"We are simply a constellation of bodies swirling in a giant golden teacup of human magic." —Kym Moore, Author of We Are Poetry: Lessons I Didn't Learn in a Textbook.
Update: I believe I am thing-less now. And the monster you see at the bottom is just decoration, like tinsel. 😊
I wonder if anyone here hasn't heard about the fantastic Cindy Georgakas's new book that just entered the world. Yup. And the world is better for it! —there was a big launch party, and I put in the extra effort to attend. And published my review on #Amazon. Come check it out, my lovelies.
The story in “The Moon and Sixpence- Illustrated” by Maugham W. Somerset is in part (maybe/maybe) based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin. Have you read it? I just finished reading and reviewed. Please take a look.
Because literature like this, penned like this, carries the hope of helping to change worlds with awareness for the better. The pen is mighty!
Where do children learn about criticism and pet peeves? From imitating adult behaviors, of course. Children learn what they see, adapt behaviors from others, and test boundaries as they get older. If you feel children today have become more cynical and aggressive, you're probably right. The good news is that we still have time to help change them to be more generous, less critical, and exemplary ambassadors of peace.
Find awe in the idea of love and the depth of love you’re capable of giving. AND, don't wait for Valentine's Day to begin. Scroll to the bottom for a timely Aside concerning a friend.
You can no longer see it, but you can feel it-- the child within. I hope the feeling is of a good memory. Like Christmas perhaps? Please read these ha'sonnets, and perhaps write one too. For your inner child.
It's cold. I send you warm thoughts to ward off the cold snap of winter.
The Snow Bunting arrives in Hokkaido as a winter bird, and numbers vary considerably yearly. They're normally first seen around November and stay until about the end of March. They came to my window this morning ;)
From my side of the Pacific Ocean to you on the other side-- because you matter to me. Warmth in January to help ward off the winter blues.
Here's another new word typical of the winter season: Kotatsu. Presented to you in a #Gogyohka. Check out the photo that inspired this winter-warmth #poem for January.