Wash out all those ghosts cobwebs worrywarts black cloud critters
chattering like monkeys in your swollen brain
swollen brain filled with piston-like repetiton
it’s wrong it’s wrong it’s wrong
not good enough for who? for tin man looking for his heart?
wash out all those ghosts cobwebs worrywarts and black cloud critters
chattering like monkeys in your swollen brain
quickly lay your thoughts out on the page
protect those tender shoots
close the book
walk away
Beautiful, Carla! You say so well, what we all may experience…some Buddhists call it “Monkey Mind”.
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Interesting. I’ll check that out.Yes, I get monkey mind when I paint, write or try something creative.
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Ah, the walk-away is always the hardest part, but it works. Yep, monkey mind invades me too at times. Good reminder of letting it go.
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Hi Pat. The title of the poem is Morning Writing. I was thinking, ‘don’t be so critical of your writing. write your piece, then, believe in it. Leave it alone. Let it stand on its own.’ ha ha so now here it is posted on the internet.
C
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We are all our worst judges, aren’t we. Clear you monkey mind and enjoy your tender shots. I love the picture, it’s simply perfect for the thought-provoking poem.
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Interesting how we find things to photograph. While I was reading a magazine, I looked down in my lap and this is what I saw. I made the photo and paired it with the poem. This little exercise will lead to something in the future.
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Oh, I know that brain… my companion too with a whip always ready! But, you know what – I am learning how to keep it quiet! I’ve also noticed that once you press ‘publish’ [literally or metaphorically] the chatter stops! What I mean is, I’m so happy you pressed ‘publish’!!!! 🙂
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Hi Marina
I find that deleting photos and lines in writing then pushing the publish button is a good exercise in editing.It doesn’t have to be a long drawn out process. Just do it! And move on to the next one.
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Beautifully and succinctly put! The book looks great.
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I think it’s a cool book too. Can’t take any credit. The magazine was sitting in my lap!
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Thanks.. Tender shoots seem to be flourishing into full blossoms.
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we keep working at it.
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