Facing Forward, Pursuing Progress
pre-dawn darkness
my heart is louder
than my mind
cloudy morn
chatter from the crows
collaboration
memories of dusk
treetops hidden by the night
silent memories
the rose does not
compare its beauty
to the daffodil
a moment of rain
then the sun bursts forth
what does the future hold?
awakened by self-doubt
criticizing all I've done
so I face within
resisting these words
embracing all that I am
keep moving forward
This is a photo I took a few weeks ago on my Google Pixel, and the post below (Instagram) inspired me to write something today:
(third photo on the carousel)
It’s funny to me how I feel compelled to justify my work, my writing, photography, poetry. Really, I’m supposed to monetize EVERYTHING! If it’s not generating income, or promoting my business, then I shouldn’t do it. However, I know, in my heart, that I need to create stuff.
I feel compelled to post daily, but I’m hamstrung by the needs above, as well as the larger issues of imposter syndrome and all that.
So, I took the photo above and added the haiku in Canva. I do enjoy that, but I think I need to explore other tools besides Canva. Heck, maybe I need to start doing these in Photoshop again. Get those skills back up.
the abyss’ edge
I finally stare within
seeing myself stare back
the rain grows warmer
slowly the plants awaken
the season's motion
I saw this little blossom on my walk today. Right before the rains started. It’s was cold, then damp. But I was equipped, so it was pleasant. Not a bad way to surrender a Sunday afternoon.
this gentle rainfall
droplets sparkle in the light
while spring approaches
I created this haiku with TikTok’s built in tools. Then I posted it to Instagram amongst other places. These are lots of fun to create.
Anyway, I hope you had a good “extended Monday” (yesterday was the President’s Day holiday in the US).