Natural Style

Aloha,

                     Here is another morning photo of a flower near the beach. The stark diversity in color stimulates our vision. Great writers cause their readers to "feel something" by using specific detail. How a writer does this is style. Let's write with this in mind today.

          Enjoy!

Genre: Environmental Poetry

                    Ocean Ordeal

Batter the surf fight wind and wave

One more life left out there to save 

As the sea rises above and beyond

Listening in the distance a faint swan song

Go out where the deep waters flow

Swim with dolphins watch the whales blow

See the sea turtles then a sea seal

If the sea survives its ocean ordeal

Get a little deeper in over your head

Vacate the comfort zone go out instead

The tropics will grant your favorite wish

See exotic swims of the last little fish

Objects of desires are good little deeds

Rip at the heart of invasive weeds

Endangered species will be freed by you

Capture the ocean then turn it back blue 

Make a splash catch a wave 

Go out and find something to save

Tender togetherness will have its greatest appeal

When the sea survives its ocean ordeal

Genre:  Blues Rock

                Hard Cold Truth

Not a place known for its scenic view

A revolving door with the devoted few

Inspiration arrives and aspiration goes out

So many tears leaves so little doubt

Everybody knows they're packing the juice

When a little soft lie brings the hard cold truth

Little soft lies have a life of their own

Painted in a world and blemished to the bone

Somebody nudge me away from the darkness

Far far away from this little Loch Ness

Wise me up far beyond my youth

Little soft lie bring the hard cold truth

A little soft lie is never easy to see

But they pack a punch eventually

You can bet your heart it'll be on time

That hard cold truth coming down the line

Hard cold truth you wait and see

Hard cold truth eventually

Hard cold truth be on time

Little soft lie bring it down the line

                    

Design Cool

Aloha,

                   Although this photo says "New York," it is actually shot a short distance from Waikiki Beach. This simple idea reveals meaning and creates emotion. 

                   Writers express the natural order of life experienced by their characters. In fiction, this is an imposed scheme and is known as plot. Let's write thinking about this idea today.               Enjoy!

Genre:  Environmental Poetry

                   Shark Diver

Ask me now why they do it and how

The answer comes quick a simple slip

Into the deep with a promise to keep

Ocean chills simple thrills force of will 

As deep you go the ocean knows your guise

Kills the fun kill it before it multiplies

Soon staring eyes make them realize

It is they who are sized for the next surprise 

It's true some imbue the folly ends somehow

But not here not now this vacation must endo

A taste for the stew goes the chum for slaughter

Hope from deep blue comes up to muddy water

Long since smitten and never bitten

It's only a lark some friendly shark

Back on the coast friends raise a toast to a 50 mile boast

The talk of the town never hears the sound silently drown

Into the deep leaves nary a peep

As the ocean holds her promise to keep

Trade wind blows whisper vocation chose 

Shark diver forever sleep

Genre:  eYourWorld Poetry

              Condition of Anonymity

I'll go out and land the biggest prize

Stake my ground to sweepstakes in your eyes

Unhappy players won't have a prayer

My biggest move is about to happen here

We'll make the grade we'll have a parade

They say it won't last but we'll make the biggest splash

And with arms like these a reported guarantee

Of course I'm speaking only on condition of anonymity

You might think that this deal is a lot 

But I already know the player is hot

I'll defend my decision even on bended knee

Speaking only on condition of anonymity

I've been tied for the lead in number of gaffs 

But my availability is not a matter of laughs

People will say that remains to be seen 

They say we'll finish last we're so green 

When I'm with you I'm no loser it's true

You seal the deal you know what to do

An unbeaten run next to none is ours you'll see

Of course I'm only speaking on condition of anonymity

   

Environment Architecture

Aloha,

     This photo was shot on a sunny day in late morning. Notice the contrast between the cool shelter of the building and the exposure of the flowers to the bright sky. Writers can also "show" contrast in a lyric, phrase, or genre. Let's try that today.

                                                                                                                                     Enjoy!

Genre: Environmental Poetry

 Nature's Hug 

Her hug is a gift who's arms we depend

Through the march of time a constant friend

So steady her gift and so carefully planned

Will ever her berth go unmanned?

She started with love then reinvention

Ends with our final deficit attention

The time has come now we know

Nature is a hug given us slow

We still feel lucky with the love she brings

Even now through the thick and the thin of things

She's a hard act to follow even now through the haze

Nature's hug our first gift will last through our days

Genre: Nouveau Hawaiian

                  The Reef is Chief

Hawaiians of old so proud and so bold

Did life really end was someone so cold

Hawaiians of old have your stories been told?

Relics sold like some curio

Hawaiians of old with stories of gold 

The reef is your chief with life it can hold

Alone by its hand from the waves to the land

Hawaiians of old the reef  is in command 

The reef is the chief the maker of sand

Life of the land held in its hand

The reef is the chief who stands with such pride

Stems the tide holding the fury inside

Hawaiians of old, of faithful belief

Your story is gold the reef is the chief  

 

Genre: Hip Hop

                           Let Me Play

Feel the need feel the heat

Make me a possibility

Wanna go go get some

I'm not just any gun

Take a possession make concessions

Log on get it on

Don't mess with a goodbye kiss

Just let me play

I'm a speed burner a real head turner

A yardage churner I will move your chain

Prototypical tickle popsicle

Coin drain grease my brain end this pain

Just let me play

The wind at your back on a firm fairway

On a good day I make 'em pay

Don't need no rogue trainer that's a no brainer

I do four point three that makes me a possibility

Just let me play

  

Waikiki Flower

Aloha,

                Today we will continue to explore different genres of lyric writing. The "writer's life" usually requires some form of inspiration. This can be anything from a beautiful memory to a photo. I shot this photo with Waikiki Beach only a few feet away. The flower adds beauty to a beautiful setting. It is the inspiration for today's lyricism.                                    Enjoy!

