Marian provided a prompt on Toads ,for us to write a poem inspired by award-winning singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. She has a beautiful, peaceful way about her. I play the guitar, but haven't lately. I need to get new strings. Writing this poem stirred up many memories. I so wish I could run out the door now and get them. My fingers crave tickling steel strings. The echoes of my heart linger in the soulful embrace of my Madera.
I remember asking him to teach me how to play. He said he couldn't; he played by ear. The next day at school, guitar lessons were offered. I was the first one to sign up. I also was the first one to learn and play a song, in class. I also play by ear. My Dad nicknamed me Spider; he said it was because my fingers danced over the strings.
Toads also had a Mini challenge(moi). I signed up for the App, Instagram. I am so addicted~ It is Twitter for photo lovers! Here are a few of my recent pics. I had to improve on the Rainbow Rose. I saw it Friday, when I was picking up pizza for the "Sweet Sixteen" birthday party. I went back today and took this photo. My first one wasn't so good.
I think I will write about my BEElieve it photo! I was stunned when I went outside and saw Miss Bee dancing among the flowers, in my tree, huh?! I just saw my first robin this morning...
Fairy in a striped suit
dances among starburst wisdom
sweet perfume captivates
it's mood tickles one's senses
surprises sprout in a blanket
it germinates eternal hope
a magic carpet of memories
against a sea of endless blue
where daisies bow and robins and crickets chirp
watch as the world unfolds
cascading rain spring cleans
lifting a fog of gloom and doom
spreading a wave of reflective light
cheer's arrival is greeted by an upside down smile
are arc of good fortune glows~
I remember asking him to teach me how to play. He said he couldn't; he played by ear. The next day at school, guitar lessons were offered. I was the first one to sign up. I also was the first one to learn and play a song, in class. I also play by ear. My Dad nicknamed me Spider; he said it was because my fingers danced over the strings.
Here is my poem:
over the horizon the keys
appear in a foggy haze
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
threaded stands of copper light
brush against the spider's dance
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
silk strands cast an enchanting trance
imprinting echoes in my heart
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
over the horizon the keys
appear in a foggy haze
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
threaded stands of copper light
brush against the spider's dance
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
silk strands cast an enchanting trance
imprinting echoes in my heart
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
acrobatic like I climb
strumming light
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
Soul's aperture plays
a haunting tune in a hollow embrace
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
a haunting tune in a hollow embrace
bridging my fate, bridging my fate
Toads also had a Mini challenge(moi). I signed up for the App, Instagram. I am so addicted~ It is Twitter for photo lovers! Here are a few of my recent pics. I had to improve on the Rainbow Rose. I saw it Friday, when I was picking up pizza for the "Sweet Sixteen" birthday party. I went back today and took this photo. My first one wasn't so good.
I think I will write about my BEElieve it photo! I was stunned when I went outside and saw Miss Bee dancing among the flowers, in my tree, huh?! I just saw my first robin this morning...
Fairy in a striped suit
dances among starburst wisdom
sweet perfume captivates
it's mood tickles one's senses
surprises sprout in a blanket
it germinates eternal hope
a magic carpet of memories
against a sea of endless blue
where daisies bow and robins and crickets chirp
watch as the world unfolds
cascading rain spring cleans
lifting a fog of gloom and doom
spreading a wave of reflective light
cheer's arrival is greeted by an upside down smile
are arc of good fortune glows~
Comments
Yvonne.
Without the world of Blogs I wouldn't have access to your world, what a wonderful thing it is.
Your guitar is most definitely calling your name so I say, please have it re-strung and connect with it once again.
Ms Bee is positively adorable doing her little dance amongst the blossoms.
Wishes
Lynne
Lynne-Wow, Lynne you write beautifully! Thank you for stirring my soul, with your talent and kindness! I found this unique fiber yesterday, in the baking section of my favorite grocery store. I didn't buy it, but thought about what I could do with it. I'm going back to get it and I will send you some~ Thank you for being YOU! Best Wishes to you~
Yvonne-Thank you, I think when we share about our loved ones, our words become more real! :D
I love the statue face too, the eyes do have something about them that pulls you in.
