Journal entry:
The poem today was inspired by the prompt at Trifecta. You should visit the site if you are in need of inspiration.
My Decline
I decay daily
My lined face falls into ruin,
I am diminished
My appeal fades slow away,
But I am not discouraged.
I still have great worth
Beyond the physical form,
My love increases
As the time quickly passes,
My wisdom grows more astute.
I reach out for new
Experience enriching
My ongoing life,
I build up a treasure trove
Of victory over waste.
Faith continues on
Becoming ever stronger,
Belief becomes more
Easily applied to days
Wherein I grow still older.
Even as decay
Works against my advancing,
I fight on each hour
Moving toward perfection
Furnished by my vibrant soul.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Photographs:
Mom’s Homebound Buddies, Frances and Wendell, who visit every month or so to bring literature and recordings from our church.
Me, as I usually am… not as I imagine myself to be…
Penny cooperating with the camera…
Ko-Ko and Hope lounging with Mom…
I am grateful:
1. I woke up from a laughing dream early this morning and chose to stay up.
2. I took a shower and dressed instead of staying in pajamas.
3. Wendell and Frances visited.
4. My daughter-in-law, Laura, called and we had a wonderful conversation that lasted nearly an hour and a half.
5. I completed my creative work very early.
I hope you are enjoying this last day of May. If you have been following my promptings you should have a store of creative work from this month. Reflect on it today and do something more.
There was an interesting article I read, and I want to pass along the link to you: Ode Magazine. This dealt with the health benefits of writing, and I want you to know that your creative endeavors can have a lasting positive influence on your life. I encourage you to do creative work for your well being and happiness.
I hope you will leave me a comment expressing your thoughts. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Always,
Jo Ann
Chronicles 
Do you enjoy it? If so, then yes! I appreciate reading when I can. Thanks!
Marty,
Most of the time I do enjoy it, though finding inspiration is sometimes a great challenge. Thank you for reading and leaving me a comment. You are so kind.
Smiles,
Jo Ann
Hi Jo Ann,
I’d love to see you continue a poem a day. Once a habit is formed (it takes approximately 3 weeks) I feel it is good to stick with it as long as it is enjoyable to you.
Your thoughts today are something that’s entered my mind a bit this week too. Age seems to be creeping, but I don’t feel any older than I did in my 20s. The looks tell the age, but the heart still beats as a youngster.
Have a wonderful evening.
Laura
Laura,
It is a difficult habit that has me searching all over the internet and books for inspiration. Thankfully I have found some places to acquire prompts. I do enjoy it though.
I wonder if the work is getting any better. I have some books coming that should give me some new forms to attempt.
The prompt today just led me from one word to another and that poem came forth… I don’t feel old, but the gray in my hair, and the lines on my face tell another story. I am comfortable with growing older, because I never thought I would be here this long and I am still learning and enjoying life.
Thank you again for reading and commenting. I appreciate your thoughts so much.
Always,
Jo Ann