“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson If that’s true then the flowers at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction must be the happiest on the planet. Located just off the Warburton highway, barely an hour from home, I found a glorious landscape. Lakes and ponds, filled with thousands of water lilies … More Blue Lotus Love
Waiting Dreaming Fantasising Wild imagining like a gift still unwrapped. Tension mounts Stirrings awaken Talking and planning A delicious contemplation. Scintillating Nerve wracking Palpitations Like a deep massage an unscratchable itch. When senses collide Lustful impatience builds desire to fever pitch. Anticipating Passionate daydreams A journey unfolds As desires emerge to become one. Tantalisingly near … More Anticipation
Why did The Sound of Music come to mind when I read this prompt? It was mum’s favourite movie, cheesy, corny and the songs so annoyingly catchy. However, I have to admit, as a wide eyed girl, I secretly loved it. Don’t worry, I’m not going to break into a rendition of My Favourite Things. … More My Favourite Place
I’ve never seen so many people in one place before. Thousands converged in Melbourne’s CBD last Saturday for White Night, a twelve hour celebration of culture and creativity. We went in by train, with no real plan. Our aim was simply to enjoy a meal, then walk around and soak up the atmosphere of our … More White Night in Melbourne
There are so many love songs around but some really stand the test of time. I dare you to read these words and listen to the song below and not feel a teeny bit affected. Or is it only me?
You taught me love is everywhere you taught me not to judge you taught me to be true to myself and never to begrudge. You taught me to be honest to always look for good to accept other people beyond our neighborhood. You taught me responsibility and to always do my best that … More Remembering Mum
It’s Valentine’s Day and my husband’s gone again. Left in a taxi two days ago, bags and all. For the next two weeks he’s working interstate. It’s the longest we’ve spent apart. He was away at the same time last year as well, when I wrote Loving my World. What’s with the timing? I mean, doesn’t his … More Loving the Connection
When you look at yourself in the mirror what do you see? If you’re anything like me you’ll see a changed version of yourself every time. So often it depends on how I wake up and the mood I’m in. There are days I feel accepting and even beautiful and there are days when I … More Mirror of my thoughts
Don’t you love those sunsets that make the sky look like a palette of ever changing colors? Like Mother Nature hasn’t quite made up her mind yet whether her brush-strokes should be orange, golden or pink. I love this time of the year. It’s spring here in Melbourne, the days are getting longer and it’s … More Think Pink
A tenderness that starts slow dreams and visions rising high and hopes of love soar into an early morning sky. Flames of passion take hold a kiss, one question, nothing less. When their feet touch the ground again will her answer be yes? As a follow up to my local post in my little patch … More Local Love
