The First Bundle
First harvests
are sparse
but healthy
with lush leaves
filled
with cleansing goodness
A gift
bestowed
upon the caretaker
that tends
to her needs
from one season
to the next
creative writing
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Feeling Your Way
Prompt: “Draw a single random card from your favorite deck and share with us how the card makes you feel.”
Okay, so this isn’t perhaps my absolute most favorite deck, or even the most favorite deck I’m using this month. But, it is one of the favorite decks I’m using this month and I’ve really connected with it well and am enjoying it a great deal.
Two of Cups – Rosa Multiflora (aka. Rose) – Connection
Throughout history the rose has been revered as a flower of love and the connection between people. Whether the color is red for passion, yellow for friendship, white innocent love, or pink for admiration, the rose is all about the connections that we make with each other and the communion of energies and emotions that are a part of humanity’s makeup.
When I see this card and Rosa multiflora imagery, the clusters of pink roses speak to me of that inter-connectivity and how people need people. This isn’t a single long stemmed rose, but rather it is a variation of multiflora, which grows with clusters of flowers gathered together.
Whether we are an extrovert or an introvert, all people thrive in connection with others… some thrive in large groups, and others with just one or two close people. But, it is that connection between people that helps bring depth and breadth to life as a whole, and most suffer in some way when it is not present in their lives in some manner.
Root of Pentacles – Metrosideros excelsa (aka. Pohutukawa) – Nurture
The Pohutukawa is an evergreen of the myrtle family that is endemic to New Zealand. The kahika flowers that this tree produces offer sweet nectar, while the strong roots that can even cling to rocky cliffs to support the colorful tree that towers above.
This combination of strength and beauty speaks deeply to me of the Queen of Pentacles and her strength… and her beauty. She is supportive and warm, yet strong as iron. She supports… she is sweet… and she is hard.
This card speaks to me of all these qualities. It speaks to me of safety and stability. Of someone that isn’t afraid to let their strength and stable foundation show, and can radiate beauty even as they hold together all that matters to them. It is a card that depicts a delicate and beautiful hand with an iron grip that will be used to support itself and others.
DECK USED: THE ALCHEMIST’S GARDEN TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge
Wanton
A dragon
lives in my soul
with cinders
for scales
and flames
that scorch
the senses
like begonia petals
in summer heat
as I wait
I am on fire
what are you
gonna do about it?
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
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Tree Spirit
Little tree spirit
in the herb garden
peeking out between
healthy green leaves
sweet smiling face
there to greet
whenever the herbs
have needs
and at harvest time
they watch closely
as sprigs are snipped
with care
and stands in solidarity
as new leaves unfurl
to greet the air
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
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Fuzzy Baby
Sleepy soft
and lazy sweet
with a dreamy gaze
an invitation to sleep
come and cuddle
downy soft fur
just don’t tickle
or sharp teeth
come out
“come to bed”
Miss Luna says
it’s soft and warm
and I’ll knead
your head and
knot your hair
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
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Sweet Summer
Swaying blossoms
dance in the breeze
as quiet chimes
play off key
in the distance
as the scent
of fragrant lilacs
kiss the senses
to blend with
sweet summer
scents
of cut grass
and sun warmed
asphalt
Twisting the Leaf 