Memorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page. Today’s Sparks is a pantoum. Barbara’s Braid By Karen Ely Weaving strands of amber honey Over, under, around and through Silky locks of shimmer sunlight Plaited patterns, three by two Over, under, around, and through Brush strokes cultivate the threads Plaited patterns three by two A tapestry of golds and reds Brush strokes cultivate the threads Silky locks of shimmer sunlight Plaited patterns, three by two Weaving strands of amber honey Karen Handyside Ely was born and raised in Petaluma, California. She delights in difficult crossword puzzles, the Santa Rosa Symphony, and traveling with her husband, James. Karen has been published in The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Writing: Discoveries, The Write Spot: Reflections, The Write Spot: Possibilities, The Write Spot: Writing as a Path to Healing, and The Write Spot: Musings and Ravings From a…
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Humor
By Karen Handyside Ely When the day is dark humor will light my way. When the world crumbles humor will shore me up. Tears will flow, not from sorrow, but born of laugher. Nothing is so bad that humor cannot soften it. Nothing is so sacred that humor cannot humanize it. When the only way “through” is a walk of fire, humor will insulate my path. As long as we can laugh at the absurdities of life, we can persevere. Humor cannot change our challenges, but it can grease the skids, shepherd us along, help us to survive. I will face each day with humor and the grace it provides. As long as I can laugh, I can breathe. Humor is my lifeboat, my safe space, the fuel my soul runs on. Karen Handyside Ely Karen was born and raised in Petaluma,…