And some days,
the lonely heart,
lay on barren lands
and spoke to the summer sky,
which did not ask how or why,
it came to be.
poetry and image copyright neha 2019
Hello Everyone,
After being away for a while, I thought of catching up with my favorite blogs; however, wordpress will not let me like your posts. Please know that I have read a lot of them and ‘like’ actually love what I have read! Hopefully the issue is fixed soon but thought I would send out a message, I miss reading your work and try to do so when I get some time!
Much love!
Neha
Hello Everyone,
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Spring Blog Nominations, I appreciate you taking the time to mention your favorite blogs! This is what I love most about this community… how generous people are to give a shout out to fellow bloggers and artists, and build this strong network that we have. Without much further adieu, below are your favorite blogs followed by a few of my favorites! Do Check out the nominators and their recommended blogs, I believe all of the nominators are some of my personal favorites, also do check out my previous blog recommendations and stay tuned for future ones!
**Please note they are in no specific order, just based in the same order as nominations in my comments. My personal recs are listed at the end. 🙂 They are all equally great in my eyes!
Best Spring Blog Recommendations:
Nominator: Carol Hopkins (https://chopkins2x3.wordpress.com/)
In Carol’s words about her nominees:
” I would like to nominate Blindzanygirl ( https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/54761276)because her poetry is amazing and wonderful. I would also like to nominate Celenia Delsol’s blog, A New Normal (https://celeniadelsol.com) . Celenia writes from the heart about grief, sorrow, and moving forward. She is gutsy, honest, and forthright while being compassionate and empathetic. Both these women write blog posts I do my best not to miss for they hit the mark every time and leave me with insights I may not have thought of prior to reading their stuff. Check them out!”
Nominator: Dorinda Duclos (https://dorindaduclos.com/)
In Dorinda’s words about her nominees:
“I’d love to nominate Cindy Knoke’s blog. Her photography literally takes your breath away and her commentary with the photos is always so wonderful to read! Cindy’s blog is https://cindyknoke.com and mine is https://dorindaduclos.com
I’d also like to nominate Walt Page, affectionately known as The Tennessee Poet. His poetry speaks from the heart and draws on Walt’s own life experiences. He is a joy to read. Walt’s link is https://waltswritingsonlife.wordpress.com/ “
Nominator: Michelle Marie (https://tellmeaboutit.co/)
In Michelle’s words about her nominee:
“…I would like to nominate Paul Militau’s blog at https://photopaulm.com His photography is amazing and he’s a long time friend of mine. I love how he shows us his world though his camera lens.”
Nominator: Cynical Wordsmith ( https://cynicalwordsmith.wordpress.com/)
In his words about his nominee:
“I’d like to nominate lucid-being.com. I find the abstract photography very interesting and the use of colors very thoughtful
I’d also like to nominate unbolt.me. The poetry I find moving and I rather enjoy their open source poetry projects. “
Nominator: Syl ( https://syl65.wordpress.com/)
In his words about his nominees:
” I would like to nominate Annette https://annetterochelleaben.wordpress.com/ . Her angel messages, haikus and poetry are filled with inspiration, perspective and a dose of humor. I get a spiritual boost through her blog!
Also I would like to nominate Erika https://erikakind.me/ (Share Your Light). Her blog is truly inspiring, with her Daily Kind Quotes, Just A Thought post, music posts and very insightful Monday posts. Self development , coming into the awareness of who you are, is the message she delivers through her blog.”
Nominator: Marie ( https://mahshiandmarshmallow.wordpress.com/)
In her words about her nominees:
” I’d like to share Trizia blog (https://justme553068953.wordpress.com/) – she is a beautiful warrior and following her journey is like holding a key to brighter days.
I’d like to share Kim’s blog too (http://myinnerchick.com/) – she is my best of best. No filter with her. She is RAW and this is what makes the difference in this world.”
Below are some of my personal recommendations, some new some old but all great. I absolutely love how these blogs use their talent and creativity to keep you coming back for more. I have listed them in order of their main category with links to their blogs, many of them are versatile and post other things as well! Please note due to my personal time constraints I have not been able to write about each of them but know that they all are wonderful blogs I highly recommend and feel you should check out!
Photography:
https://carvaricci.wordpress.com/
https://dirttherapy.wordpress.com/
https://shbphoto.wordpress.com/
Poetry and Literature:
https://mahshiandmarshmallow.wordpress.com/
https://cynicalwordsmith.wordpress.com/
https://theblightersrock.wordpress.com/
https://aquileana.wordpress.com/
https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/
https://mysticdreams.home.blog/
Lifestyle:
https://cookwithkathy.wordpress.com/
https://chopkins2x3.wordpress.com/
Shine on
Rise above the darkness
Into the
Light
And though we weep
Now for the ones we lost
Keep hope in your heart
Always
poetry and image copyright neha 2019
And for Napowrimo Day 21 it was with great sadness in my heart that I wrote this piece, praying for Sri Lanka and the devastating tragedy it faced. May you always keep hope.
She tried so hard
but her heart
did not have any beats left
to begin again
poetry and image copyright neha 2019
Posting a day late but here was my piece for day 8 of #napowrimo
Dear 22,
I see you
In my rearview,
Smiling,
Stark contrast to the crying baby,
I now hold in my arms.
22 I see you,
Twirling in the perfect dress
In your ‘perfect’ shape that you call
A ‘work in progress’…
Unknown of the scars you will bear
When birthing your child…
Unknown of the uphill climb it will take
To get back to this shape,
You may or may not reach,
While you struggle to find,
The ‘now perfect’ dress
That will hide, your imperfections.
22 I see you,
Wake up early
for your first real job
After a good night’s sleep
While I go on my 2nd day with no sleep
And a sick baby… But 22, I want you to know I adore you,
I am proud of you for chasing your dreams
And smiling against all odds,
Just like how you will smile,
With a sick baby in your arms
Reminiscing about the times you were young
But never for once trade who you have become…
A warrior with battles to fight
A cook that creates a storm at night
A lover who lives to love
And above all
A mom,
Who holds this baby in her arms…
22, I see you.
Me on my 22nd bday many years ago haha…
poetry and image copyright neha 2019
You can also find this piece on my Instagram handle @doodlesandmusingsofnewmom (https://www.instagram.com/doodlesandmusingsofnewmom/)
Happy National Poetry Month to all my fellow poets, I will try to write a new poem everyday this month, starting with the one above!
Quietly,
like a dream of a whisper
or was it a whisper of a dream…
you felt… the beginning
in all that was seen
you felt the breeze
whisper spring,
into all things,
with a gentle stroke of green…
quietly.
poetry and image copyright neha 2019
