2015 Farewell...

Out with the old in with the NEW!!!

This year came and went in a flash it seems. Had some happy times and some
sad. Laughed a lot and frowned some to. Gained some and lost a few more.  Ran a pretty good race although I'm not to fast.  Some left me behind and when I fell down some ran right on past. I could go on and on write a dissertation or two about this year. I could complain, whine and cry over what in this year I didn't have a opportunity to do, but one things for sure the good out weighed the bad.  I have many, many memories to add too this book.  As this year winds down I'm truly blessed not in stuff or things, but in what I truly need and above all else His love remains steadfast and constant and His grace and mercy has brought me safe this far and He'll continue to keep me because He promised never to leave me alone!!! I am PRESSing forward towards a better me and fulfilling my DREAMS in 2016!!! Ready... Set... Let's Go!!!

Seasons Spark

Seasons Spark

Traces of fall still lingers mingling

with the fragrance of winter.

Brisk air enters swiftly intent

on leaving its mark.

Sounds and sights transform

the nights and the mornings a

light frost blankets the grass.

Anticipation rekindled in hearts, that

wonder of the season sets alight

a spark.



poetik diva© 2015



Inspired by random finds... "Freedoms Reign"

Freedoms Reign

Ascending high rising beyond the field of vision.  Eluding the quicksand intent on clinching tightly as if I'm its lone possession. Gliding without restraint limitless gratification. A vital force once deterred by a mirage disengaging the connection thought to be that which was a sense of security. It was comfortable there yet no room for wings to be spread. Stifled by trepidation overwhelming and continual. The moment had come to break apart to freely soar. This was the juncture it had been to long way overdue in
position the suitable time no where to go except the sky to Fly...
poetik diva © 2015

30 Day Writing Challenge~ Day 6~ Someone who fascinates you and why...

There is one person in particular that fascinates me.

She's seen decades go by and she has many stories to tell.

She can remember prices being just a few cent and now seeing

prices continue to rise.

Shes seen presidents come and go, but also saw

history being made when Obama was elected.

I could go on and on, but what fascinates me the

most is that God graced her with 101 years and that's

worth writing about in this post!!!

Musings

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I could rewrite the past 22 chapters of my life. What would the story line be different or would it remain the same? Would it include more adventure or would it even change? Would I be rescued by my knight in shining armor or continue to conquer it solo? Would I have my happily ever after with kids and a spouse in my beach front vacation house or will I be content with the hand I've been dealt? C'est la vie the saying goes, but someday just maybe someday I'll write the greatest chapter ever...

30 Day Writing Challenge Day 5~ A place you would live, but have never visited...

I would like to live in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl because it would be like a never ending vacation. The weather is nice year round. It seems like a nice place to live from what I read about or pictures I've seen in books. It's not that far from Disney World either. I would definitely be about that beach life!!!

30 Day Writing Challenge~Day 4~ Ten Interesting Facts about Yourself...

                                           

                                                        Ten interesting Facts about Me

1. I am named after my grandmother
2. I'm a poet
3. I love music
4. I like to dance
5. Line dance is my favorite
6. I'm a low key techie
7. I had hernia surgery when I was seven that shattered my gymnastics dreams
8. I played the clarinet
9. I'm a crafty person 
10. I am not a morning person

30 Day Writing Challenge~ Day 3~ My First Love and My First Kiss...

                                                                        My First Love
This stanza sums it up!!! When I think back...out of all the guys that I "talked to", "went with" and dated. There was only one that ignited a fire that smolders deep down within. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him and I don't think there will be another whose kindling can start a fire quite like his. From the moment our eyes met from across the room that day in Magale Recital Hall lobby, that moonlit walk and the days and days that followed there was just something about him.At the end of one semester he never returned and we lost contact. I was devastated and the fire simmered. Then I picked up the phone when it rang one Thanksgiving break I was home from college and a familiar voice was on the other end the fire rekindled and I found that he had also been thinking of me. We talked on and off for quite sometime and then I found out he was betrothed to another another lethal blow. He made me feel like no other could ever and he was patient and gentle with me when I said I was not ready to give up my treasure.  He never tried to rush me or make me feel less than.  He made me feel so special and I still do because of him. So as days and years go by I hold on to the memories of O.R. and he will always hold a special place deep down in my heart!!! If anyone could has the key to unlock my treasure it would be him and he could have it all!!! He will always my only true First Love!!!