Genre: Environmental Poetry

                    Scant Remains

So easy to go out lose your fire

Find nothing left only burnt desire

To leave so much doubt, doesn't take brains

When everyone runs out scant remains

If the claw of silence becomes complete

The laws of science still compete

Falling so far with yet to feel any pains

When everyone runs out scant remains

Remembered beginnings have no end in sight 

As conjured collections take fearless flight

Will we look back in wonder the loss and the gains?

When everyone runs out scant remains

Genre: Country Blues

                 

                       Hot Cool Cat

A hot light overhead cool one made a stand

Made me part of her natural plan

Always calling me her hot cool cat

Who doesn't love that?

She takes me to parties and just likes to sit

Makin' me part of her personal kit

Her friends all throw me the welcome mat

Who doesn't love that?

Tell me now who doesn't love that

A tap on the head and a pat on the back

With a kiss and a hug I hang my hat

Who doesn't love that?

Some jealous few call me lazy

Just as soon see me pushing up daisy

But she stays by my side always chewing the fat

Who doesn't love that?

                                 

 

 

Guitar Review

Aloha,

                 I hope you have had a chance to practice guitar lessons #1,#2, and #3. Here is a REVIEW of the important points:

     1)   Place your left-hand fingers exactly as shown on Video #1 to make your Fmajor7 chord.

     2)   Place your right-hand fingers so each finger has its own string to play.

     3)   Create a new chord (D minor) by using one finger (pinky) of your left hand.

These are the main points of guitar lessons #1,#2, and #3. View the videos again to be sure your fingerings are correct up to this point. This is important for upcoming lessons. Ok?     Enjoy!

Genre:  Environmental Poetry

 Turn the Tide

Soaring music to you is the great panorama

Makes you a child in a Christmas banana pajama

You sing your songs of Nature's pride

One voice and those eyes turn the tide

Once upon the world you share of yourself  

Appearing even now to care without stealth

Those little songs stay in your heart you cool it down

Turn it around get on the ground

Now fast-forward mode carries the load

As the world hunkers down two by two

Ask each other sister and brother

Will we forever see green and blue?

Earthly bound seeking our found

Hoping never to turn away

Standing still now with one hand on the plow

And a plan for another day

Should we still we choose up sides 

Even as new needs arrive?

With one voice and those eyes

Turn the tide

Genre: Country

                          Little Pup

So slowly we go to a place in your heart

My only hope is my pride. Can it play smart?

If it starts jumping around or starts acting up

I'll take it back home like some little pup

So sweetly you share, your world with me

With a special touch and no entry fee

And about restless hearts, you must already have known

How they ramble and chase with no chance of a home

Like a man's best friend all through the years

You followed my heart into so many tears

Just a faithful companion doing its part

Never left me standing where most men start

When I look back down there, it's still at my side

Something in me said keep it, I guess it's my pride

You took me by the heart, became my Lady Luck

Sent my pride running, like some little pup

 

                 

Color Bloom

Aloha,

Writers try to be as colorful as possible, but sometimes it is just a matter of "timing." It is very important to keep a journal and write EVERYDAY so you can continually surprise yourself with little "discoveries." Then you will be pleasantly surprised when a piece of your writing comes into a full "color bloom," like a Bird of Paradise. I made my "discovery" of this little guy at just the right "time."         Enjoy!

                 

Genre: Nouveau Hawaiian

                       The Heart of the View

The moment you soared you were one of the few

With a joy so contagious your smile into view

Clearly outrageous so much life left to do

You blast and you jump into the heart of the view

Restless hearts talk and promises before sailing the blue 

So questless a start for a passionate few

Set sail keeping only uncharted water in view

Confiding in someone special like you

Out there in the heart of the view 

Do your part see your way through 

Wide worlds may wonder as you sail on the blue 

Of heart's little thunder in the heart of the view  

Down deep inside is your heart of a dream

That's the part of your story it's what makes you scream

It's the heart of the matter it's what makes you "you"

As you blast and you jump into the heart of the view

 

Genre: Jazz Blues

                         Just Now

A little lateral thinking, collateral drain

Couldn't we endure just a little more pain

Would you please leap, just a little sideways

A little outside of your, ingrained byways

As you pattern my image, spatter my spinach

Hey buddy does it really matter, my vintage?

Oh please don't simplify

I like those, complicated eyes

Someday I'll realize, how you...

Looked at me just now

There it is again, never knew where or when

But until then, I will endure and abide, somehow

Forever and a day, how you...

Looked at me just now

Surrealistic realism, bridges the schism

As you start to continue, you chisel my heart

I'll remember forever, and from now

When my last breath takes a bow, how you...

Looked at me just now

Hey buddy can you spare a dime?

Well OK maybe next time

Can you chime in later with some chow?

And then only then I may know, I'll make that show

On how you... looked at me, Just Now

   

Genre: Environmental Poetry

                           Charm Yourself 

So warm in your way, so charming your day

Are we really talking global?

No harm to say yes, they swarm I must confess

I must say, we do pay, day in and day out

What's that you say, expect and convey, a drought

Charm yourself out

Something out there, holds this thing together

So slight and fluffy, just like a feather

How is your father's father? And, what did Mother say?

Sooner or later, there's gonna' be love to pay

Nature will have her say, in this there can be no doubt, so

Charm yourself out

Comes a new day, let's all get together in our own way

By the way, how's the weather? Sonny, what's that you say? 

Sunny and warm, that's what they say

The upcoming trend, just around the bend

Brings a new day, more on its way

Hey! I figured it out, here's what it's all about

Charm yourself out