Shrubbery Rustlers
Hide me deep
beneath the leaves
where fronds
create shadows
and damp earth
is protected
by lush green
and I will peek out
at thee
from deep shadow
as I remain quiet
except
for the occasional
rustle
creative writing
Gideon’s Challenge
Sunset Rainbow
Sunset’s golden glow
kisses yellow
on every surface
setting the world
ablaze
in color
as nature’s paintrbush
paints the sky
with the sweet glow
of hues
only found in
very special moments
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Gideon’s Challenge
Possession
I am yours
say the weeds
to the breeze
I am yours
say the leaves
to the trees
and yet the trees
let them go
to flutter and fall
to taste freedom
before snow
comes
to cover all
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Weekly Creativity Prompt – Strength
Prompt: Pull the card from your deck(s) that matches the card posted below. Compare the imagery between the card provided and the card from your own deck. How would you read them differently and why? Share your card(s) and your interpretation differences between the imagery on them cards.
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – Together the wolf and the girl stand. Although I do not see persuasion here other than in the dynamic of such an unlikely companionship, what I do see is the strength that comes in numbers. The strength of support as two lend to each other their strengths, and use them to make up for the other’s weaknesses. They are stronger together than either could ever imagine being separately.
Tarot Matryoshka – Here in this card we see savagery not tamed, but in a moment of being controlled The man holds the tip of the serpent’s mandible in his grip. Eye contact is full on as the man holds the serpent still. It appears that it is not the hold of the hands that keeps the serpent from striking here, but rather the eye contact that signifies a battle of wills, perhaps between one’s civilized nature and more savage inner instincts.
Flower Essence Tarot – Figure skating is a skill that takes a lot of inner strength and determination to excel at. Here we see a skater that, from the path of her skates carved into the ice to the posture and pose of her body, has clearly put in the time and effort to improve herself. Added to this imagery, we have the elements of the Elm and Gorse plants, both of which carry metaphysical properties that speak of the strength of the heart, and in this card speak of having the strength within to follow what is true and right for you.
Sortilegium Tarot – Here we see a lion tamed by a beautiful woman, which is very similar to traditional imagery for the Strength card. The lion sits patiently, pleased by the attention she gives him and soothed by her petting and care. The water below is quiet and calm, speaking of serene emotions. This card indicates that you can get more with sugar than vinegar. By being kind and gentle, the woman has created peace, where a more forceful approach would have resulted in resistance and chaos.
DECK USED: TAROT MATRYOSHKA, FLOWER ESSENCE TAROT, SORTILEGIUM TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge
The Spark of Us
Fire spreads
across the fields
like the heat
your touch
inspires
in my soul
and spreads
across my flesh
turning the night
alight
with bright colors
of heat
passion
and you…
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Gideon’s Challenge
The Relocation
A gingerbread house
in the pouring rain
with delicate details
and steep rooftop
Adorable and sweet
I want to pluck it up
and take it somewhere
high in the untouched
mountains
to set it down
and settle in
for a winter
of peace and quiet
Twisting the Leaf 