Say! Here is what I thought was a fine idea! Take a brief “hiatus” from your blog and get some other writing things done! The readers will enjoy (and deserve) the break, and you will get the time to really make strides on your book and poetry collection.
NOT!!! (Well, almost not! You folks have enjoyed your break, haven’t you?)
The scientific “axiom” about vacuums holds true. None truly exist, and even if one did, nothing would develop in it! And even, despite all advice otherwise, if you try to create one, it will rapidly be filled – before you can say “Jack Robinson.”
The vacuüm I tried to create filled alright – you see I really wanted that – but I wanted to be the one who filled it! Doesn’t work that way.
Two-plus weeks later, and not one word added to the book, not one “substantive” poetry-related communication has been made with my poetry collection collaborator (all my fault, entirely!), and maybe only two (new) poems written. What a bust, writing-wise. As a matter of fact, except for some photography work (and scaled down for me, at that!), writing this post – this very set of words that you are reading now is the most words I have strung together in one sitting in the entire time I have been away!.
I have been busy, but I won’t go into detail – mainly because I have been “kidnapped” by one of our sons and carried away for a few days to Knoxville (and he will soon be flying me up to Chicago to spend a few days with him as well!) – and I am enjoying some catch-up time with him and his partner, Dusty. Ashley and I had some last-minute details to complete before the first performance of his presentation on Bishop Lambuth and Dr. Gilbert (that was Tuesday night, and went very well), plus cook for and entertain two wonderful men who were here as two of the performers of the presentation.
There were a ton of other things always bubbling beneath the surface that needed to be done. So coming to Knoxville this week (Adam’s 34th birthday is this Saturday) has rewarded me with some time to actually write for you this wonderful, informative post!
It seems I only owe you two more things at the moment – a poem and some photos:
Some damselflies, in brown and blue,
Some day lilies of orange hue,
(kissed with glistening rain-drop dew),
That’s all, for now, I can do for you.
There won’t be much more from me for a while (at least on RFACM – check out my photo blog – I will be putting things up there more regularly than here), so I certainly hope it is enough. . .
Enjoy the break. I think daily is too much anyway
Sounds like you’re having a wonderful time. Love the poem and pictures.
the photos of the damselflies are wonderful!
Nice poem, and the pictures are gorgeous. Love the bright colors!
I can relate to not getting done what was anticipated. It happens to me all the time, but I’m learning to roll with it (a little better.) Have fun in Knoxville
Beautiful poem and pictures. If only I had half your talent for words! We have dragonflies over here in every hue but my favorites are a striking red. Can seem to have my camera when I need it.
I am reading a book by Steven King (ON WRITING) and it’s more a look in his life but he does have good thoughts about writing. Write even when you have no wish to– you’d be surprised at the quality of your words if you just let go.
Enjoying your family is much more important!
Good post. Realy like the poem and beautiful photos.. Wish I could be sharing the time in Knoxville. Princess misses you very much . she looked all over the house for you this morning and came back with that hang dog look on her face.
Hubs
Glad to see a post by you. I missed them. Enjoy your son. My youngest son left on Monday to go back to Dallas. We enjoyed him while he was here but miss him like crazy when he goes back. But such is life. We want them to be happy and have a wonderful life of their own. I’m blessed to have my other son living near with my perfect 2 year old grandson. God bless and enjoy your trip to Chicago. I went there a couple of years ago with my oldest son. We had a blast. God bless and I look forward to you coming back to the regular post schedule.
The best laid plans . . .
Good to see a post from you; the photos are beautiful!
More and more of the old gang are taking a welcome and refreshing break. Enjoy the time with your family, Paula. I doubt any of us will be on our deathbed wishing we’d written that one last incredible sentence.
Well, wait a minute…
Beautiful photos, Paula. Have fun with your son, but squeeze in 20 minutes for the book because I want to read it!
Anyway, I love the blog and will be here when you get back.
I was starting to worry about you! I like the poem and photos both.
That sounds like a most interesting presentation.
Thanks for making sense.