Tribute to Jeff Beck — Within my humble personal tribute to Jeff Beck, I wanted to express how I felt whenever I took the time to listen to his songs rather than write an essay portraying his musical biography. You have been playing music for over sixty decades. Your journey began with an old acoustic…

If I wanted to paint it I would have done it impressionist style

Thank You for Being the Constant in My Life — Magically appearing, extraordinary sun angel, enlightening my path, I offer you my Anthurium, a symbol of my gratitude, please take good care of it, I hope to see you again. Francine Fallara, 2023 Poetry has always been integral to human culture, from ancient oral traditions to modern-day spoken word performances…

Spring into Spring — Blossom bloom bud peak Thrive your floret to the sky Blush your crimson heart Blossom bloom bud peak Rise your strong, noble stature Blush your crimson heart Ah, springtime! A time of hope and renewal, a chance to awaken from the doldrums of winter. …

March Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Movement” — Flapping our opened wings freely above Too often, we hold ourselves back from genuinely spreading our wings. We worry about what others might think or whether we have what it takes to succeed. We second-guess ourselves and hesitate to take risks. When we allow ourselves to fully embrace our potential, something incredible happens. …

Forbidding never-ending blurring abstracts — Floating day-to-day, sensing familiar threads, spine-chilling gloom, unconsciously detached, spiritually momentarily, untidy unhurried magic, growing organic sensitivity, intuitive advent arrival, pick your true path out of life. Exchanging virtual glances, swiping to the right, chatting friendly greetings, interesting phone conversations, leading to our first date, freezing in time a simple second, changing…

Blue Insights March Cultural Prompt: Renewal — Concealed emotions as if particles of feeling that we don’t recognize. They are delicate and subtle but have immense power over us. Love is a droplet in the ocean of our feelings; it has not always been easy to understand or accept its presence. It stares upon us, unveiling our…

Inking memories forever from the pearls of love I have encountered liberating my self-love, I have found that these tears bring immense joy and solace. Fierce flaming love is not a single-person journey, but rather the culmination of moments shared with another. In these moments, we can give and drop…

Throughout my skin,  I feel a connection  that carries me forward.