Another year has dawned, it’s the first of January Eager I am to fill the pages of my diary It’s a good idea to start on the very first day My mind draws a blank, there’s nothing new to say Nothing that sounds original, groundbreaking Probably a rehash of resolutions I’ve been making Year after year,Continue reading “New Year”
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Inadequate
lindasharpwilliams.com All of us feel every now and then Inadequate, imperfect, just rotten The world sends reminders in myriad ways Some subtle, some blatant, each of them says There is a measure you do not stand up to There is so much more that you should do.. Social media has the remarkable power To constantly keepContinue reading “Inadequate”
Holiday stress
Throngs of people milling about The stores, shopping, without a doubt That it is absolutely necessary To buy that non-functional but pretty accessory To give as a gift to someone whose name Appears on their holiday list, it’s part of the game An unwritten rule that circulates in society Says exchanging gifts constitutes propriety So stressed out and frantic, tiredContinue reading “Holiday stress”
Have Facebook, will complain..
Increasingly I seem to see A disturbing trend around me Of rants and complaints everywhere Overt, or disguised- beware! Posted on various web platforms Sometimes flouting societal norms A new way of expressing displeasure Sitting with a computer, at leisure The slightest annoyance has to be shared On facebook or twitter, with strangers shared NoContinue reading “Have Facebook, will complain..”
Exotic chrysanthemums
Thought I would share some exotic chrysanthemums from the “Mum Festival” at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Enjoy!
Shannon’s Creative Photo Challenge: White
The Old Faithful Geyser erupting in a white froth-at Yellowstone National Park, WyomingWhite flowers, at the Philadelphia Flower ShowCarved in white marble, Akshardham Temple, New JerseyThe brilliance of a white fountain in the night, near Lincoln Center, New York City
The power of a poem
Written in response to Indispire: A poem that left a lasting impression If I could give you a window Into the depths of my mind If my true colors I tried to show In a manner visible to the blind If my raw emotions I had to display They could not be expressed any better Than inContinue reading “The power of a poem”
Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..
The day today seems dreary Run-of-the-mill, perfectly ordinary Filled with moments of monotony Discussions on politics and economy Nothing exciting to look at or explore A day singular in being nothing but a bore ** As I embark at the end of the day Home, driving along my tried and tested way Suddenly I amContinue reading “Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..”
Insomnia
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/568086940472458429/ The fluorescent numbers scream at me Piercing the darkness of the night The number “3:00” is all I can see Taunting me, laughing wordlessly at my plight As the gods of sleep I try to invoke in vain, Try to push random thoughts away Wondering for how long I can stay sane If sleeplessness continuesContinue reading “Insomnia”
Glassy eyed- A Visit to the Corning Museum of Glass, New York
Just sharing some of my favorite picks from the Corning Museum of Glass, which is a museum dedicated to telling the history of just one object-glass!
Celebrating diversity
In our lives we all enjoy variety Variety is indeed celebrated in society A range of experiences in cuisine, fashion and art Give an impression of being smart What a well-rounded individual, people say You can win admiration in any soiree Mankind was designed to explore and savor Diversity in this world, taste every flavor.. **Continue reading “Celebrating diversity”
Peril of monotony
As the tedium of an insipid existence Threatened to wear me down one day I realized my self-imposed insistence On a rigid routine could bring trouble my way Of monotony, I’d read, one should beware The mother of all deadly sins it can be I see how it can catch someone unaware, Presenting a distorted perceptionContinue reading “Peril of monotony”
Passion...unbridled 