Tag Archives: story

About My Creation Story

Posted on April 8, 2021 by 1sojournal

There are those who would saythat the things I do are “child’s play.”Coloring these designs I makefrom “doodles” I drew in anothertime and place. Giving them a different facethat speaks in the language of colors.Saying things both soft and loudwithout … Continue reading →

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The Wild Things

Posted on May 11, 2020 by 1sojournal

She knows of the wild things who seek shelter from relentless winds that harry them. Knows that they somehow know she will not harm them, but will share instead, whatever she has to offer. Knows that like all creatures they … Continue reading →

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On Being a Sister to Trees

Posted on April 29, 2019 by 1sojournal

NaPoWriMo 2019 – Day 29                                                   On Being a Sister to Trees Long to sit, knees bent beneath a tree skin to bark, listening as passing breezes rustle overhead leaves. Whispering bits of her … Continue reading →

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To Find Meaning

Posted on November 25, 2016 by 1sojournal

For Creativity Challenge: Day 5, meaning  http://1sojournal.wordpress.com To Find Meaning Words, random letters marching across page, yet giving definition to thought/feeling for both reader and writer. Colors, stroked over canvas of choice, yet speaking to heart and soul of their … Continue reading →

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Headed North

Posted on March 5, 2016 by 1sojournal

The Sunday Whirl: Wordle #241 http://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com game, oblivion, darkness, ancient, story, hearth, sparks, amethyst, ground, defiant, strength, spirit Sunday’s Whirligig: Wordle #49  http://sundayswhirligig.blogspot.com/ wilderness, hungry, thirsty, works, darkness, counsel, thanks, enemy, north, city, fainted, praise Poets United: Poetry Pantry #292 … Continue reading →

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Mythopoesis 5 – The Parable

Posted on April 5, 2015 by 1sojournal

For NaPoWriMo Day 5 For Sunday Whirligig: Whirligig #1 http://sundayswhirligig.blogspot.com/2015/03/ The Parable Mama, I’m home and I remembered my question, how if I’m asking about something I don’t know, can I tell if the answer is right or wrong for … Continue reading →

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Mythopoesis 1 – What Mama Says

Posted on April 1, 2015 by 1sojournal

For Napowrimo day 1 What Mama Says Mama, what is myth? Story. What kind of story? A story about life, about living. Who tells the story, Mama?  Anyone can tell the story. Is there only one story? No child. There … Continue reading →

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An Old Old Story

Posted on September 15, 2013 by 1sojournal

For The Sunday Whirl writing prompt: Wordle #126 http://sundaywhirl.wordpress.com/ An Old Old Story And I found out a long time ago What a woman can do to your soul Ah, but  she can’t take you any way You don’t already … Continue reading →

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Intro and Title Poem

Posted on January 7, 2009 by 1sojournal

There is usually some kind of story behind the writing of each poem. The writing of each piece is a new experience each time, at least that has been my experience. Inspiration comes from such diverse sources, sometimes directly connected to ones … Continue reading →

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