Thoughts of moving have always unsettled me. A job interview turns my stomach into maniacal butterflies. To not know what to expect, to be happily surprised by the Unknown, is not in my nature. When I open up to letting new people in and situations occur that could not be anticipated because of the unknown … Continue reading Day 10 – Unknown
Category: 31-Day Poetry Challenge
Day 9 – Post It
Really, post it?! I could plaster the walls with my collection of little blocks of sticky notes. They line my desk in all colors of the rainbow like soldiers on the battleground, ready to attack the tasks on their dockets. Sometimes I jot down just one word, other times phone numbers that I no longer recognize … Continue reading Day 9 – Post It
Day 8 – Muddle
Muddle - to bring disorder to, or to mess with - Another word that comes immediately to mind chaos - the result of putting these verbs in motion When you are born in a country known for its orderliness and you know that deep down inside you'd like to break the mold and just stir … Continue reading Day 8 – Muddle
Day 7 – TEST
Tests make me cringe. Always have and always will. They put pressure on me and make me anxious. Decisions waiting to be made put me to the test because I cannot predict how things will turn out. A new dining table requires driving north for an overnighter testing my ability to coordinate schedules. Spontaneity in … Continue reading Day 7 – TEST
Day 6 – You
You came into my life after a journey of ten years. You nestled against my chest a complete miracle I could not believe was mine. Some say good things take time - and they are right. You are the sunshine that I crave in mid-winter. My mother said, 'I don't wish you ill, but I … Continue reading Day 6 – You
Day 5 – Silence
When silence settles inside me, my heart calms down, no thoughts criss cross the echo of nothingness. No sounds, no disturbing schedules can break this expanse, this chosen quietude. It is as if I turned off my connection to an all boo busy, too noisy, too demanding life so that I can restore my Self in … Continue reading Day 5 – Silence
Day 4 – Brew
Coffee, brewed freshly in the morning, served while I am perusing the news, emails, and indulge in 30 minutes of Facebook, the lovely fragrance of the piping hot coffee permeates everything. Mid-morning break, First cup of tea, steaming Oolong or Chamomile, depending on my mental state sometimes it requires balancing the herbal teas. Brewing herbal concoctions, … Continue reading Day 4 – Brew
Day 3 – Wardrobe
October seems to be a conundrum -never knowing what to wear, brisk mornings requiring layers of t-shirt, sweater or cardigan, topped with a raincoat for that early morning walk. The colors of my wardrobe change with the seasons bright turquoise, fuchsia, and May green quietly replaced by muted earth colors, vibrant yet softer. Shorts are … Continue reading Day 3 – Wardrobe
Day 2 – Paint
Nothing more pertinent than this word for the day! Painting our workshop between the first rain shower and hot sunshine is quite challenging. Giving a new look to an old building after 12 years is a welcome change. Body is sore from climbing up and down the ladder that needed to be moved every three … Continue reading Day 2 – Paint
Day 1 – Walk
Walk Walking in the morning, the night just faded away, and a slow sun appears on the horizon. The first day of October rises tentatively - and so do I, choosing comfort versus ambition. Autumn -promise of days getting shorter, of brilliant foliage shining in the fading light. Dew drops clinging on before the sun … Continue reading Day 1 – Walk
Hiking Poet 