Poetry Snacktime: Recent Episodes
Diana Sanders
Hi, Diana here, I am a quilter and an amateur poet. I enjoy the creative outlet that both quilting and poetry offer me. I think that both of these pursuits are enriching in their own way, but are also different in other ways. The act of quilting is like fine embroidery, working with a needle and thread to create designs that would be impossible using any other type of needle. In contrast, poetry is more spontaneous than quilting and more cerebral in nature.
I am sitting here by the campfire. The moon's gentle light bathes my friends and me in its ethereal glow. The fire crackles and pops. The crystal clear sky reveals a sea of shooting stars and the Milky Way. We all gaze up at the sky. https://5amily.com/ladies-shirt/i-dont-like-quilting-i-love-it-2 (https://5amily.com/ladies-shirt/i-dont-like-quilting-i-love-it-2)
I like to think that people will take responsibility for their actions but a lot of times it turns out they will find a way to not take responsibility. It helps me see when people make excuses for their actions. https://5amily.com/hobbies (https://5amily.com/hobbies)
I don't want to be in the ashes of my memory. I don't want to only be known for the most painful moments I faced. I want to be able to hold onto the moments that have been nothing but a blessing in my life. https://5amily.com/funny-quilting-hoodies (https://5amily.com/funny-quilting-hoodies)
I don't know how to get better. I know that it's not your responsibility to take care of me, but if you weren't in my life, I don't know what would happen to me. I am so glad that you are in my life because I know that there is someone who understands how I feel. https://5amily.com/phone-case/quilting-is-the-answer-i-dont-care-what-the-question-is (https://5amily.com/phone-case/quilting-is-the-answer-i-dont-care-what-the-question-is)
In my experience, if you just keep moving forward with a can-do attitude, you'll be surprised how that eventually turns your life around and you'll start feeling good about yourself again. https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/learn-how-to-quilt-beginner-s-guide (https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/learn-how-to-quilt-beginner-s-guide)
This is something I go through on a daily basis. Not knowing if I am happy, sad, mad, or just numb. https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/amazing-benefits-of-quilting (https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/amazing-benefits-of-quilting)
Poetry speaks to my soul. I love it because I can be free to express my thoughts and my emotions and it gives me a break from my everyday reality. https://5amily.com/quilting/blog (https://5amily.com/quilting/blog)
It's hard to keep up with those moments. They're always flying by. Memories can be so fleeting. And it feels like we don't even have time to grasp what happened before it's time to let it go. https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/quilt-of-memories (https://5amily.com/quilting/blog/quilt-of-memories)
Love is not the driving force in poetry, but rather, that love is usually something that can be viewed from a distance. https://5amily.com/funny-quilting-mugs (https://5amily.com/funny-quilting-mugs)
I think that Is It over is a great poem. I never really understood what it means, to have something over. But I do think that the feeling of having something over is when one feels a sense of finality or completion and when one does not want to dwell on the past. https://5amily.com/t-shirt/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams-quilt-them-4 (https://5amily.com/t-shirt/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams-quilt-them-4)