Blue
Wonder why they say ‘feeling blue’
Like it’s something sad or bad
When blue is the color of this wondrous winter sky,
and that magnificent ocean
stretching to the horizon and dreams beyond;
and the summer lake which laps against the sand
and my sockless feet,
and the color of your eyes, child,
which I drown in daily.
copyright Jane Grant-Abban Dec 2009
Dec 12, 2009
Crying on the Outside
This day I’m crying on the outside.
There are days where
sadness swells and gently washes on to my
happy beach but
retreats quickly without
knocking over my sandcastle structures
adorned with shells and fancy flags.
On such days
crying on the inside is enough.
But there are other days
where sorrow tsunamis its ways in
obliterating my sandy fort and
leaving nothing but indefinable mounds of wetness
and not a victory flag in sight.
On such days
crying on the inside is simply not enough.
copyright Jane Grant-Abban Dec 2009
This day I’m crying on the outside.
There are days where
sadness swells and gently washes on to my
happy beach but
retreats quickly without
knocking over my sandcastle structures
adorned with shells and fancy flags.
On such days
crying on the inside is enough.
But there are other days
where sorrow tsunamis its ways in
obliterating my sandy fort and
leaving nothing but indefinable mounds of wetness
and not a victory flag in sight.
On such days
crying on the inside is simply not enough.
copyright Jane Grant-Abban Dec 2009
Nov 17, 2009
Don't Look Back
Don’t look back, friend.
Don’t look back.
The past must not leave you standing in the road
either in longing or dread.
If good lies behind
bundle it up to carry with you- then
turn and walk on in to your tomorrow.
If pain haunts the road behind
stand not still in terror
nor let it travel with you to
chill you in the sunshine ahead.
Stop .
Dig.
Bury
those things
that threaten to kill your hope or
prod and push you
away from brighter places.
Claw the earth.
Tear at it.
Do what must be done to lay them to rest.
Then move forward.
Run.
Walk.
Crawl if needs be
But move forward....... and whatever you do....
Don’t look back, friend.
Don’t look back!
copyright Jane Grant-Abban 2009
Sep 13, 2009
Blue Jay
Blue Jay winked at me today
from the bird table-
At least, I think he did.
In fact, I know he did.
He's probably keeping me sweet.
After all, it's me who puts the seeds out
copyright: Jane Grant-Abban 2009
from the bird table-
At least, I think he did.
In fact, I know he did.
He's probably keeping me sweet.
After all, it's me who puts the seeds out
copyright: Jane Grant-Abban 2009
Conkers
Take One:
‘Guess what I found on the path!’
You say with a grin whilst holding up two conkers.
‘Ah! ‘ I reply. ‘Conkers’
Take Two:
Those same conkers now sit on damp kitchen paper
In two glasses right in the middle of the window sill.
‘Ugh!’ the tidy-freak me sputters. ‘Conkers!’
Take Three:
I’m struck with the thought that in just a few years
This house will be perfect . . .but you and your conkers will be gone.
‘Oh!’ I declare. ‘What marvelous conkers!’
Copyright Jane Grant-Abban 2009
Spongebob Squarepants
For two weeks now
Spongebob Squarepants
Has been grinning inanely at me from the mantelpiece.
Grave Digger, dog in a party hat,
The cartoon cucumbers and Herbie
All line up together.
“Happy Birthday”.
The mantle needs dusting.
I should clear away the cards.
But you will never be eleven in this home again.
copyright Jane Grant-Abban2009
Spongebob Squarepants
Has been grinning inanely at me from the mantelpiece.
Grave Digger, dog in a party hat,
The cartoon cucumbers and Herbie
All line up together.
“Happy Birthday”.
The mantle needs dusting.
I should clear away the cards.
But you will never be eleven in this home again.
copyright Jane Grant-Abban2009
Aug 20, 2009
Book Announcement
For those of you who have been asking me will I put my paintings and writing in a book....the answer is yes! I have been working hard this summer to produce it in time for the September show.A limited number of my books will be available at the 'Pauses with Pen and Paint' show and the Artsist's Reception. If you would like to reserve a copy to collect at the show, please email me at jane@abbanart.com. Let me know your details plus number of copies required. I will be happy to add a personal message on request. Preview the book and see the price on blurb.com There will be no shipping cost on books purchased directly from me.If you live elsewhere and will not be at the show, you can order the book directly from blurb.com
10% of the profit on each book will go to Keith Smith's charity Acacia Partnership Trust working in Burkino Faso, Africa.
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