As we take in the deliciousness of summer fruits and other tasty treats, remember the smiles they give us and share those smiles with others. Smiles are a fabulous way to be kind.
I have to shout out many congratulations to all the participants of Volume 2 of The Short of It, Reflection and Revelations. I finally got my copy.
If you have not gotten your copy, and you enjoy poetry, this is a good compilation of work and a must-read. While there is some of my work in this book, I do not consider myself a poet. I am a storyteller. Being a poet is a gift of being able to use minimal words and create a beautiful story. I need more words, but thank you Susi for allowing me to be part of your talented writers.
Several of the writers of this series, I follow here on Word Press and some I enjoyed being a part of in Volume 1. May we all continue to share our hearts to help others smile, heal and continue on in this life.
And as a reminder, always be kind. Kindness opens so many doors of healing and hope to others, that we all benefit from it.
Spring is usually the time to catch a rainbow so it is with wonderous awe that we see them in the fall. This one was on my way to work Wednesday and I felt it needed sharing, the picture at least.
Beauty of the Rainbow
The beauty of the rainbow, hanging in the sky
Ignored by many as they hurriedly zoom by
Its colors so radiant for only a short time
But a reminder still relevant made for all time
It was a promise for Noah and all of mankind
Proving God’s love, even though we seem blind
The rainbow is beautiful but not really a gift
It’s a reminder to God, for our spirits to lift
Anita☺
As we go through our zooming day, remember to glance around at the beauty surrounding you, even if it seems a gray day. Then let that beauty bring on a smile for you to share with others to maybe lighten their day. And as always, Be Kind.
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
Todays prompt: Write a poem using the words “crescent”, “timeless”, and “sliver”
Crescent Light
Crescent moon rising over the Tokyo bay area by Kyoshino
I stare above at the crescent of light
Beauty so timeless if gives me freight
It reflects on the water as a silver light
With stars of heaven that seem so bright
Shining like diamonds on the darkest of night
I relax in peace at this magnificent sight.
Anita Neal
There are many things we see in the journey of life that makes us pause, staring at the beauty arounds us and make us grateful for where we are at that one moment. May we never get bored of the beauty we see. And as always, remember to always be kind. It has a beauty all its own.
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
I thought I would accept this challenge as I needed something to do but as I finished it…it was an 8 page short story instead of a poem…so we are backing up and punting. Hope you enjoy.
Beauty Within
The beauty concealed that is within
A reflection of what has always been
It is not a hopeful of what could be
But a timeless picture of what we see
A yellow rose concealed in joy
Is a timeless flower for us to enjoy
And in closing, I remind us as always to be kind. Kindness shows a beauty beyond time.
This weekend, SueW and GC have challenged us with perhaps a loving memory or maybe a current love in talking of mothers, even plants have a mother. I repotted several baby spider plants yesterday at my office as the mother plant is doing very well. My one at home is just getting started.
Mothers, we all had one. Some were good, some not so good. My mother, while she had issues (as we all do), it was her mother that taught me the most about courage, faith and surviving this life. She was a school teacher so it is not surprising that she always taught.
Miss Lottie, as others called her, and her love, Brownie
But I did write a poem about my mother and gave it as a frames gift in 1986 for Mothers Day, a lifetime ago. While is may not be a great poem, its value far outweighed it errors because it came from the heart – which is where all family love should come from. And she loved it.
Like A Rose
Like a rose’s sweet fragrance that floats through the air,
So does a mother’s love as it flows through her home.
Like a rose that reflects its rich vibrant color,
So does a mother when she is loving her children.
Like a rose’s thorns that beckon you to beware,
So does a mother who safely guides her children.
Like the velvety softness of the rose’s soft petals,
So soothes a mother’s hand and voice calms a fear.
Like the beauty of a gentle swaying rose,
So the beauty of mother forever will glow.
And as always, I close with a reminder of kindness. We can never be too kind as somewhere, someone will be watching and be encouraged.
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
Today’s prompt—use the words for reasons they don’t understand in a piece of poetry.
With all of our eyes looking across the ocean, or maybe even next door, we see the greed and cruelty being dumped by one man onto the tenderness of those who don’t understand. So I give you my thoughts through “Who What Why”
For reasons we don’t understand
Greed and cruelty have fill the land
We start this life hoping it to be so grand
Then life surrounds us as though unplanned
Time moves quickly through the hourglass sand
Leaving us confused for reasons we don’t understand
As many of us have asked and prayed, remember those misplaced by the cruelty of war and the oppression of “bullies” all over this world. Especially for Ukraine. For if this door does not get closed, we could be the next saying – “for reasons we don’t understand”
Never forget the power and beauty of kindness, regardless of how small. It can have ripple effects to touch us all.
Devereaux Frazier and Beth Amanda are currently hosting the Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge which was started by our star writer Christine Ray. We hope to offer all of you something that will spark your creativity and willingness to participate.
Today’s prompt: Write a poem that starts with bitten
Bitten
Bitten as I was on the celebrated day of hearts
Smitten as I was, now gone before it starts
Written on the hearts of many a love song
Mittens would be better and not felt wrong
Kittens are much warmer with love that lasts
Sittin’ and smiling’ and remembering our past
Thanks Go Dog Go Café for giving us a fun chance to play with words. And in closing I remind all the comfort, power and value of kindness. It can bring light to any dark room.
Monday’s have the potential of being a real beast so this evening we are sharing some humor provided by Max who has the ability of turning a serious frown into a warm happy smile. Come along and smile with us.
Not Just a Bag
I look and I see it
Is it something I will git
Mommy just had it
But I can’t smell it
What could be in a bag so small
Maybe a new toy, maybe a ball
It’s too high for me, oh the gall
If I tried to jump up, I would fall
But the mystery about it is still so sweet
Maybe it’s a goody, a yummy sweet treat
If legs were taller, it’d be mine in a heartbeat
But I am afraid my shorts legs make for defeat
Is it for me??
As we find ways to cope with stressful days, remember to be kind. Sometimes being kind can release the pressure of the days stress, even for you.
For the Love of 