Wednesday, October 24, 2012

It's been a while since the last time I wrote in here. It's hard to find a moment here and there to write, to think, to reflect and to just be "Janie"- I do write every day trying to finish some books I'm writing, editing and so forth. I couldn't sleep last night, my mind filled with so much to do, say, finish, start, clean, cook, etc. It's very difficult to be a working mother, I'm not sure the world really understands how hard it is to work, be "mom" and even harder to have a dream to accomplish. Even so I'm not complaining. I love it every bit of it. It just makes life more interesting and full of love. I'm so proud of all of them.

I'm currently editing a book I wrote about a year ago. I have to fine tune it, edit, re-write some scenes the Title is "Dear Serenity" and I'm completely hooked on the book I'm currently writing "WhoreHound" it's the complete opposite of "Dear Serenity" "WhoreHound" is gritty, raw, and takes you on a journey in the early 60's in Marseille, France where Charlotte the main character is on a mission. I hope to reflect the writers I've grown up loving, James Clavell, Taylor Caldwell, Jack London. I'm not comparing myself to them in any way, shape or form, but I'd like to have the heart that is in their stories, the drive, the passion. It's a strange life, to be a writer, to have all these stories and characters in your head, to sit in a room alone, with your own thoughts and nothing else, the blinking cursor waiting for you to tell it what to do. Sometimes the blinking cursor is the enemy and sometimes it's divine inspiration.

Here's a poem- just because I haven't written one in a while....Let's see what do I want to say?

People say, things happen for a reason
That there is a time and a season
for everything-

Sometimes it's hard to understand
What's the next lesson?
What am I missing?
Am I still on the right road?
Making the right choice?

There's no real way to know
Divine Fate
Blind Faith
Every day I move forward a bit
I let go of the past and I look to the future

I still have this hurricane in my heart
I still have nights when old memories take hold
I still wonder why things were the way they were
I've try not to make sense of it, because I know I can't

Divine  Fate
Blind Faith
Love pulls me closer
The chaos seems further

Sometimes it's hard to understand
My journey is long, my road hasn't been easy
I'm moving slower
Still holding on
Divine Fate
Blind Faith
Take over

Janie-

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Entering the unknown

I'm holding on to my dreams
Moving steadily
I'm taking on more than I know
I'm pushing violently
I'm entering the unknown
With open eyes, taking steps
Holding on to faith
Uncertain of the outcome
Catching fire
Throwing stars
Landing on Mars

Janie Zavala
www.janiepoetry.com

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Tragedy

What a weekend the world had. There is so much going on. I mourned on 9-11 Sunday and Monday morning came too quickly. I stayed up too late and woke up too early, kids went to school, rain, nightly news is full of sadness and then I watched the news special with Diane Sawyer on Jackie Kennedy. Tupak died on the 13th right in front of Ellis Island on Koval lane. It all got me thinking So much death lately, it can make one appreciate life more.

"I always wanted to be a writer or newspaper reporter, but after college I did other things" Jackie Kennedy  July 28th 1929- May 19, 1994

"A man may die, nations may rise and fall but an idea lives on"
John F. Kennedy May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963

"It's hard for me to talk about a legacy or a mystique. It's my family, it's my mother, it's my father, it's my sister. We're like any other family. We look out for one another. The fact that there have been difficulties, hardships and obstacles makes us closer" John F. Kennedy Jr.  November 25, 1960 - July 16, 1999

"I know it  seems hard sometimes, but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there's a brighter day after that. So matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it"  Tupak Shakur June 16-1971-September 13, 1996

For all those who lived and died, for all those who tried to make a difference in the world and felt largly misunderstood. I remember-

Janie

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Trying not to lose my way-

My story is nothing new
Tragedy, hypocrisy
Love, darkness, light, laughter
Looking forward to another day
I'm trying to to lose my way
I'm a ghost walking by
A distant version of myself
I'm a story; no it's not new
I'm bruised, something borrowed
And something blue
I'm the word you don't want to say
The thought lingering in your mind
Inspirational ideology
Transformed by a new world and old philosophy
I'm trying not to lose my way
I'm a ghost walking by
Mediocrity turned to brilliant tragedy
I'm following you
You're following me
Click, send, don't press rewind, select and enter, acronyms forward
Take a stand
Don't look back
Looking for the next track
Don't worry I'm trying not to lose my way

Janie Zavala
www.janiepoetry.com

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Life Can Be...

Life can be hard
Especially when you take a stand

Life can be tragic
Loving someone till the end

Life can be dull
If you look at it in black and white
Forgetting all the hues from heaven above

Life can be grand
Taking in moments
Breathing in joy

Letting go and holding on

Life is a gift, so live in the "Present"
Cause"Tomorrow" may not come
And "Yesterday" is gone
So learn from your mistakes and live for today

Life is a lesson
And it's not the grade you got
But the experience and the road you traveled on that got you there
The people you loved, the good deeds done, the laughter you imparted
The art you made, the words you said, the music you sang, the love you gave
The Forgiveness you showed

The life you lived
Life can be...whatever you make of it...
-Janie Zavala
www.janiepoetry.com

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Little Girl

Little girl
You're growing up too fast
Slow down
Take it easy

Little girl
Give me a kiss on my cheek
I love you so

Daddy's girl
You're mine too

Little girl
Smile
Laugh
Skip all the way
Throw the ball
Let's play
Pretend you're a fairy
I'll catch you every time

Little girl
Time fly's by
And I h ave to cherish
Every minute
Cause you're mine
I'm so lucky to have you
To know you

I watch you and all that you are
Your character
Your laugh
Your smile
Your curiosity
Precocious beauty
Your mind takes in the world by the minute
I'm amazed by you

Running with innocence
Turn around and smile
My heart skips a beat
As I watch you go
Backpack in hand
Standing straight
Ready to face the day
Meeting friends
As you skip away

Little girl
I'll remember you
As you grow and change
With time you will discover
All the things you were meant to do
Paint me a picture
I'll treasure it so

Little girl
Don't grow up so fast
I just want to hold you
As you pull away to play
You turn to me and smile

I'll love you forever to eternity and more

Little girl
Dance
Sing
Pretend
Live with a full heart

I'll be here for you
To love you
Catch you
Hold you
Laugh with you
Play with you
And take hold of the privilege it is
To raise you
To be part of you

Little girl
Words can't describe
What you mean to me
You're a shining star
The reason my heart beats

Little girl, I'll love you forever to eternity and more-

-Janie
(For my EmmaLee)

Friday, June 24, 2011

Dreams

Dreams cna make you
Dreams can break you
Dreams of living the unexpected, the uninvited...
Pressing on, pushing past limits
Courage is living for a dream
Even when you're not sure what the outcome will be
Dreams can fill you with passion
Dreams can drain you, leaving you empty and broken
Dreams have a way of coming back; when you think all hope is gone
Pick up the pen, set up the interview, make the audition and take a chance
Because dreaming is all we have
A passion, a wish, a hope...
We live to dream and dream to live
My dreams give me courage
My stories call on me
My poetry is in my soul
Dreams

-Janie