Vineyard Row

Vineyard Row

Let me lie and be tonight, in my peaceful vineyard row,

where the moons' glow warms the night, illuminating,

silence resonating.

Midnights' dewdrops settle on my skin,

The musky, moist earth a pillow beneath my cheek.

A soft breeze slides gently over my restless soul,

lulling me to sleep,

and I forget,

during nightimes' moments,

how far I have yet to go.

My Abandon

My abandon.

It is a vacant house,

though it is not empty.

Unlived in, but still inhabited

I bring to it my expressions, it leaves me without blame.

My Secret Garden

"Where, you tend a rose, my lad,A thistle cannot grow."
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden

This is my secret garden collage. I created it from pictures I took of my own garden, some layers for texture, and a vintage stock photo. The Secret Garden was one of my favorite books as a child, and continues to be to this day.

Determination

Mahatma Gandhi: Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

Determination. Sometimes I have to reach to find where I put mine. Sometimes I have to see someones elses strong will, to bring mine back. Determination is one of the most inspirational traits. When I think of determination I think of Lance Armstrong, riding his bike uphill, in the rain, while battling the effects of cancer treatment. I think of a runner who has lost both legs in a car accident, yet continues to run with prosthetic legs. I think of young mothers making their way through college to provide a better life for their children. I think of a young child learning to ride a bike for the first time, and not giving up. The list goes on and on...

Moments of Solitude

"In order to be open to creativity, one must have the capcity for contructive use of solitude. One must overcome the fear of being alone." Rollo May

I would honestly have to say it took my about 34 years to be content with solitude. Well, maybe a little less. When I think of all the time I wasted agonizing over being alone, I cringe. I could have made much better use of my time! But, I am there now and it is an easy, comfortable place to be. Sometimes I crowd it with too much, and I always have plans for the my next moments of solitude. When I am alone, I can be creative and sort my thoughts.

I totally appreciate this beautiful peace that god has given me, and wish the same upon others.

Unbroken Memories

Come dance with me
down a hallway of unbroken
memories
Take my hand I will lead the way
We will bathe in the misty stream
of past todays.
A weightless flight through time,
when smiles were pure and
love was true.

Simply take my hand,

it's all I ask of you.

stock photo of women from lisajen @ Deviant Art

all other art is property of jennifer desjardins

My Darkness

My Darkeness

drapes over me, warming me from the inside.

it is a safe familiar place

we are comfortable in each others presence

like an old worn blanket, it brings me back home

always a part of me, but not always on the surface.

My unobtrusive, non threatening friend,

I can call you whenever the mood strikes,

you are there for me,

and always have been.

Others do not know my darkness,

it is mine to keep

For years it quietly has walked inside me

its soft silent footprints

treading lightly on my soul.