QUEEN REGINA ACE

    

 

Queen Regina Ace

Platinum minstrel

jewel-encrusted gemstone

 sculptress, dawn usher

 

This poem was written by Howard Kerr

 

 

 

Queen comes from Old English  meaning  wife of a king."  Or

Queen- a female sovereign who is the official ruler or head of state. the wife or widow of a king.

A queen lives with grace, bravery, and thoughtfulness. People recognize her as a leader because she shows up with those qualities on a regular basis.

 Queens played a key role in fighting in the army to manage their kingdom whether they co-ruled or went off to war inheriting the throne under certain circumstances, they established their strong leadership and still are known for their fierce nature.

 The Queen of Sheba was also renowned for her cleverness, intelligence, and wisdom, appearing in religious texts as a potential equal to Solomon, the 10th century BCE king of Israel, generally upheld as the wisest figure in Jewish history.

 Generally, three queens stand out for reigning over key periods in British history. Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II are amongst some of Britain's most influential, popular, and successful monarchs. Under their leadership, the nation saw great economic and cultural growth.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MERAKI

  

PHOTOGRAPHY MERAKI

 

Sporting a colourful chemise

A camera and a valise

Temptations so easily tease

Roaming as free as honey bees

Tourists hear beckonings as pleas

And capture beauty with much ease

Tiny things no bigger than peas

Or vast expanse of deep blue seas

Weeping willows sway in the breeze

Nice houses of bourgeoisies

Candles lit to divinities

Friendly playful bitty chickadees

Lovable girl about to sneeze

Soldiers return from overseas

Referees calling penalities

Lovers creating memories

Strange amazing intricacies

Silly whimsical fantasies

Many types of absurdities

Two elephants on a trapeze

Seven vine swinging chimpanzees

Bears savouring delicacies

Oddities among novelties

Unavoidable catastrophes

Moments of awe you want to freeze

As many of these as you please

Photos are lovely memories

Many worthy of galleries

Artist’s a fan of what he sees

 

This poem was written by Line Monique Gauthier

 

Meraki, a Greek word meaning to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself in your work.

 Meraki is used by Greeks to describe scenarios when a person has really put a part of themselves into something. It could be cooking that comes from the heart, composing a piece of music that comes straight from the soul, or writing an article that expresses thoughts openly, honestly, and vulnerably.

 Beautiful photography has the right timing, the perfect color and many are bursting with creativity.

 Photographs play an important role in everyone's life – they connect us to our past, they remind us of people, places, feelings, and stories. They can help us to know who we are. Photography has the power to inspire many people and could lead to a change for the better.

 Your memories don't just stay in your head — you'll forget most of them without a photo to serve as a reminder. Photos also serve as a visual journal for life's events, not just memories — we take photos of ourselves when we're feeling good or bad so we can look back and see how far we've come.

 Yes. When we see an old photo, it often brings back a flood of memories. This is because our brains are hardwired to encode and store memories visually. For example, if you see a photo of yourself as a kid, you may remember the time when the photograph was taken.

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ONE GOOD NEIGHBOR

       

ONE GOOD NEIGHBOR

He came night after night. I don’t know how long he favoured me in such an appreciative manner, but I was most pleased when I realised it.

We had moved back into a property that had been rented out for nearly fifteen years. The clean-up was one tough job because the backyard was filled with more than a few of this, that or the other that had to be trashed. So, when my neighbourly friend was spotted patrolling my yard one night, I was more than elated and grateful to see him.

He took the same route each night, and we did make eye contact. But I purposely refused to formally meet him, because I did not want to become close to him. So, I never bothered to offer him food or drink.

For reasons I will never know, he ceased to make his rounds. During the tenure of that treasured neighbour, the rodents disappeared. But I’m disappointed with myself for keeping a wall between us. He deserved better.

Sometimes, I feel sad because comparatively, I gave him so little. But I must say that I have always been much appreciative of the kindness he shared with me, I shall never forget the dedication with which the neighbourly cat donated his time and served me so faithfully.

