Creativity Project Year Two-Day 18

I gave a friend of mine a prompt, and then decided I would use it as well:

I used the prompt at Wordsmith Studio to help generate the following poem:

An Absolute Moment

I reckon I should
Have known better than to bring
It up, but maybe
I was just running my mouth
Without much actual thought.

I deserved the jab
I suppose, despite attempts
To explain myself,
She said I should be able
To rise early once a week.

Sunday morning is
A time I hardly ever
Manage to awake
Before missing Sunday School,
She said I should try harder.

My excuses did
Not mean anything to her
And her opinion
Should really have no meaning
To me, yet I find it does.

Maybe I will get
Myself up again before
The breaking of dawn
So I can once more attend
My church on Sunday morning.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, January 26, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up around 11:00 this morning despite going to bed at 3:00.
2.   I was asked to write a poetry prompt for Wordsmith Studio once a month.
3.   Mom ate some of the grits I bought for her last week.
4.   We have soap and warm water in which to wash dishes.
5.   Our freezer and refrigerator preserve food for our meals.

This has been an extremely enjoyable Saturday for me. I hope your day has been relaxing and refreshing. You can take a few moments to engage your imagination and produce something creative. You may find working like this gives you a great deal of satisfaction. I know it enriches my days.

As a prompt, incorporate some or all of the phrase- He wished he loved her as much as the dog did…- into your poem, story, or journal entry. I know this prompt has already helped generate two stories, so it might also help you. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. It means a lot to me that you took time to read what is here. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave me a comment. You might enjoy receiving updates by email so consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 17

Journal entry:

The cover of my new journal…

Continue

There are
Both winners and
Losers, but at least they
All have the courage to compete
In the game, therefore they are worthy of
Respect no matter where they end
Up, life’s challenges are
Quite difficult,
Just try

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, January 25, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I slept very well.
2.   I was able to begin on this month’s Sweetwater Camera Club page for the Chapel Hill News & Views.
3.   Outlook finally began working again after giving problems all day.
4.   Mom is a little better today.
5.   There are good moments even on bad days.

This has been a pleasant productive Friday. I hope you have accomplished all you hoped today. Now, while you have a few moments to spare, I recommend you exercise your creativity and make something to share with the world. You have the talent, just use it.

As a prompt, make a list of things of which you are proud. This might give you something to write about in the future. It will no doubt make you recognize some of the strengths you possess. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment. You might want to follow Chronicles for future updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 16

Journal entry:

Perspiration

Inspiration is
An indubitable gift,
God given blessing,
But it is not required to
Perform the writer’s great work.

Creativity
Stirs within everyone’s soul,
It must be applied
With sublime dedication
Producing entrancing lines.

Believing one can
Accomplish many worthy
Goals leads to success,
Overwhelming happiness,
And highest public regard.

Each person achieves
Whatever their desires make
Manifest in life,
Writing is valuable-
A wonderful craft and art.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 24, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to catch up my reading overnight.
2.   I found a parking place at the courthouse.
3.   I did not have to stand in line in the tag office.
4.   I took the power of attorney with me so I was able to get Mom’s handicap placard.
5.   I went by the library and picked up some wonderful books after over a year away from the library.

I stayed up all night and then went into town to take care of business today. I was quite busy. I hope you had a productive day as well. You know I believe you can create so get busy and apply some effort to making something wondrous.

As a prompt, make a commitment to work creatively regularly. Maybe you cannot do it each day, but you can devote a time each week. Write about your dedication to a plan. Then stick to your commitment. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below. The accountability might help your resolve.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you found something that challenged and encouraged you here. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. Maybe you need future updates delivered to your inbox, if so please subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 15

Journal entry:

Choose One

Color
Me red and see
Me rise above every
Circumstance that besets my life
Color me blue and see me fall into
Moods of deepest darkest despair
Color me green and see
Me soar beyond
Limits

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   There is an almost infinite supply of reading material in the world.
2.   Because of imagination each of us can produce unique creations.
3.   I know better than to give out personal information to people who call fallaciously.
4.   Even though I did not want to fix it, supper turned out well.
5.   I enjoy writing, and do it with some finesse.

This has been a very good Wednesday for me. I hope you have accomplished what you set out to do today. Before you settle in for the night I urge you to exercise your imagination and create something significant to share with the world.

As a prompt, make a list of things you love. You can perhaps use this list to inspire your writing in the future. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I would love to read your comments, so please leave one if you so choose. You can easily subscribe to Chronicles so you will not miss future updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 14

Journal entry:

Intricacy

Sometimes I wonder
How things have come to be as
They exist today,
We started out with so much
Less than we have presently.

People are growing
In greater complexity
With each passing day,
Aided by technology
That advances very fast.

Would those who lived just
One hundred years ago be
Totally surprised
By who we have now become
And the magic we perform?

Some days I even
Find myself almost amazed
By accomplishments
I am able to make with
Computer technology.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I am caught up with my Bible reading.
2.   I talked to Jeremy today.
3.   I stayed home.
4.   The tractor was picked up for service.
5.   I thought to check Mom’s handicap placard and will be able to renew it before it expires on January 30th.

I hope your Tuesday was pleasant. Before you pack this day away as history take time to create something. You can write, paint, draw, take a photograph, or do whatever appeals to you.

