Tag Archives: growth

Shadow Selfie as Self Realization Art

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Winding Stream Press

In a picture of the black and white lines of a playground, I find myself an alien being with angled arms, tilted head And strangely straight legs. Where is the crooked woman I see in the mirror? Yes, arms and … Continue reading →

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Stop Two-Growing

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

My husband announced he’s a peony. He no longer feels like himself as his petals open more and more. Ever more layers appear. Just about the time he thinks he’ll see the pattern of his center more petals appear. His … Continue reading →

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Stop One – Belonging

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

Belonging While I get a massage he walks to Hana Bay. When I’m done, he leads me to a young plumeria tree. There is a table and two chaise lounges.   He opens his beach bag. Out comes Thai tea … Continue reading →

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September-A Birthday Month

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

This month holds my birthday a new grand-daughter’s, a sister-in-law, a daughter-in-law’s mother, my step-mother and my ancient black dog.  I am expected to provide poems and art. This summer brought an unusual gift a ‘grand-daughter’ almost 17 who is … Continue reading →

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Bounded

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Winding Stream Press

Bounded   Boundaries creep up. Unexpected walls grow in rooms. Moving through the house requires walking a twisting labyrinth. Every foot fall necessitates careful planning.   Underfoot a future dog bounces through the rooms.  He’s unconcerned by moving walls and … Continue reading →

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U-Turns-A New Life

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

The shovar translucent in the setting sun calls us in celebration. The shovar blast forms into a living being that coils into the air.  It finds the ocean and pounds in the waves. The trees whistle with the wind of … Continue reading →

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An Epiphany

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Winding Stream Press

It took me over 20 years to write about my two miscarriages.  The poem is below.  It is an example of how imagination can transform and reframe an experience. Recently, these moments in my life re-surfaced when a young woman … Continue reading →

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Winding Stream Press

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Winding Stream Press

dedicated to promoting the imagination and its place in the growth of the human spirit. As we expand, so will this site.  Imagination doesn’t want to stop expanding outward.  The only block in its path is ourselves.  We can choose … Continue reading →

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