…and a bunch more too.
April is not an easy month for me and this year feels extra difficult too. On top of my intense grief with Jensen’s birthday only four days away, I’m drowning in my last semester of school, work, and Mila’s birthday too. It’s a dangerous combination. Breakdown probably imploding soon.
Through it all, I’m trying to remain positive, even when it feels really hard.
This morning, I didn’t know if I was going to blog today. Instead, I took the morning easy and painted with Mila. Since it’s National Poetry Month, I thought it’d be fun to write a poem too.
My plan is to write a poem a day, whether I share it or not. It challenges me to think inward and be expressive. In a month where I don’t have a ton of time to self reflect or do a lot of self care, this will be my time.
For the first one, I thought it’d be poetic to write one about April.
April.
you hold so much of my heart,
i don’t know where to start.
you’ve brought me life and death,
promise you won’t take my breath.
your sun shines so hot,
my son comes through forget-me-nots.
you have flowers grow all around,
while my daughter runs all around.
you always tempt me to love you,
and one day that’ll be true.
It may not be the best poem around, but I think it perfectly describes this month for me.
Here’s what’s coming up for the rest of the month. Again, it’s going to be really busy here, but I’ll be around… promise.
- April 4 – Easter & Family Pictures
- April 5 – Jensen turns FIVE!
- Mila’s Birthday Party
- April 14 – Mila turns THREE!
- April 22 – Earth Day
- April 27 – Last day of this semester.
When it’s listed out like that, it doesn’t seem like so much. Yet, behind every single one of those is a lot of emotions and time. So, I’ll be just a bit busy.
Let me know if I should share my daily poems. Maybe I’ll paint too!
Grey Skies & Rainbow Highs 
awesome…
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I have never know that this month is the National Poetry Month and your creation is so beautiful. I love it!
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Thank you so much. I enjoy writing poetry and creating in general!
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That poem is so beautiful, perfect for this season. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
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Thank you. It fits my April to a t.
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I didn’t know about national poetry month. So fun!
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I love that you’re doing a poem a day! Can’t wait to read more of them!
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Thank you so much. It should be an interesting month coming up with one a day!
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Such a sweet poem.
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Thank you.
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You’ve got a busy month! Happy early birthday to the little ones and sending you all the energy! Lol
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Thank you so much! I’m making it through!
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I love the poem and water color amazing!
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Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to create.
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First, loved your poem Danielle. So very heartfelt and beautiful.. Second, here is wishing you all the strength you need for this month and beyond. And last, wishing happy birthdays all around
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Nine days in and it’s been a full month already.
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