Dereliction of Duty

Words have been silent for far too long.
My will is weak but my desire strong.
How much longer before I obey my own siren song?

Out of practice
lost in time
no longer waiting
for the next rhyme
I must again
begin

Words have been silent for far too long.
My will is weak but my desire strong.
How much longer before I obey my own siren song?

Trying to forgive me
my dereliction of duty
My muse reminds me
of my creative beauty.

Words have been silent for far too long.
My will is weak but my desire strong.
How much longer before I obey my own siren song?
The words no longer silent must go on.

This is Hard

This is hard

My mind has thoughts

that just won't reach

my fingertips

My mouth has words

that can't quite 

make it

through my lips

Creativity

manages once more

to elude me

Maybe it's the

early hour

keeping me from

my verbal power

Maybe it's

the blank page

keeping me from

The artistic stage

Maybe it's

just me

This is hard

but what isn't?

Virtual Duct Tape

I thought of one this morning
but I didn't write it down
So much to do
So much to do
My head keeps spinning round

I can't recall the details
but I know it was something good
No time today
No time today
to do just what I should

Somewhere just below the surface
creativity reigns supreme
It's in my head
It's in my head
I'll find it in a dream

Life goes quickly
thoughts escape
try to hold them
with virtual duct tape
When all else fails
relax unwind
eventually
all returns in time.

Here am I

I am here

Filling up on kindness

Awake yet dreaming

Asleep yet aware

I am here

Little idiosyncrasies

that say a thousand things

influence what I feel

I am here

So many choices
So many voices
So many words

I am here

at the dawning 

of a new day

I am here

Feeling lost
hoping to be found

I am here

Focused
Beloved
Ideal

I am here

Another day
Free to create

I am here

Another day
Free to celebrate

Can't Write Now

Can't write now
I'll try to do it later
I'm in a hurry
things to do
trying not to worry

No time for me
to bring to life
my creativity

Can't write now
I'll try to do it later
I'm in a hurry
things to do
trying not to worry

Gotta eat breakfast
Gotta make lunch
Figuring finances
my minds in a bunch

Gotta make dinner
Gotta make the bed
So many thoughts
running through my head

Can't write now
I'll try to do it later
I'm in a hurry
things to do
trying not to worry

Welcome Back

Welcome back my creative side.
I am glad your influence
has ceased to hide.
I need you constantly by my side.
Welcome back my creative side.

This is a marvelous place to explore
Please stay with me  for I adore
all your eccentricities
The way you laugh and create with ease
The way you gently try to tease
the thoughts that exist deep within my core.

Welcome back my creative side.
I am glad your influence
has ceased to hide.
I need you constantly by my side.
Welcome back my creative side.

Thanks for taking to play
Thanks for taking time to stay
I try to work with  you everyday
but sometimes life gets in the way

Welcome back my creative side.
I am glad your influence
has ceased to hide.
I need you constantly by my side.
Welcome back my creative side.

So many choices
So many voices
So many words
that have yet to be heard
So many chances
to say what I feel
Creativity makes it real

Welcome back my creative side.
I am glad your influence
has ceased to hide.
I need you constantly by my side.
Welcome back my creative side.

A Thought

Yesterday I had a thought about something in particular

This morning I woke up with it and it felt quite familiar

I can't recall the details which seem rather peculiar

but I know that it was all rather spectacular

Something which we all should add to our vernacular 

Today I will go forth and try to recall this important gem

Perhaps it will come to me while singing a certain hymn

Who knows when it will it or with what vigor and vim

There's so much info in my brain it's filled up to the brim

All I know is if it doesn't return I shall just feel a bit grim

Words Get In The Way

Words get in the way
creative concepts don't stay
Not sure exactly what to say
words get in the way

Plenty on my mind
But it's as if I'm flying blind
because I just can't find
how to say what's on my mind

It'll be easier as time goes by
to find the reason and the why
to find the words and make them fly
All I have to do is try


But for now I have to say
creative concepts just don't stay
All my ideas are out to play
And the words get in the way

Artistically Inclined

An extension of yourself that you want to have accepted
Many pieces of you floating around
Maze upon maze of swirling, entangled leaves
replaced with lines and curves and mazes.

Take me into a space less complicated than where I am.
Help organize the constantly swirling thoughts in my mind. 
Calm me. 
Inspire me.
Make me happy.

I Let it loose upon society 
the creative side of me
despite the voices in my head

An extension of myself that I want to have accepted
Many pieces of me floating around
My artistic journey is just beginning to get off the ground

Gratefully More Alive

Last year I readily began to strive

To truly embrace my creative side.

I've gratefully become so much more alive.

While embracing what I had hidden inside.

I've gratefully become more alive.

While embracing my creative side

The passion for the finer arts

has taken it's place within my heart.

New adventures round every corner.

Grand experiences my soul has garnered.

I've gratefully become more alive.

While embracing my creative side

Brand new people, places things

In my head constantly new ideas ring.

Revitalizing in every way

I see the horizon of every day.

I've gratefully become more alive.

