When I'm awake through the night, I feel happy. I feel alive. I feel attached to the earth. I feed on the simplicity of air, and the quietude of dark... With all of this beauty, there is sacrifice to sailing away from sleep. When the bells ring for the morning, I am tired, and filled by grumpy guts. I often forget the importance of sleep. We need sleep for good tempers, good word plucking, and liveliness. When I'm not lively, I cannot be true. I cannot burst with yellow beams, pouring warmth on everything I love. Without sleep, I yawn, and straddle low like the dirt worms. Searching, always searching, but never finding what I need.
"The bed is a bundle of paradoxes: we go to it with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret; we make up our minds every night to leave it early, but we make up our bodies every morning to keep it late."
I sleep better when my blankets turn to Lava, and I sweat. A summer slumber brings wraths of happiness. Sleep is magic. From our sleep, we discover better days. I've always envied the cinnamon boy who dreams of islands, and Utopian scopes. For me, I dream by day, seldom by night.
Slumber, munching, and kisses are so very important for proper breath. I sometimes forget this. I forget to feed my belly with food, my head with sleep, and my lips with kisses.
"Sleep 'til you're hungry, eat 'til you're sleepy."
For now, I sleep in toasters, and pop out of bed.
My wallet is always thirsty. My closet is always fed.
Tonight, I'll take a break from day, and lay in Summer's wings while plucking away worries. The spirits and songs within me chant blissfulness. I'm clenching white teeth while playing poetry, and garden growing. Full by dreams of wonder, and merriment.
the bears~ and the budding blueberry bush~ parallel to our love.
the day my grandmother died| I remember the cold of my bed| as she whispered from a casket|" keep your dreaming head"
I met an old man| beside the wheat crest| he said "buckle your body to the one who loves you best”
what i wore
flower dress- forever 21 $8
wedges- rocket dog $50
black hat- jessica simpson $20
wedges- rocket dog $50
black hat- jessica simpson $20
I could read your words forever.
ReplyDeleteI find myself rising early, running on coffee beans and sunlight, collapsing into bed only to ponder what the next day has in store.
I am lethargic yet I am like the bee, zipping around in excitement and anticipation of what must be done. In my haste, my words are driven, bordering on brilliance yet a maddening breath away..
In my dreams, I can taste perfection, yet in life I cannot recall the flavors.
Should we replenish ourselves or should we persevere in the search for brilliance?
I want to write with you still
and you are a vision
and your face is lovely
and your words are lovely
and you are.
Every post gets better and better. You are beautiful in your heart and in your body.
ReplyDeleteI read your poetry on twitter! Wow!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love this outfit!! The dress is soooo pretty :D
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that dress is from Forever 21?! I was seriously thinking it was vintage, I was literally green with envy over that find... and to think I can run out to the Forever 21 to find it! oooh! and holy crap, that hat is precious :)
ReplyDeletethis dress is gorgeous, i love the colors!
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I love your beautiful dress - the sash goes with it brilliantly! And the carrot cake looks so delicious!
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You are such a beautiful girl, and a beautiful writer. You dress is so darling!
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much love.
I lveeee this look!!
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Alviana
such a beautiful outfit! I can't tell ypu how much I appreciate the length of that dress, and forever21? I don't believe it! their website is rampant with nothing but shirts masquerading as quasi dresses! what a great find:)
ReplyDeleteI adore this post! Not only your dress is gorgeous but your style of writing is so fantastic. I really love it and now I am here listening to Zen Music in youtube...
ReplyDeleteThanks darling for your words.
Huuugs :*
you are such a beauty & you're writing is so lovely!
ReplyDeletelove the red dress & wide brimmed hat.
so happy i stumbled across your blog.
hope to see you on mine too. :)
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http://www.thirteenlittleloves.blogspot.com/
I love, love, love the print of the dress. It looks like vintage patterns from 1920's. The color is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteMmm, carrot cake, my favorite :D
such a pretty dress, love the bold retro print and stunning colours
ReplyDeleteI love you write in your blog.. its awesome! And you look beautiful..
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So adorable, you're a breath of fresh air and you write beautiful poetry.
ReplyDeleteThat carrot cake looks delish!
Will return again
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youngredviolets.blogspot.com
I love this post! you are goood! ... I love your dress u look amazing!
ReplyDeletesuch an adorable dress, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteand I'm in love with your header, so inspired!
that dress is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteloveyour sweet dress! and yes, i want your hair <3 <3
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The hat you wear is suited for you. Like a gypsy woman, writing poetry by the babbling brook
ReplyDeletePretty dress n great pics the cake looks yummy!!! :)
ReplyDeletexo Emma
What a great dress! And that hat suits you so well :D I really love this outfit on you :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing and gorgeous outfit. Love the very first picture the most, it's so editorial, sort of Vogue Girl like.
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You look fantastic ! Photos are amazing ! <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and the words accompany them perfectly
ReplyDeleteAMYYY!!! I can't believe such a rad girl posted on my blog!! This is why i do it! Cinnamon boys and dreaming in the day instead of night is my kinda world! I am so thankful you posted on my blog! I am so putting you on my drunken sailors list! PS that girl was not me, but my dear friend sophie... she has a twin and we are going to do a bigger photo shoot this weekend :) Hope to hear more from you! You are a talented girl indeed! Thank you for sharing your gift!!
