A Simple Sunday featuring art by our pal Inky!!!!!!
Welcome back old friends and welcome new friends!
We are ecstatic to have Inky as our featured artist again. She is a uniquely artist soul. So, please welcome:
A bit about the artist(by the artist):
I AM A WRITER, A DABBLING POET…WANTING ONLY PEOPLE TO ENJOY MY STORIES OR SHORT WRITES AND POEMS.
THOSE THAT KNOW INKY KNOW I AM NOT OF THE NORMAL REALM WHEN IT COMES TO WRITING. THERE IS ALMOST ALWAYS A TWIST IN THE PLOT, SOMETHING NOT QUITE ,,,NORMAL WITH THE WORLD.
I WELCOME EVERYONE TO GO TO MY PAGE AND MEET MUGSY,, MY MIND RAT AND INSPIRATION
(We begged Inky to give us information on her fantastic books that have been published):
As for my books, I have several as you know, Tethra’s three books: Motherseed, A Matter of Cods, and Eve of the Scarlet Moons. I also have Pedians, Dragons of Candor, Blacksand Lander, The Cove,and several others including Speed Core, my newest. If people are interested they can
contact me and I will gladly give details.
I enjoy creating things, be it a book, story, poem or even a picture such as
Jean and Greenlee and all my art writing is my outlet, my escape and i hope when people read and see my work it helps them escape into other worlds too. I dont write to have a moral, I write to be enjoyed.. for the adventure..in fact the love that Jean had for Greenlee her iguana and our little dragon was what inspired me to write Dragon’s of Candor, Greenlee is a featured character in that book.
Today’s Featured Art
“Jean and Greenlee”
please use only this piece of art for your inspiration
As an added bonus, Inky has allowed to display the poems she created based on this drawing…so we’d like to thank her for that extra insights into her creation:
JEAN AND GREENLEE
A friendship
That touched me.
Jean, warm and gentle
With her little dragon
Greenlee
She is not one to be fancy
But her light shines
For all to see
Even animals know.
She’s special,
She has a certain
Glow.
Dear Greenlee you touch
Me too
Mighty Dragon,
that you were.
Inspired me
To give you a name.
I felt like you were
Mine
My dear wizard
Of squash,
Dear, Elgenine
I watched her holding
Greenlee,
He snuggled
Close to her
As she whispered
For him to hear
Of how much she did care
And, how he was
So dear
The day came when through
A vicious act
Of ill will
The tiny dragon
Became ill
Night and day I watched her
Try,
And though her heart
So pure,
This problem
She could not cure.
I heard it in her voice
As she choked,
Her heart
Had broke
It’s hard to see my friend
Cry
I’m not close enough
To wipe her tears dry.
Though he,
is gone
The love they shared
Is always
There
In the picture of
Jean and Greenlee
A SPECIAL ODE TO GREENLEE
– JEANS BABY DRAGON
(now in iguana heaven)
A baby dragon
Not very tall
Stood up to the world
Although he was small
Farewell
My green friend
I knew you when
Heart is breaking
Now that it’s the end
Nibbled on the greens,
carrot shavings
And squash, too
Your dewlap flared
When things
Bothered you
For all your size
All thirty six inches
That we could see
You were a mighty
Dragon
Dear dear Greenlee!
We won’t be using a music player today, as we can’t put them on manual settings, so I urge anyone who would to share music or other media, to go ahead and add into your comment….would love to see that kind of spirited exchange.
So, now we want to see where your muse takes this artwork. Time for the fun and poetry!
Also, tomorrow at 4 pm Eastern 3Central,etc…
We invite all of you to come by our video chat to read the poems that you’ve created here today.
And we’d like to wish all you moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!!
Thank you, Inky for allowing us to use your creativity for our inspiration :love:
I absolutely love this drawing of Inky’s dear friend Jean and her pet Greenlee. It’s so quietly expressive.
So, tonight I offer up a poem in that loving spirit.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms. :love:
I’m so happy to see you here Inky!!! When I told you about friendburst I was so hoping you would fine it a nice place to come and I’m very happy both you and Jean are here. Wat a wonderful piece to ponder on!!!! Your ode’s to both Jean and Greenlee are very sweet and loving :love: :love: :love:
CPC’S
A Simple Sunday featuring art by our pal Inky
MY SWEET LITTLE DRAGON
Oh my sweet Greenlee
My little “dragon”
How I miss you so
Time has not changed
The hurt inside
Since you left
My world
Your last days
were so so bad
my heart hurt
so much for you
But I did all
that I could do
My little dragon
To save you
I visit where
you lay
beneath the
wild cherry tree
I miss so much
My little dragon
My sweet baby
Greenlee
2011 Jean Smith
I always called Greenlee my little dragon because
If he could have I believe he would have set my step son on fire
for all the times he aggravated him and for being
The one who caused his painful demise.