                                                                               My First Kiss
My first kiss that I can recall took place one summer when I went  to visit my aunt in BR for the summer. It was with one of her neighbor boys that lived down the street from her that I had been hanging out with for a few weeks when I was there.  It was a great first kiss a lil french action and all the whole nine yards Lol!!! I was indeed a great summer!!!

30 Day Writing Challenge~Day 2~ Earliest Memory

 Earliest Memory

I have several early memories, but the one that stands out the most is my early school days at Ingersoll Elementary in head start. I was a cheerleader mascot and had the opportunity to cheer at several of the games with the cheerleaders, having camaraderie and so many older sisters that I didn't have. I was also crowned Little Miss Ingersoll being little royalty was fun. Also reminded me of how close my cousins and I used to be. I remember one summer participating in a summer program at the school and some mess was going down and some of the kids were being bullies. My mom had dropped us off at the school, but being fed up with the situation and to protect their cousin each one of my cousins took turns carrying me on their backs until we got to our granny's house. I miss that close knitted spirit of our cousins!!!

30 Day Writing Challenge~Day One~ 5 Problems with Social Media...

Five Problems with Social Media
               
                         Social Media Hype
Social Media has become to impersonal
It's time consuming and can cost ya
There are so many falsities
anyone can be hiding behind the computer screen
To me it's not what it used to be
Have 500 friends on Facebook, but rarely anyone
to call friend on the daily...

Because I've Known

I've known weaknesses that's why I'm stronger.
I've known darkness that's why I still have joy.
I've known personal chaos that's why I have peace that surpasses even my own understanding.
I've known loneliness that's why I know now that I'm never alone.
I've known heartache and pain that's why I know my true First Love and the Lover of my soul.

Musing

I have a lot that I could say. I could complain about how lifes plans didn't quite go my way. I could  be riddled with thoughts of my regrets and guilt or  bogged down with the things that I think I did not get. I could sit and wonder what life would be like if I married the love of my life by thirty, the house with the white picket fence or the twins with my dream job and published poetry. I sit and wonder often I do, but reality is there's more to life than everything falling in to place on my time table. In everyday I'm given I am reminded of this Gift of life and how precious it is and that in due season everything will come together because in and through Him all things are possible and I can't give up for I know a He's able!!~musings-LQJ
poetiklyspeaking©

If I

If I was drowning would someone be there to save me?
If I was at the end of my rope and I happened to let go would someone 
be there to catch me?
If I received some devastating news would someone be there to go
through it with me?
If I felt like it was easier to give up than to go on would someone
be there to encourage me?
If I needed a shoulder to lean on would someone be there for me?
If I needed a listening ear would someone be there to lend their's
to me?
If I was lost and couldn't find my way would there be some one
to come look for me?
If I needed help and out of desperation I asked would
there be someone there to give it to me?
If I just needed someone to be there would they be there for
me?
If I...

Night Sky Musings

The moon came out tonight to play a game of tag with the stars. It's mystique shown brightly gazing from afar. Imagination running wild bringing back picture perfect memories of that childhood nursery rhyme about a diddle and a fiddle and a cow leaping over the moon and campfires with s'mores at Camp Wawbansee underneath the stars in June. Oh to be young again footloose, fancy free, but a real blessing it is to grow older and wiser and recognize the grace He gives over and over and over...
~LQJ-poetikdiva(poetiklyspeaking.blogspot.com)

Eclipse

Cloudy night no moon in sight.
Still and calm serenaded by natures
nightly chorus. The stars playing hide and
seek and the moon says you can't find me. Total eclipse renders the question have you allowed Him to totally eclipse your heart and receive the gift that is truly free...~LQJ-poetiklyspeaking

A Story

I have a story to tell
speak it softly or should I yell
It may be written all over my face
or tucked away inside my heart in a 
secret place. It may be filled with hurt and
pain or the thoughts full of rage driving me insane.
It may be filled with happiness and joy or full
of laughter and hope that nothing or nobody
can destroy. This story may be long in length or a
short stanza compiled from my memories. It could continue on 
and on and on and on or end abruptly with no explanation...

No time for pity parties or crying over spilled milk the cat or dog will lick that up. The gift of life is more than enough to Celebrate no special occasion required it's already one, no crowd needed and no reason just because!!!  Life is worth the living because He lives!!!

Let's get it started!!!

Got something to say and here is my space. A lil of this and that all in one place. A note 2 self and a bit of poetry and the beginnings of my short story or novel maybe. So stay tuned for what's next and if you don't mind leave a comment!!!