Tag: Inspiration

~Writing Poetry

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Haibun, Poetry1 Comment 
I have my dictionary, a thesaurus and a laptop filled with billions of pieces of information at my fingertips. There’s a staggering number of words, and combinations of words, hidden in my keyboard. Like scrabble pieces spread out on the table, all I need to do is lay them down in the right order, at the right time, and with the right flow to create the right image. Aah, this should be easy.
writing is easy
getting your words to make sense 
is the hardest part

Longing

On By Jerry BrothertonIn Poetry, Rhyming2 Comments 










Just a little rhyme I wrote last week when we received 12 inches of snow the day after it was 71 degrees. Talk about dashed hopes. At least it looks like we are headed back into a warming trend for the next two weeks.




			
					

	




			
				


			

		

			
~Sound of Nature~

						

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A small stream gurgles,





a cool brook babbles,





the river meanders along.










The sea waves crash,





the universe whispers,





it’s all part of nature’s song.




			
					

	




			
				


			

		

			
New Year’s Toast

						

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We must forget the past and work,
together for a brighter morn.
Let hatred die with the old year,
and let our new future be born.

So, let us touch our glasses,
together in a toast to better ways.
Here’s to your prosperity my friends,
may life bring you better days…


			
					

	




			
				


			

		

			
Been Gone Too Long

						

				On  By Jerry BrothertonIn Uncategorized1 Comment			

					


		

			

One might assume, that my extended absence could be taken as a sign of a wonderful vacation. Perhaps a global adventure across continents or a trek of solitude high upon a mountain path. Maybe a quiet dip into the foamy waves of an exotic ocean or even an inspirational sabbatical to a Tibetan monastery.





For those with a more pessimistic mindset and are always looking for some doom and gloom, perhaps something with a little more drama. Like being incarcerated for some nefarious crime or better yet, on my death bed doing battle with the Devil for my eternal soul.





I am quite sad to report that the answer is NO to the first paragraph but very happy to give a resounding NO to the second.





In truth I have been happily crawling around in the tilled soil of my back yard in an attempt to call myself a gardener. Though my plants would most assuredly disagree, the wonderful crop of weeds and crab grass are singing my praises. However, I did manage to collect enough tomatoes, peppers, onions and green beans to satisfy my ego and to give me enough inspiration to attempt it all again next year.





I must admit that I had lost interest in pen and paper. But the nostalgia of visiting with family and friends over this past holiday season, combined with spending these last few days in my recliner with TV remote in hand binge watching “The Waltons”, has sparked my inspiration once again.





With a brand-new year ready to begin, my first official resolution—one among many—is to return to the blogging world. So, I want to say thank you in advance to what I hope will become a great friendship.