This super powerful and very inspiring.
I love when I see things done in a new way…
What a voice.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
I LIVE POETRY – Throwback Thursday
To live Poetry
Inhale the crisp brilliant air
filled with all things fiery and impassioned,
Nature, art, song, words
Pregnant with the seeds of
Love, peace,
possibility and hope
Inspiration oxygen
permeating my blood
and winding its way
through my physical body
deepening into the tissues
Of my soul.
Write it!
I want to live every day in the moment. (funny thing to say on Throwback Thursday.)
But I want to remind myself to LIVE POETRY today and every day. How about you?
How did you LIVE POETRY today?
Poem – Only You
Only you
envelope me
and take me to
a heavenly place
Only you
fill my world
with a complete joy
that inspires my soul
Only you
treat me
with a tenderness
for my humanness
Only you can
take me away
from madness
to galaxies far away
With just one touch
Only you
accept me for
everything I am
wholly, deeply, truly
Only you
have my heart
for time
and all eternity.
~Namaste my love.
Wordless Wednesdays – I Love My Country
These are just a few pics from Washington D.C. that I love. (There are more…but these are my favorites.)
My Buddy ABE.
What the World Needs
Here is our collaboration with all our contributors. If you feel a burning need to add to it, please do, and I will republish. For now, enjoy the many flavors of this poem and our beautiful poets. I’m savoring each delicious morsel. Please come back for more. We need your voice! ~Marie
The World Needs
Compassion
Understanding
Tolerance
Integrity
And
Forgiveness,from all of us to become habitable for all walk of life.
The world needs
Love
Hope
Child-like wonder
Pure Joy
Acceptance of one another
And their humanness.
The world needs YOU!
RESPECT
small birds
that sit in teacups
kettle drums
with occasional hiccups
friendly spiders
and long-leggity beasties
times of wonder
free and easy
the world needs computers
to aid in our building
invisible bridges
to faraway countries
sheep with their legs
one at each corner
and cows that stand up
to tell us it’s warmer
the world needs our loving
and people forgiving
laughter to flow out
in healing believing
dreams to come true
under stars safe our nights
and days where we learn
to make friends not fight
and now most of all
the world needs our time
to notice to care
when we’re doing just fine
to reach out a hand
sit on the grass
have patience to learn
ways of beetle and wasp
the world needs koalas
cute grinning from trees
fluffy-head thistles
kind old dock leaves
wolves to sing home again
in joy rain or sunny
and bear to gurr happiness
with nosefuls of honey
the world needs stories
to tell and to grow
adventurers wild
and those who stay home
in fire and earth
ocean and storm
what the world needs always
is everyone to care.
The World Needs:
Belief
Teaches my heart that All is Possible,
All is Ready Standing, Waiting upon my own Acceptance,
My own Belief, my own Unfettering Faith
To Set Free the wheels of the universe
And Create my Heart’s Desire;
Yet in this dark and weary place,
Where fear crushes dreams
And doubt hangs hopes,
What is Remarkably Possible if often considered improbable,
And Faith sits down in the shadows, her hands tied.
The slippery slope of lost Hope
Dashes Charisma against the rocks and shakes Vigor to the core;
Compressing Life to only what is seen, felt, heard.
Lost are the Whispers,
Lost are the Potent Promises that Move Mountains,
Lost are the Smiles of Satisfaction and Purpose.
Still, even in this dark place, where Angels wait, muted by skepticism;
When all is clouded o’re and dim,
One Word shall Lift the Indomitable Spirit,
One Affirmation will Raise the Irrepressible Soul;
Shattering cynicism, Collapsing disbelief,
And Building Bridges to the Unimagined.
Less of angry hatred,
More of souls kindred.
Less of endless strife,
More of boundless life.
Less of senseless war
More of doors left ajar.
Less of promises broken
More of hearts awoken.
Less of fallen trees
More of greener glees.
The world needs …
Warm hands…
and warmer hearts
The world needs
Broad minds
and broader thoughts.
The world needs
Each one of us.
People who see each other with eyes that are unbiased.
The world needs . . .
People who listen to each other with hearts that are open.
The world needs . . .
People who speak to each other with words that are kind.
The world needs . . .
People who embrace each other with arms that are gentle.
The world needs . . .
People who are not afraid to hope for a better tomorrow.
The world needs . . .
People who can love and be loved in return.
The world needs . . .
