Originally posted by dervishspin at Keep your heart awake
There are many whose eyes are awake
And whose hearts are asleep;
Yet what can be seen
By mere creatures of water and clay?
But he who keeps his heart awake
Will know and live this mystery;
While the eyes of his head may sleep
His heart will open hundreds of eyes.
If your heart isn't yet illumined
Be awake always ( Read more... )

I chose to participate for the first time in one of ysabetwordsmith's monthly poetry fishbowls. This month's theme was "Things with Wings" and I chose to submit two photo prompts -- one photo with fairies and the other of my Doctor Who photo project that I sent to some of you by mail. Here is the resulting poem, inspired by my photo prompts, along with the images ( Read more... )

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Cross-posted from ysabetwordsmith:

"This is an advance announcement for the Tuesday, March 1 2011 Poetry Fishbowl. This time the theme will be "Things With Wings."  I'll be soliciting ideas for winged wildlife, fairies, angels, flying aliens, winged monsters, artificial wings, flying machines, things with other types of "wings" such as buildings or maple seeds,  ( Read more... )

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It feels truly awesome to be getting back into my creative groove! It's been so long since I've written any poems, but I've felt very inspired lately. :) I'll even be working on a painting soon and I will be sure to share a photo with all of you when I'm done. <3

I have posted two new poems to my aquamarinepond account:

Soul Tattoo

A Fool in An Angel's Arms

I would ( Read more... )

I posted a new poem to my aquamarinepond account:

http://aquamarinepond.livejournal.com/7030.html

If you aren't aware, I use this account strictly for my writing and I always appreciate feedback. I would love to know your thoughts on my poetry. <3 Feel free to add me as a friend if you like.

A Christmas poem I wrote:

My Favorite Time of Year

This is my favorite time of year

The season of giving

The season of cheer

I remember memories fond and dear

Over the years

I have grown so much since then

Opening presents

Believing in Santa Clause

Getting my first Nintendo game system

I remember getting a set of cars

And sing- ( Read more... )