The Key
Little bud
dark and dusky
waits
for sunlight’s kiss
to relax
that tight grip
and let
vibrant colors
shine bright
like the balm
of love’s kiss
upon the soul
creative writing
Gideon’s Challenge
Keeping Score
A battle
between
dark and light
spreads
across the sky
A reflection of
each and every soul
Temptation
and integrity
intertwined
throughout eternity
piece and parcel
of us all
You can lose the battle
and still win the war
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Playlist
This is a fun repeat exercise that I’ve now used a few times and resurrect every few months!
Have you ever listened to a song and suddenly realized “This song is such a Tower/Emperor/Hanged Man song!”? This activity is based off of a love for music and how we associate music with the world around us.
Activity: Randomly draw five cards from your deck. For each card pick (or find) a song that you feel fits that card perfectly.
Death – One Headlight by The Wallflowers
https://youtu.be/Zzyfcys1aLM
Three of Wands – Time to Pretend by MGMT
https://youtu.be/B9dSYgd5Elk
Seven of Wands – Drive by Incubus
https://youtu.be/fgT9zGkiLig
Three of Swords – Perfect Situation by Weezer
https://youtu.be/jwv-iRvyDZg
Page of Swords – Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
https://youtu.be/xwtdhWltSIg
DECK USED: BIANCO NERO TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge
The Friendliest Garden
Pansy petals
like little kisses
from happy faces
looking up
to greet you
with a gentle greeting
and smile of cheer
tucked among
lush green beds
of leaves.
Come outside
and say hi.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
The Weeping Heart
Crumbling moments
where the gut
knots up
and shingles fall
like disappointed tears
from rooftops
dripping from the eaves
of nose tip and chin
as breath hitches
and huffs
like wind
tearing free
bits of window frame
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Strength’s Guises
Delicate petals
splay wide
hearts open
to greet the sun
as shimmering pink
unfurl
like a blush
rising on pale cheeks
Fragile beauty
with sturdy vines
hidden beneath
a strength
gone mostly unseen
Twisting the Leaf 