inspired...

There are a lot of things that inspire me to write: God, my husband, my children, my relationships, nature, music and life to name a few. Lately I have been greatly inspired by works of art. This may come from the fact that my mother is a talented artist and I grew up surrounded by her masterpieces. The poem I am sharing in this final post for 2010 is inspired by a Frank Morrison painting called "Floetic". If you have never heard of him, Google him and learn something.

For the final time in 2010, I invite you to relax, reflect and enjoy...

i am

copyright 2010

There are times...

the need to put pen to paper

overrules the need to put fork to mouth

i am a writer

don’t bother passing the peas

instead, sharpen the pencils

the desire to speak the poetry God has given me

outweighs the desire to carry on a conversation with you (harsh, but true)

i am floetic

don’t bother passing by to chat

instead, hand me the mic

the urge to be by myself and reflect

supersedes the urge to spend time with others

i am me

don’t bother passing judgment

instead, take the time to understand