I Am Here Finding A Rhythm

After a necessary detour, slowly, slowly 

I am getting back to my art.  Finding my rhythm.  

I have joined Kelly Kilmer in 

Revel in the Moment collage workshop.

 and Misty Mawn's Open Studio.  

This is my first sketch.

I Am Here

I am here, a late comer to the 

ether of the art world when fully inhaled.

I am here, up at the crack of dawn 

flapping my wings, waving to all of you 

like-minded souls from my perch here

on the California coast.

I am here, in my silent corner, pen in hand

dodging the inner critic who so readily and

willingly can usurp my excitement.  

I am here longing to exercise my art muscles, 

rusty after a long period of time between rounds of

caregiving for family members.  Here with full knowledge

that there is only one moment and each moment is precious.

I am here, I carry with me in a pocket, so to be 

easily fingered, that which inspires and fortifies me~

my Japanese ancestors~ a samurai warrior, a painter,

a photographer, community organizers.  I feel

their strength encourage me when I falter.

I am here, an inner quiver, a rumble threatens to 

overtake me, to hijack my soul and deliver me to

the blissful land where creativity reigns.

I am here a willing hostage armed with pencils, 

pads, paints, brushes.  The door open, the path 

revealed.  A community awaits.  

I am here balancing that which life presents.

I am here right now in this moment.

I am here longing for that which feeds me 

I am here.