Disappointments
The soul withers
and pain
sucks the vibrancy
and life
from every vein
until skin
is paper thin
and teardrops fall
one at a time
until
bits and pieces
begin
to fall away
and flutter
to the ground
to be trampled
writing challenge
Gideon’s Challenge
Staying Warm
Eastern winds
slip between
mountain crevaces
to skim ice
and cold
over rocks
and branches
and as snowflakes
fall
the waterfall
freezes
and we are left
huddled together
to seek warmth
with hands in
each other’s pockets
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Sweet Dreaming
Dream with me
of soft green fields
we will roll in
together
with leaves
in our hair
among
the morning dew
until skin is slick
and clothes so wet
they must be
peeled away
bit by bit
for us to get
just a little
closer
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Confusion
Tangled together
emotions shift
and churn
in untidy lanes
Pathways
that are never
as straight
and easy
as they seem
that they should be
and I am left
floundering and lost
in the forest
unable to find
my way home
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
New Beginnings
The world
whispers in
foggy mornings
and sweet
still moments
where the air
smells crisp
and skims
against the skin
with the promise
of possibilities
and opportunities
yet
to be imagined
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – Different Scenarios
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 – A limited edition vinyl of Kelso’s favorite album just came out. However, Kelso knows that their paycheck is going to be smaller than usual. They want to know if it’s a wise idea to buy it right now.
Go ahead and treat yourself (Three of Cups and The Empress), just do so with clarity of mind (Ace of Swords). Accept that money is going to be extremely short in other places if you do this, and be prepared to cut back elsewhere as needed. It’s okay to treat yourself now and then as long as you approach these moments with practicality and don’t overindulge.
Scenario 2 – There’s been some changes in Miles’ life and he’s trying to figure out the best way to tell his dad about them.
Get together and take the time to check in on your dad first. Once you’ve had some time together and you know everything is okay, then is the time for some clear and open communication on what you need to tell him. Don’t just jump in cold… he needs to be warmed up first.
Twisting the Leaf 