If you follow my Instagram account you saw that I wrote a poem early this morning (technically yesterday morning now that I look at the clock). Here it is…as promised.
Titled: Intimate Momentum
Intimate Momentum
30 Sep 2017 2 Comments
in Poetry, Scenic New England, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: modern day mysticism, poem, poetic prayer, poetry, poetry as pathway, prayer
The Difference
27 Sep 2017 1 Comment
in Poetry, Scenic New England, Writing Life Tags: Heaven, horses, Inspired Poetry, Maine, poem, poetry
Friends, from a sleepless night, a poetic offering for you. From a dream I had while awake…which was real -but felt like a dream. Follow? Well…let’s see!
I pray it blesses you, somehow.
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Blaze Your Own Trail
28 Aug 2017 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Hollihock Writers Conference, journaling prompts, poem, poetry, Poetry Prompts, Rhode Island Authors and Writers, spontaneous journaling prompt, spontaneous poetry, Writers conference, Writing Life
photo credit: Pierre PRESTAT Cascade assault via photopin (license)
I have just returned from a weekend Writers’ Conference here in New England. My mind is still racing and I am heading into a busy week…I am hoping to catch a bit more time to process the wealth of information, beauty and diverse voices I experienced during this event. Meantime, as always finding the way back into my own rhythm includes a bit of poetry. Poetry is my pathway to clarity, focus, vision, and possibility. I hope to be sharing more about that soon…I promise big news is on the horizon, and I can’t wait to share it with you! One small step for this writer…and for you, my faithful readers and friends!
Meanwhile, I pray this simple affirming words breathe freshness into your day. For those of you who follow my Instagram account, this is my response to the Spontaneous Journal Prompt I shared on August 16th. I wrote it this morning, but it is the ruminating question on my mind as I consider my current writing life.
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Illation
21 Aug 2017 Leave a comment
in Poetry, Spirituality, Writing Life Tags: Art, hope, Lessons from Nature, listening, nature, Nature Poems, peace, poem, poetry, poetry as pathway, silence, spiritual, spiritual journey, wildlife, wisdom
photo credit: Angelrays Bluebird and Cardinal together via photopin (license)
When the world clamors loud, we can run to the honesty of nature and trust the quiet communication of a poem. Poetry, photographs, paintings and sculptures- all creative efforts speak to us in a language all their own. Let’s listen.
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A Poet Responds to a Painting
09 Jul 2017 11 Comments
in Journal Keeping, Poetry, Writing Life Tags: Canada, Canadian Artist, Inspired Poetry, journaling, journaling prompts, Original Artwork, poem, poetics, poetry, Poetry Prompts, Shannon Ford, spontaneous poetry
Recently I received some fabulous mail from a Canadian friend. It was chock full of the kind of ephemera we journaling types adore. Canada is celebrating it’s 150th birthday this year but it seems I get the presents. She included a lovely Starbucks Canadian travel mug I have been toting back and forth on my out and about town excursions. One of the exquisite treasures I received was an artist post card. On it was a painting I felt incredibly drawn to, above the many lovely images sent. As I tipped it (taped it with washi tape) into my journal, I was inspired to write a poem.
Poetry continues to be a powerful pathway for me. I believe it is a pathway for many things, connection, community, and conversation. Art offers the same to all in its various forms. There is no limit to where the imagination can lead. I find inspiration in both artwork and artist, so be sure and check out the artist whose work inspired the poem below: Shannon Ford. I know you will find her work incredible to see!
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