A soft wind’s caress
tender waves, exquisite bliss
memories of you…
kat ~ 6 July 2016
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If we were having…
There is this writing prompt here on WordPress that I see every now and again. It starts with the phrase, “If we were having coffee…”
Um, okay, I’m gonna stop you right there. I’ve been limiting my coffee intake, so I hope you don’t mind if I take a bit of artistic liberty here.
Let’s start this again…I like herbal tea by the way…with honey…unless it’s Earl Gray…then I like my tea with cream and a bit of sugar. Where were we? Ah-hem…
“If we were having tea…um…I forgot to ask. Do you like your tea black? I think that’s the right term for it…or I could ask if you are a tea purist…Or…oops…you might actually be okay with having coffee. Cream and sugar? With your coffee? I hope you don’t use those artificial sweeteners…they are sooo bad for you!
Hot Chocolate, you say? With marshmallows? That works too!
Back to the beginning then. This is the great thing about being an artist…the possibilities! Here we go…
“If you were having coffee…oops sorry, I have coffee on the brain right now. Do you think it’s possible to go through coffee withdrawal? Forgive me…Let’s start over. I got this. Okay.
“If you were having hot chocolate with marshmallows and I was having jasmine tea with honey…” If I’m being honest here, and I think that is the point of this exercise, tea really doesn’t cut it for me. It’s basically watered down leaves with no kick, but I do feel healthier when I drink it…I do like it I suppose. I love teapots. I collect them. Hmmm
One more time. I’m sticking with the program this time. (Deep breath)
” If you were having hot chocolate with marshmallows and I was having jasmine tea with honey…”
I think the goal of this writing exercise is to write a conversational dialog. Maybe we could talk about current events.
What is that? You make it point not to talk politics. You don’t watch the news? Well okay, I get that.
Maybe we can talk about…oh…thanks for letting me know. You don’t talk about religion either…and you don’t believe in airing your family’s dirty laundry? Uh, I’m okay with that. We can pass on those topics.
So…what do you think about all this rain we’ve been having? Yep crazy. You got that right!
Is your coff…uh hot chocolate cool? I can nuke it in the microwave for you if you’d…ah, you have an appointment?
Well, thanks for stopping by. Good talk! Have a great day. We’ll have to do this again…soon. Or maybe not. Busy busy. I get it.
(Sigh) I think I’ll drop the “if” or “we” this time. I am going to have myself a coffee with a dram of Irish cream. Ahhh!
I think there is a reason I’ve been avoiding this writing prompt! 🙂
~ kat ~ 5 July 2016
Dazzle/Sky – A Haiku Challenge
Photo by Kat Myrman 2015
dazzling summer…
sultry days, sizzling nights,
steamy sapphire sky.
kat – 5 July 2016
A Haiku for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, Prompt Words: Dazzle & Sky.
Hello Snail, Fancy Meeting You Here!
Hello there Mr…er…Ms Snail. Actually snails are both…hermaphrodites that is. How cool is that? And they are quite self sufficient, carrying their homes with them wherever they go.
I did a bit of research on my little visitor this evening. When a Snail shows up, it’s a reminder to be patient. Check!
They might also show up when things are moving too fast. Check that!
It also may indicate that things are a bit stagnant. Okay okay I’m listening!
A Snail is associated with the moon and connects earth and water elements. Mmmm…Elementally speaking, for this air (Gemini)/water (Pisces) with water (Cancer) rising girl (me)…I get this too. I am feeling slightly grounded right now and not in a good way.
Did you happen to notice the baby snail tagging a ride on the bigger one? This sparks a bit of hope in me!
I think there is a final message for me on this misty Independence Day from my friend the snail and her tiny sidekick.
Don’t lose hope. Slow down, be patient…You’re not there yet, but you’re sure to get there ( yes, I do have a few goals in mind…😊). Pay attention. You might be overlooking the obvious. And finally, steady and slow is the key.
Check, check and check.
Thanks for the chat my friend. I’m glad you stopped by when you did!
~kat – 4 July 2016
Do creatures ever surprise you, showing up in close proximity begging your attention? It’s not necessarily a random thing. The ancient and tribal civilizations found great truth and meaning in nature. If an animal or creature crosses your path, pause to consider what they’re saying to you! You might be surprised.
The Letter – Part 9
If you’re just joining us, you can catch up on the rest of the story HERE.
It wasn’t like Grace. She was a “pick up on the second ring” kind of girl. After 5 failed attempts to connect with her friend, Laura was worried. Attempt number 6 lapsed into Grace’s voicemail box just as Laura pulled into the driveway. The front door was ajar so she let herself in.
The house was eerily quiet. Afternoon sunlight flooded the emptiness with pale dust speckled streams of light. Laura rushed from room to room calling to her friend, “Grace, sorry for popping in on you, but you didn’t answer your phone and you know I hate it when you ignore me!” Laura’s lame attempt at humor was more for her own sake. With each empty room she grew more worried.
Her heart was racing by the time she entered Annie’s room. It was empty, like all the others, no sign of Grace. Laura scanned the room. The bed linens were neatly folded on the end of the mattress, labeled boxes were stacked near the closet. Nothing seemed out of place except for the crumpled envelope on the floor.
“Oh god!” Laura muttered, as she reached down to pick it up. A freshly penned note on the nightstand caught her eye. “What is it with this family and letter writing?!”
“Laura,
If you’re reading this, thanks for being such a good friend. You probably have news for me. Well, if your parents were honest with you, you might. I already know what you came to tell me. Dad left me a letter too. After reading it I knew what I had to do. June needs to hear from me what I’m guessing my parents never had the heart to say. They were both too kind. I’ve packed my things. I’m heading home. There is nothing in this house I want or need. Forgive me for not giving you a proper goodbye. I’m okay. Really I am. If you’re ever in the city, look me up. You have my number.I love you girlfriend,
Grace”
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