L. Risor

Thorns

Thorns

The thorns of a rose...

like life's not so good points...

is a tiny little bother...

in comparison to the beauty of the rose...

like life's beauty!

Same goes for friendship...

Nothing is perfect...

so enjoy each day...

and every friend...

imperfections and all!

Sometimes... I tend
to see things and paint them
the way I want them to be...
reality often eludes me!
I LIKE seeing the world
As I wish it could be
So rose colored glasses
Are very well suited for me!

Half full... Half empty...

I painted this after a little turmoil in my life that made me stop and think... I could see the same situation differently... depending on my attitude... Half full, half empty... but I chose to believe my cup runneth over, my life's been filled with all sorts of stuff, good, bad, sad, funny, scary, tiring, energizing... but in the end... we all eat sleep drink and breath underneath that same old SUPER moon!!! I thank God for ALL!!! This painting was a small picture but for me is a big picture in my life, so this one has personal and deeper meaning for me. This painting reflects my gratitude for ALL things in life no matter how small, big, good, bad, ugly, or even insignificant things may appear. (By the way... Looks like I forgot to add a tiny little detail... poor little kitty... has no wiskers!!! Oh my!)

Ebony and Ivory

The world is black... The world is white...
Their robes were black, Their heads were white,
The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight,
Nine judges all set down their names,
To end the years and years of shame.

I'm amazed to hear a fellow human being judging others for differences from skin color, religion, to sexual preference when in my heart and mind I fully understand none of us is better than another (or without sin) to justify prejudice or being judgemental for any reason whatsoever!

Ready... Set...Reach... Accomplish!!!

Goals are Good

Goals are to be set...

reached for...

and accomplished...

it IS Gods will!!!!

"“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us." ~Bri

Walk a mile in my shoes...

Before stomping my toes...

Before you chose to stomp on my sore tired toes
Try walking for just one day in my shoes
Cause absolutely nobody at all knows
Why it is I do the things that I choose

Do I forget things because I do not care
Or am I tired because my child's been ill for awhile
Next time you wonder how does she dare
Instead please consider how to help me smile

If somehow to you I may seem angry mad or sad
Rather than judge or speak harshly of me
Just remember yourself to be thankful and glad

Cause you very well may not be as bad off as me!

Be happy and never forget

walk in my shoes

before stomping my toes