Thursday May 4 2017  A MELODY BORN IN THE HEART

A MELODY BORN IN THE HEART

Kathleen Martens

May 4, 2017

http://www.visionsofpoetry.com

Plethora of sunshine,

Blue skies and skittering clouds.

A recipe for a heartfelt day,

Especially without the crowds.

Arboretum in all her glory

Beckoned me to come.

I knew in my heart of hearts

My senses would have fun.

Oh to see with actual praise

The beauty that God portrays,

The divine of His creation

Arranged in artful display.

Delicate scent of lilac blooms

Await the eager sense

Of the olfactory;

Unhampered by a fence.

The sound of breath

In whispered wind,

Stir passion in the heart,

Of lover who is friend.

To touch elaborate petals

Fragile as delicate lace,

Then to speak in flowing tongue

No sense has been erased.

All senses awed in wonder

That what meets the eye,

Sight and sound, touch and taste

And fragrance from the sky.

What sweetness is imbibed

Wafting on gentle breeze?

Delicate offering of nature’s choice

That the heart doth seize.

And the soul fully engaged,

Connects to nature’s tune.

A melody born in the heart,

Dancing under morning’s moon.

My day began at 5:00 a.m.   My first stop was my 7:00 a.m. dentist appointment; second stop was two hours at the gym; the third was a scheduled barber appointment at 11:30 a.m.  I had an hour and fifteen minutes between the last two appointments and I felt the beckoning of the Arboretum calling my name. 

The sky was blue, beautiful thin white clouds wafted overhead, the breeze was gentle, and the air was brisk. Perfect slant of sunlight, no crowds, and beautiful blossoms; what more could I want!  My car effortlessly drove the mile or two down the road as if it were on a planned excursion.  I set my timer to alert me as when to leave for my hair appointment, took out my iPhone camera and commenced catching the light.  It was as if my heart was floating in a surreal paradise.  Some of the trees were still flowering and the lilac blossoms were just beginning to open.  When I arrived at the arboretum parking area and opened the car door I immediately smelled the fragrance of purple, pink, and white lilacs.  And believe it or not, they each have very distinct aromas.  I touched and tasted, viewed, and heard the quiet rustling of wind caressing the branches.  Such peace!  Such beauty! 

God, I thank You for the beauty I experienced this morning.

Thank You God for the tug in my heart which caused me to turn my car toward the arboretum.

Thank You for serenity.

Thank You for the amazing beauty of Your creation.

Thank You Lord that I can see, touch, taste, smell, and hear that which surrounds me. 

I especially thank You Lord that you have opened my heart to experience that which you have created.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

GOD BLESS YOU

Wednesday May 3 2017  STEP BY STEP

STEP BY STEP

Kathleen Martens

May 3, 2017

http://www.visionsofpoetry.com

It’s almost bedtime

And my blog is not written

Because with my MAC

I have become smitten.

Remember my love affair

With my screen and keys,

I can now do things

My eyes see.

I can follow the map

Of lists and clicks,

And what I’ve learned

In my brain now sticks.

Step by step

I learn something new,

And my understanding

Gives me more to do.

And time passes

Ever so quickly,

And this new computer

Not quite so prickly.

So I am practicing

As so to improve,

And my working on photos

Is going quite smooth.

So forgive my lack

Of words to say.

It is probably a relief

For you this day.

I’m enjoying my trip

All over again,

As I organize and improve

Photos of my friends.

A few little tricks

And enhancement is there,

And memories are wonderful

And saved with care.

So good night my friends

I will bid my adieu,

The hours of this day

Are just too few.

Thank You God for the knowledge my brain can still retain.

Thank You God for this beautiful day of sunshine.

Thank You Lord for all Your bountiful blessings of both rain and sunshine.

GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU!

Tuesday May 2 2017  WOW!  WHAT A MARVELOUS DAY!

Yesterday while taking a class at the Apple Store I asked a few questions regarding my computer and mentioned to the staff how my computer doesn’t always have the best manners.  It was suggested by one of the workers that I should have a ONE TO ONE session over the telephone so as to disarm my most recently purchased computer of all her tantrums.  The store set up a telephone appointment for me this morning at 8:00 a.m. to talk to one of their Apple technicians.  I had no idea the value of such an appointment.  I share this information with my readers who are trying to master the new Apple computers.  I find mine to be quite a bit different from my old user friendly MAC. 

And one telephone call later my life has been changed!  I was about to boot the little monster out the door and regress back to ages past by reverting back my ancient (10 year old) computer.  But, I am now quite happy because Apple Care came to the rescue. Perchance you may not know this bit of information, I would like to inform you that if you own an Apple computer of any kind (iphone, iPad, desktop, laptop, or iMax, free tutelage is provided.  And if there is any other “i” thing available you would probably be eligible to receive that service also. 