 

This poem was written by Curtis Johnson, Sr.

 

  It can be far more peaceful to live among neighbors that like and respect each other, especially when they're living in close proximity. Respectful neighbors are less likely to invade your space, be loud and rowdy, and make overall daily life stressful.

 To keep a positive relationship, avoid actions that may cause disturbances or inconvenience to your neighbors. Because good neighbors create safer neighborhoods, help each other, enhance emotional well-being, build strong communities, and protect each other's home values. They bring friendship, support, and a sense of belonging.

 Research has shown that creating community with those who live near you creates many positive benefits. Mental clarity, a reduction in depression, and a positive outlook on life are just a few of those perks. No matter where you live, neighbors are a fact of life…and they leave an impact no matter what.

 That’s why it’s always good to remember and bear in mind that: "Good fences make good neighbours". The words of  Robert Frost suggests that having clear boundaries and respecting each other's personal space can lead to better relationships between neighbors.

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NEWTON’S LAW

    

NEWTON’S LAW

 

I was inattentive in science class one day

When the teacher at random looked my way

I didn’t look up, I wouldn’t dare

There’s no escaping that intense glare.

 

Asked me to explain to the class

Newton’s Law of Gravity and mass

My mind was a blank, heartbeats louder

For an answer, I started to flounder.

 

I stood before the class trembling with fear

“Gravity”, I said.. and then oh dear!!!

I fell off the stage on to the floor

How the class with laughter did roar.

 

 The children tittered in great amusement

They didn’t know my sad predicament

The teacher said, “You’ve demonstrated gravity”

“Although you did it with much levity.”

 

At length, I returned to my seat

With much applause did they greet

Now I look back upon this and ponder

I decide to listen and not let my mind wander.

 

This poem was written by Nandita Das

 

 

There are several causes that can be attributed to student inattention and they range from physical, social, and emotional causes to simple boredom with instruction.

 Students who are inattentive often appear distracted, need constant redirection, can't stay on task or follow directions, appear disorganized, and seem to be confused.

 Inattention may disrupt their ability to start and/or complete assigned classwork, such that assigned activities are completed inconsistently. Children also may frequently appear to be looking away from their work, instruction, or adult directives.

 Teachers need to keep the instructions brief and clear. Say the child's name or tap them on the shoulder to make and keep eye contact when giving important information. Ask the child to repeat the instruction to make sure they understand it. The child may need prompting, monitoring, and encouragement to keep them focused on tasks.

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MOTHER

   

 

MOTHER

When all alone, quiet, and lost in thought,

I see again the times when I was young

I smile for attention I often sought,

Knowing if I was sad then you would come.

 

You would dry the teardrops that then would flow,

Be my bedside nurse on a restless night.

A soothing word and I’d forget my woe,

Consoled that you were not far from my sight.

 

Your wrath confused me when I misbehaved,

Never believing I was ever wrong.

But now I see love through your stormy rage

With your wise words OI have grown, oh so strong.

 

So when I think of you, Mother and friend,

All regrets are over, all sorrows end.

This poem was written by Ken Duddle

A mother's affection is the love, care, and nurturing that a mother provides to her child. It is the deep bond between a mother and her child, characterized by warmth, tenderness, and selflessness.

 She selflessly takes care of her child since the day he is born. She knows all the needs of her child and can do anything to fulfill them. She is always there for her children. Whenever we get sick or ill, It is our mother who takes care of us without concern about her health.

 A mother teaches her child the values of love and care. She teaches her child how to eat well. A mother instils in her child the ability to be happy. A mother instils in her child the values and traditions of her family.

 That’s why Kids generally describe their moms as more positive and less reactive.  Because kids have more contact with their moms, they know their moms better and rely on them for support.

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BRAVE INKED EMOTIONS

Presented by : Roma Gupta Sinha

Publisher : Notion press

Genre: Non fiction

Book buy link : @ Amazon

Emotions are very short-lived feelings that come from a known cause. They are displayed through sudden physical body language and facial expressions, such as by smiling when happy or crying when sad. Different types of emotions include: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust.

