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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Making Life Different

           Lisa at Steps and Staircases is hosting today. She shared a unique challenge last week via Mary Lee's post which you can access here! Be sure to stop by to see Lisa's poem and everyone else who shares. Thanks for hosting and for the inspiration, Lisa!



I've had fun writing this past week for Mary Lee's challenge, #Haikuforhealing starting December 1st, mostly posting on FB and twitter. But I did decide to give Lisa's challenge a try, too. Here's what I created! I am not a great artist, yet I enjoy the sketching that I do. And I'm looking forward to seeing how others responded to this challenge. 
When life feels like a bouncing ball
with UPS and DOWNS each day,
Quick! Grab it at its high point
and shoo the DOWNS away!

Linda Baie © All Rights Reserved
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38 comments:

  1. Sally MurphyDecember 7, 2017 at 10:37 PM

    What a fun poem and sketch. I totally forgot about the visual challenge and went ahead with another Christmas post. My bad.

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 6:59 AM

      It was fun to do, Sally. I'm sure I'll love your Christmas post, too!

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  2. Matt Forrest EsenwineDecember 8, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    Good advice, Linda!

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  3. MidwayMODecember 8, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    LOVE the poem AND the artwork! Looks like the beginning of a book to me!

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 9:33 AM

      I wondered how far that ball would bounce. Thank you!

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  4. jamaDecember 8, 2017 at 9:55 AM

    Love your poem and art, Linda! I needed a dose of upbeat today. My handwriting analysis self says you are an optimist!

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks, Jama, and yes, I am an optimist. Alhough this year has taken its toll on my attitude, I won't quit until we all get it right!

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  5. KayDecember 8, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    I love both your poem and art! Life does seem to be full of highs and lows these days. Thanks for the reminder to hold on to those high points!

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks, Kay, we all need advice from everywhere we can find it, don't we? I hope this helps a little.

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  6. Buffy SilvermanDecember 8, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    This feels like a poem that Highlights might print? Maybe you should send it to them!

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  7. TaraDecember 8, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    I am trying, Linda, I really am...but thanks for the poetic reminder today.

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 8:38 PM

      You're welcome. Sending a hug east for you. I know many who are working hard to say "no, this is not right!"

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  8. Penny Parker KlostermannDecember 8, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Love this bit of bright that put a bounce in my day! And I also love your art. It's the perfect companion for your words.

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    1. Linda BDecember 8, 2017 at 8:39 PM

      Thanks, Penny, I enjoyed doing it, need to do more sketching. It's fun!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 9, 2017 at 4:24 AM

    Thank you for this bright reminder to stay positive. It's one I need more and more these days!

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    1. Linda BDecember 9, 2017 at 7:20 AM

      You're welcome, Catherine. Yes, time to stay positive and do what we can to help.

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  10. mbhmaineDecember 9, 2017 at 6:04 AM

    What an upbeat poem! Thanks for sharing--I love your illustration, too!

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  11. Linda MitchellDecember 9, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    Love it! I so want to get to the point of poem sketching. I love the work of Laura Salas....I'm not quite there. One of these days, though. I like the little lesson in your poem. It's gentle when it's in a poem like this. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Linda BDecember 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM

      I hope to do more in the new year. I like sketching, just am not taking time for it. Thanks, Linda. I hope you will give it a try!

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  12. Carol VarsalonaDecember 9, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Linda, what great advice. Your sketch works well with the poem you wrote. I need to keep these words in my heart. BTW: I love the package you sent to Kat for the Poetry Swap. I thought I signed up but I didn't so I will enjoy seeing what is created for the Winter Swap. Have a great week, Linda.

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    1. Linda BDecember 9, 2017 at 2:42 PM

      Thanks, Carol, for all! I hope you do sign up for the swap. It is a lot of fun to give the surprise and to receive!

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  13. author amokDecember 9, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    This is great, Linda. I can tell that you had a lot of fun with the sketch -- I love that red pop of color that is the ball, and the city scape behind.

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    1. Linda BDecember 9, 2017 at 2:43 PM

      Thank you, Laura. One is often surprised with what comes when sitting down to start. It WAS fun!

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  14. Michelle KoganDecember 9, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    The whole thing is lovey, refreshing, and upbeat Linda! I like the collaged-art, the red circle it's all attached to, the bouncing red ball in motion, the mountains and the city buildings–all Terrific, Thanks!

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    1. Linda BDecember 9, 2017 at 2:45 PM

      Coming from you, Michelle, the so-talented artist, that is a compliment I'll take. Thank you! As said often above, I enjoyed it!

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  15. Brenda at FriendlyFairyTalesDecember 9, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    Your poem has great bounce and verve. Lovely kid-like art, too. :-) I like how the arms change length. That kid is rubber boy, a superhero!

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    1. Linda BDecember 10, 2017 at 8:51 AM

      Ha! I wondered if anyone would notice that "stretching", Brenda. Thanks!

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  16. LisaDecember 10, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    "Grab it at its high point"--Linda, I love your response to the prompt! The image of a bouncing ball, mounted on a red ball, is clever. It makes me think of dodgeball, too -- the red ball as a metaphor for all the news that comes at us every day, in so many forms now due to technology...Thank you for being one of the high points, Linda. This poem made me smile and laugh! I'm working on gathering the original images shared from this week's Poetry Friday to post in on my Tumblr blog. I will link back to your post if I am successful.

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    1. Linda BDecember 10, 2017 at 2:11 PM

      Thanks, Lisa. I'm glad you like my response to your very fun challenge!

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  17. TabathaDecember 11, 2017 at 2:41 AM

    Yes, things have felt a lot like riding a bouncing ball these days! That pretty much sums it up. :-)

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  18. Bridget MageeDecember 12, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    Your picture and poem pairing are a definite UP, Linda! Brava for accepting this challenge and creating something meaningful and fun. =)

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  19. Mary LeeDecember 13, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    Ups and downs, that's what life's made of for sure!

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