a friend

Dedicated to my sister, Mary Alanna Johann Neckuty

The Milky Wat at Somuncura

The Milky Wat at Somuncura (Photo credit: lrargerich)

a friend…

is a blessing

there is no second guessing

a friend… a reflection of yourself

a friend helps you jump off the shelf

and keeps you buoyed in the splash

does not run off in a mad dash

a friend..

…a blessing

you do not need added dressing

you are who you are

s/he is who s/he is

we

each sparkle in our own being

yet can come together in a dream

we gaze outwards  towards the stars

we listen for the call of the universe from afar

Lady of the London Ghetto — the forgotten artist

Complacency of society

Left her alone in her apartment

But one day I happened upon her

She looked thin and frail

Her hair …wired out white

She was alone

Except for the people who covered her walls

Charcoal and pen on every scrap of paper she could find

Intimate…intriguing…the faces intense

Their expressions mesmerizing

They alone spoke to her

They were her daily companions

She was the designated poor…

She was alone

But in her solitude she found joy

In her drawings

Not recognized by society…

A profound artist among the faces

Her work was forever lost

Her name is not known

But an ARTIST she was

I was 24…she was 54

Now forty years later

Her work walks through my mind

IMG_3590

IMG_3590 (Photo credit: Gritty Jane)

Thank You for the BEST MOMENT AWARD

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First Time Winner

Awarding the people who live in the moment,
the noble who write and capture the best in life,
the bold who reminded us what really mattered –
Savouring the experience of quality time.

BEST MOMENT AWARD

 

My Acceptance:

I would like to thank my dear friend Tersia for this award for my posting on the Tragedy of Boston. I think the BEST MOMENT AWARD should go to the heroes of this tragic day–their ability to move beyond themselves and help those who were injured. 

Yesterday—the tragedy of the Boston Marathon Day— was a HEART-BREAKING MOMENT for all of humanity…we all need to be kind to each other…in every home, in every village, in every town, in every city, in every country of our world!

I think of how this tragedy is repeated time after time in so many countries of the world…sometimes because my USA country– inflicts this on others through drone attacks and bombings. We NEED to GET RID of ALL WEAPONS…all BOMBS…all guns!  We NEED to only drop WATER CRYSTALS of LOVE!  We each are invited to be that change in the world…I must begin with myself…and be gentle towards others…Just imagine, if we each did this, the ripple effect of all those beautiful water crystals!  Our world would be an ocean  of LOVE!

The WordPress Bloggers that I nominate for this award are:

1.  .Tersia Burger    http://tersiaburger.com   I admire you for your courage to face your grief.

2.   Shane  http://shanesbookblog.com/   I admire you for your youthful enthusiasm and deep interest in writing– charging ahead and giving your writing your full effort!

3.   Mary    http://marysculptor.wordpress.com    I admire you for your courage to become the artist that you are!

RULES:

  1. Winners re-post this completely, with their acceptance speech. That could be written down or video recorded.
  2. Winners have the privilege of awarding the next awardees! The re-post should include a NEW list of people, blogs worthy of the award, and winners notify them the great news.
  3. What makes a good acceptance speech?

Gratitude. Thank the people who helped you along the way.

Humour-Keep us entertained and smiling.

Inspiration – Make your story touch our lives.

Get an idea from the great acceptance speech, compiled in MomentMatters.com/speech

Display the award’s badge on your blog/website, downloadable in MomentMatters.com/Award


Thank You for the Versatile Blogger Award

I would like to thank dear Tazein Nirzasaad [tazeinmirzasaad.wordpress.com] for nominating me! Thank you so much for your support!

VB Award

The rules are:

1-Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.

2- Nominate 15 bloggers for The Versatile Blogger Award- and include a link to their site {and tell them that you have nominated them}

3- State 7 things about yourself.

MY NOMINATIONS ARE:

1- Tersia    http://tersiaburger.wordpress.com

2- Tom    http://simpletombornhigh.wordpress.com  

3- Paul   http://poesypluspolemics.wordpress.com

4- Tazein  Nirzasaad  transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com

5- Carol A. Stephen   http://quillfyre.wordpress.com

6- Kenneth       http://theculturemonk.wordpress.com

7-  QueridaJ    http://intotheindigo.wordpress.com

8-  Ami Fidele    http://amidereve.wordpress.com

9-  Shane  http://shanesbookblog.com

10- Cliff     http://masterbias.wordpress.com

11- Patty   http://petitemagique.wordpress.com

12-  Rebecca  http://chasingart.com

13- Valeria Davies     http://valeriedavies.com

14- Doug  http://ironwoodwind.wordpress.com

15- Celestine     http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com

7 THINGS ABOUT ME!

1-I am very grateful that I was born…”to Be…for this Yahweh created all.” Wisdom 1:14 —this about the only Biblical numerical reference I know! When in the convent, I would reference the Bible with: “Somewhere in the Bible, it says…”  LOL

2-I try to be remain open to love, the gift of friendship –I have been blessed with GOOD FRIENDS!