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), emotion is defined as “a complex reaction pattern, involving experiential, behavioral and physiological elements.” Emotions are how individuals deal with matters or situations they find personally significant.

Emotional experiences are relative – two people experiencing the same experiences will almost never have the same emotional response because the response is based on what we experienced before, and how we processed those events.

While the expressive component of emotion has been widely studied, it remains unclear whether or not men and women differ in other aspects of emotion. Most researchers agree that women are more emotionally expressive, but not that they experience more emotions than men do.

Emotions are powerful forces. They determine our outlook on life based on the events occurring around us. They allow us to empathize with other humans, perhaps to share in joy or in pain. Whichever emotion you feel on a given morning generally shapes how you feel throughout your entire day.

 Some emotions are positive. Think of happiness, joy, interest, excitement, gratitude, and love. These positive emotions feel good.

 Negative emotions — like sadness, anger, loneliness, jealousy, self-criticism, fear, or rejection — can be difficult, even painful at times.

This book throws light on the tough battle fought by women in their lives. These are real life experiences shared directly by the strong and brave warriors.  The book carries 31 soulful experiences of eminent Indian writers on how life taught them precious lessons in their emotional battles.

 All the stories are touching stories making the reader to experience feelings and emotions alongside the characters. The situation in the story might be different from the reader's everyday life, but the emotions evoked by the events are highly relatable to most people.

Women in every role she adores – daughter, sister, wife, mother, DIL, friend, counsellor, doctor, Teacher, she is emotionally involved and associated with the other person in the relationship. In these stories too, the women donning multiple roles have evolved over time and found ways to conquer their emotions.

This book bears a heavy responsibility of spreading the message of support and resilience for the women out there facing emotional hardships.

In the world of Literature, this book will peak with its voice and theme. As themes are the backbone of storytelling, providing depth and meaning that resonate with readers on a profound level. In literature, themes explore universal concepts, emotions, and ideas that connect us all as human beings.

 Generally anthologies are valuable for preserving cultural heritage, promoting literary diversity, and providing insight into different aspects of human experience.

Here the book BRAVE INKED EMOTIONS stand out and speaks volumes about the human experiences. Do grab a copy of the book and  you will surely gain a lot more strength and stamina to face the days ahead.

 (Received a copy of  the book as part of BRAVEINKED EMOTIONS blog tour in return of an honest review)

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LINGER AWHILE, SWEET SUMMER

LINGER AWHILE, SWEET SUMMER

 

Why should one wish the days to pass

Of lush and verdant meadow grass

And butterflies with stained glass wings

Which autumn’s burnished hues outclass?

 

As summer breeze revives the mind

As worldly cares are left behind

And gentle waves of lapping seas

Coax weary bodies to unwind

 

Await the golden harvest grain

But may lips linger once again

On luscious strawberries’ sweet delight;

Resplendent fruit of summer’s reign.

 

Life’s hourglass is finely planned

Why hasten on the grains of sand?

Let scented roses fill the air

And summer’s splendour take its stand.

 

This poem was written by Wendy Elizabeth Watson

 

 

 

Summer is the hottest season of the year. The temperature can stay warm, even after the sun has gone down at night. There are plenty of leaves on the trees and lots of plants are in flower. Many trees and other plants produce fruit during summer.

 

The weather is hot, humid and dry during this season, and temperature can rise extremely high in certain places, as the Earth tilts itself towards the Sun. As the Sun shines brightly in summer, this season is suitable for farmers to prepare for cultivation, and we get many seasonal fruits and vegetables.

 

In many parts of the world, summer means longer, warmer, brighter days. If summer is your favorite time of year, maybe it's because you love getting outside and having an active lifestyle. The warm months of summer are also a popular time to travel.

 

People get a chance to enjoy the sun and its heat. People can go outside to enjoy the sun. People spend most of their day outside during summer. They want to feel hot sun rays on their face and body, which makes them feel refreshed.

