Poetry Inspiration

Since Feast Retreat, poetry has become a touchstone in my life. I've been writing poetry since I was a preteen but I let it go at some point in my adult life. It brought up too many unhappy moments that I no longer wished to dwell on. Now I'm learning how to live in the moment and write about the little things that make me happy. I'm no David Whyte but I thoroughly enjoy exploring my softer side.

When I returned from my trip, I dived head first into the book poemcrazy by Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge. I was also inspired by Liz Lamoreux, one of the Feast guides, to create word tickets. These are "Admit One" tickets or tags pasted with printed or cut out words of inspiration (page 17 in poemcrazy). Gather the tickets and weave the words into a melodious mix. Here are my word tickets:

One of the prompts Susan uses often is, "I am." This inspired me to create a continuous "I am" poem in a journal using words swiped from various magazines.

Here are a few pages from this journal:

This was quite a find and powerful enough to have it's own page:

This journal called "Poem Catcher" houses my newly written poems:

If you haven't read poemcrazy I highly recommend it!

Hugs,

Lately

:: She Reads ::

The Mortal Instruments series from Cassandra Clare and  Live with Intention from Mary Anne Radmacher

:: She Listens ::

Mumford & Sons Awake My Soul

:: She Creates ::

Journaling and visioning in my notebook from Feast Retreat:

Creating new journals for poetry:

:: She Explores ::

Community Grace

:: She Loves ::

Prayer Flags

Starry String Lights

Hugs,

Travel Adventures :: Found Hearts

While hiking in the mountains,

I found my heart.

I found my joy.

And I found a little love.

To Feast Retreat,

I carried a sore heart.

It was hurt and broken.

But I wasn't broken.

My heart was in need of soul care.

I allowed the light to reach the dark places.

And for the healing journey to begin.

Hugs,

Travel Adventures :: Day 1, Day 2, Days 3, 4, & 5, Day 6, and Day 7

Travel Adventures :: Day 7

See the posts for Day 1, Day 2, Days 3, 4, & 5, and Day 6.

On my last day of vacation, Monday, I packed in as much sightseeing as possible. I checked out of my hotel in Portland and headed to the Columbia River Gorge area. I visited several waterfalls and hiked multiple trails.

I worked up an appetite and enjoyed breakfast of a wild salmon omelet at the Multnomah Falls Lodge.

I visited Cascade Locks to see the Bridge of the Gods.

Later, I headed to Woodburn, OR to visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest.

I boarded a plane later that night to head home and return to daily life. I hope you enjoyed this adventure with me!

Hugs,