he'll be back with Boston again soon wearing #50.
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