RIP MY SWEET DRAGON
GREENLEE
Absolutely precious poetry and artwork, Inky! Thanks so much for sharing Jean and her wonderful friend and your beautiful art and poetic words with us. ~barb~
MY SISTER MY FRIEND
For many years now
I have been friends with this sweet loving person
We came from a long line of
Blogs
Together we have been
Close friends right from the start
We meet on the
Space
MySpace
She invited me to a
Blog
Where she was hosting
We been thick as thieves every sense
We talk IM email Message
Keep in touch always
She is a wonderful friend to have
I remember this picture from
MySpazzzz
Her and her pets of many
Jean and I have gone
Blog
To
Blog
With our friendship
And there were many many
All the way to here
She waz a bit late comin over but not that she is here
Our friendship still holds tight
And thats the
Jean
That I know
A heart of gold for animal
And I am so very proud to call her friend
Written By: Bettie Davis ————————————– © May o7 , 2o11
Greenlee Greeenleee ~
Where Beee Ye This Night In Flight ~
Living on AAA Warm Sunny Rock
Where Suns Shine Sooo Bright ~
Plenty Of Bugs Dance In Delight ~
Lay Byyy Thy Streams At Sight ~
Watchin Reflections Of Jean…
Smile & Float On Past Theee ~
Knowin Sheee Luvs Ye…
With Alll Her Might ~
Written Byyy Da Bump &
Overseeen Byyy g.T
® TM © WITHIN…
DRAGON OF MY HEART
DRAGON OF MY HEART
I HOLD YOU TO ME
WHISPER IN YOUR EAR
HAD YOU WINGS
THEN WE WOULD FLY
INTO A MAGICAL SKY
HAD YOU FIRE
YOUR ENEMY
YOU WOULD
EXPIRE
BUT FOR ME
MY LITTLE DRAGON
MY LOVE
YOU DO INSPIRE
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IT’S SIMPLE
Simple,
uncomplicated,
so easy to understand,
that place where magic happens
when we might not expect it to.
And in that place that’s hidden away,
that secret secret spot known only to us,
we find shelter from the storms that threaten;
we find harmony and sweet connections;
we find no strings or hidden agendas;
and we find friendship and love,
the most enduring kind.
We find that magic
happens after all,
safe and secure,
friendship
and love
forever.
(c) barbara kausteklis 5-7-11
A fine piece of artwork and thanks for allowing us access to it to muse and write Heidi! I wrote a Limerick because we did pet Limericks on the Friday Fling this week.
COME SIT WITH ME A MOMENT
SPUNKY LITTLE PUG NOSE
WITH DEWLAP WIDE
WHAT STRANGE ADVENTURE
DO THOSE GOLDEN EYES HIDE?
YOU AND YOUR KEEPER
WITH SECRETS UNTOLD
AS YOU SNUGGLE DEEP
WITHIN HER HOLD.
A BATH IN THE TUB
RUB AND DUB DUB
CLEAN AND GREEN
INTO THE FOOD
YOUR NOSE IS SHOVED
COME SIT WITH ME A MOMENT
LET ME TELL YOU OF MY LOVE
THOUGH YOU SMELL OF SQUASH
AND CARROTS
I WILL GIVE YOU SUCH A HUG
Aw, I got inspired! Maybe it was that my brother (who since then has succumbed to brain cancer) loved to keep reptiles. One day, during a move, his alligator hypothermilated. There was no life left in him. I told my brother to give him to me, I would bring him to life. Have you ever given an alligator CPR? Did it ever include the P in CPR? I opened the poor ‘gator’s mouth and breathed in, pushed the air out with my finger, gave his little heart a pound and kept this up for what seemed an interminable length of time. Suddenly his legs twitched, His eyes opened and he began breathing on his own. That little gator lived quite a few more years!
Here is a poem for Greenlee:
Greenlee, Greenlee, you came
To visit for awhile.
Your face was jade and fierce
Like the dragons of the Nile.
