“Aye, little one. It is very real! It is called winter, and the white stuff that falls is called snow. Come, reach out and touch it.”
If autumn marks the season of change, then the season of speculation begins with winter—a time to dream, a time to wonder. Winter Whimsy is a breathtaking collection of tales from eleven worlds; when the season brings both snow and otherworldly phenomena, eleven curious minds are called to explore the anomalies with wonder and awe.
As the snow quietly blankets the earth, a meteor soars overhead and becomes the buzz of a small town. An ice fairy attack leads to an unexpected and bizarre truth. A nighttime drive down a snow-covered road leads to the discovery of mysterious, orb-like lights. An empathic painter slips further and further into an ethereal state in…
I built these walls to hide my ghosts Your fingers trace the wounds exposed I try and try to let you in But I fail again and again
So I keep you at arm’s length and let you go But I don’t wanna give you away Yeah I keep you at arm’s length and let you go But only if you promise to stay
You think you know that you know But you really don’t know me I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly
And now I can’t eat, can’t sleep Knowing that you’re not lonely I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly
Killing me Killing me Killing me slowly
I run this maze, erase my steps With lips that lie, with every breath You try and try to let me in But I hurt you again and again
So I keep you at arm’s length and let you go But I don’t wanna give you away Yeah I keep you at arm’s length and let you go But only if you promise to stay
You think you know that you know But you really don’t know me I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly
And now I can’t eat, can’t sleep Knowing that you’re not lonely I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly Killing me slowly
You’re everything I need I should have known, I should have known You’re everything I need I should have known
You’re everything I need I should have known, I should have known You’re everything I need I should have known
You think you know that you know But you really don’t know me I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly
And now I can’t eat, can’t sleep Knowing that you’re not lonely I know you love so hard And it’s killing me slowly
You’re everything I need I should have known (Killing me) (Killing me) (Killing me slowly) You’re everything I need I should have known (Killing me) (Killing me) (Killing me slowly)
My 2cents – first off let me apologize for the formatting. WordPress was stuck on stupid today and I couldn’t get the lyrics to unbold. The video for this song shows a woman dealing with infidelity. The song itself has power. We don’t often see the pieces that are broken off by the actions we take, and this song speaks about recovery from the loss of those broken bits. I love the strength it takes to say that I love you but you don’t know me. I see it as questioning whether the love is real. For me, I have felt the heaviness of a “love” like this. It’s one sided and it smothers you. It’s not really love but when you are under the spell of it you can’t imagine it as anything else.
“I am dragon. I am free. You are mine to protect.”
A truth-seeker becomes imbued with the power to tip the scales of justice.
A headstrong privateer tempers her courage in the heart of a violent storm.
A pair of mittens leads to a family history rich with dragons.
Sparks fly when a chronically single pilot finally meets her match.
Enter the world of Dragons Within: a place where woman and dragon are one and the same: reigning strong, fierce, and free. Forging bonds with the world of mankind, these unconquerable beings discover a love for the vulnerable, the fragile, the broken.
A pregnant goddess seeks refuge for her children during war. A telepathic soldier finds the courage to claim her humanity. A dragon in human form uses her gifts to protect abuse victims in need. A…
Yeah I know. I usually just post my own poetry or do a spotlight for Monday… But I just spent a week with bronchitis. So I did not have a post prepared. And I felt like that was not fair to those who read my blog.
So I decided to mix the two and add a story of explanation. To change things up and hopefully give the reader a smile.
A Haiku A Day is run by an author that I worked with on Under The Mists. Haiku is for me a difficult form. I do so much better with freeform poetry. He is posting literally a haiku a day. I am in awe of his talent. Well I thought that it would be a neat challenge to try and answer his Haiku with haiku of my own. Silly right? Well I obviously did not manage it every day… But I have been able to do it a few times. Now I challenge you. Take a look at the haiku below and then go check his blog. See if you can match my answer to the original poem.
