thistles
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Poking Around Writing and Painting
swords drawn i pin my spinythorny bristly thistle ofan afternoon to the ground, but it flips me and declares itself the victor. —dotty seiter ===== ===== Notes about poem and art:• “Swords” is another tanka, a five-line poetry form with syllables in lines of 5 , 7, 5, 7, 7. Such short forms delight me… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my creative practice.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
In 2025 I begin writing poetry and include a poem and painting in each post.
My compass points: shake hands with fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
