365 Creativity Project-Day 104

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-two:

Outside Judgment

The process of choice
Judging which pieces to keep
And which to delete
Is not an easy task to
Manage or fully complete.

Each group of my words
Has worth I appreciate
And is difficult
For me to eliminate;
I somewhat vacillate.

I want to allow
Someone else independent
To help make choices
Because they are unattached
To the words and their voices.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Photographs:

Cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I have been able to stay up all day despite staying up all night.
2.   I managed to get my quotes transferred from Twitter to a document.
3.   I had a long conversation with one of my friends on Facebook.
4.   I have many options for proceeding with my project.
5.   Ideas are free.

I hope you have enjoyed your Sunday. There are so many avenues you may pursue with your creativity. Pick something to focus upon and do it.

If you found something of worth in today’s blog, please let me know in a comment. If you have any suggestions on how I might proceed with this newest project those would be welcome as well.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 103

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-one:

Under Scrutiny

When you write, your words
Must be carefully chosen
Because like cells under
The lens of a microscope
They are often examined
For the disease of verbosity.

Your lines are weighed
By the careful reader
Like blood cells to see
If they run completely true
Or are corrupted by the
Savage malaise of insincerity.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, April 21, 2012

Photographs:

Cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept late.
2.   I was able to talk to Jeremy a few minutes.
3.   My contacts are allowing me to see well.
4.   The shrimp I cooked for supper were delicious.
5.   I have written a poem each day this month.

I hope you enjoyed your Saturday. If possible please leave me a comment on today’s blog entry. It helps me improve to have your input. I hope you have been inspired to do something creative. You have the ability, you must only unleash it.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 102

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty:

Let’s Rock

After days of quiet
Lasting through the night
The means to broadcast
Sound has now at last
Returned to my home
So I will have some
Music playing loud and clear
For everyone everywhere.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 20, 2012

Photographs:

Weed…

The road bordered by green…

Amaryllis…

Weed…

My new Bose SoundDock with iPod…

I am grateful:

1.   My SoundDock arrived.
2.   I have friends who encourage me.
3.   Mom is feeling a little better.
4.   I was able to listen to my music again.
5.   Hope and I walked a mile.

I hope you had a fabulous Friday. I say it often, but I am convinced that you can do something creative. Whatever you create will contribute to the wonder in the world.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 101

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem nineteen:

Growing Legacy

He fought valiantly,
Cancer is a harsh disease
It finally took
James’ life and left me
Grave responsibility.

His death was a true
Coming of age that gave me
No brother on whom
I could depend upon when
Trouble visited my life.

His final days were
Filled with painful thoughts of loss,
But I promised him
I would care for our mother
To my best ability.

I miss him so much
Some days and just want to ask
His advice on things
I must accomplish, but now
Have to complete on my own.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis…

The road home…

The road to Linda’s…

The road to Highway 5…

Blocks of wood…

Birdhouse…

Radio Flyer…

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up fairly early.
2.   My haircut turned out well.
3.   I purchased some new CDs.
4.   My Bose SoundDock will arrive tomorrow.
5.   Mom is feeling slightly better.

I hope your Thursday was rewarding. Try to think of something creative to do. You have the power to accomplish your desires.

If you enjoyed this blog post, please leave a comment and/or subscribe to Chronicles. Your input is valuable to me and helps keep my motivation high.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 100

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem eighteen:

Pound Cake

A sweet treat
I love to eat,
But something I can
Hardly understand
Is how it surrounds
My waist with pounds.
I guess that is why
They made a try
To warn of pain
With an proper name.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Photographs:

Angelfish…

Kitty cat…

Elephant…

I am grateful:

1.   I have completed 100 days of this creativity project.
2.   My SoundDock shipped.
3.   I have the case from my original SoundDock, so I did not have to order one.
4.   Sherry’s father is doing well.
5.   It rained during the night.

Wednesday is the mid-point of the week, so if you have not already completed something creative this week you have a couple of days left to do it. Write a poem, story, essay, journal entry, draw something, paint, take some photographs, or do something else you consider creative. It is not really difficult if you apply yourself.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 99

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem seventeen:

Overcoming the Byte

Computers and robots
Run widely wildly amuck
We look to our hero,
But he seems to be stuck
In a landscape misshapen
By overzealous nanomachines.