Amazing that you've seen a bee, we had a small dusting of snow last night, today we are 6+ above zero. Sun is glorious, we're not complaining.
Loved your two for one.
Your first poem about the guitar, with its repeated refrain, was eloquent. Get thee to the guitar shoppe posthaste! Amy
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Of course I'm madly jealous because you have blossoms and bees already, but I'll get over it. LOL
K
My youngest son invited me over to his home for Mother's day, we celelebrate it in March in the UK.
My birthday is in May when you celebrate Mother's Day.
Yvonne.
For the Sunday's prompt, I chose a picture from one of your links...cool blog ~
Thanks for sharing your pictures and words of spring ~
And I, like you, am enamored of bees. I photographed a number of them last spring and summer. Great fun! Here is a link to a couple of those photos on my Tumblr site:
http://www.tumblr.com/blog/kimnelson/20
Kristen-You are so kind!Thank you~ I can look back and see it differently now. My Dad wanted me to have the passion and find a way. He also didn't have a lot of free time to teach me. If we are curious enough we will investigate our time! I'm still thinking of your gorgeous, cheery art! So speaks spring! xo
Hedgewitch-Where I am from, pansies do well in the summer and fall. Here it is in the winter and spring. I do love their frilly faces! I do so hope you will see the striped fairies, soon~
Kim-Thank you, I might give it a try! ;D I do love see them dance among the gardenias, best. They seem to cherish them most. I do love the symphony of humming, when the cherry blossoms bloom~ I will be by to look at your pics :D
Heaven-Thank you! I am so glad you joined in! I haven't played in awhile, but plan on getting those strings. You can learn a lot online these days. Youtube has a lot of teaching videos. ;D
Yvonne-Oh, that explains it! I know in this country, it sometimes falls on OUR birthday :D I hope you have a wonderful trip, sounds so fun~
Amanda-I was thinking about you and here you are! I hope life is going well for you! The party went well, considering 6 sixteen yr old girls! A bit of drama, but over all I was pleased. Birthday girl was happy and thanked us over n' over again! I will be by to catch up~ xo
Mary-I dabble in a lot of different things. Thank you! I take a lot of photos to get a decent one! I am so glad you signed up for the App. If you notice the other site is for a Scratchcam. This too has intriguing effects! I hope you will post your photos, too. I loved your bell poem n' pic~
Leigh-Thank you! I loved your video... You are a fun MOM! I loved hearing your girls in the background. You were brave to attempt it sitting down. I would of been standing and wishing I had a helmet ;D
I had to be close to home and where I wanted to go, wasn't. A lot of detours in my path~
Kay-We are even ;D I'm madly jealous about this new kitchen you are getting! How exciting! I love home improvement projects, but living with is a long hurdle! I so hope it is going well. If my husband had is way we would live in a tree. lol Thank you~
Alex-Guess again ;D I would say you are better! I haven't played for awhile. My kids want to learn and lately I am itching to tickle the strings. I think it was seeing a few Youtube vids that set me off.
Amy-Thank you so much! Yes, a road trip for strings~ This could lead to a song, lol Spring does lend it's hand in whimsical. I love seeing it rain cherry blossom petals. Magical is the best way to describe it!
Daydreamertoo-Yes, repetitive is good, to get that lyrical vibe! I know the statue has such amazing detail, but it is the eyes that intrigue me the most! I am so glad you did the challenge! It made for so many unique poems~ I loved yours! Sun is glorious, that could be a song ;D
Septembermom-Thank you so much! I hope you are still taking photos~ I will drop by and see what you have been creating ;D
I know you love cardinals. Have you seen one yet?!
withered wanderer
Zongrik-Thank you! I will stop by and visit you :D
is bridging my faith a pun on the bridge you use on a guitar?
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