People who are willing to do all these things TOGETHER.
The world needs nothing…. but a soul awakening,
All we need is bonding and strengthening.
We need to love each other and spread the message,
Let’s embrace Humanity and shun the ego baggage.
We have enough of everything in this world,
But Alas! Nobody is contented with what earned.
This is the time to make right choices,
Serve the needy, join hands and raise voices.
Reconnect with nature, serve the Nation,
Say yes to organic and no to imitation.
Yes to sustainability and no to destruction,
A promise for integrity and no corruption.
This world needs to be a better place for you and me,
Having no place for weapons, all very well for a spree.
Curb material-driven goals to make life hassle free,
Where spirit is high and soul will be free!!!
Courage and a cheerful smile,
Kind hearts that go the extra mile.
Beauty in the human heart
Reflected in our work and art
Vision to prize higher goals,
Love purity and long lost souls.
Minds that will meet you more than half,
A good old-fashioned belly laugh.
Hope when we hang on the edge of a funnel
Light at the end of the darkest tunnel
The helping hand to pull us out,
Forgive, restore, remove our doubt
Triumphal music of the spheres
To melt away the hurtful years
Courage to conquer Giant Despair
And reflect God’s goodness everywhere.
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!!!
What do you think the world needs?
Just as before, you can add your contribution in the comment section of this poem, & I will place them in the order they come. I will put your name (contributor) at the end of the piece in the same color as your contribution and the names will be in the same order as well. Happy writing!
Collaborators: Micheline Jean Louis, Me, Phoenix Tears Healed/With Eagles Float – Wren, Morgan – BooknVolume, Elziabeth – Teaandpaper, Ripples N Reflections, Cindy -from a Slice of Life, Soul n Spirit, Sherry – My Tea and Poetry
Poetry Collaboration Logo – Button
Cindy from “Slices of Life” came up with a great idea that we should come up with a way to have our own log so we can just click the button when we want to see the latest and greatest collaborations. It takes us straight to the page! YAY! Also, I made a clickable link at the top menu titled “collaborations.” So now, two easy spots to find things. Happy writing!
I PROMISE it will look prettier next week. I’m still playing.
It works for now! ~Marie
And yes, I’m still working on my collaborations. Will post soon.
We Need Poets! – “I BECOME” – Our latest Collaboration
I Become a Harmonious Rhyme with the world around and within through Quiet, Calm, Peaceful Moments:
Breathe
Slow
Gently
Know
Love
Peace
Joy
Flow
Only
Breathe
Slow
Deep
Ever
Linger
Serenity
Keep
Only
Breathe
Sweet
Free
Quietly
See
Touching
Thee.
Typing words with my fingers on the keyboard of my laptop, I become Writer.
Making music with my fingers on the keyboard of my piano, I become Musician.
Darning my husband’s socks and preparing his supper, I become Wife.
Listening to my children and giving them advice, I become Mother.
Feeding my dog and taking her for a walk, I become Mistress.
Saying hello to the people next door and watching for strangers, I become Neighbor.
Being concerned for the poor and oppressed, I become Citizen of the World.
Doing all these things, I am simply just . . . ME.
“I live in a moment” live it well
engrossed, commited,pride to swell
I become what is to be expected
living this very moment, not regretted
I become a daughter to grow, to be pampered
My in-laws know me as a home maker
I display my cookery skills for a sumptous dinner
Being a mother I donn all the hats possible
a nanny, friend, teacher and councellor,
at times hard task master but most of the times protector
I am a sister to share, laugh till I roll down
argue till I collapse, paint the town
Time to move, I become ” Movers and Packers “
Living out of boxes, posted to exotic places
Hey ! I become traveller during vacations
A explorer reaching out to untouched locations
I am a Photographer seeking for perfection
As soon as I enter the campus, an updated educator
a friend,guide, philospher to young custodians forever
I become a wife to greet my man in the evening
flashing million dollar smile ,fresh and glowing
Living this very moment totally enchanted
I scribble like a writer to bond with this world
I become a spirited soul when close to GOD
What actions do you do to become part of your world?
