Seasons of Grieving- A late night composition

Another late night composition. I will probably revisit it at a later date for revising and extending.

The Poetry Pedicure

Strip away the layers of useless phrases like dead skin being scraped from a foot.
Callouses of cliche are removed to reveal the fleshy rebirth of originality.
Toes polished with letter rich words are nice to look at.
But the meaningful change is the renewal of vibrancy
Replacing the dull ache of repetitive mediocrity.

Spiritually Fed

Today was the worst work day I have had since I moved to Rexburg. That includes the first few days when I realized that I am quite alone in both my sense of humor and approach to situations.  I also experienced the kindest gesture from a stranger since I moved here.

Flaming Grapes

The highlight of my day was when I convinced a guy in the break room at work to light a grape on fire using the microwave. He was doubtful, but I was persuasive and eventually he relented. If this is something you have never tried I will instruct you.

Bittersweet Creation

A few of the happiest moments of my life have come from creating things. Clothing, songs, poetry, food, photographs, watercolor, crochet, jewelry, stories, lists. My medium changes frequently, but I feel most whole when creating. My brain expands to the size of a small planet as it fills with my next endeavor, that I must begin immediately or it will disappear leaving my brain somehow deflated and "less" than it was before the initial inspiration.

Cookie Crumbs and Smelly Shoes; An Overture

I have heard that writing is a good way to clear ones mind and organize ones thoughts. Though if it is done in that order, no thoughts would remain to be organized after the initial clearing effect occurs. This is not an attempt to gain influence, followers or recognition. Rather an opportunity for me to share part of myself openly and honestly.