That sums up my process to most writing these days. Little did I know when I said I would write every day, how important that move would be. There seems to be a better flow to my writing now, probably because I am committed to writing. There also seems to be an excitement for hitting the computer keys or scribbling on papers that get lost in my notebooks. Sometimes, I pause to organize the mess in my office but creative chaos seems to be the mode of operation at this time. It is not ideal but it works for me.
Tonight, I was in a rush to send off my writing, Sense-sational Spring Gallery.I seta deadline for myself but did not realize how much content was to be included in the post. With contributions from one hundred and ten poets, bloggers, writers, photographers, artists, and students, I knew I would need extra time, lots of patience, and a dose of perseverance before unveiling this work.
I think of my Sense-sational Spring Gallery as a tour into serenity. The visual displays are gorgeous and the writing takes away the sting of a false start to spring. (Do you remember my hashtag, #winterinspring?) With so much negativity and issues in this world of today, we need time to sit back and savor life, observe the beauty of the world, and bring hope into living. As I designed my gallery, I realized that I could escape into the world of inspirational thoughts by a click of a camera, the stroke of a pen, and the sharing of colleagues' work.
Writing is about looking at the world with a new lens; opening the door to fresh thoughts; persevering in the midst of challenge.
I dedicate my gallery work to those whose artistic talents bring the best of their talents to social media. (If you stroll over to the gallery, you will see writing by some slicers or poets that you know.) It is my hope that my writing and what I have curated will lead others to take a relaxed tour on a quiet summer day through my gallery recalling your own springtime memories. Perhaps, you will be inspired to create a poem based on one of the photographs or take photos of the ordinary that exists around you.
Time to wander off to sleep and feel pleased that my work is done for the day. Tomorrow will be another day to observe the world and fill my notebook with new thoughts. But wait, there is one more click I need to do. It's Tuesday and that means I must wander over to Two Writing Teachers to offer a slice of today's life moments.
featuring a Community of Reflective Poets, Photographers, and Artists
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Spring is when life's alive in everything. - Christina Rossetti
April is typically earth's time of renewal when spring starts to come alive. Oddly enough, this year the season was on slow speed. Marked by a winter in spring attitude, parts of the USA found Mother Nature sprinkling her powdery dust before she donned her full bloom attire.
daybreak dusting
early morning surprise-
winter in april
Photo and poem by Spiri Howard
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Then, with an air of expectancy, the rains came to greet Long Island. The quenched earth showed signs of awakening. Hearts swayed to the beat of Mother's Nature's promise as her soft breath gently sent the winds to breath in new life.
Gardens were perfumed with a fresh fragrance and outlooks on life changed.
Flowers saluted the sun. Dandelions flourished. Spring transformed the landscape.
Sunrise and Sunset Moments The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the color that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again. -Ram Charan
💮 Musical Interlude
Listen to the Sense-sational Spring Gallery Playlist here. 💮 2018 KidlitosphereProgressive Poem
Poet's Jasmine, Blooming Lovely Nestled in her cozy bed, a seed stretched. Oh, what wonderful dreams she'd had!
Blooming in midnight moonlight, dancing with the pulse of a thousand stars, sweet Jasmine
invented a game.
“Moon?” she called across warm honeyed air. “I’m sad you’re alone; come join Owl and me. We’re feasting on stardrops, we’ll share them with you.”
“Come find me,” Moon called, hiding behind a cloud.
Secure in gentle talons’ embrace, Jasmine rose and set. She split, twining up Owl’s toes, pale moonbeams sliding in between, Whoosh, Jasmine goes. Owl flew Jasmine between clouds and moon to Lee’s party! Moon, that wily bright balloon, was NOT alone.
Jas grinned,
stretched,
reached,
wrapped
a new,
tender around rootlet
a trellis Sky held out to her, made of braided wind and song. Her green melody line twisted and clung.
Because she was twining poet’s jasmine, she wiggled a wink back at Moon, and began her poem. Her whispered words floated on a puff of wind, filled with light and starsong. “Revelers, lean in – let’s add to this merriment a game that grows wordgifts for Lee. He’s a man who knows selection, collection, and wisely advising these dreamers, word-weavers, and friends.”
Jas enfolded Moon-Sky-Owl into the cup of her petals, lifted new greens to the warming rays of spring. Sun smeared the horizon with colour, as Jasmine stretched. She felt powerful. She felt fresh. She bloomed and took a breath
and filled the earth with a fragrance all her own.
Written by the following poets according to the number of the line they each penned:
Ekphrastic Poetry Poetry inspired or stimulated by a work of art
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Inspiration to Live By
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Springtime Walks Inspire Artists and Writers
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Children's Corner
Buncee Creations below - to learn more about Buncee click here.
The above three Buncees were created by the young poets in Mrs. Monti's Class, Florida
Michael Dresek's Class
Devin Hartnett, Washington, DC
Wyman's Wonders - Kinder Poets
from Teacher Modeling
to Student Drafts
to Poetry that Makes Voices Soar
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Digital Art
Yes, let's celebrate life and look back to
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In spring, the world evolves in shades of changing color for all to appreciate.
May we continue to honor the earth and preserve its beauty.
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Please take a moment to thank the amazing contributors of the
Sense-sational Spring Gallery for bringing joy into the world by leaving a comment on social media or in the comment section. This would be most appreciated.
Correction: Ellison, Akilah
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Thank You for joining me on my Sense-sational Spring Gallery tour.
Each season, the gallery concept that I began in 2014 grows in volume.
May it continue to provide a joyful reading experience and inspire poetic writing,
as it fills social media with beautifully crafted digitals that honor artistic voice.
Carol
peacefully glide through life
savoring earth's beauty
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