Mountains stand magestically
the sunset brushes all with clarity
challenging the mind to settle into
moments of solitude and grace
long inhales of gratitude
quiet exhales of compassion
lifts the veil of disconnection
between hidden realms
nature’s wonder and beauty
embrace the souls with love
the spirits dance in delight
Time is rich and full
possessing intervals of adventure
in the squashed space cradled
between demands of the earth’s state of affairs
previous —
memories of childhood linger in fairytales of realness
presently —
time laughs in the face of my accumulating years
I now choose ever so mindfully
my collection of thrills
of moments wrapped in the universe’s jest
that nibble at my brain’s intervening patterns
creating velvety, supple synapses
to span the seasons on this cosmic journey
photo by me
“KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN. LISTEN. FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY. IDEAS ARE CONSTANTLY TRYING TO GET YOUR ATTENTION. LET THEM KNOW YOUR ARE AVAILABLE”
Elizabeth Gilbert
Here we are the last day of April. My final poem for Poetry Month. Kind of crazy just how quickly the month went, but really, time is such a warped way to measure reality. When I started this blog I never thought I would be writing a poem everyday for a month. I have astonished myself. I truly enjoyed the experience. Being creative in this way actually changed how I perceive the world. I have always been fairly aware, but I am now tuned in to another frequency and I love it.
A poem ♥ are thoughts spoken and unspoken
What is Life ♥ but poetry in motion
When I began this journey of blogging I was worried about what others thought. I have succeeded in pushing my boundaries around vulnerability. Now I just don’t care. This is my journey, my imagination and it is inspiring me to keep evolving. Another favourite quote from “BIG MAGIC”
“IF PEOPLE DON’T LIKE WHAT YOU’RE CREATING, JUST SMILE AT THEM SWEETLY AND TELL THEM TO GO MAKE THEIR OWN FUCKING ART” Elizabeth Gilbert
I will most likely not be posting everyday from here on, but I will continue to carry pen and paper with me. When the creative adventure flows, my mind will take note. I encourage all to listen deeply to the world around them. There is so much inspiration that otherwise goes unnoticed.
Daily word prompt astonish
There is a friend we all have in common
One who is a constant reminder to love
Sadly many are too scared or have forgotten
and try to give our dear friend a shove
Our friend remains silently beside us
Always only a breath from our sooth
Whispering words of wisdom and thus
To live life with wonder and truth
If you can open your heart to our teacher
Lessons of life you will tenderly embrace
The mystery will then become the feature
How will you live your remaining moments of grace?
Daily word prompt wonder
the wind comes suddenly
like a dragon’s breath
the trees creak in protest
sword ferns sway in combat
the raven cries a warning
the wrens join the chorus
with an inhale, the dragon retreats
the wind only a whisper
like the wings of an angel
the chorus becomes a eulogy
the big cat, freshly preened
purrs a hymn of gratitude
the elk lay still
rivulets of life force
bleed upon his mossy grave
the vanilla leaves droop in mourning
the bleeding hearts weep
the fawn lilies bow their heads in sorrow
the sun’s last rays illuminate
his spirit hastily departed
Poem # 28 for Poetry Month
daily prompt rivulet
aglow TO ILLUMINATE WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE 