The Welcome
the forest
welcomes me
home
with green leaves
and earthy scents
of soil
and raindrops
bark
and mushrooms
and the kind
of decay
that hides
in dark places
and promises
moments
of solace
Gideon’s Challenge – The Welcome
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge – Perfection
Perfection
Shiny bits
of glass
and a sexy
little curve
strong angles
cut a path
as they tell
a story
of love
dedication
and detailed
perfection
that borders
on obsession
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🎨 Weekly Creativity Prompt – Imagery Interpretations
Prompt: Pull the same three cards from your deck(s) and tell us how you might interpret these decks differently, and why. Same question, same cards, different decks. And if you’d read them similarly? Tell us that, and explain why! Today’s cards are Seven of Dandelions (Swords), Ten of Mushrooms (Coins), and Ten of Branches (Wands). And the question from our imaginary querent is “What is something I’ve been neglecting lately and how could I pay it some more attention?”
“What is something I’ve been neglecting lately and how could I pay it some more attention?”
Interpretation from the Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot:
All that hard work you’ve been doing has the potential to slip through your fingers if you’re not careful.
Pay attention to what you choose to pursue, and what you’ve chosen to leave behind. You can’t turn back for those discarded bits later, because you’ll already be carrying far too much on your shoulders, so make sure that you choose wisely.
Keep in mind when making these choices that what you take on benefits not just you and your goals, but also those that join you on your journey or wait for you at the end of it.
“What is something I’ve been neglecting lately and how could I pay it some more attention?”
Interpretation from the Hoi Polloi Tarot
You think that you’re supporting everyone and that they’re all appreciative of what you provide, but all that back breaking work is being taken for granted by someone far more interested with taking off with what’s yours than enjoying it along side you.
Pay attention to those that take what you offer for granted, and ensure that they aren’t taking more than their share without respecting the work you’ve put into it.
DECK USED: ENCHANTED FOREST FELINES TAROT AND HOI POLLOI TAROT
Gideon’s Challenge – Anticipatory
Anticipatory
Flares of red
promise blooms
full of color
and cheer
as long
as the rain
keeps coming
there’ll be plenty
of flowers
never fear
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Gideon’s Challenge – Caution
Caution
Silvery rainbows
glimmer
in the sunlight
and draw
the gaze
to the
intricacies of
creative elegance
left to waver
slightly
in the breeze
as the artist
lies in wait
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Gideon’s Challenge – Uncertainty
Uncertainty
Tendrils reach
aching with
longing
for you
and find
only rebuff
instead of
the welcome
tangle
expected
creating
the slightest
flinch
and then
hesitation
Twisting the Leaf 