Isn’t to want and be wanted what it’s all about? Come read “Wanting”
Day: February 12, 2018
SHE TOLD ME HER FANTASY
By Charles Robert Lindholm
We Stopped
For Ice Cream
And After Her
Cone Was Delivered
She Licked It Twice,
Then Turned To Me
And Whispered
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His Story
Come read “His Story”!!
HAIKU: VALENTINE’S DINNER
By Charles Robert Lindholm
Valentine’s Dinner Continue reading
Healing Solitude
Come and read Candy’s beautiful piece in “Healing Solitude”
When I think of solitude I think about the silence and of the singular feeling and state of being completely alone. I think of lengthy periods of unplugged-from-social-media time.
I think of minimal influence from television, and maximum inspiration from books I’m reading. Inspiration from the silence.
Unplugged, and alone.
The weather outside, the traffic, trains, your phone. All unworthy distractions from the date you’re having with isolation. A date that can begin with feelings of liberation, and yet end with nebulous feelings of emptiness. The practice of solitude isn’t negative because we feel empty, however. In fact, it can be a most healing and invigorating experience. To sit and reflect, without commotion or company, and to find and snatch truth when we locate it within us; this can be done in periods of isolation.
Solitude is much like a mental laboratory in which you can examine feelings and ideas…
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Perfectionism…..
Come look at perfectionism from Karen’s perspective!
Take it, or leave it? That is the question.
The number one thing that stops an artist or anyone else in their tracks. It is wonderful to do your best, and work hard at it. Some things require it! But repetition is something that will help overcome a persons inability to do our best. An artist for instance, in my opinion will create more interesting art if it comes from the heart, without the fear of painting a piece we think will not measure up.
I work very hard at ignoring what others think, knowing not everyone will like or appreciate my kind of art. That’s ok, we aren’t all alike, and it doesn’t matter. You can’t please everyone!
I thought this might help some of you to hear it from a different source….not me actually, and definitely not your mother! Have fun creating whatever kind of creating you…
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The Reluctant Poet 