I Breathe

Photo by Rodrigo Argenton

I Breathe,
My heart pounds in my chest,
Trying to relax,
I rearrange my thoughts,
I open the door,
I Breathe.

I walk into the void,
I Breathe.

I watch in my heart,
I write the story,
There is no pause,
My heart breaks,
I Breathe.

A new warmth wells and blooms in my eyes,
Warm wet summer rain,
I breathe.

A tired and content smile whispers across my face,
I fill my cup,
I breathe.

*Wrote 2011 Monday, April 11 9:12:53 AM.

Suggested Reading How to Tame a Fox by Lee Alan Dugatkin

How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution

This should be an interesting read. I like dogs, but am more into the dogs that are not designed or bread to look a certain way. The designer breading leads to a lot of genetic and behavioral problems. I'm putting it on my to Goodreads list.

Tempted to Get Rid of My Computer

I wanted to share a little piece of  tech with you that has changed my life. I no longer take my laptop to the coffee shop to write, instead I take a full-sized folding keyboard, the iWerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard (44652BL). I absolutely love this little thing. And can now write almost anywhere at anytime. I use mine with my Android Moto G. Between this and the speech to text writing on my phone it has almost replaced my computer. I have had the keyboard for less than a week and already use it more than my computer. The only time I turned on the computer was to do some bookkeeping and stream a show so far. I am tempted to see if I can get rid of my computer. I use a free app called JotterPad to write on my phone. The paid version saves multiple versions and works with the free Dropbox.com app, so I always have my most recent drafts handy, no matter what I write on or where I am at.

Haiku for Ken

Embrace ©Anna Harper 2017 

Vast as any ocean,
When I look into your eyes,
You fill my soul.

Pink Bike, Published

I am very pleased to announce that the print version of Contraposition Magazine is now available!
Contraposition Magazine Vol. 1 Page 18 #Poem "Pink Bike"My work "Pink Bike", is on page 18.  Annette Jacob (aka Anna Harper)

The Kindle version is free.

(Original publisher): http://www.write2grow.org/contraposition/

(Amazon - Kindle version): http://www.amazon.com/CONTRAPOSITION-1-Al-ebook/dp/B00H9UFGOE/

Born Dreaming

Photo by Eflon

I was born dreaming, wrapped in the prefect desire of intoxication with unlimited expansion.

So you can imagine why I screamed my head off when I opened my eyes.

Cursed & Charmed

Sometimes I forget to breath,
For all my Sorrows,
I'm sometimes charmed,
Perfect in my own way.

Some people forget to live,
The passing moments in between,
Holding tight to an idea,
Boiled down to a bitter ounce.

True joy, happiness,
Sometimes painful,
Sometimes charmed,
Rarely what we think.

Whispers, A New Year's Poem

Photo © Anna Harper 2013

A new year is unfolding,
like a soft whisper on the lips of a young child,
like the moment before a kiss,
with all the hope and excitement of the unknown,
like a blossom petals curled tightly concealing beauty within.
Cheers to a new year and all that it brings!
Another year to love, laugh, be more joyful and right our wrongs.

Wishing you the best year you can imagine!

Dreams Traveled

Photo by Eflon

I am too sad today to go and I am too sad to laugh,
Though, I will find a way to dabble through my day,
The time just slips through my fingers like water,
I feel as if there is no substance for me to hold,
I squeeze my hands shut tight and find they just hurt,
I shut my eyes and hope to be somewhere or someone else,
And yet I find a way to smile and travel for miles in my mind.
My motionless wonderings open my mind,
I remember important secrets I have forgotten,
I relax once again and see I am loved,
No action can be defined to one exact reason.
The world is complex, my daydreaming healing.
I don't know everything and that is good.

I love the mystery and wonder that is life.

Peace

Peace is not always silence.
Peace is about sharing what's on your mind,
Peace is letting others speak their minds,
Peace is finding ways to make relationships work or ending them,
Peace is loving them anyway from a distance if you need to.
Peace is thinking for yourself.
Peace is caring for your wellbeing as much as you do others,
peace is knowing you are good enough,

Peace is what you make of it.

Words

Words to cut marrow, anger and sorrow,
Words you regret and forget,
Words you wish you could say,
Words familiar, well worn and clumsy,
Words inspiring, uplifting, strengthening and reassuring,
Words healing and forgiving,
Words full of life and death.

See some of my work Friday, October 3rd, 2008, 6 – 9 PM

I am participating in a group show called Humanitus. Come and join me as I kick off the weekend with some fun, see some artwork, have some wine, listen to live violin music and have a great time!

Details Below...
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Global Fusion Art presents…

“Humanitus”

Friday, October 3rd, 2008, 6 – 9 PM

The Spark
161 West 22nd Street (6th & 7th Ave)
New York, NY, 10011

Global Fusion Art is happy to present a special evening of art, music and more, to celebrate National Arts and Humanities month. We join hundreds of organizations across the country in celebrating October as the National Arts and Humanities month to encourage, renew and begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts and humanities. Reflected In the work of our participating artists, we recognize the importance of art and culture to the well being of our families, our nation and the global community.

For this event, artists have pledged 10% of sale price of artwork and event proceeds will be donated to Americans for the Arts, dedicated to representing and serving local and national communities and creating opportunities for everyone to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. They partner with local, state, and national arts organizations; government agencies; business leaders; individual philanthropists; educators; and funders throughout the country. Americans for the Arts is fighting to ensure that art, music, dance and theatre do not disappear from our schools and communities.

Global Fusion Art is a collective group of multicultural artists and communities committed to support cross-cultural understanding through visual arts, music, performance and multi-media. We seek to raise awareness of the global community and promote individuals and organizations that provide humanitarian services across the world.

Participating Visual Artists:
Farhana Akhter, Michael Ricardo Andreev, Anna Harper, Mia Hernendez, Julia Hillman, Charles Konforte, Derrick Liittle, Scott Munroe, Zakiya Raines, Tania Sen

Guest Speaker: Paul Roseman, Space Solar Power Project

Performance: Music by Violinist Michael Braudy

Wine and Light refreshments will be served. Admission $10 Suggested