Happy National Haiku Poetry Day- April 17th

I wrote several haikus today to celebrate National Haiku Day. Enjoy! I challenge you to pen some haikus.
#1
Fears alter people
Taking the less risky path
to avoid what ifs

#2
She was his true love
Stimulated her
mind and her heart first

#3

Flows through my body
reacting to each target

removing all pain

Vulnerability

Tomorrow is the beginning of National Poetry Writing Month. The challenge is to write a poem a day for all 30 days in April. Anyone up for the challenge? I will be writing daily and I will be posting some of my poems here on the blog. Below is me oiling up my poetic gears. Each time I pick up a pen to write it always feels like something takes control.

Vulnerability
Letting you see the tears that flow from a place of shame and hurt

Vulnerability

Drawing closer to you with each thought and confessing that your well being and bringing you joy makes my world seem more than just all right 

Vulnerability 

Admitting when I'm wrong even when I'd convinced myself that I am never wrong 

Vulnerability 

Allowing you to be there next to me in the moments and places in which I don't even want to be there. 

Vulnerability 

Uncovering the growing pains of learning more about myself

Vulnerability 

Releasing the urge to always be in control and planned

Vulnerability 

Trusting to share my dreams and aspirations 

Vulnerability 

Giving my time and energy 

Vulnerability 

Exposing myself over and over to the possibilities of being embraced or rejected. 

Vulnerability 

Swallowing the mouthful of what point I wanted to make even when no point needed to be made.

Vulnerability 

Accepting help and advice and not just depending on myself

Vulnerability 

Saying a thing in which could make you seem brilliant or completely stupid but saying it anyway

Vulnerability 

J Renee

The List: 32 While 32

This is my 32nd year. I have decided to create a list again, but this time it will include 32 things I want to do over the next 362 days. Look back at my previous list here. I did not  complete everything on my list but I did have fun with everything I did do. I have more friends on board holding me accountable this time around. I actually was able to complete an item on my list today (12/20/2015). More than anything this is a list that reminds me to seek new experiences and enjoy life. You only hit 32 once so living it up is a must. I encourage you to join me in this challenge. Create a list (any length you choose). Check off the items as you complete them. Have fun. Take Pictures/ videos.

I will be updating as I complete items. I'm excited and looking forward to this year and all the joys it will bring. Follow me on twitter and instagram as well under the hashtag #32while32.

32 While 32 List (Dec. 17, 2015- Dec. 17, 2016)

1. Sail across ocean in Los Angeles 

2. See and Walk across the San Francisco bridge 

3. Volunteer 32 hours various places

4. Learn to knit an item

5. Read at least 32 books

6. Donate to 3 charities

7. Take dad on a trip

8. Test drive a BMW

9. Add decor to apt. walls

10. Photo shoot (as photographer) 12/20/15

11. Photo shoot (as photographed)

12. Host a themed dinner party

13. Start an IRA

14. Take a massage class?

15. Finish the crochet quilt 

16. Recite poetry live

17. Speak in front of 100+ people

18. Maintain blog (post biweekly)

19. Write 32 pages of my novel

20. Take a yoga class

21. Write 32 poems in April

22. Participate in a flash mob 

23. Participate in at least two fun themed marathons

24. Go to a drive in movie

25. Learn to play chess

26. Go camping

27. Give someone flowers for no reason

28. Visit Wine vineyard 

29. Take a cooking class

30.  Leave and/ or mail 32 random letters of inspiration for people to find (bulletin board, library book, etc.)

31. Keep a gratitude journal

32. Be spontaneous