I wake up
I become reborn
I wake up my daughter
I become thankful
I see her off to school
I become wistful
I share a cup of tea
I become happy
I get ready for work
I become organised
I start work
i become me
I get back home
I become “she”
A wife ,a mother
I make dinner
I become a chef
I get dressed to go out
I become a lady
The phone rings
I become alert
I step back
I become a doctor
I get back tired but
I become elated
I look in the mirror
I become a stranger
I get to bed
I become a child
I sleep
I become me
I dream
I become free
Poets, we need you. SJ has become our latest contributor with a picture prompt to start us off. What great movement in the poem and showing of how she becomes each thing, earth, air, and yes, most importantly human.
(YOU CAN FOLLOW SJ ON TWITTER: @for_hearts_sake – she doesn’t have a blog yet. Her Twitter page is beautiful.)
What actions do you do to become part of your world?
I’m especially curious how you are human.
So here’s how to participate:. Just as before, you can add your contribution in the comment section of this poem, & I will place them in the order they come as soon as I possibly can. I will put your name (contributor) at the end of the piece in the same color as your contribution and the names will be in the same order as well. In a week, I will post the collaboration as a whole. (But we can always keep adding on!) Happy writing! ~ Marie
Other Contributors: Morgan – Book n Volume, Cindy- Slices of Life, SoulnSpirit
Tranquil Tuesdays
For my buddy Rhonda. Some Mountains of Idaho.
And a really cool deer. You inspire me. Check
out her thoughtful blog. ~ Marie
Texture Tuesdays
The camera didn’t quite capture the angle on this
but the pine needles had fallen into the spider web
and made a very cool pattern in the web.
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I loved how the water beaded on this web.
The texture of the water as the kids are running
through this…Plus, isn’t it just a fun picture?
I must write a poem about this delight!
(downtown Boise)
The texture of the rocks in the bottom
of the pool and the water shooting up.
(It’s in Meridian at the Village.)
It seemed this week I have a lot of different water shots. Boise is blessed with many little pools to observe and play in. :0) Those are my blessings for today.
And if you’d love more TEXTURE TUESDAY adventures, , be sure to pop on over and see what Narami and other TEXTURE COLLECTORS ARE FINDING! (What a most beautiful world we are uncovering.)
If We Were Having Coffee
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I have enjoyed every minute I’ve spent with you learning about your world, no matter where it may be. Showing me what you see through your eyes and experiencing life through your lens is inspiring and curious to me. Seeing your pictures of flowers and nature and people engaged in life nurtures my soul Thank you for being you and being your contribution. And then I’d ask, what will you do today to LIVE OUT LOUD?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I loved the movie “Begin Again.” And though I don’t care for senseless use of certain words, the story was full of poetic moments like the romantic relationship & even the breaking up and hardships because it was the human experience in all its glory..and it is romantic, and the music adds an element of magic because it is weaved so well into the story. My husband, who isn’t usually a fan of music in movies or musicals, really liked the movie. (Not just a little bit) AND, he wanted to buy the soundtrack because Kiera Knightly did such a good job. I think that’s another reason I like the movie because Kiera Knightly and Adam Levine both pursued other passions in their lives not knowing exactly how the world would accept their attempts…they just went for it. Kiera’s voice is amazing, and the lilt is calming and dreamy. If you don’t want to see the movie, you might like the soundtrack a lot. Spotify lets you get just the songs you want. :0)
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that though I have to go back to school in two weeks, and I will miss my summer terribly, for I do love my sunshine and my time to create and to just be. But that I’m always excited for new little discoveries with a new group of kids. It never ceases to amaze me what beauty I will find and the delight in observing their curiosities and inquisitiveness. (I wasn’t really sure that was a word but I didn’t get redlined.) And I would say that I am truly blessed to have this job. AND it’s also a blessing to know such AMAZING teachers and collaborate with them.
If we were having coffee, I might ask you what books you’ve read lately. I’ve read more this summer than usual, but the book I enjoyed the most was “The Light Between Two Oceans” because the characters were so well developed and I was engaged with them to the end. It really mattered to me what happened to those characters. (Now, that’s a GREAT book!) Bonus: I got to learn about lighthouses.
If we were having coffee, I would say that it’s really, really cool that I now get to add a coffee talk tab to my categories because I LOVE coffee and friends!
I got this idea from Suzie’s blog who got it from Nerd in the Brain‘s blog, who in turn saw it on the equally fabulous Part Time Monster‘s blog, who found it somewhere else. As Suzie said so well, the blogging community inspires me!
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL ME ABOUT?
Have a most blessed day,
Until we chat again, Marie
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Have a most blessed day.
Writing Wings For You 