My Ticket -Sunday Scribblings

The voice has been quiet
Inspiration at a loss
Stress and responsibilities
Made writing like a cross

New artistic passion
Painting class helps me see
Opened up the more creative
I knew was inside if me

Trying something new
Despite the belief I would fail
Was just the ticket I needed
To open up my sail.

My creativity feels revived
My confidence renewed
Lookout discouraging world
I refused to be subdued.

Sunshine Sensation - Sunday Scribblings

Sunshine

Eradicates

Numbness

Stillness

Absorbs

Treating
Inside
Outside

Naturally

Posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/09/284-sensation.html© Lisa N ~ 9/10/2011

Tomorrow (Sunday Scribblings)

If you knew Tomorrow wouldn’t come

What would you do?

Would you worry about what to wear?

Would you yell about the toothpaste cap?

Would you waste time on petty disagreements?

or instead

Would you say a prayer?

Would you say you are sorry?

Would you say I Love You?

Who knows if Tomorrow will come!

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/
© Lisa N. ~ 09/05/2011

Sweet Nothings

Sounds So Special

Words We Whisper

Each Effortlessly Encourages

Emotional Ecstasy Equivalent

Timeless Transparent Testimonials

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/06/270-sweet.html

© Lisa N ~ 6/5/2011

Surrender for Sunday Scribblings

You think you can play coy

Act like you have no feelings

When everything you do does show

Your emotion in all your dealings

Stop hiding behind your fear and doubt

Give in and just surrender

Take the chance to live and love

You don’t have to be a pretender

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/267-surrender.html
© Lisa N ~ 5/19/2011

May Facts (For Sunday Scribblings)

May

Fifth Month

Mother’s Day

31 Days

Emerald Birthstone

Lily of the Valley

Spring in Northern Hemisphere

Autumn in Southern Hemisphere

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes

No other month begins on the same day

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/266-may.html
© Lisa N ~ 5/8/2011

To Cake or Not To Cake (Sunday Scribblings)

Cake

Wedding Food

Everyone’s Favorite

Thing To Eat At A Reception

Originated in England 150 years ago

A Centerpiece ~ A Symbol

Bride and Groom Atop

Covered In Roses

Cake

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/05/265-cake.html

© Lisa N ~ 5/1/11

Asking for Forgiveness (For OSI and Sunday Scribblings)

I come to this hallowed place

Knowing that it’s a start

Asking for forgiveness

For the hardness in my heart

Look to you for guidance

After so much pain I’ve felt

How dare I try to question

The hand the Lord has dealt

I’ve been a poor example

Of a Christian woman’s role

The anger and resentment

Eroding at my soul

It’s time to try again

Let hurt and anger fade

Find the shine of love again

Instead of a masquerade

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/04/264-shine.html
posted at http://onesingleimpression.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompt-165-place.html
© Lisa N ~ 4/24/2011

What Will You Choose?

You

decide

what to do.

It’s up to you

befuddled or not.

You must finally choose.

How will you reciprocate?

Will you in turn return the words

with a graceful and kind demeanor?

Or choose to conveniently stroll away?

posted for http://onesingleimpression.blogspot.com/2011/04/prompt-163-reciprocate.htmlposted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/04/262-befuddled.html© Lisa Northrup ~ 4/10/2011

Angel Mother ~My Messenger (PAD Challenge Day 3)

I have a special Angel
She’s a messenger to me

Although she isn’t by my side

Her spirit will always be

I know she’s there to guide me

When I feel the most alone

When I doubt if I can really

Really do this on my own

I know that all it takes

Is to simply close my eyes

And ask my special angel

Because I know she’s wise

She whispers softly to my heart

With words so sweet and true

The ones Mom used to say to me

I believe in you

I hope that when it’s my time

To leave my life on Earth

My legacy is like my Mom’s

So my children know their worth

Posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/04/261-messenger.html
Posted for http://blog.writersdigest.com/poeticasides/2011/04/03/2011AprilPADChallengeDay3.aspx
© Lisa N ~ 4/3/2011

Nearly Is Only Close Enough - Sunday Scribbling

 

Image from http://www.jamesharrisgallery.com/

Nearly is only close enough

If you are willing to merely settle

How many times in life

Has fear dictated your path?

Has expectations stifled your chance?

Has opportunity slipped away?

Has life just passed you by?

Nearly is only close enough

Are you are willing to merely settle

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/260-nearly.html

© Lisa Northrup ~ 3/27/2011

Obsession Free Life

When you begin to obsess
There are things you can do
With help you can handle it
Here’s some guidelines for you

Step back, take a break
Go ahead and cry
Reach out to others
Stop wondering why

Stay clear of her problems
Let someone else do the dealing
Write down all your thoughts
Don’t deny what you’re feeling

Stop trying to control
The life of another
It changes who you are
As a wife and a mother

Live your own life
Seek help if it’s needed
Accept rather then judge
Like you’d want to be treated

Reward yourself for having
Obsession Free Days
Only you can change yourself
Your obsessive ways

Live life in the present
Only glance back at the past
This is very necessary
If you want this marriage to last

Let go of the anger
Let go of the pain
You’ve got nothing to lose
You’ve got everything to gain.

Posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/258-big.html

© Lisa N. ~ (03/04/2002)

The Great Sequoia

Nature’s Majesty

Grizzled Bark, Vaults to Heaven

Big Amazing Tree

Posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/258-big.html

© Lisa N ~ 3/13/2011

Sunday Scribblings ~ Raw (#257)

image from http://www.therealshyt.com

When looking to explain to you

The meaning behind this word

So many different contexts arise

Demanding to be heard

From being in a natural state

Not processed or purified

To being imperfectly prepared for use

No polished or finished outside

The surface marked by irritations

Perhaps that's due in part

It lacks the proper covering

Naked doesn't seem so smart

Immaturely wandering down a path

Lacking experience - it is green

Susceptible to hurt and pain

From anything that's mean

Finally last but not the least

Refinements that are coarse

Not tempered unbridled passion

Describe this powerful force

posted at http://sundayscribblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/257-raw.html

Sunday, February 27, 2011

FIRE

"Remember, you are not here to play it safe. You are here to start fires."
Sera Beak.

This quote to me is a reminder that "playing it safe" is just that "safe". I don't believe that I was placed here in my current circumstance to take the easy road but rather to make a difference. That difference may be something as small as a smile or gesture to a stranger. I strive to see the best in people and encourage them to see the best in themselves. By supporting others in random kind ways I hope to "start a fire" in them to do the same. Just imagine the impact if each of us started fires in a positive direction in another. The power of that challenge would indeed have far reaching socially redeeming value.


Life is full of so many opportunities to move into action.
Life is full of so many chances to make a difference.
Life is full of so many reasons to reach beyond.
Life is full of so many times to take the extra step.

What will you do with "your" life?