Pondering....

Well, it has been a mighty long time and now I am wondering, "Could it be time to come back to  my beloved blog?"  I am thinking it just might be...stay tuned

Pursuing My Dreams

So.... I think it's time. It pains me to come to this conclusion, BUT I have decided to end my Tuesdays with and Thought Provoking Thursdays posts. There are a few reasons for this:


1) The poems and pics that I post from others are covered under copyright laws. Although I give the poet full credit and even list the copyright date if it is known, I have not asked "written permission" from the poets, photographers or visual artists to post their work on my personal blog.  My goal is always to honor the art and respect the artist.


2) My life is hectic. Three active children, a husband and a full time job. Finding the time to focus on my blog each week has been challenging. When I don't post, I feel as if I have failed in some way.  And setting myself up for failure is not my idea of a good time. 


3) I started the Tuesday with post in honor of Nikki Giovanni and moved on to other poets. It was fun and I really enjoyed discovering new poets. I started Thought Provoking Thursdays to hopefully provide inspiration to others But now it has become a chore.... the thrill is gone. 


4) I need to focus on my the pursuit of my dreams. Those dreams include directing and producing my original full length play and publishing a book of short stories and eventually a novel.  Accomplishing these dreams will take time, energy and focused attention. That means something has to go. 


Thus my decision to end Tuesdays with and Thought Provoking Thursdays... for now. When the spirit moves me, when I find an interesting image or when I discover a new poet or poem, I may decide to post it for your pleasure.  Who knows? No promises. But the option is on the table.


My plan is to continue posting for Writer's Block Wednesday and Spirit Filled Sundays... but I am not putting the pressure of weekly post on my shoulders. Writing has always been joyful, peaceful, enlightening and fulfilling. I refuse to taint it with unnecessary self induced pressure.


So... thank you for your company on this journey. I have appreciated your support and your comments. The fact that you have taken the time to join me has meant so much. 
Shout out to my friend Whitney Davis for my weekly Writer's Block Wednesday words.  I wrote a whole book of poems based on those words! And I STILL expect a word every Monday! :)

My prayer is that you will continue to RELAX, REFLECT and ENJOY! And I pray all of you will pursue your dreams and see them become reality.  I am on my way. Who's with me?!

This ain't good-bye... so Ta Ta for now.

GOD BLESS!

Wedding Week Wednesday

My brother is getting married on Friday! Yea! To GOD be the glory! But because of all the planning and preparations (I am a bridesmaid, my hubby is best man, my son is a groomsman and my youngest daughters are flower girls) I haven't had the time or energy to create something for Writer's Block Wednesday.

So in honor of my baby brother and my future sis in law, I present Wedding Week Wednesday! :)

Just a few words of advice for the happy couple:

1) Marriage demands 3: you, your spouse and GOD

2)Put as much (or more) time, attention and detail into your marriage as you did your wedding ceremony

3) Enjoy each other!

Tuesdays with.... (#15)

Happy Tuesday! Today's poet is one that is well known and recognized. He passed away last year and left a wonderful poetic legacy for us all. One of his most famous poems is "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised".

Ladies and gentlemen, I present Gil Scott-Heron...

A Very Precious Time

by Gil Scott-Heron

copyright 1974

Was there a touch of spring?

Did she have a pink dress on?

And when she smiled, her shyest smile

Could you almost touch the warmth?

And was it your first love, a very precious time?

Was there the faintest breeze? 


And did she have a ponytail? 


And could she make you feel ten feet tall, 


Walking down the grassy trail? 


Was it your first love, a very precious time, time?

Now they got me trying to define, in later life 


What her love means to me 


And it keeps me struggling to remember, my first touch of spring.

Was there a touch of spring, in the air? 


And did she have a pink dress on? 


And when she smiled, her shyest smile 


Could you almost touch the warmth? 


Was it your first love, 


A very precious, very precious, very precious time, time.

Spirit Filled Sunday #20

Dee's Bugaboo Boutique

Last week I made Sunday dinner for my family, my brother and his fiance and my brother in law and his girlfriend. I found all the recipes on Pintrest and was excited to get in the kitchen. I was complimented on the meal and felt really proud of myself when it was all said and done. Riding high on last Sunday's dinner, today I went into the kitchen again, put on my apron and made a big dinner for my family. However as I reflected on the meal, I realized that the underlying reason for me making the meal was really to get the acknowledgement from my family. I waited with anticipation as each member of my family took a bite in order to see their response. It was not about feeding my family... it was about feeding my ego. Yep, there is it in black and white.

Why am I sharing this today? Well, it made me think about the following scripture:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Although this situation may seem trivial, I did not give GOD the glory in any of it. I sought the glory for myself. In reality GOD was all in it! HE provided the house/kitchen to cook it in. HE provided the money to purchase the ingredients. HE gave me the use of my hands to cook it. HE gave me the ability to read and follow the recipes. HE blessed me with the family to share it with. This means HE should receive the glory. Glory to GOD for the things HE has done... not what I alone have done. But what HE has done through me.

I encourage each of you to remember to give GOD the glory... even in the trivial things. HE is indeed worthy of the praise and honor.

Have a blessed and beautiful week!

Thought Provoking Thursday (#18)

This week's post is in honor of my baby brother who is getting married next Friday. Since I will be at the wedding rehearsal and wedding festivities next week, this post is also for next week's Thought Provoking Thursday.

So... your thoughts?

Writer's Block Wednesday (#44)

This week's word is FRAYED. Here's what I got! As always, I pray you will reflect, relax and enjoy...

Frayed

Copyright 2012

yesterday i stumbled across

our blanket...

you know the one

red and black with fringe on the end

it's rather faded

slightly frayed

smelling a little of moth balls

holding memories of times past...

laying near a tree in Chickasaw Park

watching you ball

running up and down the concrete court

shirtless, sweat glistening on your back

wrapped around my legs

knees drawn to my chest

sitting at the kitchen table

holding the phone close to my ear

trying not to fall asleep as you talk my ear off about your day

cuddled up on Granny's couch

watching White Shadow on the floor model TV

snow falling

wind knocking the screen door

draped over my shoulders

standing on the front porch

in the cool of the morning

watching you pack your car

leaving me alone

stumbled across our blanket

put it in the cedar chest

cause that's where heirlooms go

it'll be there waiting

till you come home