Kate Genet's Blog
February 16, 2020
February 13, 2020
One morning of many.
One Morning of Many.
We are tucked together in the warm envelope of our bed,
lying in the soft pearl light of a dawn that came soaked with rain and the calls of chaffinches singing their hearts out for a flash of pretty feathers,
and the plaintive, melodic warble
of a lovesick magpie reciting poetry from the top limits of the Douglas Fir tree at our boundary.
We are playing a game, guessing how long we’ve loved each other – we know the starting point, you see, down to the day.
Now then, we are decided. Thousands and hundreds of minutes;
or more simply, because does time really count in love? (We’re not sure)
One long dazzling, dizzying moment that breathes in and out, alive,
fitting us neatly and firmly together into each and every day.
Painting by Australian artist Agnes Noyes Goodsir.
Poem by me.
February 12, 2020
Be the woman who reads.
Painting by Sir John Lavery
February 11, 2020
How to be serene
Artist is LaShun Beal.
For us all.
Current writing music – and this song, this song, everyone. Listen to it.
February 10, 2020
The Art of Reading
Reading relaxes me. Even when the story is exciting and emotional, reading is still a way to wind down, be still, relax into the space I’m in. It’s a very serene pastime, and maybe this is one of the reasons why there are thousands of paintings of women reading. That look of serene, contemplative, satisfied absorption is beautiful.
Remember that when you next open a book to read – not only will the story transport you, but the act of reading itself is one of grounding and beautiful calmness.
And we all need that in our lives, right?
Today’s painting is by Stefan Kuhn.
Revised poem
This is from the one I wasn’t happy with earlier. As you can see, I pretty much only kept one line from it. Revision often means re-envision. Ah, the joy in playing!
February 9, 2020
The Reader’s Companion
So, there’s one thing that goes hand in hand with reading, that we haven’t mentioned yet…
The indisputable fact that reading goes best with a small furry animal snuggled beside you. Or a large furry animal. Actually, it doesn’t have to be that furry, really.
But the snuggling is essential. Am I right, or am I right?
January 16, 2020
Smile at me…
Ah, now I like it much better. Only kept one of the original lines, but that’s revision – sometimes it means re-envision.