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What beautiful poetry this entry has! I really started to imagine a lone leaf blowing into a lone street. goodness. Awesome dress!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo and lovely outfit!! i adore your dress and cute hat <3
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful post and photos! Loved reading this. Your dress is gorgeous too!
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that dress is gorgeous especially paired with your hat. & I love carrot cake. yummm. xx
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Love your look - not just in this post but all your lovely posts! Thanks for sharing...
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YOU LOOK SO ADORABLE! I LOVE ALL THE PHOTOS :D
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I love your dress and your hat, you look so sweet with your outfit <3
ReplyDeletewonderful post, lovely ensemble <3
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, I love your dress and your posts are always so interesting <3
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Wow, that's so beautiful, I love your poetry! I totally relate to the beginning parts about being awake at night, it's magical. Gorgeous outfit as well :)
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Your words knock met out, seriously. Every poem and every thing you say is written in ways that make me feel like a child of whimsical things and yet an adult of thought. I just love you.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is my favorite! The first poem is my favorite too
ReplyDeletethis is such an adorable outfit :) you wear that floppy hat so well!
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I'm so grateful I found this blog today. It's all that I've been searching for and more.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to find a blog written by a girl who isn't just beautiful and inspirational in the way she dresses and carries herself, but who also has a way with words. Oh, did I find her!
Will keep coming back and back and back for more.
Love,
Annika
According to Annika
thank you for your comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful poetry & gorgeous photos, & I just love that dress x
so glad u stopped by - i LOVE the hat and when ur laying down laugh - ALL TIME FAVE! .. and i don't think i witneesed a leaf blowing in silence (reminds me of Forest Gump) but YES i do want to witness it tho! :o)
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Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~
lovely blog! and that photo of you laughing in the grass is wonderful. thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog!
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Your outfit is adorable! Seriously so cute! Also, love the blog design!
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous outfit!!! <3
ReplyDeletethank you for the sweet comment on my blog. your hair is really pretty :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks for your nice comment on my blog. And, more importantly, hooray for Langhorne Slim lovin' - he's stellar!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is super-lovely. The shoes you're sporting in this post are the precise style that I've been loving the most this season!
your dress is adorable!
ReplyDeletehi ami! thank you for your comment on my blog, the dress is gorgeous and so chic that pamela jajaj thans a lot of your visit kisssssesss
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Such a great post! I adore that dress. The flowers and colors are gorgeous. And I've been saying that I need to buy a big floppy hat for a while now, but you just made me NEED a big floppy hat. It's so awesome on you!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful poem and those wooden heels are pretty beautiful as well! xo~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And an $8 dress? Even more beautiful. Love the giggling photo ;)
ReplyDeleteoh, that dress!
ReplyDeletecould've sworn that dress was vintage! you look absolutely stunning and I wish I was wearing this right now :(
ReplyDeletethank you so much sweetie :)
ReplyDeleteI love your vintage style!
Of course I'm following! *
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What a pretty dress and I really love your writing! The floppy hat frames your face so nicely! And also can I come visit? You seemed to live in a beautiful home! xoxoxoo
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Your blog is very beautiful, as are you! I am now an immediate follower and look forward to reading much more of your blog!
xBeth
Amy dearest, you are simply the loveliest girl! I adore your outfit and your adoration and lust for life. It's so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHa! "My wallet is always thirsty. My closet is always fed." -Me too, girl!
ReplyDeleteThat carrot cake looks SO delicious :)
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ps. you have a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteI love your dress it's a very pretty color :D
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Sarah
I saw your look on Chictopia Homepage! YOU are an amazing dresser, bohemian chic totally, and the words here are so pretty written.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty dress! Thanks for the hello. Friends?
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I love that dress! You have a very interesting and beautiful blog :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you got that dress for $8! That's amazing. And beautifully written :)
ReplyDeleteWoooonderful photos :) !!!
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um, not that I need to say this but HOW ADORABLE ARE YOU?! I love your outfit, your...oh well, everything! How have I not found your blog before this? NEW FOLLOWER, duh!
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Beautiful hat and blog! Thanks for stopping by...and WELCOME! :)
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love the bold design on this dress! and the fact you paired it with the hat makes it that much better! so cute
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Britt+Whit
Is that Good Earth carrot cake? It's probably my favourite in all of calgary.
ReplyDeletei love your blog!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I haven't cut nor dyed my hair. I have dreadlocks now, check out my blog for the photo's !
xx Helen
www.thebrokendreamcatcher.blogspot.com
Great to hear from you, and thanks for checking out my little travel blog. I love that hat, I've been looking for something like that for ages.
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Bronwen
www.missiontobywater.blogspot.com
you have a wonderful soul! And you dress divinely! Two perfect combinations! :)
ReplyDeleteYou say the most perfect things. I wouldn't mind to read your things forever :)
ReplyDeleteYou also have the most lovely hair! Oh, and that dress is the perfect summer dress!
i love your style :)
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That hat is gorgeous! Looks really great on you.
ReplyDeleteI really want to buy one myself but never can just pick one..haha
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Your so beautiful. Love your hat! Carrot cake yumm <3
ReplyDeleteYou have a very pretty blog going on here! Love the dress, it's very sweet x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous post! Love the outfit, LOVE the poems, just beautiful!
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