 

It's about being outside, whether on populated streets or deep in nature. It's the season for relaxing and the pursuit of happiness. So get out! Go camping, or at least spend the day in the woods.

 

Enjoy the summer.

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KNOTTED IN THE DANCE

   

KNOTTED IN THE DANCE

Our eyes in a silent promise locked,

The way only strangers can

Perhaps foretelling of lovers’s, unfrocked.

Languored and breathless ran.

 

You, I Think, blushed in surprise,

Though I really don’t remember,

For I, like a thief rushed window pried,

Saw only endless splendour.

 

Your face laying against my chest explored

And traced the furrow’d line

Though indifferent to that wound ignored,

The scar I tried to hide

 

You, now with arms around my neck entwined,

My hands, the master of your curved hips,

Knew how with charms, bound to defect, divined,

To lands where time stands unperturbed in eclipse

 

Few hovered the hall that night as we,

Caught in love’s magical trance

Two lovers enthralled in flight shall be

Forever knotted in the dance.

 

This poem was written by Richard Robinson.

 

 

Communicating love involves something very special that Relationship Therapists call 'The Languages of Love'. Dance that involves two people in close, often intimate contact, is one of the few activities that ticks all of the Love Languages boxes.

 Known as the “Dance of Love,” the rumba's slow and sensual movements know how to ignite the passion between two partners. Whether you use a traditionally wide frame or have a more intimate hold, you can't help but be in the mood for love. Rumba music is typically slow and the lyrics are all about love and devotion.

 When dancing, you focus so intensely on your balance and breathing that you form a deep connection to yourself. And when dancing with a partner you share that balance and breathing with another person through a shared connection in movement.

 It offers the opportunity to learn something new together, spend quality time with each other, and develop a deeper physical connection. Dancing can help you reconnect with your partner and facilitate better communication between you both. It's a great way to strengthen your bond and create shared memories.

 Like dancers, husbands and wives monitor distance between each other. We become comfortable with the amount of emotional and physical distance we learned as children. In our adult relationships, we continue to regulate distance according to our comfort. Married couples, like dancers, have reciprocity.

 Our daily routine can be stressful, and we often take our frustrations out on our spouse or partner. Dancing allows us to escape our daily lives and commitments and surrounds us with music, physical touch, and closeness. A time to reconnect and learn something new and fun.

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JUST BE KIND

 

 

JUST BE KIND

 

Your face is not familiar

 but please. just be kind.

 I know that I should know you

 but there's a problem with my mind.

 

 I see the photos you brought me.

pictures of me and you

 and so I believe you when you say

 you're someone that I knew.

 

 But those are pictures, not memories.

 You're still a stranger to me.

 I have these memory lapses.

 I wish that you could see.

 

I would love to hug and greet you

 like the old friend you must be.

 When I see the hope in your eyes,

 it really saddens me.

 

 My world gets smaller every day

 as less and less remains.

 Please don't look so sad.

 I didn't mean to cause you pain.

 

 I love the photos that you brought,

I love the stories you tell.

 But my memories have all but gone

and I'm in this living hell.

 

 Your face is not familiar

so please, just be kind.

I know that I should know you

 but there's a problem with my mind.

 

This poem was written by Francine Roberts

 

 

Memories give our lives purpose and joy, and they continue to benefit us long after they have happened, adding to our overall well-being and resiliency. They provide unending joy; they are a gift. Positive memories are actively recalled, and people who do so enjoy life more.

They strengthen our sense of identity and purpose and bond our relationships. Happy memories are an important ingredient in present happiness. When we are young, everything is new. We are doing so many things for the first time that we form very strong memories.

But sadly many develop memory loss at a later stage of life. Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness. You may not be able to remember new events, recall one or more memories of the past, or both. The memory loss may be for a short time and then resolve (transient).

People who experience memory loss may no longer be able to participate in their hobbies or keep up with their favorite sports team, leading to withdrawal from social interaction, per a March 2021 review published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia.

 

Definitely we need to be kind with them.

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