| Vuurtoren – Westkapelle Schemering valt in de vuurtoren twijfelt nog mag het licht al aan? | Lighthouse – Westkapelle Island at dusk, the lighthouse seems to hesitate may I flare up yet? |
Written for ‘Haiku My Heart Friday’.
For more haiku and photos, visit Rebecca here at Recuerda mi Corazon.
What else happened last week…?
Well, most important thing – my Mojo almost flew out the window.
I could only just grab it by its tail and I hang on ever since.
Right up to this day, we are engaged in a fierce battle.
I win some, I loose some, but I keep holding on.
Here’s what I did to try and get its ass back inside: I made an ATC.
(Size: 6,35 x 8,89 cm – 2.5 x 3.5 inch)
By far not the best one I’ve ever made.
But at least I created something –
that’s one – nil for me.
I started a scrapbook layout (really, I did!)
I failed miserably and threw it away.
1 – 1 draw
I sank into the feeling that you might recognize (’cause I’m not the only one
feeling like this from time to time, am I?) The feeling that you don’t even want
to start something – anything. That feeling sucks all the energy out of you but
I did not give in.
I saw this article in the newspaper about a Tim Burton exhibition in Paris.
I only know the man but vague, he’s a movie producer right?
I didn’t know he drew…
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| Announcement poster for the exhibition in Paris | Tim Burton drawing: Edward Scissorhands |
I loved the hollow eyed figures so I got out my sketchbook and draw.
It’s just a bit of ‘fooling around’
Something like doodling.
Keeping my hands busy.
Practicing.
Holding on to that Mojo-tail.
Here are some detail shots:
What do you say,
am I on the winning side now?
I think so.
But let’s not cheer too early.
I’m still floundering on that tail,
pulling and pulling,
‘get back in here!’
I might succeed this weekend.
Keep your fingers crossed and
come back here after the weekend
to see who won.
Keep on breathing dear ones
keep on breathing…
Hoi Marit
zo te zien kom je eruit. Enne, als ik je een tip mag geven: als ik geen inspiratie heb, dan ga ik dingen uitproberen. Bijvoorbeeld met copics op kraftpapier (SAAAI) eeh wat zou dan helpen tegen SAAAAI? Misschien mijn krijtjes? Hee, ja dat is wel leuk. Etc! Enne, niet alles hoeft mooi… soms is het effe zo!
He’s a director (Edward Scissorhands being one of his movies… pretty much almost everything with Johnny Depp in it, you can almost guarantee he’s the director! lol!! He’s also married to Helena Bonham Carter… she was in the Harry Potter movies) …. I didn’t knew he drew either… but it makes sense with all he movies his does! lol!! I loveeeeee the drawings you did and loving the sentiment on the ATC!!! And that photo of the lighthouse is GORGEOUS!!! My Dad loves lighthouses… I just wish we had them here so I could take photos of them and make him lo’s or cards… or whatev with the photos!! Have a great weekend!!
Hallo Marit, wat een prachtige haiku over de vuurtoren van Westkapelle. En dan je andere berichtjes … je komt er vast wel uit.
Loved reading this Marit, and thank you again for mailing me about your mother’s haiku.
Have a great weekend.
Marit ~ yes we all go through our ‘mused’ needing a rest ~ let it be ~ doodle, create ATCs ~ anything ‘playful’ ~ then you will get back to what you do ~ (at least that is what I read about creating and what I do) love your sketches ~ and haiku is great ~ let your ‘light’ shine ~thanks, namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
Sometimes the most difficult thing is holding on, I’m holding on just now and your post has given me heart!
Sue x
beautiful shot of the lighthouse…beautiful haiku..love the Burton inspired sketching also! have a wonderful weekend!
You are quite talented, gorgeous photo, hilarious ATC and very haunting sketches! Well done!
Keep hanging on by the tail…know the feeling. ;). You really got the hollow eyes down. Good job!! Like the pic and haiku as well. Have a great weekend!
I love the ATC. LOL. I think your mojo is intack.
a world
of meaning
in this—>
“””lighthouse seems to hesitate”””
♥
Geen mojo en toch creatief zijn!! Knap hoor 😉
Dat lukt mij niet.
Loved that haiku.
I think you are doing very well indeed…love the Burton-esque drawings!
x..x
Lovely haiku and photo.
I guess we all have days where we have to cling to our mojo with every ounce of our strength. Thank you for sharing your mojo-quest and reminding me to hang onto mine!
I’d say there is no win or loose, let go of the tail and jump on your mojo’s back Marit, and go for the ride of your life! You are a beacon of light, shining far and wide!
It’s wonderful that you’re creating…and able to throw away what doesn’t work for you. When I start working again after my winter respite, I always make some things that don’t work – at first. Love your haiku about the lighthouse – they are magical, no?
Marit I like you!
you are so fun and funny!
You delight me so!
what a gorgeous photo of the lighthouse.
your atc is great, it made me lol!
Love the lighthouse waiting for that edge of night….
The lighthouse and I have something in common: Sometimes we hesitate.
For Sister Moon
the light house stands in wait always hoping for the moment to release its light once again! your creative muse is just as vital surging within you. if there is a moment when you cannot feel the current…go outside under the great heaven of verve and drink in the beauty around you. take a playful moment and simply drink in the abundance of creativity that sings in all things. sometimes when we “think” we cannot connect we simply need to be filled back up!
Oh lighthouses. I’ve been listening to a song about a lighthouse. ‘may I flare up yet’ made me smile 🙂 Have a lovely week.
Gorgeous light house photo Marit- and you are always on the winning side. Accept all your moments and moods as the right ones for that time. Remember you can change them if you decide to. I think it’s true about mind over matter. Your drawings are wonderful to look at. Gee- let’s see- haiku friday- perhaps for me on saturday??
5,7,5 now
It’s Haiku for all of us
just simple peaceful
Enjoy your weekend in whatever you do! xo hugs Jill
Those sketches are amazing. I am now jealous of you on another genre. Grrrr. (All said in love, of course.) Looking forward to seeing more.
PS When you find your “Mojo”, please send his sister “Inspiration” my way. She ran away a few weeks ago and hasn’t been heard from. 🙁
I love the haiku and photo, perfect together. Hang on to your mojo, you’re winning. 🙂
Prachtige haiku weer meis!!
De schetsjes met de holle ogen zien er echt fantastisch uit!! (geloof toch dat je mojo niet ver weg is hoor…)
jij je mojo kwijt??!…nou ik denk dat je hem al weer bijna terug hebt! mooie foto en haiku en de atc geweldig leuk! en de schetsjes zien er veel belovend uit!
Dear Marit, I found out your blog from Jill, and ordered your beautiful magazine. Your lighthouse is exquisite.
roxanne
Keep breathing, keep swimming, keep looking for the good, keep trying…I hope the weekend brought you and your mojo closer together. Mine is pretty far off right now too.
Just swimming and letting the current take me…
Big hugs and love to you, Awesome One !
Ohhh I know that feeling well! I LOVE your hollow eyed people – wayyy cool! I bet your mojo will come back even better than ever!