365 Creativity Project-Day 318

Journal entry:

Today’s poem was prompted by Poetic Asides. If you need inspiration go to that site.

Almost Heaven

Together with you,
I have paradise in hand,
Living happiness
Without any real regrets,
Given all the very best.

The stars and planets
Make endless revolutions,
But we are only
Passing sudden like the wind
God sets quickly in motion.

We are travelers
Befriending one another,
Keeping company
As we make our way through life,
Enjoying the paradise.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, November 22, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   My alarm finally made it into my sleep deep enough to wake me this morning.
2.   Mom decided to go to Jeremy’s for Thanksgiving dinner.
3.   I was able to see Laura for a few minutes.
4.   There is peace within our borders.
5.   I did not have to cook today.

I hope your Thanksgiving Day was wonderful as was mine. Take a few moments to do something creative now. It is a great day to use your imagination and creativity.

As a prompt, write about what Thanksgiving means to you. I know you must have the makings of a poem, story, or journal entry within you. Share your thoughts with the world. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for taking time out of your special day to visit my blog. I hope you will share your suggestions, thoughts, or criticism with me in the comments. Maybe you would like to follow Chronicles to receive daily updates in your inbox.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 317

Journal entry:

My poem answers the prompt at Poetic Asides. This one was quite the challenge and you should make an effort to do it, so visit that site.

The Song Goes On

You’re the reason I’m
Left in the dark with no clue
As to why you’re gone,
I thought I lit the fuse on
The inside of your cold heart.

You were the light which
Shone ever so bright within
My life’s close borders,
But I will bring the harvest
Into the sunshine again.

My love takes free flight
Rising above all regret,
I will not ever
Let the disappointment bring
Me down into depression.

I am moving so
Much further than I believed
Possible because
I have gone beyond my fear
That being alone would hurt.

So you’re the reason
I have grown in happiness
Because by leaving
You opened me up to life
Above imagination.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Left in the Dark, You’re the Reason, Harvest, The Fuse, Free Flight

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   My nerves are better today.
2.   I thought of a special recipe I can make.
3.   Jeremy called and said things were going start a bit later than originally planned tomorrow.
4.   Laura called this evening.
5.   I had a glass of eggnog.

I hope your Wednesday was productive and enjoyable. It was a rather quiet day for me. If you have not exercised your imagination already, I urge you to do that now. You have so much creative energy to share with the world.

As a prompt, write about how you feel about time’s passage. Maybe you could write a poem, story, or journal entry that explains your response. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will share your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism with me in the comments. If you enjoyed what you found here, please consider following Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 302

Journal entry:

The following poem was prompted by Poetic Asides. I recommend you visit that site if you are in need of a bit of inspiration.

The Right Path

I believe I am
Right with Jesus standing on
His sure promises,
My salvation is certain
Because I trust Him by heart.

One fine day He will
Tell me to stand on His right
With the ransomed sheep
He will send the evil goats
To the left into Hades.

I am so happy
My soul has been made right with
My sweet Savior’s blood
So that eternal Heaven
Is my final destiny.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I felt rested although I had very little sleep.
2.   Today was Founder’s Day at Callaway Gardens so our admission was free.
3.   Despite the pouring rain we had a safe trip.
4.   The rain stopped when we got to the park and did not begin again until we were leaving.
5.   Callaway Gardens was not crowded today, so it was very enjoyable.

I had an awesome Tuesday, and hope you had a great day too. I voted early, but I hope you voted today if you had not already. Now it is time for you to engage your creativity. Surely with all your talent you can make something wonderful. The world becomes richer if you share your creative gifts.

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry that includes the weather conditions where you are today. The climate you experience can give you a backdrop for whatever you create. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful for your visit to my blog today. I hope you will subscribe to Chronicles if you would like daily updates. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me. If so, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 249

Journal entry:

Not Mine Alone

What I have done is
Not mine alone to claim, but
A gracious gift of
God’s total magnificence,
He made of me what I am.

I could never hope
To accomplish anything
Without the aid of God
For I am weak and lowly,
Not given to great success.

I am reminded
My talents are gifts granted
Me to help others
And further the work of God’s
Kingdom in our troubled world.

Any accolade
I may gain is shared with God
Because He guides me,
He is my life’s salvation,
To Jesus be all glory.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, September 14, 2012

Photographs:

This is the photo that won the honorable mention. Its title is “A Writer’s Tool” and it was taken at The Old Douglas County Courthouse Museum last Saturday.

I am grateful:

1.   I went to the Sweetwater Camera Club meeting last night.
2.   I entered three photographs in the contest, and one won honorable mention.
3.   I talked to the president of the club and am going to be learning to do the page in the local magazine.
4.   I cleaned out the truck today.
5.   God is my constant help and blesses me beyond my dreams.

I hope you have had a remarkable Friday. I know you are gifted with talents that you may not even imagine. I urge you to engage your creativity and make something wonderful. Even a sentence can express greatness, or a simple photo. Give yourself permission to use your unlimited imagination. You have so much to share with the world.

