365 Creativity Project-Day 107

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-five:

Motion Poem

I miss the sunshine
Reflecting off the water
As I rode above
On my Cypress Gardens skis;
Sweet poetry of my youth.

My ability
To skim over the rough waves
Was easily learned
From my patient brother who
Spent ample time teaching me.

Those bright days remain
Beautifully framed in my
Fondest memories.
The slap of wood on water
Resonates within my mind.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Photographs:

Weeds…

Weed…

Grapevine…

Pampas Grass…

Weed…

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go to town today.
2.   I caught up on some sleep.
3.   I have made some new friends through the platform challenge.
4.   My new magazine subscriptions will begin soon.
5.   The puppy dogs add lots of love to my life.

Wednesday is middle of the work week, so I hope all of you had a good day. The PAD Challenge for today was to write a poem about sport, so if you like, try your hand at that. If not do something else creative. It will help you relax and unwind.

There were some questions in my journal entry. Please share your answers with me in the comments if you feel so inclined.

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 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

365 Creativity Project-Day 94

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twelve:

Something Dreamed Of

The days hurriedly
Pass with scarcely time to dream,
But I often do,
Believing dreams will come true
And I will have what I wish.

Will I finally
Accomplish difficult tasks
That bring great reward,
Writing the novel dreamed of
For a multitude of years?

I have not a clue
If this is something I can
Honestly achieve,
But I have abundant hope
And faith in my own vision.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Photographs:

Purple blooms…

Close up…

Beauty…

More beauty…

Bell surrounded by flowers…

Hunter Park Community Center…

Illuminated tree…

Red illuminated tree…

I am grateful:

1.   I was not terribly tired even though I got up earlier than usual.
2.   Our appointments went well.
3.   Paying taxes and taking care of other business did not take long.
4.   The Subway sandwich was delicious.
5.   I went to the camera club meeting and Mom was okay alone.

I hope you smiled a lot today. Try to do something creative. You have the talent within you.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 93

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem eleven:

Spring

It jumps out upon
Us with no warning
Exploding everything
In luscious green.

The air fills with
Yellow that settles
On anything sitting
For a moment still.

Sultry heat bears
Down causing early
Use of air conditioning
To keep us comfortable.

Myriad flowers bloom
Exciting our romantic
Notions of the season
We celebrate, Spring.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis blooms…

Close up of Amaryllis…

Amaryllis…

Hawthorne…

Weed…

I am grateful:

1.   Alex and I messaged on Yahoo.
2.   I was able to wake myself up by taking a shower.
3.   I know better than to click on links in messages of which I am unsure.
4.   I was able to find Alex’s iPod.
5.   God sows beauty over the world.

I hope you had a pleasant Wednesday. Take time to write something, draw something, snap a photograph, or do something else creative. It will no doubt enrich your day.

Please leave a comment, if you do not mind.

Always,
Jo Ann

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