Words of Mormon 1:7

Whisperings.
Gentle whisperings
float by you like a summer breeze
on a sunny day.
The peace that warms your face
rolls softly on like a river with no end.

Thunder.
Roaring thunder
surrounds you like a wind storm
on a gloomy evening.
The urgency that moves your soul
claps loudly like a wave against a rock.

Whisperings.
Thunder.
Both work within me
Guiding me onward, ever onward,
toward the heavenly light
which will one day be my home.

7/4/10

"Your Love is Like a Sunburn" Inspiration

If you have knowledge of the protection sun screen has to offer but you decide not to use it, then you'll most likely receive a sunburn. This is a painful. An outward symbol to everyone that you were foolish and didn't heed the warnings or take advantage of the protection that sun screen has to offer. Now you have to slather yourself in Aloe Vera, take cold showers, wear loose fitting clothing, and avoid the sun. After time has passed, your skin begins to heal--and the peeling begins. Now you not only continue to bathe in cold water and use a whole bottle of Aloe Vera daily, but you now have to exfoliate and moisturize. And finally, after all this pain and suffering, you come out with a nice little tan line.

The Atonement is like Aloe Vera. Our follies and sins are like a sunburn. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is like sun screen. The regimens you follow to avoid the pain of the sunburn is like repentance. Even if you live the Gospel to a SPF level of 5, you are more protected from sin than those who use none at all, BUT it is better to use a higher SPF level--better to incorporate sun screen into your makeup and apply daily before venturing outdoors. Aloe Vera takes away the sting and burn but the sin is still there. Only after one takes steps to treat one's burn can the full power of the Aloe Vera be manifested. Over time, one's sins are blotted out as your sun burn heals and your tanned skin turns white as snow.

Hopefully, you now use SPF 100 multiple times a day.

7/24/10

Untitled poem

Just call me Grinning Cheshire Cat.

I can't contain the joy I feel
and so it must come shining through
for all to see upon my face.

I cannot tell you all I know
but you may guess
from the smile that I bare
that something insanely rare
has happened here.

I wish you to join in the fun
but this something is just for one,
to enjoy and float away
while you amaze
that I am floating in the air.

8/15/2010

What day is it?

How come I signed up for an early class?
Can't my roommate hurry it up in the shower? Oh sick! Who forgot to flush!

Why is my hair not curling?
Why the heck is it not curling!

How come my hands are shakey?
Am I getting sick?
I don't have a fever, do I?
Why are my feet cold?
And only my feet!

Is that mold on my bread?
Why did I eat today?
Is my stomach trying to kill me?
Wouldn't it be nice if it stopped churning?
Why is my food sick-ing me out?
But then, why am I hungry?

How come I dressed up when I feel like crap?
What is going on with my bra?
Where is my sweater? Did I leave it in class?
No, so
Where is my sweater?
Who borrowed my black sweater!
Why did I wear those stupid peep toes all day long?

How come that boy is here again? Doesn't he have a life?
Can't he leave me alone for just, one, day?

Is it curfew yet?

Um, hello? Can you open your eyes and see that I'm sick? Or should I barf all over you?

Why did my roommate open the window again?
Doesn't she care that I'm not feeling well?
Where's the advil? And my blanket?
How come I can't fall asleep?








Why can't I turn my brain off?

Persuasion Poem

Persuasion: In Six-word Chapter Summaries

1. Introduction of Sir Walter Elliot’s family
2. To pay debts, let’s rent-out Kellynch
3. Admiral Croft and wife are renters
4. History of Anne and Captain Wentworth
5. Three to Bath; Anne to Uppercross
6. Reunite with Musgroves; Wentworth will visit
7. Lovers meet again after eight years
8. Dinner and dancing at the Musgroves
9. Anne, Wentworth, and Hayter “enjoy” awkwardness
10. Long walk to Charles Hayter’s farm
11. At Lyme, meet Harville and Benwick
12. Mr. Elliot appears and Louisa falls
13. Live with Lady Russell; visit Kellynch
14. Anne and Russell journey to Bath
15. Family well; Mr. Elliot admires Anne
16. Lady Dalrymple arrives; must make friends
17. Anne visits Mrs. Smith before Dalrymple
18. Louisa Musgrove and Captain Benwick engaged
19. Anne meets Wentworth in rainy Bath
20. Wentworth leaves concert due to jealousy
21. Mr. Elliot’s true colors found out
22. Henrietta engaged to Hayter; party tomorrow
23. Letter written, love proclaimed, together again
24. Narrator summary: all things end well

Obvious (pantoum)

Hearts are panting
Lips are smoothing
Time is sitting
Waiting for me to shake.

Lips are smoothing
The envelope seal
Waiting for me to shake
His hand like a man.

The envelope seal
Is violently mutilated.
His hand like a man
Twists the paper open

Is violently mutilated.
Tension is building and he
Twists the paper open…
Time is sitting.

Tension is building and he
Reads my words.
Time is sitting
While two hearts beat together.

Hearts Travel (pantoum)

I am not alone sitting on this throne
Indeed I have friends with me
To keep me company
On this rainy July day

Indeed I have friends with me
But only in spirit
On this rainy July day
They are far from Missouri

But only in spirit
Am I there with my family
When I attend college
They are far from Missouri

Am I there with my family?
No, sadly, it is not so
They are far from Missouri
To keep me company

No, sadly, it is not so
Indeed I am alone
No one to keep me company
On this rainy July day