As a prompt explore your relationship with your talents. How do you feel about them? What can you do to increase them? Is there a particular practice you use to ignite your creativity? Explore one or all of these things or something else entirely. You are the master of your imagination. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog. I hope you found something you enjoyed. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please share your comments with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 211

Journal entry:

The prompt for today’s poem comes from Carry On Tuesday. It is actually a line I had been musing on for a while so it was very apt for me. If your muse needs some prodding go to that site.

With Regards To Shakespeare

All the world’s a stage,
Every creature plays a part
Making wonderful
The world we exist within
During evanescent days.

We unknowingly
Influence every other
Life on the planet,
Without premeditation
Through our casual actions.

Creativity,
At work in all our living
Shapes even nature
In benevolent fashion
To complement every need.

The entire world stands
Prepared to fulfill desires
Expressed honestly
With consideration for
The will of sovereign God.

All the world’s a stage,
True generosity plays
A very crucial
Role in making it pleasant
To live in our universe.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   We did not have to go out.
2.   I stayed up despite such an early rising.
3.   Alex and I had a great conversation.
4.   Placing an order by phone was painless and saved some money over the website.
5.   My friend, Claudia, was pleased with my small gifts and called me to thank me.
6.   Although my Mom fell last night, she was not seriously hurt, and is only sore.

This has been a day of overwhelming happiness for me, and I hope you have enjoyed many pleasurable moments. Take a little time to engage your creativity. If you are not inspired, write just a few lines, and maybe it will lead to more. Doodle if you do not feel you can paint. Snap a few shots, even if the composition seems lacking. Use your talent and you will find the energy to do a bit more next time, or perhaps a couple days from now.

Your prompt today is taken from one of my own poems: We write beautiful lines across the fabric of the whole universe. See what that brings to mind or use only parts of it. If you use the prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below, so we may share your creation.

I hope your visit here has been pleasant. If you have comments or suggestions, please share them with me. I love your input.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project- Day 210

Journal entry:

True Genius

The present is ripe
With great opportunity
If you realize
Your potential every day
Of this wonderful lifetime.

You are able to
Use your creativity
To enrich the lives
Of your friends, family, and
Even the strangers you meet.

Your abilities
Are astonishing presents
To share with the world
If you are really willing
To give the gift of yourself.

Every minute is
Yours to explore and expand
Through your great talents,
Sharing imagination
With the rest of the planet.

Humanity waits
Upon your fine decision
To allocate your
Endowments in enriching
The existence of others.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, August 6, 2012

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I am grateful:

1.   I woke up, ate breakfast, and then took a short nap this morning.
2.   Though we left a little late we made it to Mom’s appointment on time.
3.   We did not have to wait at the appointment.
4.   There were flowers I could take pictures of in the parking lot.
5.   Mom and I made a delicious macaroni salad for supper.

I hope your Monday has been productive, mine has been quite enjoyable. After reading my journal entry and poem you should not be surprised that I want you to exercise your creativity. I urge you to do something you love.

My prompt for you today is to write about what creativity means to you. If you are a visual artist do something that symbolizes creativity to you. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I appreciate your visit to my blog. If something has made you think, or you have suggestions, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 205

Journal entry:

The Problem With Politics

There is a problem
For me with politicians,
I do not like them,
They are most definitely
Selfish and money loving.

The Republicans
And Democrats are equal
In their disregard
For people of similar
Circumstances to myself.

It is the money
Propelling them to action,
Not the common good,
They have fully forgotten
Our country’s true principles.

One side screams loudly,
“No new taxes,” while others
Lobby for reform,
Neither side accomplishing
Anything of lasting worth.

Oh, to finally
See some regular person
In high position
Who understands dilemmas
Faced by common citizens.

We can surely hope,
But it is unlikely we
Will ever find it
Turning out in such a way,
For money runs politics.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Photographs:

The book Claudia sent me… It is gorgeous…

An elephant…

Another view of the elephant…

I am grateful:

1.   I have wonderful friends the world over who I have met through the internet.
2.   Claudia sent me such a glorious gift.
3.   God blesses me so abundantly.
4.   I have a computer with internet access.
5.   People are kinder than we sometimes imagine.

It has been a very good Wednesday for me, I hope it was the same for you. Please take a few moments of your time to do something creative. You may be thinking it is too hard, but I submit to you that I have written 123 poems since April 1st and I have done this Creativity Project for 205 days, surely you can do produce something of great worth today.

For a prompt today, write about something unexpected that has happened to you through your use of the internet. I am sure you can write a poem or story detailing your resulting adventures. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below so that others can enjoy your creation.

I am so glad you visited my blog today. If you feel inclined, leave me a comment or suggestion. Some days I have a problem thinking of subjects about which to write. Maybe you have ideas you would like to share. I would much appreciate those.

Always,
Jo Ann

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