THROWING FLOWERS AND STONES Nuggets of praise and critique Can affect us only if we absorb them Do we let them seep into our spirit Guiding our choices and defining our actions Opinions of others come freely Whether we ask for them or not How we process them Can move us forward, or keep usContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Flowers & Stones”
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Motivational Monday: Loving Characters
We celebrate, cheer, and follow along Romantic tales featuring fictional characters They move us, inspire us, and leave us dreaming Of not only what could be, but what should Fairy tales of glass slippers, Poison apples, or spinning wheels Inspire me because These are young women with kindness in the heart And strength ofContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Loving Characters”
Motivational Monday: Shining Bright
SHINING BRIGHT The light’s so bright Yet it doesn’t hurt It stimulates my senses And awakens my motivation The colors heighten my awareness While the sounds inspire my creativity I look up to the sky for inspiration Only to realize it already surrounds me Moments ignored and those we cling to Can haveContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Shining Bright”
Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward
An original poem inspired by a great year in film! Our favorite films can inspire They offer insight into the world And to our perception of it We ponder, reflect, and grow with each frame. The films that remain in our collection Don’t always receive their due credit Yet there’s a reason they matterContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Movie-ing Forward”
Motivational Monday: Move Forward
Some extra inspiration during the KEEP MOVING FORWARD CHALLENGE! Stand tall Your head held high Plant your feet While you reach for the stars Sway in the breeze Letting the crisp air heighten your senses Be imaginative, creative, And alive to new opportunities Acknowledge challenges, Hurdles, and disappointments But don’t wallow or letContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Move Forward”
Day 108 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 108: Writing Without An Audience Standing on stage with only a spotlight surrounding me I walk towards the microphone down-stage center The house remains dark “Is anyone here?” The internal dialogue does little to quiet All the nerves and worry I clear my throat,Continue reading “Day 108 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 104 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 104: Snowflake Shimmering in beauty and light, there’s No one else quite like you One among many, yet Wholly unique, you break Free of set patterns and designs Lovely is your essence, creating A setting so pure in beauty no Kiln could adequatelyContinue reading “Day 104 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 102 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 102: Sisters I have a lot to teach you, Little Sister About all that I’ve learned in the last four years I’ll read you stories and give you kisses And tell you to rat on our brother when he does something bad I’ll singContinue reading “Day 102 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 99 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 99: A Successful Journey (Creativity Prompt #14 result) Following a path set before me With light, color, and beauty I tread lightly yet soundly My eyes on the destination The road bends and the sky darkens Rain pours, soaking my clothes andContinue reading “Day 99 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Day 98 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge
111 Day Artistic Spirit Pledge: Spiritual Growth Through Creative Expression Day 98: A Writer’s Dance I must write I must, must, must Yet what will be the result? Will the words make sense Once assembled, or Will they jumble together In a haphazard mess? My fingertips kiss the keys Waiting for brilliance toContinue reading “Day 98 of the Artistic Spirit Pledge”
Kelly Deeny 