Sometimes the road leads to an unexpected destination.

I was working on Read Write Poem Prompt #99 when I came up with this. I thought I would share.

Insomnia

My body is restless.
I can’t sleep.
My hands are fidgety.
I feel around.
My fingers trace folds
in the blankets
until I get to your side.
The journey is long
and when I get there
you’re nowhere to be found.

Because the world doesn't always revolve around me.

A poem inspired by Read Write Poem Prompt #98, the photograph Fair Fireworks by auburnnewyork, and by him; though if I were to right this poem today I can honestly say that I don't think he would offer much inspiration. And that my friends is a good thing. I know the world doesn't revolve around me, now he knows it doesn't revolve around him either. Regardless, it was a wild ride. And fun at times too.


Revolves

We moved too fast
The universe rotating around us

We were performers
The world, our circus

The moon still our witness
As wheels still spin the secrets

I hate to admit...

I like when you call me your dear, but I'm not your dear.

Cutting Up! RWP Prompt #97

For this week's Read Write Poem prompt I wrote two poems. I struggled all week and tried many variations; first an email, then a song, before finally deciding on using a short poem. Feeling horrible for cutting up Slyvia Plath's Metaphors I decided to seal my spot in hell by cutting up Emily Dickinson's I Never Lost As Much But Twice. I don't think these poems make any sense and they're kind of creepy. Maybe I chose the wrong material.

Metaphors No More

Loaf’s nine means
Fruit train, big timber house
Yeasty tendrils rising, strolling
New-minted apples
Bag getting elephant
Melon red stage syllables
Money’s ivory fat cow
Two fine eaten green calf
Ponderous boarded riddle

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I Lost It All

Poor reimbursed banker
God
Burglar
Father never stood much

Sod
Beggar
Lost door store
Angels descending twice

Just catching up...

My poor neglected blog! With all the preparation for my brother's wedding and then getting sick out of the blue I haven't had much time to write or to read many of the blogs I subscribe to. But I'm starting to feel better and getting back into the swing of things.

I got sick right before the wedding and managed to stay well enough to have a great time through all the festivities. After the wedding however, the cold or flu, I'm not really sure what it was, completely took over.

Here's a picture of one of the bouqets that I thought I would share just for fun.

I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked; I was too busy being involved in the wedding and trying to take in as much as possible. I still can't believe my little brother is married, but he couldn't have picked a better wife. I'm so happy for both of them. I know they will have an amazing life together and I hope they get started on those babies soon because I can't wait to be Aunt Jessica!

I'm working on my Read Write Poem prompt for this week and I hope to have it completed by Thursday. My original idea for the prompt didn't work out so I had to start over. Wish me luck!

I think that's about all for now.

Six Word Saturday

I love Six Word Saturdays over at the One-Minute Writer, but I rarely get to participate.

There's only you.
There's only me.

Read Fiona Robyn's new book Thaw for FREE!!!

Fiona Robyn is making her new book Thaw available online for free. Pretty exciting huh? You can be a part of the fun by joining Friends of Thaw and participating in her Blogsplash by using your blog to make others aware of the book.

More details can be found on Fiona's website. You can also read the first page of the book here.

The fun officially begins on March 1st, 2010, but it's never too early to start spreading the word. I think I'll blog a few more times about the book as a reminder and I hope you'll decide to join the Blogsplash too!

The Botanic Garden. Time well spent.

Erick and I went to the Botanic Garden today. It was a great time. I took almost 200 pictures and while I won't be posting them all here, I thought I would share a few of my favorites. It's been a while since I posted random pics on this site and I miss discovering new and beautiful things and sharing them with those who visit my blog.

We both decided that we need to make a conscious effort to get back to the BG a few times a year. It's a great place to go for inspiration and a great way to spend a day off. If you're in the Chicago area and haven't been to the Botanic Garden in a while, or ever, I suggest you get out there soon. It was a little chilly today and it started raining toward the end, but it was still a wonderful visit.