At least we know his
Bloodline is scrupulously clean
Because he is not infiltrated
By those overwhelming things;
He is still quite human
A God created being.

The future fully rests
Upon the complete success
Of our total humanity over
The rule of mighty machines.
Our errant hero must cover
Himself in our fondest dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis…

Discarded fence…

Pampas grass…

Amaryllis…

Weed covered in ants…

Amaryllis…

I am grateful:

1.   My drive alone was safe.
2.   Doctor Tulman did not charge for my exam today.
3.   My corrected contacts were at the office.
4.   I can see clearly.
5.   I found some beautiful notebooks at Wal-Mart.

I hope your Tuesday has been a rewarding one. If you have time, try to do something creative. Maybe you would like to write a poem from the PAD Challenge prompts. Write either a science fiction or fantasy poem.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 98

Journal entry:

Three Tanka

The world is not meant
To be an easy place in
Which to live your life;
If it were there would be no
Need for the promised Heaven.

Everyone tries to
Accomplish their fondest dreams
In the time given,
But dreams only come true when
People live with devotion.

Go forth and conquer
All the many tasks you have
Now undertaken;
Success is within your reach
Just believe and then achieve.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 15, 2012

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem sixteen:

Name Confusion

When I place orders
Using the Discover Card
There is always some
Mix up because of the names
To send to and to bill to.

It happened again
Just today when I purchased
A replacement for
My Bose SoundDock which would not
Work because of lightning strike.

I hope it works out
Since I sent the damaged one
Back by UPS
I want the new one as soon
As it can be sent to me.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 16, 2012

Photographs:

Sheton…

Another shot of Sheton…

Joanna…

I am grateful:

1.   It rained a little.
2.   I had enough money to exchange the Bose SoundDock for a new one.
3.   I took a letter up to Linda and the horses were out.
4.   We had Papa John’s for supper.
5.   I am enjoying reading Illusion by Frank Peretti.

I hope your Monday was productive. Take a few moments to engage in creative activity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 97

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem fifteen:

Augmented Creation

Slash dash poetry
Appears in a thought balloon
With the push of a
Button, over the head of
A man in a strap on mask.

Such is the magic
Of cartoons generated
On a computer
You still need talent for art
But it is easier now.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis blooms…

Amaryllis about to bloom…

Blackberry bush…

I am grateful:

1.   The weather was beautiful.
2.   Jeremy cut down the tree threatening Linda’s house.
3.   My printer still works well.
4.   I was able to trim Hope’s face.
5.   Mom slept well last night.

I hope you have enjoyed your Sunday. If you feel like it do something creative with your time.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 96

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem fourteen:

Civilization’s End

It will not end in
Ice, but fire, the prophets say.
Yet, I think it ends
When good people look away
From the needs of their fellows.

An explosion may
Cause huge destruction and death.
That is a symptom
Of the ongoing malaise
Threatening due to neglect.

Our population
Will not survive and flourish
Without care given
To those unfortunates who
Live in abject poverty.

We must attempt to
Bring the poor more financial
Freedom expecting
Wealth to bring some lasting peace
And somewhat less jealousy.

If not we risk the
End of civilization
Bought by ignorance,
Fires of hate glow ever bright
Against inequality.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Photographs;

Bunny I gave Mom for Easter…

Bear in lamb suit…

One of Mom’s cups…

Forever friends…

I am grateful:

1.   I set my alarm and got up this morning.
2.   I was able to wash clothes.
3.   Mom is feeling a little better, although she is still weak.
4.   I enjoyed the soup I had for supper.
5.   Carrie Leigh gives me good advice at times.

I hope you have enjoyed your Saturday. If you would like try a tanka as something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 95

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem thirteen:

Unlucky

The exam went well
I believed I would see
Good results later.
When I retrieved
The finished glasses
And contacts I found
They did not much
Help my vision.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 13, 2012

Photographs:

Pink rose…

Roses…

Bush…

Roses…

Amaryllis blooms…

Fern…

Pine fronds…

Honeysuckle…

Clover…

Hawthorne…

Amaryllis…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept in late.
2.   Mom felt somewhat better.
3.   Hope and I walked some.
4.   Alex and I chatted last night.
5.   My doctor will make my glasses and contacts right.

I hope you had a great Friday. It was a beautiful day here and the weekend should be wonderful. I hope you find something creative that delights you.

Always,
Jo Ann

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