365 Creativity Project-Day 172

Journal entry:

This is the website where you can join the challenge: 24 Hour Zine Thing. I highly recommend you do this, because it will get you creating, and you know how I feel about creativity.

Prayerfully

I come with heavy
Heart hurting for so many
Who are suffering
At this very moment and
I can only lift them up.

I know God’s mighty
Grace is fully sufficient,
But still I long to
Place my arms around all these
Precious ones who need comfort.

I pray that others
May remember the many
Who are desperate,
Depressed, injured, bereaved, ill,
And our prayers join together.

There are numerous
Needs everywhere in our world
And only God can
Meet them though we each must do
Whatever we can to help.

The good of Christ may
Reach into every darkness
Alleviating
Pain and easing many hurts
Restoring minds, hearts, and souls.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, June 29, 2012

Photographs:

I think Mom looked adorable… I picked out that outfit…

Close up of Mom…

Crepe Myrtle…

Thermometer in Douglasville today…

Flowering Yucca…

I am grateful:

1.   We have air conditioning.
2.   I got up early this morning.
3.   Mom is getting a new charger for her implant.
4.   I received a galley by UPS.
5.   I went to the post office and mailed an important letter.

I hope you have had a wonderful and enjoyable Friday. I know it is a bit late, but you have time to create something. You have the ability, so get busy. I am sure you can manage a poem, journal entry, story, essay, or some sort of picture. Do not make excuses for why you should not create, challenge yourself to accomplish something meaningful.

If you need a prompt write about something you learned online today. It might be a news item, something a friend said, a post you saw on a blog, anything really… I know you spend ample time online to find something about which to write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I would love to learn your thoughts, so please comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 155

Journal entry:

My poem today is in answer to the prompt at Carry On Tuesday. You might want to go there for some inspiration. I am considering starting a prompt here on Chronicles. I made three journals with a prompt on each page several years ago and think they would be worth using here. If the idea appeals to you, please let me know.

So Over You

No more illusions
The blinders are off my eyes,
I can see clearly
Now that I have decided
To move forward with my life.

You were not really
Mine for such a long, long time,
You played upon my
Emotions keeping me tied
To you after it ended.

I will surely find
Another who will tight cling
To me in sweet bliss
And you will be forgotten,
A part of my history.

I can see clearly
Now that the future will be
Greater than the past,
For this my present is full
Of glorious happiness.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Photographs:

Peace Lily…

New bud…

I am grateful:

1.   Even though I did not take a notebook I was able to write a poem in town.
2.   Mom was able to go in Wal-Mart with me and shop.
3.   I do not have to go to town tomorrow.
4.   Diet Cokes were only $5.98 a case.
5.   I rested a while before posting this blog entry.

I hope your Tuesday went well. If you have not already done so, you should create something. There is plenty you can do, so you have no excuse for leaving it undone.

I would appreciate it if you leave me a comment.

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 134

Journal entry:

Today my poetry prompt came from Carry On Tuesday. You should try their site if you are looking for inspiration.

After All, Tomorrow Is Another Day

These things you say I should do,
You have no real conception
What you are asking of me,
Nor how ill prepared I am
To take on additional
Tasks beyond my regular
Responsibilities now.

My disorders render me
Unable to accomplish
The many things required on
Ordinary every days.
It is God’s grace providing
All the care I am able
To give my full attention.

I do my personal best,
But eventually there
May come a crisis in time
Where someone else has to take
On accountability
As incapability
Might overcome my usefulness.

For now I am still enough,
After all, tomorrow
Is another day and it
Is all in the hands of God
Come whatever will He sees
Fit to bestow upon us,
But do not expect the most of me.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Unfortunately, that poem made my Mom cry because she knows how easily I could have problems that incapacitated me. I have both Schizo-Affective Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Either one could render me unable to care for her and the dogs for a time, but I hope God will continue to see fit to bless me with strength to do the things I must. My sister-in-law, Linda, indicated I should do something that I cannot manage and inspired the content of the poem. My family should back me up so that all the responsibility is not mine, but they don’t.

Photographs:

Mom close up…

Mom…

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early.
2.   There were Oreo cookies for breakfast.
3.   I finally found a parking space at the hospital.
4.   The printer cartridge was the right one.
5.   We were able to skip Wal-Mart today.

I hope your Tuesday was less problematic than mine. Try to do something creative before you retire tonight.

