I'm changing this fight
into a dancce.
I will not war
not against my own life.
Instead the trumpets
will be the rhythm of my feet.
Turn the battle cries
into songs of praise.
This will be a new day,
one with no more fighting
not against my own life.
I'll allow the ebs and flows
to direct my dance,
know it's God's will.
I will follow.
I will go.
He leads, I follow,
without a fight,
just a dance.
I’m so thankful for those who support my book. I know that not everyone has sent me pictures of them reading their copy. This is just a sample of the wonderful people who thought my book was worth their money.
I’m so grateful and happy that I have their love and support. I feel so accomplished and thrilled when someone mentions that they’re reading my book or like a certain section in it. My heart does a mini happy dance.
This was such a long process filled with life changes and editing struggles. Honestly, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I started this. I didn’t even know what the book would be by the end. The only thing I knew was I had to write it. That is one reason why it thrills me so much when I hear people are enjoying what I wrote.
Again thank you all who have bought and/ or read my book. It brings a smile to my face.
Side note: If you want to purchase “To Love” you can. It’s on amazon.
Growing up, I thought I wanted to follow in my grandpa’s footsteps and become a vet like he was. As I grew, I changed courses and followed closer to my grandma’s path. My grandma was an artist. She would make quilts and paint pictures. Each one of her grandkids received a quilt and painting from her. It was a wonderful tradition that I greatly value. In fact, one of my most prized positions to this day is the painting she painted for me.
The painting is of her barn on an early autumn day with sheep grazing in the foreground. This barn was on the property where she raised her kids and her grandkids would visit. Her home is such a wonderful childhood memory and I thankful that I have a painting of her barn to remind me of it. I am not home until I hang this painting near a door so that if there is a fire, I will easily be able to save it. It ties me to my family and acts as a reminder of my past. It is love on canvas and I love this painting.
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Here is an older poem of mine called The Sea Limerick. I do have another poem that is just called, The Sea. They are two completely different poems and I honestly didn’t realize that I named two poems basically the same thing until I was looking for videos to do Throwback posts for.
The Sea Limerick
I went to the sea to see you see. Yet, I could see nothing but the sea. So I went to the shore Just so I would be sure That I could still see beyond the sea.
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The original post is still available to read, along with other poems of mine. If you would like to watch more poetry readings I do also have a YouTube Playlist for that.
One, Two, Three, Four
Where is the open door?
Is there an opportunity for me?
Am I walking closer to you?
Are all the right things done?
Four, Three, Two, One
The race will be won.
As I draw close to you my spirit flew
each opportunity will set me free
to follow the one I adore.
Every month I do these quick update videos on my YouTube channel. They are my version of video newsletters.
They are focused specifically on my art business, which includes both my visual art and writing. I do sometimes add personal life updates since they may affect my business.
I will be starting to add them here, on my site, so that it is easy for all to access them. Starting next month the updates will post here a bit earlier in the month. However, you can always get notified of them if you subscribe to my channel.
It has been over a year since I had my last professional headshots done for my book To Love. I just redid my profile pictures myself and it made me start to think. What has changed over the year?
I published To Love. It is a 5-year project that is completely done.
I left my kitchen job to pursue my art business full time (I’m still at my part-time church job).
I opened and post regularly to 2 Print On Demand stores.
Basically, I did a lot, and even without taking into consideration all the changes in the world I can say my life has changed a lot in this past year. Life is a crazy adventure for me right now, but I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the personal growth I’m experiencing in this chapter in my life.
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Life is a dance,
swirling and twirling
moving all around.
Life is a journey,
learning and growing
moving all around.
Life is a battle,
striving and fighting
moving all around.
Life is always changing
as we dane on journey on
fighting our battles as we stand our grounds.
Last week I mentioned the book Jesus Freaks. I’m still reading it, but I recently finished “Saying Goodbye To Toxic Boys” by Greg Bee. It is such a good book that I need to share it with you.
I meant Greg earlier in the year at a poetry open mic night at @legendarycollective, before COVID shut down most gatherings. He mentioned his book during a break and my friend and I both bought copies. There was a delay in me starting to read this book, but I’m glad I did. This book is an open and well-written book.
“Saying Goodbye To Toxic Boys” is told in an ultra-realistic style in the first person. This book feels like the author lived this story. He does not hide from traumatic topics and allowed the characters to have faced tragedies.
One thing I appreciated from this book is that the opening has a trigger warning. The author recognized that although this book is about healing emotionally, his readers may need to know about topics that could hurt their healing. It showed respect and caring for his audience.
My main take away from this book is that life can be a painful rollercoaster, but sharing life with friends and those you love makes it easier to heal. At its core, this book is about healing and growing from past traumas.
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Here I stand is an original monologue I wrote in 2014. I noticed a few months ago it wasn’t on this site, so here it is.
Here I stand: Monologue
Here I stand. I am standing on my own two feet, wishing that they were not attached, so that I could move around and see exactly where I am standing. Where am I standing? What am I doing and why am I staying?
Still at least I’m standing on my own two feet, right? And I have the world ahead of me. I am making it on my own. Yes, I am doing my own thing living this adult life. Still I have questions and I never know if I’m doing everything right.
Most days, actually, I know I’ve done at least one thing wrong. But I’m making it on my own. Living my own adult life, alone. Yes, I am standing on my own two feet, but you know what sometimes I wish I wasn’t. I wish that there was some sort of clear arrow pointing me one way or the other. But, I guess the adult life doesn’t entirely work that way. So, here I stand. I am standing on my own two feet.