3-I am so grateful for every day of my life – even the days I struggle – those days help me to grow and to be empathetic towards others and I do realize that most people are fighting some kind of battle…either internally or externally each day.

4-I am so grateful for Lara, Annie and Sara–my three lovely daughters–and my precious grandchildren–Ayden and Nadia. I am grateful for the many friends that have enriched my life!

5-I try to live compassion.

6-I love to laugh! I love to make other people laugh and smile…and realize I should put more joy in my writing, which tends to be quite serious.

7-I loved to teach [36 years]…I miss it greatly…my students enriched my life so much…and now I am transitioning into being a writer…a painter on canvas…and a better lover of myself and humankind in our ocean of water-life~!

My wish for all of my friends and fellow bloggers on WordPress, continued success in your writing…and our mutual desire to be with one another through our words…to write words to share who we are…to bring us all closer to truth, love and to each other in our world of water bubbles!

Boston Marathon Tragedy

my heart bleeds with all those who lost their lives this day…and all who mourn their lost…WE can all do better…for the memory of all those who have died…let us try to BE our best selves always!

 

live your water bubble with gratitude

Water Colour

Water Colour (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

be responsible…

always…

for the energy that you bring

into someone’s space…

as well as your own.

you are a LIVE water bubble!

you are responsible for your life!

you are a LIVE water bubble

tell yourself:   I love you!

Water bubble

Water bubble (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

your Mother or Father are not responsible for you…

they are not responsible

for what they did or didn’t do for you…

YOU are responsible for YOU!

you are a LIVE water bubble!

you are responsible for your life!

you are a LIVE water bubble…

tell yourself:   I love you!

you are a LIVE water bubble

Water islands

Water islands (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

your friends–

are not responsible for you

YOU are responsible for YOU

YOU make your choices…

you are a LIVE water bubble!

you are responsible for your life!

you are a LIVE water bubble

tell yourself:   I love you!

Water drop

Water drop (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

We are all water bubbles together

in this ocean of  life

we were given the gift of life

that makes us worthy of  joy

you are a LIVE water bubble!

you are responsible for your life!

you are a LIVE water bubble

tell yourself:   I love you!

Water drop

Water drop (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

we are all in this together

we each have different gifts

to bring to the table…

blessings from each of us

I am a LIVE water bubble!

I am responsible for my life!

I am a LIVE water bubble!

   I love me!

We were born

This makes us worthy

Water ball

Water ball (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

I was born a water bubble

How fun is that?

I am a LIVE water bubble!

I am responsible for my life!

I am a LIVE water bubble!

I love me!

what happened

what happened to the song

where did it all go wrong

the hands walk nimbly over the keys

while the thoughts inside bleed

surely love is greater than we imagine

surely love sees you are one in a billion

you drink in the sun

hoping for the one

hoping for one to sit here beside

hoping for one to come along for the ride

It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago

It Should’ve Happened a Long Time Ago (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

the scars have taken over

you are left alone in the clover

surely love can carry us beyond our differences

surely love can move beyond the bruises

isn’t that what love is…discovering the heart

isn’t that the grace of believing in a new start

are we so different…you and i

are we so different…that we can no longer fly

 

hope

Water drop

Water drop (Photo credit: @Doug88888)

*

when we experience the extreme

fading into an elusive dream

when all is lost and gone away

our inner conviction must hold our day

we know the other side of the coin

to this we must give our all and join

believe in our inner goodness

our connection to all in our fullness

no matter what we have done or what time we have lost

courage is to reach for the hope inside at no cost

the life-giving water…the energy of who we are

crystallizing our love from ages afar

speak to yourself as the love ripples through

be still…breathe…connect to the genuine you

song of the Robin

a Robin was singing this morning

outside my window morning bright

English: Robin in song - Nash Point .. and now...

English: Robin in song – Nash Point .. and now to its left! (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

a song I had never heard before

a song that gave my heart delight

the thrill of the gentle bird

beautiful, soft and light

found itself within my soul

carrying me from dawn to midnight

love is

love is…

summersaults in the air

living with renewed care

Early spring narcissus

Early spring narcissus (Photo credit: mobilene)

happiness in your heart

getting a brand new start

refreshing as the daffodils in Spring

love gives your heart a gentle ring

regardless of the rain

love brings you home again