As a prompt, write about how mood effects your creativity. Do you let your mood keep you from creating or do you work in spite of your feelings? When you are happy are you more imaginative or is it in somber moods when you create more? Write a poem, story, journal entry, or note to elaborate on later. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending your time here. Please share your comments with me. If you enjoyed your visit, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Day Two-Day 13

Journal entry:

Completion

I can,
I know this to
Be true if I simply
Make a constant effort toward
All accomplishments I wish to achieve.
The purpose of my whole life is
Contained within certain
Moments when I
Succeed.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, January 21, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I slept well without any nightmares.
2.   I found out the lawnmower will be picked up for service tomorrow.
3.   I have a few dollars left in my bank account and have paid all my bills for the month.
4.   I made an appointment for Penny’s yearly check up.
5.   Our supper was delicious.

This has been a enjoyable Monday. I hope your day was good as well. If you have not exercised your imagination by creating something today, I urge you to do that now. I know you have the ability because I do and we are not so different.

As a prompt, write about your approach to writing. Maybe you will tell us why you write, how you find subjects, or where you write. Whatever you wish to share is fine. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope the moments you spend here are enjoyable. Should you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. If you would like you can follow Chronicles by entering your email address above.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 12

Journal entry:

Nearly, Dearly

Maybe
I do not know
Or deeply understand,
But I am led deeper into
Relationship with Christ the Savior by
The Holy Spirit who lives in
My heart always wooing
Me, bringing me
Closer

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, January 20, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I spent over an hour thoroughly cleaning my bathroom during the night.
2.   I decided to stay up all night so that I would not miss going to church.
3.   I had a hot shower.
4.   I decided to stay for Worship Service, and it was much better than last week.
5.   Mom went to town with me this afternoon.
6.   Mom shopped with me at Sam’s Club.
7.   I have thought of a way to replace Mom’s Ensure if needed.
8.   I can make fruit smoothies that will be a good substitute.
9.   I got two nice shirts and two more devotionals for very good prices at Sam’s Club.
10. This blog challenges me to do more than I believe possible.

My Sunday has been fabulous. I hope you have enjoyed your day as well. Make time to nourish the creative part of yourself by making something wonderful to share with the world. You are talented enough to excel if you apply your efforts diligently.

As a prompt, write about your understanding of the purpose of the Bible. Even if you are not a Christian you likely have encountered the most popular book in all history. If you have questions, I will attempt to answer them, or search out an answer. Should you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I would love to read your thoughts, suggestions, or even criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enter your email above, you can join the mailing list for Chronicles and receive updates in your inbox.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 11

Journal entry:

Incredible Responsibility

I never needed
To ask anyone for help
Because she always
Took care of all my problems
With complete dedication.

Now the tables have
Turned and I am left in charge
Of her total care,
I feel quite inadequate
To take care of everything.

I promised brother
I would do my very best
And fully intend
To do so, but I am quite
Overwhelmed by her great need.

I pray God be with
Me every step of the way,
Guiding my hands, heart,
Mind, and soul, directing me
In all the things I should do.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, January 19, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I do not have to live alone.
2.   My Mom and the dogs share my life.
3.   I remembered to mail the power bill.
4.   I was able to get gas for the truck today.
5.   Leigh came to get the garbage and visited a while.

My day was quite busy and a bit nerve wracking. I hope yours was less problematic. Before you complete this day I urge you to spend time creating. It is a splendid way to finish off your day. You will enjoy it and might encourage or inspire someone else.

As a prompt, write about a responsibility that sometimes seems a bit overwhelming. Maybe it is your job, caring for your children, caring for a parent, or keeping your household in order… Write a poem, story, journal entry, or note about the struggle and the triumph. 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 enjoyed your time here. If you like, you can subscribe to Chronicles to receive updates when I post. I appreciate your comments, so please leave one if you feel inclined.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 10

An unexpected poem, lacking a title because it just developed from thin air:

Poetic Purpose

Against
All odds we try
To accomplish our best
Making something out of nothing
Stringing all our sentences together
Marching nimble words across each
Page so creatively
We surprise all
Others

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, January 18, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   We were not snowed in when I woke up this morning.
2.   The GPS led me where I needed to go.
3.   I went alone to the appointment with the dietitian.
4.   I think I can follow the guidelines I was given for Mom’s diet.
5.   I drove home safely.

I hope your Friday exceeded your expectations. Mine was not bad. Now, before you close the book on this day, I urge you to allow your imagination freedom and create something spectacular. I know you are blessed with great talent, you must only put it into practice.

As a prompt, write about peace. This could be personal peace, or worldwide peace. Whatever appeals to you, just get your words in order. I am convinced you can do this. If you should use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment. It is so easy to follow Chronicles. Just enter your email above and you will get future updates. Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog. I hope you will find your way back here again.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 9

Journal entry:

Meandering Thoughts

Wondering,
Wandering mind,
Wide ranging over
A variety of things
Leading in directions
That are new, different
Taking me to places never
Known, never experienced
In the totality of my life.
If I open my heart, soul,
To explore challenges
I have not faced in
Times before now
I can accomplish
Things beyond
My wildest
Dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 17, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   The dietitian called and I gave her some information.
2.   I decided to call Mom’s doctor’s office and ask them to fax the lab results to me.
3.   My fax machine worked.
4.   I did not have to drive to town.
5.   Mom enjoyed the supper I prepared this evening.

This was a very good Thursday for me. I hope your day was also pleasant. I opened up my imagination and created something, you can do the same thing if only you make an effort. I know you have the ability to accomplish whatever you desire. No one can stop you.

As a prompt, write about your experience with technology. You could write a poem, story, journal entry, or note that tells about your past or current relationship with the devices that permeate our world. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thanks so much for coming here and reading my thoughts. Should you have something to share with me, leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

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