Leaves of Bravery

Victory, A Knight Being Crowned With A Laurel Wreath" by Frank Dicksee

 

 

 

 

 

 

A gallant knight
crowned with laurel leaves
a sign of bravery

Tis, the day to win his lady love
not, by the swiftness of sword
but, through poetic words

Golden stars fall from heaven
in soft bed of leaves, moist kiss
cupping her heart


posted for dVerse
Quadrille #15
hosted by De - using the word leaves

Sleeping Dragons

courtesy of Magic4walls.com

entranced in oceanic tides
in a restless heart love resides
blue moods, song of the mellow moon
dreaming in a romantic swoon

waves burst under rhythmic sighing
breeze whispers of love undying
splashing notes, druid's mystical tune
dreaming in a romantic swoon

beyond the stars, a cosmic world
mighty dragon wings soar unfurled
hope lingers, come sing to me soon
dreaming in a romantic swoon

boundless depths of murmuring sea
moaning between, bodies set free
pleasure found in a warm lagoon
dreaming in a romantic swoon

charting new sunburst horizons
in silence spirits are rising
finding our voice we softly croon
dreaming in a romantic swoon



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Paradise Found

Source unknown

birds of paradise

in mossy bed of desire

sing songs of summer

pining  to soar blue jay skies

spreading wings reaching new heights

sharing with dVerse

writing a Tanka

A World Ajar

Leave the door to your imagination

ajar, no key required to enter the

land of enchantment

you only need believe in your

heart, surrendering to a knight

frolicking under seductive stars
incantations of the pearlescent moon

 summoning a dragon in the castle

of dreams

posted for dVerse

Quadrille #14 

writing poems with 

44 words incorporating

the word jar

pic credit - unknown

Sun & Moon to Swoon

http://free-flower-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/moon-flower.html

sunflower

yellow, bright

flourishing, blossoming, growing

sun-kissed, light, romantic, night

glowing, intoxicating,unfolding

tendrils, white

moon-flower

http://free-flower-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/moon-flower.html

Author's note: trying my hand at a Diamante
of course I put my own spin on it. Thanks
for visiting.

Truedessa Chats With Patrick Hatt - Imagine that!

Today, I am doing something new.  I have decided to incorporate some book reviews on my blogs.  I recently finished reading Murder Has A Price by Patrick Hatt a/k/a Pat Hatt. He is an  author of over 100 children books and novels.

So, let's get started with my first review and then Pat has kindly agreed to a short interview to amuse his fans.

Murder Has A Price had me hooked in the first few pages. It is fast paced and draws the reader in pronto. Detective Hollerin is on a mission that seems impossible. His sole goal is to solve the Torrie and Kurt Price murders.  His ally in this quest is Mr. Dunker who was the butler for the Price family. He believes without a doubt that Mr. Price was innocent, unfortunately, the law has their own theories on the case.

You will meet some quirky characters along the way that seem to work well together. Get ready for a wild roller coaster ride filled with a couple of twists and some high packed confrontations. In this who done it mystery, one wonders who will come out alive if anyone and at what cost?

This book is a bit outside Pat's usual genre of adventures. This crime thriller is a must read for Pat Hatt fans.  Just keep in mind there is some violence. You can find his book at Amazon. here
 
Now with no further delays - Truedessa chats with Patrick Hatt - Imagine That!

Can you tell us how the idea for this book evolved?  Do you ever  dream about a story and then wake up and roll with it or do you like to let an idea simmer in your head for a bit?

The idea popped in one day and then I went with it. I had to flesh it out a bit more with some of the other characters but Hollerin and the main story itself I knew from the get go. Always do. If I don’t know the exact ending, I don’t start. Don’t want to end up like a certain show and have no idea on the ending and then make up something stupid when I get there.

I’ve dreamt about at least 10 I’ve got written down to do on my ever growing list. As I’m writing sequences and stuff like that I may dream about them from time to time too. When my brain gets the idea I just roll with it. Unless I have five on the go already or something. Then it will have to simmer while my OCD makes me finish the ones I already started.

I am a bit intrigued by the characters .  Can you tell us a bit about the development of your characters and which one did you find the most fun?  

The main character(s) I always have before I start. But many just kind of work their way in. There have been so many who were throw away characters in my books that just stuck out and had a story to tell, so I let it be told. I may know where the beginning and end ends up but the middle is usually dictated by what wants to be told and where the characters want to go. In this one Hollerin was fun to write as he just didn’t give a crap any longer. Usually it’s the comic relief or smart arse characters that are the most fun though.

The story is fast paced and I wonder how long did it take for you to complete this adventure?  You are usually at least 6 months ahead on your  blog posts. 

Only took me about 20 days to write the first draft. Plus I edit as I go so that helps with further drafts. Then I just edit away some more and some more and some more. This one was done August of 2015 haha So it has been sitting there awhile. I’ve got 4 more done in various stages of editing too.  At least one more for release this year I think. As for blog posts, I’m at 360 ahead now. The cat never shuts up. Or he has no life. Either works.

I noticed you left the door ajar.  Will there be a follow up?

I purposely left the door ajar and the journal has a bigger role to play should the sequel come due. But with Max Blizzard series and A Not So ___ World series on the go, not sure I want to start another one until those two are finished. Plus, it is nice to just write stand alone books and not have to sequelize everything. But we shall see. That stupid list of ideas keeps growing though and putting a cramp in any sequels.

