A New Measure of Success Poetry by Jennifer Monet' at Almost An Open Book Photography by Lisa Kristine Must we quantify success? Fine. I get it. We’re a society in love with numbers. I don’t hate math. But if we must keep some sort of count, To wrap our human minds around value, Let us not do it... Continue Reading →
I said to a friend recently on the phone that after choices were made FOR me that were painful, I had to decide to ACCEPT those changes as mine and embrace the new place where I found myself. The RESULT of our acceptance brings healing - I really believe that. As long as we fight against... Continue Reading →
Funny how rain and drizzle dredge up the memories of days gone by. I am sitting in my office with the window curtains open listening to the rain storm on this winter day. The occasional faint sound of the blue jay making that famous Texas sound reminds me of the summers I spent here with cousin Laura... Continue Reading →
Tickles and Kisses Park your heart on my bed settle in take a swim in my blue eyes gazing down on you diving into you Smooth sheets under my skin don’t tickle me like your belly does like your laughter does Cover me up with that white shirt mingled with your sweat sweet scent Lace... Continue Reading →
"People will forget what you said, will forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou Maya Angelou's story in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", and her poetry and prose has blessed my life in so many ways, I want to thank her. This morning... Continue Reading →
Ahhh the pitfalls of the younger man: adorable, delicious, dangerous, but heartbreaking! There is actually a real story behind this little verse…hehe. Enjoy! Love and peace. Out of Gas Out of Love Where did you come from? Crazy boy, running out of gas - out of love. Time remembered. Time forgotten. Is it safe to even... Continue Reading →
One of my loves as an artist is in creating mini works of art from little things I have found and love. What started as a hobby many years ago became a passion in collecting and creating. Today, in my spare time, I create little jewelry treasures made from findings I pick up every where. They... Continue Reading →
I was recently on a plane heading to San Francisco to attend a business event. On the flight I was just uncomfortable. I felt physically exhausted, anxious, and a bit squished into my seat. My legs were jittery and nervous and I needed to move, so after the plane gets up in the air, I... Continue Reading →
Drunk with Your Love Funny funny Ain’t it honey The way you move the way You smell Bringing rapture To my senses To my heart Wandering from where I’ve been To where you are Can you see me . . . Now? What did I do to deserve this? Sweet kisses From the wet corners... Continue Reading →
This is one of my favorite writings, totally inspired by that "thing" in your gut you get when you want to be with your lover so bad...you know that feeling, right? Ode to a love-sick trucker It's only a matter of minutes till this phone strays I'm on my way to 90 Takes you right... Continue Reading →
My Secret Conversation In between the night and mornings first light There is a quiet moment when thoughts of you fill my heart Never to share out loud, these vision are held soul-captive My own secret conversation No one else In that secret place where I reveal my tender self Passionate longings give way to... Continue Reading →
Moonstruck as Athena With one hand in my pocket I can stop the wind Hold out my palms and feel the world again . . . with love from me to you What's the use in talking Always trying to explain Just send me what your wanting baby I can stop the pain . .... Continue Reading →
A special friend told me this once, he said, "we only have two seconds, and the first one is already gone". That woke me up to the reality that each moment in this life is a precious gift, not to be wasted. Think on this as you enter each new day. I pray that you will... Continue Reading →
I Want Some A portion a cupcake a sweet taste of life I want more one moonlit night one day of sunshine my first moon my first dance I want more sweet kisses on my lips like candy rushing sea foam clinging warm honey dripping capturing the soul of me embracing the heart of me... Continue Reading →
On the Honey-Stream You have set my heart floating on the honey-stream of your words please be real don’t leave me in the wake of an amorous kiss or fickle emotion my love is tender and my heart is fragile say “yes” to my delight open up your treasure and let it flow from your... Continue Reading →
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