Now if you can… And send me in email your answer, I will be doing a giveaway. I do not yet know what I am going to give away. But free is always good, right?
Here are my Haiku.
The light was never hers Though she was told that it was Darkness was always home
The words choked the pen For the poet knew to be sin To lay down the pen.
Payment often comes Due in less than convenient Moments slowing life.
Sweetness fades away Memory remains to haunt him Over kisses stolen proper
Sanity is overrated insanity has benefits Missing pieces hide easy
The words outcry all For choosing one is downfall At the beginning then.
Tonight I see a Note of similarity between sleepy poet and me.
Echoes continue till We return to hear wisdom From who we once were
Today everyone in my house is sick. I am fairly certain that it is bronchitis. I may not be able to post for a couple of days, depending upon how long recovery takes. So I hope that you are all well and warm in my absence.
[Verse 1] Today I’m kinda feelin’ like a ghost Call my friends but ain’t nobody home Tell myself I’m fine but I don’t really know I’m just scared that I’ll end up, I’ll end up, I’ll end up alone I never let it show But I feel like a missed call on a phone Tryna live my life, pay-as-you-go But I’m so scared that I’ll end up, I’ll end up, I’ll end up alone
[Chorus] You know I’m like a ghost, sometimes I have to fade And it haunts me that I have to be this way You say it’s gone cold, I say I’ll do better But I always seem to disappear again You know I’m like a ghost, I see it in your face And it haunts me that I have to be this way You say it’s gone cold, I say I’ll do better But I always seem to disappear again You know I’m like a ghost
[Verse 2] You know I never meant to cut you off Got phantom feelings I can never solve Stranger things to worry ’bout, I know But I’m so scared that I’ll end up, I’ll end up, I’ll end up alone
[Pre-Chorus] Can’t see myself in the mirror Does that mean I’m not really here? I’m losin’ touch with everything I know And I’m so scared that I’ll end up, I’ll end up, I’ll end up alone
[Chorus] You know I’m like a ghost, sometimes I have to fade And it haunts me that I have to be this way You say it’s gone cold, I say I’ll do better But I always seem to disappear again You know I’m like a ghost, I see it in your face And it haunts me that I have to be this way You say it’s gone cold, I say I’ll do better But I always seem to disappear again You know I’m like a ghost
[Bridge] (Ghost, ghost, ghost, ghost) (Ghost, ghost, ghost, ghost) You know I’m like a ghost (Ghost, ghost, ghost, ghost) (Ghost, ghost, ghost, ghost, you know I’m like a ghost) Ooh, I’ll be okay, I’ll be alright, I know Ooh, I’ll be okay, I’m just scared that I’ll end up alone (Ooh, ooh)
[Chorus] You know I’m like a ghost, I see it in your face And it haunts me that I have to be this way You say it’s gone cold, I say I’ll do better But I always seem to disappear again You know I’m like a ghost
My 2 cents – During this time of year, something happens. For so many of us the holidays are a struggle. We end up feeling isolated. I know that not everyone who reads this is in winter right now, but it is still valid even during the other seasons. If you feel unseen or isolated… Reach out. There is always someone who will listen.
There is no shame in needing help. You are not a ghost… Even if you feel like one.
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below.
If you post a link, be sure to read some of the other great writing people have linked to.
Dear friends, in the memory of our dear Hélène I have decided to continue this challenge. I will post a new challenge on 12:00 am PST, every Monday morning.
Rules;
You can write a post on your blog and create a ping back to link to the original post.
Write an original story, poem or a caption.
You have six days to respond to the Prompt.
I will try to reblog your response on my blog.
There is no limit to words or format but keep it family friendly.
I will do a round up next Sunday before the next Prompt is posted.
Please tag your responses with #Whatdoyousee
Does this picture inspires you to write something?
Thanks to JOHN TOWNER for making this photo available freely on @unsplash 🎁
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