If you feel moved, please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 125

Journal entry:

Card to my Mom:

Today’s prompt was to write an insult poem:

Damn

You are not the one
I think of when I need help
Because you have left
Me alone to handle all
The problems that befall us.

I am sure you think
I should hold you in esteem,
But you will never
Have my respect after all
The years you have been absent.

I do not need you
I have long since moved beyond
Dependence on you;
Just get on with your sweet life
And let me keep on with mine.

I could almost hate
You for your lack of caring,
But it would do me
More harm than it would do you,
So just stay the hell away.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Photographs:

Lily spotted with rain…

Rose with raindrops…

Fig leaf with water droplets…

Weed…

Peace Lily…

Weed…

I am grateful:

1.   I can be a help to my Mom in her later years.
2.   I got up early.
3.   Mom enjoyed the lunch I cooked.
4.   It rained.
5.   I talked to my friend, Bernice.

I hope you have enjoyed a very special day. I am sure you can do something creative before the end of the day.

If you feel inclined, please leave me a comment with your thoughts.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 105

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-three:

Early Hours

Morning breaks over
The horizon with bright waves
Of light pouring down
But I rarely see the dawn
Because I sleep in quite late.

My hours of morning
Are in the middle of night
When the deep silence
Of blackest darkness falls down
Upon the resting landscape.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 23, 2012

Photographs of My Art:

I am grateful:

1.   I decided to take Mom to the doctor.
2.   I bought a surge protector for my Bose SoundDock.
3.   We ate barbecue at Hudson’s for supper.
4.   Laura called.
5.   I went to bed earlier than usual and slept well.

Monday is nearly over. I hope you have had a pleasant day. If you have time try to do something creative and let me know what you have done by leaving a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 38

A poem using counted syllables:

Some photographs:

Wine and chocolate… Nice.

House plant…

Cross and Bible…

Dock on pond and blue boat from my childhood.

Stream that feeds pond…

Another shot of stream…

Boat, dock, and pond…

Deer, my brother, James shot.

I am grateful:

1.   I wrote a poem today.
2.   I talked with Linda, my sister-in-law, a few minutes.
3.   This thirty acres has some beautiful things on it.
4.   We stayed home today.
5.   I was able to crush cans and my shoulder did not hurt too bad.

At one point doctors told my parents that I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life because of an overdose of drugs. My Mom and Dad enlisted the prayers of the community for my healing. I have problems, but am a highly functional person. I thank God for His grace toward me. It is a miracle that I survived. My accomplishments amaze me.

If you will work creatively you can enrich the world. You have the gift within you. You must only apply effort to complete great things. I encourage you to use your innate talent and create beauty.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 36

I felt uninspired, but Mom told me to write about Valentine’s Day, so I wrote the following poem:

I made this card for Mom:

The inside is not full size…

Photographs:

Canadian Goose.

Canadian Goose coming after me.

Two Canadian Geese.

Canadian Goose close up.

I was being closely watched.

Flowers.

Plane at Hunter Park.

Wildflowers.

Fountain on pond.

Mom in glasses.

Mom without glasses.

I am grateful:

1.   We stopped at K-Mart and found some pajamas on sale.
2.   We ate barbecue at Hudson’s Hickory House as our Valentine’s meal.
3.   The geese came close to me when I took their pictures.
4.   Mom liked the card I made her.
5.   I was able to drive without too much pain.

I hope each of you had a Happy Valentine’s Day. May you be inspired to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 35

Poem and journal entry:

Some pictures:

Penny.

Pipe.

Pipe and backhoe.

Pipe.

Water tank.

Tractors and pipe.

Bird in vines, look closely.

Another shot of bird in vines and fence, look closely.

Angel.

Daffodils.

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early, even though it was because of pain.
2.   I was able to get an appointment with my chiropractor this morning.
3.   I am feeling a little less uncomfortable.
4.   We had pizza for supper.
5.   June visited with us a while.

I hope you have had a good day and that your Valentine’s Day is full of love. Let your imagination lead you into some creative endeavor.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 32

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs I took in town:

Flowering bush.

Another shot of flowering bush.

Cherry blossoms.

Bush.

Cherry tree.

I am grateful:

1.   My shopping went well today.
2.   Mom felt better after taking the medicine I suggested.
3.   I enjoy reading and writing.
4.   I have internet access.
5.   My physical health is fairly good.

I hope your Friday was rewarding and your weekend is fantastic. May you find something fine to create.

Always,
Jo Ann

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