Monday, July 19, 2004
Arizona
another selection from my paper & ink journals



I live in the brillance

of the desert sun

in the silhouette of Phoenix.

Rising bird from

ash and death~

flying ever hopeful to 'morrow.

I've seen scorpions

mating in the wild

heard coyotes singing in

suburban hills

howling at nothing

and the moon.

I've seen rain sizzle

and tasted its youth.





ckb 4-12-02



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No professor here. But, listen to your mother Christina. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You are talented! :-) ---Robbie
Comment from krobbie67 - 7/27/04 8:03 PM



Chris, I love this! Thks. {{{{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}}
V
Comment from deabvt - 7/20/04 5:14 PM



I was sitting on the floor painting the Palm Beach Mural and thinking about you... Christina, if you are afraid to write a book, just do what I do when I tackle something I've never done before...

I always remember that "The fear of the first step, is well worth the joy of the journey!" It is time for you to take that scary first step. Once you do, I know that you will truly enjoy the journey. I will be waiting to read your first draft and I'm sure that the English professors that read your journal will also be there for you. Am I right Professors? If I am, please let Christina know... Love, Mom
Comment from tsgerkin - 7/20/04 8:44 AM



Well, well, my dear daughter... Now that everyone else has told you the same thing that I told you last Sunday, I would say that it is high time you sit your behind down and either: 1) Start writing a book 2) publish your poems. Or...3) Write a book that includes your poems.

You have a gift with words Christina, so why not share this special quality with the world? And please don't give me that worn out excuse that you don't have enough to write about yet, because I'm not buying it! I know that if I were to ask your friends for their opinion on this matter that they would agree with me, especially after keeping up with your journal.

Smile my beautiful daughter and know that I love you. Love, Mom
Comment from tsgerkin - 7/20/04 7:51 AM



You should really publish a book of your poetry. It could even be a nice heirloom one day.
Comment from wildflower121764 - 7/19/04 8:56 PM



Love your poem! Happy Anniversary to you both! Many, many more! Lisa
Comment from cw2smom - 7/19/04 6:19 PM



Encouragement!
[if i started scanning my pen=writ journals
to the Inter-Web, well...it would take me all
the way to 2050] Glow on
Comment from slacbacmac - 7/19/04 5:57 PM



Honey...when is your book coming out? Seriously, you ought to consider writing one. This entry is beautiful. Hugs, love & prayers, my friend. *Barb*
Comment from barbpinion - 7/19/04 12:39 PM



That's so lovely, and lovely tribute to your state too.

nettie/jersey shore
Comment from cneinhorn - 7/19/04 9:15 AM



Christine
Again I'm touched by your writings, They are so beautiful, and filled with such emotion.... There is really no way that I can give them a just complimen. You are in my prayers always Thank you for sharing a part of you with us
Jim
Comment from alnorthport - 7/19/04 7:07 AM



Sounds like you're missing the desert a bit... Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 7/19/04 6:47 AM



You're really good. Loved the last line the best.
Comment from readmereadyou - 7/19/04 12:59 AM