Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Wave of Discovery
Riding on the wave of discoverythe small crab tried scooting sideways,as he was wantYet, he discoveredthat inspirational epiphanywas simple enoughyet quite usefulAnd, that awareness led directlyto all the motivation to movehe could ever muster
Fortune Tellers
Apple blossomsAnd worms alikeAre fortune tellersForetelling fall harvestAnd hot cider by the fireOn a cold, wintery night
Self-Talk
The frumpy lady in her nightgownAnd cow horns on her headInspired strength and fortitudeUpon herselfAs if plastering wallsOr shoring up foundationsWith the delicacy of a rhinoSelf-talk became a blurOf mantric phrases gone senselessBeginning with “You will”And the ever...
Feelings Freed
Left hidden and locked in darkened cornersonce wild and tempestuous feelingsfester and wart, crust and bubbledo their part to age brittle bonesthe bars of ancient cagesSet free by a change of mindcoaxed out into the sunlightreluctant and limping at firstthey return to...
Removing the Veil
Like cellophane wrapped‘round your favorite dessertThe thinnest mind-veilKeeps you from your dreamsRemove itAnd taste the richnessOf your dreams
Knotholes and Blemishes
Sometimes, we’re knottywith each otherIt’s at those timesthat love emulsifiesNow we let the blemishesblow away in the winds of forgivenessand our spirits can shinethrough our heartsWhile we go throughthe knotholes of life togethersoftened by our gratitudes
Full Bucket
Fill your beingLike a bucket at the wellEvery momentYou rememberEvery day, every dayPeace, joy, bliss…Drink it all in
Near the Line
a while backwith tilted eyes and monikerswhilst tippy toes clod-hoppedshe discovered quite unobtrusivelythat quietlywith no pomp the circumstance of near arrivalof a large marking of timespent judiciously on a daily basiswas fast approachingthe fear of...
Unique
The star on your foreheadShines brightestWhen you are steeped in innocenceOr when you belly up to the playgroundWhat makes you so special?That’s easy!You are a unique individualWithin the whole of LifeAnd, the Universe loves you beyond measure
Buddy Fun
Me and my best buddyare easily entertainedIt doesn't take muchfor the Muse to strike uswith ideas - two- four or manyFlinging epiphaniessinging new songsgiggling at each otherOh, my! It's so much fun!
Plains of Love
In the company of horseswe can ride the plains of loveSeeking the one enthralling vistawhere misted mountainshug chilled and pristine lakesOr in mundane momentswe can ride the dusty trailpast the old abandoned well....................................................On...
Persistence
Turtle moves slowly(except when he moves fast)And, in a persistent way,gets where he’s going…eyes on his goalTake the time tobreathe in Gratitudeas the turtleslowly plods acrossthe road