365 Creativity Project-Day 275

Journal entry:

The first line for the following poem was taken from the prompt at Poetic Asides. I hope you will visit that site should you need inspiration.

Not My Own

I’m not sure who I am or what I want,
But I know what I really need.
I need to be loved so completely
I never doubt my place in the world,
And in reality God so loves me.

I think I am a writer, a poet, an artist,
But you may disagree with me.
I want you to celebrate my work,
But am aware you may not find it
Worth your notice or accolades.

I’m not sure who I am or what I want,
But I am here, existing, taking steps
To realize my purpose though I am
Not certain what Jesus has in store
For this life I have devoted to Him.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom cooked cabbage for supper.
2.   I got a notice that two of the books I ordered shipped.
3.   I am enjoying reading Winter Of The World by Ken Follett.
4.   I found Mom’s keys when she had misplaced them.
5.   My toe does not hurt quite as bad as it did yesterday.

This Wednesday was a quiet day for me. I hope it was not too hectic for you. It would be very good if you did something creative this evening. You will, no doubt, find your voice if you make an effort.

As a prompt, write about something you are trying to do for someone else. You might be doing something in the background, or it might be some task you do daily. Just write and if your words take you elsewhere, follow the lines. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

It is an honor to have you visit my blog. I would love to read your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave me a comment. You might want to follow Chronicles, if so see the link above.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 267

Journal entry:

The poem today was prompted by Carry On Tuesday. I hope you will visit the site if you need something to jump start your muse.

Fulfilling Expectations

My wishful thinking
Assumes that I can handle
All the multitude
Of tasks that I hope to do,
But the hours are limited.

Only twenty four
Sixty minute hours exist
In which to pack all
The actions I must commit
To resolve problems each day.

I am no gifted
Human being who can stretch
The minutes to hold
More than just sixty seconds
Like are given everyone.

I prioritize
The work I must accomplish
So most important
Things are completed in time
And then I attempt some more.

Making everything
Fit within the confines of
My days is challenge
Enough to keep me busy,
All without wishful thinking.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I was not sick today, although I felt a little strange early in the day.
2.   There was leftover pizza to eat for lunch and supper.
3.   I learned a lot about laying out the page in the Chapel Hill News and Views.
4.   I am getting quicker with breaking down and setting up my computer.
5.   Alex and I chatted on Facebook.

I had an extremely full day. I hope your Tuesday was very productive. If you have not already done so, please take time to explore your creativity now. You no doubt have the ability, just exercise it.

I suggest as a prompt that you write about how the internet has changed your life. You could focus on the benefits, or you might write about what it has cost you. Maybe you have some other idea, just write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I really had to hurry this entry, but I hope it was enjoyable. If you liked what you found here you might want to subscribe to Chronicles. I love reading your remarks, so if you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 227

Journal entry:

Awesome Life

I look around this world in wonder,
Thinking how great life is to me.
I thank Jesus for every moment
Praying He allows me to remain
Here just a little while longer,
There is so much left for me to do.

I can barely get through the morning
Without evening coming on hard and fast.
There is hardly time for me to savor
The day before it becomes the past.
Life is so good to me I am humbled
By the many blessings I receive.

I look around this world in wonder,
Thinking how great life is to me.
I thank Jesus for every moment
Asking He continues beside me
In everything I try to accomplish,
Because I know He will see me through.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Alex is happy with his new clothes.
2.   I get to listen to Alex’s voice with Voxer.
3.   My shower was inspiring today.
4.   I like my new shirts.
5.   Supper was very filling.

I hope you have had a wonderful Thursday. Try your hand at something creative before you retire this evening. You have all you need to make a great contribution to the universe.

As a prompt, write a list of things for which you are grateful, then pick one of them to elaborate upon. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope I have entertained you for a few minutes. If you have thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 226

Journal entry:

The poem today was prompted by Poetic Asides. If you need inspiration you might find it on that site.

New Communication

Thanks to Alex,
I discovered something new
Of which I was unaware.
I use my iPod Touch
Only very little
Because I have the Classic.
Alex is the only one
Who gets me to use
The iPod Touch’s applications.
He told me about
An application called Voxer
And I downloaded it.
Now we can converse
Like we are using old time
Walkie Talkies.
It is very nice to hear
His voice over all the
Distance between us.
Now I have a new way
Of staying in touch
With my wonderful son.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early and saw Brother Ron.
2.   I took a nap.
3.   We caught up our Bible reading.
4.   Alex’s father, Richard called and we talked a bit.
5.   Alex and I have communicated a lot this afternoon and evening.

I hope your Wednesday has been pleasant with some sweet surprises. Take a few minutes to do something creative before you close out your day. Without using our imaginations our days are not used to their full potentials.

For a prompt today, write about a recent communication. Maybe someone said something you can use in a poem or story. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you found your way here today. If you have thoughts or suggestions, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 216

Journal entry:

The following poem was prompted by the wordle at The Sunday Whirl. If you need inspiration you might find it there. The words in italics were given there.

Indubitably

My thoughts ricochet
Down the curvaceous narrow
Halls flooded with doubt,
There are no maps to lead me
Past alcoves of self-loathing.

No lace decorates
The walls which warp with pressure
That does not dwindle,
Invisible force can spin
My life out of my control.

Nothing confuses
Me so thoroughly I am
Unable to function
Because I believe God can
Help me accomplish my work.

