The Deep Ache
Soul opens slowly
to reveal the
deep red center
left raw and
hidden from sight
while life went on
now aching
is aired
for all to see
and trust steps in
as your hand
moves to cover
that spot
and shelter me
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
No Panhandling
It’s not
panhandling,
but a nap I seek
and this piece
of cardboard
is merely
my blanket
from the cold
and shelter
from the sun
while I catch
a few Z’s
right here
on this spot.
My spot.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Escaping Summer
I long
to go back
to wetter times
where damp earth
permeates the air
with scents
of rich wet soil
and
decaying detritus
while lush green
fills the senses
with a feeling
that all is right
in the world
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
In Winter
Fields brown
and green hues
are long gone
as cold
nips at every
vine tip
and branch
while the sun
sets glacial peaks
to glow
brilliant
and bright
against
blue skies
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Too Strong
Tenacious
and steadfast
I stubbornly
fight to remain
upright
and yet
all I truly want
is to let go
falter
fall
and allow you
to catch me
so that
I can feel safe
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – The Sun
Prompt: “Pull the card from your deck(s) that matches the card posted below. Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own decks). How would you read them differently and why?”
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – Children touch upon an innocence that is often depicted in the Sun card in tarot, and here we see two that play together, a flower in full bloom and abundance of green giving an impression of success that is about happiness and the butterfly above their heads lends a carefree atmosphere to time spent together. This card speaks of happiness being about those you spend time with and the joy found in abundance, camaraderie, and sharing rather than monetary values.
The Lonely Dreamer Tarot – Here in the imagery of this card that is a serenity provided in the pool of water the figure stands in and the reflection of her form upon its surface. The pool is calm and smooth, and the form of the woman graceful as the sun overhead turns the water into pure gold. The imagery in this card speaks to me of success in its many forms. Not everything has to be about excitement, optimism, and positivity. Sometimes it’s in our most calm and serene moments where we discover true value in ourselves and the world around us.
Förhäxa Tarot – In this imagery, an angel appears to reap energy from a forest fire’s blaze below. This speaks to me of there being no energy ever wasted. Even forest fires have their purpose, and that energy is not wasted either. There is mystery here, but also hope. Strength, too. This card says that failures are not always failures at all, but rather a plan that is simply beyond our ken put into action. It encourages, optimism and asks us to reject pessimistic viewpoints for a more positive perspective.
Autumn Miss Tarot – This card’s imagery is the closest to the traditional RWS imagery, and it speaks to me not of fun… not of joy or of peace (for who in their right mind can be peaceful, optimistic, and joyful when riding a horse while without paints?) Instead, it speaks to me of success earned through tenacity and hard work, and the celebration of that success (as seen in the flying of the red banner the figure holds and the clenched fist of the other hand).
Twisting the Leaf 