What one word would describe your writing style? ( besides in rhyme) 

Probably go go go. One word times three. Is that okay by thee? Hey, you mentioned rhyme. Had to do it one time. 

I see no mention of the cat in the book, perhaps he was napping.

The cat must have been off napping or hawking up a hairball. He’s getting too big of an ego anyway. After putting him in another series and giving him super powers, I think he’s been serviced enough.

The cover is great for a murder mystery.  Did you design it yourself? 

I came up with the idea for the design and then I got an artist to bring it to life and bring it to life he did.

What would you like to say to your readers about your murder mystery?

I would tell them to "buy your book."

Buy my book sounds like a plan. But in my next novel I kind of work that angle a bit, so we don’t want to do a repeat or a reboot of that. A certain blogger may have a fit. As for what I can say is I hope it is enjoyed and at least one of the twists is a surprise.

Thanks for the chat, you may get an evil look from the cat. Talking to Pat and not his rhyming umm butt. I’m sure he’ll get over it though at our hut.

After the initial rounds of questions I just had one more to ask as inquiring minds want to know.

  
Tell us what does Pat Hatt do in his free time besides write? 

Pat bows to the demands of the cat. Would that really mean I ever have
free time though? Hmmm. Other than that, work out, watch movies/TV, take
the mutts for a walk, play cards and just enjoy life as it comes.

Thank you Pat for joining me for a bit of fun!  Now for those of you who want to read something a bit different by this prolific writer  - This might be the one to read!  Who doesn't enjoy a good murder mystery? 

Pat can be found at It's Rhyme Time  here  where he leaves a new post every day! A note of warning be careful what you say as he may take it and use it at his bay.  He often incorporates his followers in his posts and I have to say it is often  hilarious. Added points if you are lucky enough to get to be his #1 comment of the day.

Waves of Blue!

Photo by Truedessa

In waves of ocean blue

my thoughts drift to you

where sky and water meet
catching a melancholy beat

It'll always be you
I'm telling you true
as I sing the blues
It'll always be you

caught in the rhythm of the rolling tide

do you know how many nights I cried

waiting on the shoreline for you to notice

the swelling heart of a blossoming lotus

we met strangers in a dream so long ago

sometimes it feels like a lifetime, I know

the twists and turns our path did take

bringing us sorrow and heartache

 

In waves of ocean blue

my thoughts drift to you

where sky and water meet
catching a melancholy beat

It'll always be you
I'm telling you true
as I sing the blues
It'll always be you

 

Our words entwined in lines

beauty found  in mystical signs

caught in the rapture of love

waking to the mourning dove

I still hear the melody in my head

so many things we left unsaid

I invited you into my world

waiting for wings to unfurl

 

In waves of ocean blue

my thoughts drift to you

where sky and water meet
catching a melancholy beat

It'll always be you
I'm telling you true
as I sing the blues
It'll always be you

posted for dVerse

writing about something blue 

hosted by De

Pic - Part of my own collection

Cupping Light

courtesy of wikipedia

In a sacred circle we gather

those who believe

in dreams...

We come to meditate on

life to find the answers

of our heart

Slumbering under the tree of life

I surrender myself to the beat

of twenty pounding drums...

thump

    THump

       THUMP

Dropping the cloak of insecurity

I drift away through the portal

of opportunity.  My resting body

takes in spiritual nourishment

Through the darkness,  I find my

way, following the signs that 

lead me closer to my destination

twisted trees, screeching owl

I hear nocturnal life breathing

around me, feel the eyes peering

through hidden places. 

crisp

  crackling

   twigs break with each step
    deer brush against the canvas
      of darkness...

Shadow people watch from the hollows

of giant oaks , maples and evergreens

fresh scent of pine circles me like a wreath

of pleasure...

Walking in two worlds, to find my true

potential in a landscape of changing
views, the river sings a reflective song

My heart races,  beating to ancient calls

I hear you,  the wolf howls from the cliff

of awareness, offering his guidance

   owoooooooooooo

     OW00000000000000

        OW000000000000000000

Darkness tightens it's noose around the

hanging trees,  fear of the unknown

grips me in a changing world

 

Apparitions dart between the

huge trunks, chanting a song

breathe, inhale/exhale

I love you
 I forgive you
   I thank you

Ahead the golden crescent moon

shines high above the treetops

shadowy figure steps out of night

approaching  me,  a wolf follows

in his steps...

I feel suddenly very small in this large

place of wonder.  Fear of darkness in

the other world worries me, I want

to run, but can't move...adrenaline

flows through my veins....

I step forward to full-fill the dream

quest.  The stars become very bright

illuminating the heavens and my path

In silence I stand before  an ancient

dweller.  His hair long, thick & black

with solemn eyes that reach for me

I can see the scars from the battles

of past lives.

The trees burst into a thousand lights

and my heart sings a song of new life

he offers me a firefly,  places it in

my open palm. I cup it to my heart...

The offering of  light is mine to carry into

my waking life.

I love you

  I forgive you

    I thank you

echoes, as I am called back into the sacred circle

bringing with me the gift of light...

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author's note:  This is a vision that came to me

through meditation, it is what it is, a gift. May

you all carry a piece of light with you in your

journey.