Levity and Mirth
Step into the restroom
and what do I see?
a silly old cow
staring at me
with bright blue eyes
and a fuzzy mustache
ice cream cone hands
and a lot of panache
I try to relax
as I snigger and laugh
while trying to whizz
and holding my staff
cuz that silly cow
can’t help but stare
as he hangs on the wall
with his ass in the air
The Ache
I reach for you
with tendrils
of energy
delicate threads
that seek
to tangle with yours
as the ache
within my soul
becomes too much
and tears threaten
to bring rainclouds
to the fore
instead
of blue skies
Prompt: “The purpose of this activity is to practice interpreting small spreads by combining card meanings, symbols and intuition. We will all interpret the same cards based on a few different (imaginary) situations. A 3 card spread will be posted together with 2 more specific scenarios. It’s your choice which scenario you’d prefer to use, or if you’d rather do a general reading of these cards as for an imaginary querent.”
Scenario 1 – It’s the new moon, and Raniah wants to figure out what to let go. She’s been going through a breakup and just got her first car.
The Moon in the center position indicates your feelings of uncertainty in this moment. Leave behind your desire to learn and grow with this person you’ve been in a relationship with (Page of Swords). Instead, as you head into the future, focus your attention on making good choices moving forward.
Scenario 2 – Mary-Ann doesn’t know how to feel about their new step-dad. They want to know how to get to know him better.
You’re going to have to step up and take an active role in learning about your new step-dad. Ask questions and engage him in conversation so that you can work past your uncertainty and fear concerning this new person and new situation in your life, and begin to explore the different facets of who the man is.
Scenario 3 – A general reading (feel free to add your own flair or a backstory).
Quit worrying so much (The Moon) about which direction to go in (Seven of Cups)… and just start already (Page of Swords). Too much stewing is often caused by the emotions getting tangled up in your decision making process… instead, do the practical thing and just pick one small thing to do, then another. You will pick up momentum once you get the ball rolling.
Color By Numbers
No poem today, just a confession that I have become addicted to a color by numbers program on my phone. It helps me to check out for a little while, and assists me in falling asleep at night.
This picture with all the little intricate details at the center of the sunflower, along with it’s vibrant colors, reminds me of that program.
Sometimes I feel guilty that I spend time with that program, but… maybe it’s true that everyone needs a way to just “check out” every once in a while, even if it’s for just a short bit of time now and then.
More Rain Please
The clouds refuse
to wring themselves out
and raindrops
do not fall
and all around
the land turns brown
as the sun
scorches us all
and all I want
is a rainy day
or two or three
or four
to get me through
the months ahead
when that’s all well have
and more
It’s the Halo
Moments when
we’re at our best
are so few and
far between
that we forget
within the seat of
each breast
lies a soul
shiny and clean
housed within
a temple of flesh
we abuse
and take for granted
while pretending it’s unseen
Twisting the Leaf 