365 Creativity Project-Day 120

Journal entry:

Amends

I did not mean to
Question your sufficiency
By asking you to
Listen to me carefully;
I just wanted to be clear.

I apologize
For making you feel unfit
To do as desired,
It was not my intention;
I truly meant you no harm.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   My glasses are working better.
2.   My BlackBerry helps keep me organized.
3.   It did not rain while I was carrying in our purchases.
4.   My DSL has been holding connection well lately.
5.   My friends and family accept me although I have many faults.

I hope you have enjoyed your Tuesday. Remember you will never have a chance to use these moments again, so do something creative with your time.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Please leave me a comment to let me know what you enjoyed and how I can improve.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 119

Journal entry:

Home

This was not my place
I lived out in my own space
With a distinct home,
So I only visited
My Mom who was living here.

My fortunes then changed
I was displaced, my space lost,
In that troubled time
My Mom kindly took me in,
Gave my son and I a home.

For years I have lived
Upon this fine property
Enjoying the gift
Of the place’s loveliness
And Mom’s generosity.

This has now become
The location my heart longs
To return after
I have been another place,
It is my permanent home.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, May 7, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go out today.
2.   I have a place to live.
3.   Mom is pleased with where I put the plant.
4.   I gave Hope a bath.
5.   Mom helped me clean out Hope’s ear.

I hope you had a good Monday. You can do something beautiful with your creativity if you try. Challenge yourself to accomplish at least one creative act this week.

Computers and the internet have brought us together. Share your thoughts with me in the comments.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 118

Journal entry:

Beautiful

I wanted to capture
The exquisite glory
Presented in the blooms,
So richly colorful
With marvelous splendor,

But my skill was lacking.
I could not expertly
Render the dazzling
Radiant perfection
Like I fervently wished.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Photographs:

Last night’s moon in front of clouds…

Another shot of moon…

Lily…

Carnation…

Center of flower…

Yellow Rose…

Mom’s plant…

I am grateful:

1.   I went to the workshop.
2.   My camera was sufficient.
3.   I bought Mom a plant and made her very happy.
4.   The thunderstorm has not caused the power to go out.
5.   I got some good photos of the moon last night.

I hope you have had a relaxing Sunday. I know there is something creative you can accomplish.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 117

Journal entry:

Circumlocution

To begin, I have
Nothing to communicate,
No words come to mind
That need my apt expression;
I am without any thought.

Do not, however,
Assume my intelligence
Is sorely lacking
Because imagination
Has left no inspiration.

I can still ramble
With no firm destination
Creating designs
In ebony ink drafted
Across these vacant pages.

My wondering brain
Is never quite exhausted,
But enlightens me
With fancy speculation
That boggles comprehension.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, May 5, 2012

Photographs:

Cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I am using MasterWriter.
2.   The Buick looked good after I washed it.
3.   We had Subway for supper.
4.   I watched the Kentucky Derby.
5.   I was able to encourage a couple to buy a Nikon D5100.

I hope you have enjoyed your Saturday. If you have time devote yourself to doing something creative.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 116

Journal entry:

Original Anxiety

It is unknown to
My heart what may be achieved.
I am filled with fear
That my activities might
Produce nothing valuable.

My creative work
Must be handled with great care
To bring awareness
To those it is meant to reach
Generating happiness.

I always worry
Over every word and image
Hoping they are just right,
Touching imaginations,
Enlightening other minds.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, May 4, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   My contacts allow me to see.
2.   I have plenty of books to read.
3.   I cooked a supper Mom enjoyed very much.
4.   My new Kindle covers came yesterday and are gorgeous.
5.   I have read fifteen books this year so I am on track to meet my goal of thirty-six.

Happy Friday to each of you. I hope you enjoyed your day. Make it your goal to do something creative before this weekend is over.

Please leave me a comment, if you are so inclined.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 115

Journal entry:

My Computer

Every day I am
Called upon to do the work
My owner desires,
I process words and images
And navigate cyberspace.

I sometimes react
In ways that cause her to curse,
But usually
I am a devoted slave
Parsing her many demands.

My keyboard grows tired
Of finger’s steady impact
And my screen seeks rest,
But I am just a servant
Performing tasks on command.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Photographs:

My computer…

Petunias…

Beautiful ball of blooms…

Petunias…

Roses…

I am grateful:

1.   I picked up my glasses.
2.   I found a great notebook at Wal-Mart.
3.   We ate lunch at Chick-Fil-A.
4.   I was able to do the shopping while Mom rested in the truck.
5.   I paid my car insurance.

My day was busy. I hope you achieved all you wished during the day. Now, it would be wonderful if you took time to do something creative.

