Roy G. Biv

Just because I haven’t written anything in a few days.

Just because this blog was inspired by a WordPress daily prompt.

I dedicate this blog to Roy G. Biv. May you color the canvas of my life. May every song I write be infused with your hues. May all the stories I dream be seen through your prism.

RED. Not a a fast car. Not a fancy dress. Not a rose. Passion? Yes. For music. A guitar maybe. And drums.

ORANGE. Not a football team. Not a citrus delight. Never yielding. Pumpkin? Yes. Spice. The color of autumn, or fire, or a harvest moon.

YELLOW. Not a ribbon. Not a light. Not a streak. Definitely a bright, sunshiny day.

GREEN. Money goes away. Envy destroys the heart. Inexperience makes mistakes. But green like St. Patrick’s Day brings the luck of the Irish.

BLUE. Not the sky. Not my eyes. Not like jazz–but almost. A NOTE, like the one I’m singing right now, waiting for resolve.

INDIGO. Could be bruised, but it’s not. Could be a dye, but it’s not. Could be a child, but it’s not. It’s a crayon, and I can use it to mark on all my walls.

VIOLET. Don’t look for it among the Africans. It isn’t in true blood, or even with a Royal. 790,000,000?  I don’t know. Hmmm.

CHALLENGE

Now it’s your turn. Follow these directions and take this prompt for a spin:

Write about anything you’d like, but make sure that all seven colors of the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet — make an appearance in the post, either through word or image.

 

Things I WON’T do in 2014: my anti-resolution list

Almost all the New Year’s Resolutions I read are lists of things people WILL do in 2014. I don’t like being like everyone else. So here is what I will NOT do.

1. I will NOT be a vindictive person.
2. I will NOT give in to comfort food when I feel sad.
3. I will NOT give up writing.
4. I will NOT change who I am for anybody.
5. I will NOT allow people to take advantage of my naivety.
6. I will NOT stop loving my students.
7. I will NOT coast when it comes to my jobs—100% or nothing.
8. I will NOT be ashamed of my spiritual beliefs.
9. I will NOT place religion above relationship.
10. I will NOT stop dreaming of going to Ireland.
11. I will NOT stop looking for adventure.
12. I will NOT grow weary of doing good.
13. I will NOT make hasty judgments about people’s actions.
14. I will NOT give up on love.

That’s it. Your turn. What will you NOT do in 2014?