Words are the clothes thoughts wear.
The more people I meet the happier I become.
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) was an Irish writer who enjoyed crafting short stories, poems, and novels.
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Remembering Disney’s Animated Film “Bambi”
Disney’s 1942 animated feature film, “Bambi” features a timeless story which relates to adults and children in human-like ways. Here are a couple of quotes from the film.
I’m always with you. Even when you can’t see me. I’m here. (Bambi’s mother speaking to him)
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say nothing at all. (Thumper, the rabbit)
Sharing Heart’s Goodness (Haiku Series #272)
Honest Words
Speaking to others
Thoughtful grace shining outward—
Revealing kindness
Cheerful Disposition
Enthusiasm’s voice
Sunshine brightens one more life—
Spirits lifted up
Planting Peace
Nurtured, fertile ground
Cultivation’s happiness—
Spreading seeds of joy
Seasoned with Salt
From Colossians 4:5-6: “Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.”
Words, each matter
Jesus leading
Seasoned with salt
Prayer feeding
Words filled with peace
Jesus imparts
Seasoned with grace
Mercy fills heart
Words magnify
Jesus’ teachings
Seasoned with love
Change far-reaching
Words quieting
Jesus transforms
Seasoned with faith
Now empty storms
Words share wisdom
Jesus’ sixth sense
Seasoned with truth
Gospel’s defense
Words new pathway
Jesus affirms
Seasoned with salt
Goodness confirms
From Luke 6:45: “The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil, for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.”
Writer’s Reflections
Working through one creative mind
Marking day’s journey with words
Discovering everyday joy
Sometimes thoughts need to be stirred
Writing breathes through life’s marathon
Joining one more puzzle piece
Painting another sketch to share
Sometimes thoughts stir words’ new lease
Picking one theme to create from
Pouring forth from active voice
Sharing words’ unique perspective
Sometimes thoughts stir sharpest choice
Gathering daily momentum
Setting comfortable pace
Harvesting each page filled with words
Sometimes thoughts stir one more chase
Writing Spirit (Haiku Series #239)
Intimacy with Words
Notebook always close
Springing forth from anywhere—
Writer’s endless thoughts
Unwavering Journey
Writing with patience
Searching for smallest ember—
Words waken each flame
Source of Joy
Quiet solitude
Stillness primes another page—
Words come, flowing free
Something
Browsing life’s sketches
With another day
Searching for patterns
Something waits to say
Framing every word
With another thought
Discovering joy
Something ties each knot
Tasting sweet moments
With another page
Blending heartfelt dreams
Something comes of age
Leaving nest empty
With another flight
Seeking novel themes
Something waits to write
Plotting new sketches
With another scene
Finding new patterns
Something stirs, unseen
Every morning I take a few quick minutes to complete a mini crossword puzzle. The short journey helps to focus the mind on my next task. Of course, my thoughts may be pulling together a theme for a new writing sketch as a poem or short story.
John Steinbeck Quotes
A man without words is a man without thought.
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.
John Steinbeck (1902-1968) was an American writer. As an author of nearly three dozen books, he was recognized for his ability to bring realism into each one with keen perception and imagination. In 1962, he earned the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Mark Twain Quotes
I can live for two months on a good compliment.
No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot.
Samuel Clemens (1835-1910), better know by his pen name of Mark Twain, is often recognized as one of America’s greatest humorists. Novelist and writer William Faulkner called him the “father of American literature.” While he was in California in 1865, his literary skills struck gold with the story of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.”
Writer’s Magic
Galaxy of words
Waiting to be tapped
Crafting from stardust
Pleasantly gift-wrapped
Visionary words
Stirring with brilliance
Enchanting journey
Story’s resilience
Wizardry of words
Taking center stage
Spellbinding verses
Poetry’s new age
Writer’s gifted words
Singing with passion
Finding fresh magic
Vocal compassion
Endless cache of words
Weaving life’s heartbeat
Drafting each new page
Adventure’s front seat
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