Art’s Inspiration and Other Fancy Thoughts
Spicy Spark
Intense imaginationssandwiched between tepidactions of roteNeutral in chargeyet forward in movementThe spicy sparkfuel from the soulpowers every stepeach movementToward building solid foundations'neath the castles of our dreams
Filling the Well
I lived a good portion of my life up in the high dessert area of the truly northern part of California. Living there, I learned a lot about wells: how they are are much preferred to hauling water by hand from the creek, how to douse for them, how to not try to dig...
Stepping Into Alive
The choice arises new each daybetween the busy and sleepy eyesamid sullied plans of yesterdayand expectant visions of tomorrowNestled softly among decisions plentydisguised as a subtle choice with no facethe either/or of it lost to better mindsso it is oftimes...
Hide and Seek
One grey daywhen even the shadowswere dull and listlessHe noticed a suspicious sparkleout the side of his perceptionsHe discovered the prismaticrainbow colorslurking on the peripheryPlaying hide and seekwith his consciousness“Come out, come out,wherever you are!”
Doorway into Home
A hidden spot, a verdant gladewith singing birdsdragonflies, butterfliesand tinkling stream‘Neath a canopy of dancing leavesand stately needles and cedarsA treasure for the senseshidden in plain viewamidst the busy-nesstucked within the cityA doorway into Home
Souls Journey
Lifted up by jubilant voicesraised to a new levelin celebration and devotionOur song of Lifeexpands and radiatesin proportions beyond mathematics------------------------------------------------------See those souls dancingsee their shining facesas they journey ever...
In the Hand
In the Hand Flutter of the softened wing pumping love throughout my countenance connecting my being spirit to joy and back again Downy softness in the hand worth all the thoughts blossoming like butterflies from within the soul • • • • Buy In the Hand today! $1200....
Mystery Blessing
No matter the namewhispered on softened breathor shouted through winds of changeWhatever the preceptsconcepts, laws and practicesBeyond comprehensionof human mindsThe One, a great mysteryblesses us with lifeI am grateful for the gift of lifeGrateful for this day…
The Joy of Simply Painting
I have been working for awhile now with Melissa Dinwiddie and Cory Huff in the inner circle at artempowers.me, and now I am working further with Melissa in her Creative Ignition Club. A lot of work. Empowering, expansive, creative, simply joyous work. I've...
Heartstrings
The strongest, most resilient cordsHeartstringsThe binding of lovethe gateway to freedomto be our authentic selvesThrough the years the heartwith tethered memories soarsthen comes home to roostWe are all connectedby threads of Love
Treasured Blessings
Through the filter of her lensbeauty and grace sparklein every bend and foldyoung and old inspiringEnticing depths of understandingwrinkles of conundrumawakening awarenessThe myriad facetsa multi-dimensional jewelHumanity, family, natureearth, sun,...
Unfettered Wings
Ever mindful of promises madethe way was strewn with items keptlike offal on the tides of emotionThe counters stack themcategorized and labeledas if they have valuein the scheme of thingsAs if traces were real threadsin the tapestry of our livesmeaning and purpose are...