Though I am unsure
Of myself and the right path,
I live with great hope
Knowing my abilities
Can bring me complete success.

Creativity
Gives me many chances to
Fill life with graces
Making things more bearable
For myself and some others.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, August 12, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up fairly early.
2.   I found the package, I thought lost, in the mailbox.
3.   Penny liked the baby food we bought for her.
4.   One large Flat Rate box held all the things we wanted to ship to Alex.
5.   I had not heard from Jana in a long time, but she called this evening.

I hope you had a rewarding Sunday. I did not think I could complete this project tonight, but I managed. You can accomplish something creative if you will set your mind on it.

For your prompt, write about your day. Give us as many details as you can remember. If you use this prompt please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

It looks like I am destined to post this late recently. Days are just being very busy. I appreciate your visit to my blog. Please leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so.

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

Photographs:

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 174

Journal entry:

The poem today was inspired by The Sunday Whirl. The words supplied are in italics. If you like, visit that site and make something of the words yourself.

Body Language

Snapshots hanging on
Thin walls which barely stand in
Place between us and
Other people who utter
Words through lips hardly moving.

We touch someone’s skin
Our gesture sent in an act
Of sweet compassion
Measured out completely free
Of our premeditation.

Our stories are told
In open eyes, gentle hands,
Bringing emotion
To the surface of our lives,
Spreading it among people.

We are determined
By our interaction with
Everyone we know
Whether lover, family,
Friend, or even hated foe.

Our bodies know truth
Without our mind’s intention
Shouting our meaning
Loudly and clearly before
All the world surrounding us.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, July 1, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I received an email from Alex this morning.
2.   I talked to Laura a few minutes.
3.   Life has its rewards.
4.   I get to spend time with my Mom.
5.   I have my dog, Hope, sharing my life.

I hope your Sunday has been peaceful and relaxing. Now it is time for you to spend some time creating. You are uniquely gifted to make something that will contribute to our world. You are special and your talents give you the ability to do something that adds value to your life.

If you need a prompt today, write about one thing you are looking forward to in the coming week. You can write a poem, journal entry, story, or paint a picture. Just capture your longing and your hope. Tell us your fondest expectation. If you use the prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments on this blog so others can see your creation.

I hope you found something enjoyable in this blog entry. I would love to share your thoughts, so please leave a comment. Thank you so much for visiting this blog and sharing your time with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 140

Journal entry:

Missing

She told me he will
Leave for Afghanistan soon,
I asked exactly
When and she said she could not
Tell me, so it is secret.

I am only his
Mother now and not privy
To things going on,
She is his wife so she knows
What I can no longer learn.

It makes me worry
No less that I am left out,
The information
I used to be the first to
Know has departed from me.

I am now banished
To the outskirts of knowledge,
He is my one child,
My failure to obtain truth
Is just a part of his growth.

I am so misplaced
In this new life of his choice,
My outstanding fault
Is the continuing need
To explain I still MISS him.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, May 28, 2012

Photographs:

My great-niece, Jayden…

Jayden…

I am grateful:

1.   I finished reading the Song of Solomon today.
2.   Jeremy came, cleaned the gutters, and took off the trash.
3.   I spent some time with Jayden.
4.   We had hot dogs and French fries for supper.
5.   Carrie Leigh and little Jesse came to visit.

I hope you all have had a Happy Memorial Day. Take some time to do something creative before your day ends.

Please leave me a comment to let me know your thoughts.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 139

Journal entry:

Today’s poem is derived from The Sunday Whirl. I hope maybe you will take time to create something from this wordle.

The Reunion

I scrape off the rough barnacles
That cocoon my flinty tongue,
The words brittle like old chalk
Blur in the austere presence
Of those drenched in the cold hate
Splattered upon me by their slander
Which burnished my youthful days,
And yet I speak soft syllables
Of generous friendliness
Accepting them without regret
Moving beyond the fallen tears.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Photographs:

A few books for inspiration…

Hope…

Mom’s plant I gave her for Mother’s Day…

Mom, Hope and Ko-Ko…

I am grateful:

1.   Laura and Alex had some time to spend together before his deployment to Afghanistan.
2.   I can rely on God to make life worthwhile.
3.   The internet allows me to stay connected to others for whom I care.
4.   Tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwiches made us a good supper.
5.   Writing is an honest joy.

I hope you are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend, and that you remember why we celebrate. I believe creativity honors our time here, so do something creative today.

If you enjoyed this entry, or have suggestions for improvement, please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 128

Journal entry:

Best Friends

There are many miles
Between us, stretching so far,
And yet we are close;
Loving each other dearly
Remembering childhood bonds.

If I have problems
She always calmly listens
Then gives good advice.
She never turns me away
But is kind and supportive.

I know if I need
Her, she will soon be with me
I only need call,
And she will drop whatever
She is doing to aid me.

No one else outside
My family cares so much
About my being.
She brightens my existence
The sweet sister of my heart.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Photographs:

My son, Alex, in Okinawa, Japan.

Bear Alex gave me…

Mountz, another bear Alex gave me…

Frog, symbolic of Alex’s nickname…

I hope you will always do this…

I am grateful:

1.   I have a wonderful son who I love very much.
2.   My best friend is an awesome person.
3.   Life is good.
4.   God has multiplied His blessings in my life.
5.   Mom enjoyed the supper I prepared.

I hope your Wednesday has been rewarding. Do something creative with your time…

Always,
Jo Ann

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