ikebana (tanka)

with ikebana crystal moment magnified all else stripped away past and present disengaged tomorrow’s death unconceived ikebana defined Note:  this arrangement was on a counter near the coat racks at FMG this past Tuesday.  There are always beautiful arrangements there.  Not that coat racks aren’t pretty, but I finally figured out how to use the…

The Oracle Speaks — fluffy

One said do use life to fluff those frantic days as if you could soar like peach petals on sky; languid, honey sweet garden dress, sleepy, lovely spring goddess. play magnet poetry here Question:  has anyone been having trouble with scheduling posts but they don’t post as scheduled?  This is the 2nd time it has…

Friday Favorite Feature 29 — “Balu” by Elbow

Elbow Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester in 1997. Elbow’s musical style has been described as alternative rock, indie rock, indie pop, Britpop, art rock, progressive rock, dream pop, post-rock, and post-Britpop. Elbow have cited a number of influences on their music, including Genesis (in particular the progressive rock years…

Don’t hide your light?

image link Gabi’s story: Before the Dawn Even the darkest night ends with light’s victory. Light. Brilliant, dazzling light that burnt my soul to ashes, day after day until nothing was left. Light that fights darkness and reveals every secret. There’s no hiding in shadows; that’s why I love the light. No one suspects someone…

#FF — Norma Jean’s Ghost

PHOTO PROMPT © Susan Rouchard Norma Jean’s Ghost “She vowed she’d discover the answer.” “She never gave up.” “The search was her passion.” “Nothing would dissuade her.” “She wasted her life.” “She died childless and alone.” “She was never recognized for her works.” “She was one of sharpest minds of her time.” “The future will…