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 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

365 Creativity Project-Day 92

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem ten:

Growth Despite

A tree is supposed
To grow unfettered,
Strong and very tall
With outreaching limbs,

But our family tree
Is stunted with limbs
That have fallen away
Not clinging to the trunk.

There is hope those
Limbs might be grafted
Back in so the branches
Might again grow strong,

But there is no guarantee
The issues will be resolved,
So we build upon the limbs
That remain fully attached.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom finds wonder in my writing.
2.   I have some great friends.
3.   I find encouragement in other’s work.
4.   I did not overreact to negative news.
5.   The chicken stir fry I prepared for supper was delicious.

I hope you had a great Tuesday. If you feel able do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 91

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem nine:

Quandary

Taking pictures
Of flowers bordering
Parking lots has
Become routine,

But the photo
Opportunity
An outdoor display
Provided was too
Tempting to disregard.

I captured all
Those beautiful blooms
Without purchasing
Even one. Shady?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 9, 2012

Photographs:

Roses…

Rose bush…

Petunias…

Beautiful blooms…

Rose and bud…

Beautiful white blooms…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to get an appointment with one of our doctors.
2.   We went into town.
3.   We got some good buys at the after Easter sale.
4.   Kroger had an outdoor flower display.
5.   My nephew, Jeremy, was very encouraging to me last night.

I hope your Monday went well. If you are interested, try writing a shady poem. Interpret shady however you like. That is the PAD Challenge for today.

If you care to, please leave me a comment. Your input is very important to me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 90

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem eight:

Rejected Again

I sent a request
Knowing she was part
Of your life now,
But hoping our history
Would mean something
To you even still.

I thought Facebook
Was safe enough,
Removed from intimacy,
That you would allow
Our cyber friendship,
But you denied me.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Photographs:

Mom…

Close up of Mom…

Hope…

Penny…

Ko-Ko…

I am grateful:

1.   Laura came to visit.
2.   Alex called and we talked a while.
3.   Mom is feeling quite well.
4.   We have some Easter candy.
5.   Christ is risen, alive, and coming again.

I hope each of you have enjoyed your day. If you feel as if you can do something creative.

Please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 89

A few haiku:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem seven:

Encounter at Wal-Mart

The aisles were crowded
With frantic shoppers
Going in every direction.

I pushed my cart with
Leisurely ease picking
Out things at need.

Suddenly I was caught
Face to face across carts
With an unsmiling man.

I upturned my lips,
Nodded my head,
And he frowned at me.

I dropped my eyes
And pushed my cart aside,
Still holding to my smile.

I thought how sad
The man must be even
Though it was Good Friday.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, April 7, 2012

Photographs:

Blooms…

Azaleas…

Lilly…

Lizard (Anole)…

I am grateful:

1.   Jesus died for me, and any other who calls upon Him.
2.   I am reading Illusion by Frank Peretti, which I am enjoying very much.
3.   We have had a quiet day at home.
4.   God is faithful to His children.
5.   We enjoyed the supper I cooked.

I hope your Saturday has been very enjoyable. Take a few moments to do something creative and share it with someone you care about.

If you have taken the time to read this blog and enjoyed it, please leave me a comment. If you have suggestions for improvement please leave those too.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 88

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem six:

Now Long Gone

His laugh infectious,
He hurried away
Quieting himself down
And hiding somewhere
Within the house.

We would then tell
Our Shih Tzu, Penny,
“Go find Alex!
Where is Alex?”
Off she would go.

Penny would prance
From place to place
Her head held high
Nose twitching
Until she found him.

Then she would bark
With unbridled joy
Because she had
Once again successfully
Found her boy.

Those days are hidden
Long in the past, only
Echoing memories remain
Penny is an old dog,
Alex a grown man.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 6, 2012

Photographs:

Rose bushes…

Roses…

Pansies…

Beautiful blooms…

Pansies…

I am grateful:

1.   We had a safe trip to town.
2.   It did not rain, despite being very overcast.
3.   Dog toys were on sale at PetSmart and so was canned food.
4.   I bought some Oreo Cookies.
5.   Mom bought me some Easter candy.

I hope each of you had a great Good Friday. If you feel inspired do something creative and share it with the world.

Always,
Jo Ann

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