I have now taken many classes at the store, but I sometimes can’t follow because I am taking notes, and then when I look up I didn’t see the sequence of clicks and don’t know where to find the places to click.  Remember, getting old causes one to slow down a bit.  At least that is what I blame it on.  Since I have taken several one hour classes at the store I think I prepared for the ONE TO ONE session I had today.  Though Apple does not take control of the computer the teacher can join you by seeing your screen and giving you promptings with THEIR RED ARROW that skitters around where it is needed.  I loved it. 

Repetition (and notes) are my way of being able to retain information.  While on the phone I was able to luxuriate in doing just that.  My assistant was extremely patient and always helpful.  Her little red arrow was like a magic wand opening up my eyes.  I must admit I haven’t tried doing anything by myslf since she signed off but I want things to percolate a bit and then challenge myself to do it on my own.  One good thing is that I will still be taking classes (sometimes signing up for the same class more than once) until I understand this computer even better than I did my last one.

When all was said and our goodbyes were done I felt exhilarated!  I felt as if I had met a new friend; not only my computer but with the technician as well. Though I may never meet her, today she unselfishly offered me a part of herself by sharing her knowledge with me.  I can never thank her enough.  It’s a big world and it takes a lot of people to make it go around.  Today I thank my latest angel for coming into my life with such patience and understanding to help an older brain grab on, and hold on, to the information which had eluded it!  And that brain would be mine!

WOW!  WHAT A MARVELOUS DAY

Kathleen Martens

May 2 2017

http://www.visionsofpoetry.com

Wow, what a day! In an excellent way.

I fell in love!  And with the help of a cloud above

I am now aware!  Because of Apple-Care

A new romance kindled, which had dwindled.

I now see light, which was out of sight.

Help desperately needed and Apple-Care heeded.

So much I learned of what I yearn.

It made me jolly, due to the help of Holly!

What an amazing gift!  Without a rift

She filled up the hole of what I didn’t know.

Courage she gave as she trundled brave!

Many thanks to Apple care from whom she was paid.

There is no way I can adequately portray

With words stated because she is so highly rated!

Her knowledge and help, was so well dealt!

Her teaching was awesome, causing my heart to blossom.

Perhaps technology is now tops in the “OLOGYS”!

She has opened my eyes, my limit the skies!

Info linked together and hopefully won’t sever

Until I can do it again, and embrace my computer as friend.

Thank You God for sending the perfect angel into my life today!

Thank You for all the unseen gifts I receive each day from You!

Thank You God for exclamations marks because I really needed them today!

GOD BLESS YOU!  I PRAY YOU HAVE A MARVELOUS DAY TOO!

P.S.  Thanks little angel down there in Texas!

P.S.S.  God, thank you for telephones.

Monday May 1 2017 FROM THE INSIDE OUT

FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Kathleen Martens

May 1 2017

www.visionsofpoetry.com

From the inside out

Without a doubt

This person of “I”

Is mighty dry.

The older I become

Moisture seems to run.

Regardless lotion’s lather

Dry is the rather.

Waterless eyes

Is my cry,

And arid skin

To my chagrin.

Mouth is puckered

When I’m tuckered

And when I awake

Water I take.

Other places as well

Where, I will not dwell,

Just say moisture is needed,

And must be heeded.

From even my nail beds

Moisture seems bled,

And oh my feet

I must daily treat.

And my scalp

Needs some help

And probably my brain

Has some strain.

I do what I can.

Salt I ban.

 I lick my lips,

As water I sip.

No matter the amount

It seems not to count

Because it goes right through

And I must drink anew.

When getting old

One must be bold

As we seem to be doomed

To shrivel like a prune.

So I have eye salve to use in my eyes each night.  I must use an artificial saliva rinse for my mouth which I use several times a night to keep my mouth membranes from adhering to each other.  I use a lip balm on my lips.  I use no makeup but I slather a thick cream on my face morning and night.  I have moisturizer for my scalp, special care products just for my feet and lotions for my hands and body.  I eat as healthy as I possibly can.  Even with all the fruits and vegetables I consume I am still dry.  If my outside looks like it does I wonder what my innards must look like.  I KNOW!  I JUST HAD A LIGHT BULB MOMENT!  Maybe, just maybe, I AM BECOMING A PRUNE because I certainly eat enough of them each day.  At least they keep me moving! 

NOTE:  The above is 101 for: BECOMING OLDER.  It’s just one of many curriculums!

Thank You God that I have the privilege of being older.

HAVE A WONDERFUL FIRST DAY OF MAY! 

I smile as I think back to the time when each May 1^st  the teachers would have the classrooms circle around a pole on the playground with colorful streamers as we children would go under and over with our  crepe streamers weaving a beautiful design down the pole.  For some reason May 1^st was always a day of celebration at school but I never really understood why.  Or perhaps if I did understand it I just don’t remember it now.  (A future lesson in 101 for BECOMING OLDER)!