I’ve posted a new creative project over on my other blog “https://ellieevermore.com/” Please have a look if you’re searching for a new creative project idea. đ
I canât be happy I canât be sad Every mood Feels chaotic and bad
I canât change I canât stay the same This dilemma I have Is really quite lame
I canât go away I canât stay I just canât have anything My own way
I canât know I canât forget But I CAN just quit!
Š 2023 Michelle Cook
*This drawing is my attempt at illustrating just how awful I felt a week ago when I started back to school. I had registered for too many classes and felt completely overwhelmed. After dropping a couple of my classes, I feel like I’m back on track with my goals. And I’m feeling excited again and eager for the challenge ahead. ~M đ
Worried about the future Worried about the past The worrywartâs worries Make him such an outcast
He dwells incessantly On things that bring demise Every potential threat becomes Something to analyze
The rest of the world just goes on Rolling their logical eyes As the worrywart frets Becoming panicky and paralyzed
Itâs a sight the regulars canât handle A disgrace to the sensible ones But the worrywart still worries Pleading for help from anyone
And then the worries start to spread Like a disease that infects the mind Although the worrier means no harm The repercussions are still unkind
Then more worrywarts abound Born of dread and social fear And life becomes a disastrous mess As the worries fill every ear
From coast to coast and sea to sea The endless cycle spreads And now weâre all just worriers Wishing we were dead
Š 2023 Michelle Cook
*The drawing is my own attempt at creating a worried warthog. I wanted to do something silly for this one and make it as unrealistic and absurd as possible. So if you haven’t laughed yet, I guess I’ve failed miserably. But if you’re at least smiling and shaking your head in disbelief, then I guess I’m doing alright. đ ~M
Strings of white lights Strung all around Soft petaled snowflakes Falling to the ground Joyous carolers Spreading musical cheer Everyone reminiscing About another great year Wide-eyed children Gathered round each tree Meeting with Santa And sitting on his knee Secret mistletoe kisses In candlelit rooms Red poinsettias Never failing to bloom Warm eggnog cocktails And bobble-filled wreaths Celebrating a season Full of many beliefs Garland draped windows With snowy white scenes These are the memories From our childhood dreams
Š 2022 Michelle Cook
*I’ve decided to start doing more drawings to go with my poems. I don’t draw nearly enough and I feel like my skills need improving. So… I am going to do a weekly drawing and write a poem to go with each one. I guess by deciding this, I’m sort of starting my New Years resolutions early, What do y’all think? Any other ideas for how I can improve my drawing skills while still keeping up with my poetry? ~M