Though your heart was bold as a lion,
And you trembled at no foe,
Your body was small and tender,
It succumbed to the enemies’ blow.
Greenlee, Greenlee, you came
To visit for awhile.
You filled my life with love;
You always made me smile.
But my time with you was short,
In the bigger picture of things.
The gift of joy you brought me,
Doesn’t take away what stings.
Greenlee, Greenlee you came
To visit for awhile.
I hope there is a Heaven
At the end of the Mile.
A place where great green dragons,
Can romp and play and eat,
And all the forest beasts
Come gather at my feet!
I’ll be back later…lots of hearts left for all these beautiful writes! :love: :love: :love:
Bumpalottapus Reply:
May 7th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
III Know Its AAA Bit off Da Beaten Path But Bump Just Hadda Talk Todd intooo Doin AAA Special Peice Just For Jean Sooo Here Gooo’s ~
Sum Special Art For Her ~ & Greenlee ~
http://www.friendburst.com/file/pic/photo/2011/05/Bumpalottapus-jean-greenlee-1a-2.jpg?t=4dc6079f2cea7
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A Gift
A friend as a friend within be
A baby dragon and she
Greenlee a four legged he
Many smiles and life shared as we
Greenlee and Jean enjoyed thee
Then when taken beside herself missing thee
An aritst a Special sister felt her need
Felt Jean`s sorrow as you read
Dedicated a drawing as an artist her heart see
A drawing both can cherish together always
A true gift God`s gift for Jean she
A sister a true friend the truest gift believe
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2011-05-07 at 11:55 pm Quote
Guess I’lll Get it Right In AAA Minute !!! 🙄
http://www.friendburst.com/file/pic/photo/2011/05/Bumpalottapus-jean-and-greenlee-by-inky-2-
Just a little Haiku for tonight…hope you don’t mind the hearts added to your beautiful artwork! 🙂
Inky that picture and the poem touch my heart…so beautiful!!!
Awesome pic and heart-warming poetry to match…way Cool Inky!
PLEASE DON’T EAT THE GUEST!
I love your art Heidi , and your story touched my heart Jean . Ya got me leekin on my keyboard while writing this 😉 Love Ya Both !!!!!
I loved the drawing Inky ~ and for the sake of this poem
have forbidden “kissing”…yet I know how endearing
dragon-kisses can be…
Lovely poems too Inky!!!
STINKY
She held him close ~
Could feel his skin ~
A bit pebbly but not
Rough ~
It was smooth ~
He arched his back
And clipped her chin ~
As if ~ he could sense ~
Her mood…
Chin up my lady ~
Don’t look so sad ~
Let me swish out my tail ~
Tickle you ~
Make you glad!
She looked down at him
With her crooked smile ~
He seemed to guess
When her thoughts
Were all twisted in piles ~
He wiggled a bit ~
And then made a sound ~
A bit of a hum and a
Click and then
His head turned around ~
He winked at her ~
It was very quick ~
But the eye did blink ~
And she laughed
Said …
Why Stinky ~
Are you flirting with me?
You sweet little thing!
She didn’t know it ~
But her voice ~
Made Stinkys little heart
Ping ~
His tongue flicked out
And he heard her shout ~
No-no Stinky ~
Kissing is NOT allowed!
We can only be friends
Stinky ~
And nothing more ~
If you do that again ~
I’ll put you back in your cage ~
And I’ll lock your door!
Stinky thought a bit ~
Swished her lightly
With his tail again ~
Oh what the heck ~
He DID enjoy
Being her friend !
If no “hanky panky”
Was going to be
Her rule ~
Then that was that ~
No kisses ~ no drool!
He was ~ after all
a gentleman lizard ~
He had manners ~
Was very old school ~
If a friend was what
She wanted ~
That was her choice
And with him …
It was…
perfectly cool!
HEIDI ( INKY ) MADE THIS MEMORIAL PIC …
Thanks for coming today, poets and friends. Love to you call
My sis with all a Blessing and Happy MOTHERS DAY!!! to Both of my sisters!! Inky excellent art!!! Love you sweetie!
I do hope you love this.. or even accept it! Blessings and hug’s and smiles!!!
Happy Happy Mothers and Grandma’s Day!!! to you and everyone!!!
PROUD TO POSST THIS FROM MY FREIND BRENDA,, AKA ELFWING,, THANK YOU SWEET LADY ITS LOVELY MUSH LOVE INKY