While embracing my creative side

My Magnificent Muse has come out to play.

Through her help my artistic self finds it's way.

So pleased she arrived without further delay.

My Magnificent Muse has come here to stay.

I've gratefully become more alive.

While embracing my creative side

Day Two

It's still the new year but now
we start to think of all our vows.
Reality of work comes in to play.
It's beginning to be just another day

We want the holiday feelings to stay
but to our dismay reality sets in again.
Familiar faces fade into old friends.
It's beginning to be just another day.

The first day is over
We are on to day two
Reality and responsibility
return to you
Happiness and good cheer
Fade away for the year
Life as usual is here.

It's beginning to be just another day
But my friend it doesn't have to be this way.
Create your own reality
Let happiness return to thee
Embrace a true identity
That simply let's you be.

Breathe and Laugh

Returning to class has
opened up creativity once more.

The collage allowed my mind
an avenue in which to explore.

Possibilities for tomorrow
I hadn't known before.

Inner peace cries out
to be attained.

Requiring me to try
to empty my brain.

Continue forward
on this path.

And along the journey
remember to breathe and laugh.

365

Three hundred sixty-five days in a year
Three hundred sixty-five rhymes I have here
Three hundred sixty-five poems what a feat
Three hundred sixty-five though some repeat

 Daily writing is difficult to do
Creative concepts often escape you
Staying the course of a goal that was set
Good writing and bad but none I regret

Three hundred sixty-five days in a year
Three hundred sixty-five rhymes I have here
Three hundred sixty-five poems what a feat
Three hundred sixty-five poems quite a treat

Here's to creating three hundred sixty-five more
Here's to new concepts I will soon explore
Here's to imagination
Here's to creation
Here's to words that bring smiles and jubilation

Three hundred sixty-five rhymes I have here
Three hundred sixty-five poems what a feat
Three hundred sixty-five though some repeat
Three hundred sixty-five more for next year

Creativity Has Called In Sick

It's as if I've never had a thought before.
Words have left and locked the door.
Imagination is on vacation.
Creativity has called in sick.

Rhyme, reason and wit
told me they have quit.
No need to look for alliteration
or to find personification.
Eek and egads, arghh and uhgg
Onomatopoeia's left without a hug.


It's as if I've never had a thought before.
Words have left and locked the door.
Imagination is on vacation.
Creativity has called in sick.

Tall tales seem small, simile's are
like a siren's call leading me astray
Metaphors are roadblocks in my mind
I've left all artistry behind.
To the world of words I've become blind.


It's as if I've never had a thought before.
Words have left and locked the door.
Imagination is on vacation.
Creativity has called in sick.

Too Early

Too early for
creative thinking
Time for some serious
hot tea drinking
My brain is fried
no use in thinking
It's way too early for
Creative thinking.

Wild Marvelous Chaos

Wild wonderful world
What surprises do you hold?
When will they unfold?

Marvelous Mayhem
Makes Momentary Madness
My Mischievous Mate.

Controlled Chaos Calls
Conscience Creativity
Cultivate Chaos

My Old Friend

Happily I let you in

Creative process

My old friend

You're welcome 

time and time again

Creative process

My old friend

Much to do 

and much to see

Where ever you're going

I want to be

Your strength helps

to set me free

Where ever you're going

I go gladly

Cultivating all possibilities

Gladly embracing my abilities

Sense and sensibility

Joined by creativity

Releases the 

Nouveau Bohemian in me

Creative process

My old friend

You're welcome 

time and time again

Creative process

My old friend

Happily I let you in

Reaching for Dreams

Member Cards

and Vanilla Cremes

Empty teacups

and mixed up dreams

last nights dinner

lingers in the air

this morning's wake up

makes me proceed with care

Reaching for dreams

Do I truly dare?

Miniature disco balls

silenced cell phone calls

Liberty stamps

and ink stained walls

This morning's calendar

says what I'm planning for

The world's just outside my door

time to go and explore.

Beautiful Dreamer

Beautiful Dreamer

beautiful dream

of sunsets and romance

and silvery sheen

Life is a dance

upon a moonbeam

Beautiful Dreamer

beautiful dream

Symphony, Melody, Harmony too

created a song with hymns

brand new

Dew drops and Moonbeams and

Silver-lined clouds

sing of a dreamscape

where All is allowed

Symphony, Melody, Harmony too

Dance on a moonbeam and

play among stars

Life is a dance

believe in romance

stretch on tiptoe

just for the chance

Beautiful Dreamer

beautiful dream

Silver-lined clouds

more real than they seem

Creativity lives

Originality gives

this beautiful dreamer

Sweet beautiful dreams

My Creative Side

Embracing my creative side

Suddenly I'm more alive.

The passion for the finer arts

has taken up space in my heart.

A new adventure is my goal.

A grand experience for my soul.

Embracing my creative side

Suddenly I'm more alive.

Brand new people, places things

In my head new ideas ring.

Revitalizing in every way

My Magnificent Muse has come to stay.

Embracing my creative side
Suddenly I'm more alive.