Please leave a comment to let me know your thoughts.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 114

Journal entry:

Black on White

There is space and time
Enough for us to fill up,
But words are often
Lost in the vacuum we find
Around our good intentions.

We lose the sure way
From what we intend to say,
What we really mean;
Voices waver, emotion
Colors our sayings unheard.

Yet we still speak out
Hoping to reach hearts and minds,
Not so much distant
As caught by intensity
Of all the surrounding noise.

Out of the vacuum
Arises our true meaning,
Abiding freedom,
To touch our fellow being
With love and deepest respect.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Photographs:

Scripture… Symbolizing the good…

A weapon… Symbolizing the darker side…

Gardenias… Symbolizing beauty…

Pen and notebook… Symbolizing the ability to create…

I am grateful:

1.   I am able to write.
2.   Most times the good controls me, rather than the evil.
3.   Creativity is free to all of us.
4.   Mom went out with June today.
5.   Sometimes inspiration comes to me.

I hope your Wednesday has been pleasant and that you accomplished much. Take time to create something before you retire this evening and share it with someone.

I hope you found this blog entry worthwhile. If so, please leave a comment. If not, also let me know.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 113

Journal entry:

Beginner’s Earning

Working summers made
Money for things I could not
Afford otherwise.
My first job was not easy
Helping my Dad mechanic.

I learned to drive trucks,
Backhoes, earth movers, loaders,
And to weld a line.
Not a girl’s occupation,
But I loved the huge challenge.

I was so happy,
The responsibility
Helped fulfill my needs.
Muscles and mind together
Were schooled to accomplish much.

The sun cooked me
To a well-seasoned deep tan
Bleaching my hair gold.
The dirt and grease clung to me
Making bathwater run brown.

In my later years
I greatly appreciate
The many hours I spent
Learning to work with my hands;
Helping my Dad mechanic.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Photographs:

The 2012 Poet’s Market… it is not just for seeking places to publish work. There are many informative features and a large section of prompts. It is an asset for anyone who writes poetry.

Watercolor Teddy Bear…

Colored pencil Rose…

I am grateful:

1.   I found prompts to help me write poems during May.
2.   I am finishing my blog entry incredibly early.
3.   I have fond memories of the summers of my youth.
4.   I have learned that forgiving someone helps me live more productively.
5.   I have overcome much adversity to become the person I am today.

I hope your Tuesday has brought you many smiles. I wrote a poem, and you can surely do something creative if you will just begin it. I have absolute faith in your ability, because I know God endowed you as well as me.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you found something you enjoyed. If so, please leave me a comment and follow Chronicles. Your comments let me know what is succeeding and what I can improve.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 112

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem thirty:

Common Plight

Our days slip softly
By, making little lasting
Mark upon the world.
We are not mighty, famous,
Our steps leave no impression.

Our voices whisper
On the passing wind currents
Pushed toward silence.
Few hear our exclamations
Or heed our well-meant advice.

Our lives are vapor
Rising up from the soil for
Only a short while.
We go into the darkness
Of oblivion far too fast.

Our hope is in God
For He redeems existence
Making it worthwhile;
Without His enormous help
We quietly fade away.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 30, 2012

Photographs:

Next Word, Better Word…

The Dead Path… an extremely entertaining horror novel. I recommend this one.

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go out today.
2.   I completed the PAD Challenge and have thirty new poems.
3.   Mom is coughing very little.
4.   I am considering starting a page on Facebook for my writing and artwork.
5.   My blog has gained a few followers.

Monday, Monday, not my favorite day, but I hope yours has been productive. I know I say it every day, and yet the message should not get old. You need to do something creative to feed your soul.

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think of today’s entry. Your feedback helps me immensely.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 111

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-nine:

But There Is No Guarantee

Life is a bargain
Made with all of creation
Fulfilling promise
Of our benign conception
Within a limited time.

We each begin with
The same opportunities,
But variables change
The way our pathways unfold,
Our destiny is not set.

We live totally
Free to make our own choices
Determining fate;
It may all work out quite well
Or it could disappoint us.

We can scale heights of
Perfect possibility,
But we may obtain
Something other than that which
We so zealously desire.

Life proceeds smoothly,
But there is no guarantee
It will finally
Turn out according to plan
Meeting our expectations.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Photographs:

Weed…

Imperfect Rose…

Rosebuds…

Weed…

I am grateful:

1.   I have rested some today.
2.   I have almost completed my April challenges.
3.   Weeds can be unusual and beautiful.
4.   Mom has coughed less during the day.
5.   I have made some new friends in April.

I hope you have had a relaxing Sunday. You should be able to do something creative without too much effort, so get busy.

I would love to have your comments on this blog entry.

Always,
Jo Ann

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