You moved me...

In 2012 I met someone who really inspired and challenged me. I needed to fix up and like Nike 'just do it'. As mentioned in another post, in 2012 there were a few reference points that caused me to rethink where I want to take me and my poetry/ writing/ whatever...

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You moved me

There was that something about you

You were something else

Your embrace brought sparks to mind

I saw dancers on your lips as your words

Were a balm

Soothing and healing me with your warmth

Thought provoking messages

Coded with my own definitions

Destiny claiming

Time to be advancing

I am reaching

You moved me

Your essence was a supplement needed to energize

Revitalize

It was your confident smile

Reassuring

Reminding me of past goals withered with time

And dust

My hope line

I am motivating

You moved me

That jive in your style

Its personality in captivating

Eyes watered with unique history

The smell of old books follow you

As you lead creative with cheekiness

Challenged with a sense of conquering

I am at the right time

You moved me

Thankfully I am inspired

You moved me video...






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narrative glimpse #1

My feet feel snug as the warmth of my grey boots prevents the cold from sneaking in. The soles crunch the stone pavement of my front garden whilst I survey the bricked horizon. Bleak terrace cottage houses lean on each other looking fast asleep and the length of the road seems endless. It reminds me of a dream where you walk forever on a treadmill. Walking for miles but not going anywhere. Only sadly continuously revisiting and reliving the same scenery of life. Mirrored through the puddles on the roads are snapshots of the dark sky. It looks prettier when photographed at different angles happily showing off its vastness. I wrap my scarf tighter round my neck and chin and bury my nose deep; hoping that the cold smell would disappear. This darkness is odd at this time. It causes me to crave the comfort and warmth of my bed. To fluff up my pillow and dive into sleep bliss. If only. Reaching inside the house I skilfully drag the bulky pushchair out over the step. Its bright green colour is refreshing and foreign against the backdrop of the grey and brown tones. Singing baby babble awakens the sleeping houses with a sigh; her unrecognisable tune sounds welcoming and cute. If only it could bring out the summer and warmth; transforming the darkness into sunlight. Her little face appears out from her pink puffy coat; she is smiling and happy to be outside. I usher out my son with his autumn brown colour scheme and oversize grey knitted hat. He clambers out trying to grip the door frame for support whilst refusing to let go of his spiderman that daddy brought him. His expression looks grim as he looks at the sky and his bottom lip pushes out in a sign of protest. I zip up my jacket against the cold and double check that scarfs are wrapped tight and hats are covering ears. The endless road awaits and we gladly accept its habitual involvement in our morning routine.

Hello 2013

It has been a while since I have entered a new year and felt a deep sense of excitement for great things I believe are in store. 2013 does feel nebulous but I have a firm faithfulness that God is going to start something of significance. Something is out there. I can smell it in the air and taste it on the tip of my tongue. I am excited but do now why. I am filled with optimism that 2013 will be the apex of fulfilling my life (writing) dreams. I am realistic and know that the journey will seem interminable but I feel motivated enough to overcome, continue and plod on. 2012 had been a year of  rebuilding confidence and the birthing of opportunities; with the myriad inspiration at key moments. Goodbye 2012, hello 2013!