Idol, poetry and quotes....

Since I've posted poems on my website blog www.janiepoetry.com and Ive posted poems on my blogspot Inkblood poetry I see that I've blogged about American Idol a few times. Well, last week my man Casey Abrams almost got voted off. Needless to say I was mortified! Then I felt real guilty because I was so tired after the show ended I just went to sleep and I didn't vote! Then he didn't get enough votes and was in the bottom three! I know my vote isn't all the important, but then again maybe it is? Anyway, he started singing and the judges stopped him from singing because it's obvious he belongs there. He sang Nirvana last week, no matter what happens Casey is a winner...in my book anyway.

I'll leave you with a quote I posted on my website.

"no longer forward nor behind. I look in hope and fear; but gratefully take the good I find. The best of now and here" -John G. Whittier

Have a great day readers!

Love, Live, Laugh, Create, Make a Change and a Difference-

-Janie

Working on a collections volume...

Hello everyone,

I'm working on a best of collections volume of my poetry. If anyone has an opinion on which poems should be included in this book of 25; I'd be very glad to hear your response.

Thank you

-Janie

American Idol Blog Again....

I can't help myself. I was going to blog about this last night. Is it me or is the new American Idol this year the best one ever? The contestants are really very talented. My mom wants James to be her grandson! James Durbin is a lot of Rock-n-Roll and a little bit Blue's-Pop...And we love it. James sang Bon Jovi- "I'll be there for you" last night.  Lauren Alaina is another favorite, she's sweet, humble and I love how comfortable she seems up on stage. Lauren sang "I'm the only one" by Melissa Etheridge! Paul McDonald is already a star. He has this star quality about him, as if he's already a star and I'm wondering why he's on American Idol when he should already have an album out. He has a raspy voice and can pull off just about anything. He sang "I guess that's why they call it the blues" by Elton John. My husbands favorite and mine as well is Casey Abrams. He has a red beard and lots of hair! He is I would have to say, the most talented one there. He plays various instruments and last night he rocked Nirvana- Smells Like Teen Spirit. He's funny, talented, not afraid to take risks and he doesn't take himself too seriously. And I love it when Jennifer Lopez calls him sexy! Then there is Scotty McCreery with his southern charm. He can make anyone love country!He sang "Can I trust you with my heart" by Travis Tritt. I think a lot of girls would love to have that chance! Then there is Stefano Langone and his sly smile he has a wonderful voice and charm. Last night Stefano sang "If you don't know me by now" by Simply Red and he did a great job singing it!

 PiaToscano sang "Where do broken hearts go" by Whitney Houston and I thought Pia needed to put more soul into it. It was way too much of a ballad for me. Karen Rodriguez sang "Love will lead you back" by Taylor Dayne and that was a bit of a mistake, because Taylor Dayne has a very powerful soulful voice. Not the right choice for Karen. Naima Adedapo is my youngest daughter's favorite. I was pulling for her, but she sang "What's love got to do with it" by Tina Turner and her pitch was very off. Thia Megia is wonderful but I feel may be too young for this competition; she needs to grow a little more to fully understand how to capture an audience. Haley Reinhart seems too nervous all the time when she performs and hasn't been able to find her nitch. Jacob Lusk has a powerful voice, but his performances are so emotional it drains me out to see him perform. He sang  "Alone" by Heart great song!

So my votes go to Paul, James, Stefano, Scotty, Casey, and Lauren. We will see what will unfold tonight.

-Janie

New Poem book entitled "Ticking Clock"

Please visit http://www.janiepoetry.com/ and click on "Ticking Clock" New!

I've just uploaded a new poem book.

Thanks for reading

-Janie

Love and Light/Poem

Love and light

Love and light be there for you

I wish love to surround you

When you feel sorrow on your doorstep

Light to guide you when you can’t find your way home

May you have the strength of Achilles when getting up

For one last round seems like impossibility

Follow your heart and don’t be afraid

Even when the road you’re on is going to give way

Find the strength to power through

Because in the end only you know what’s true

Love and light be there for you

May angels guide you

My love for you is endless and forever

I pray that you may find positive energy

In the midst of darkness

May love and light be there for you always

-Janie

I AM STRONG-POEM

I am strong

I am strong

I am strong don’t mistake the swing of my hips

And my pink lips for something weak and submissive

I am wise, for I know who I am and no one can take that away from me

Do you think of me less, because I have breasts?

Or do you show respect when I walk by?

I am strong. Do you know why?

Because I know my body is capable of many great things

Because I can juggle so many things

No…nothing falls, because I have a great eye

I am strong; don’t mistake my high heels, delicate fingers

And sexy back side; for something other than strength, power,

Intelligence, compassion and love

I can give life, be nurturing and kind

I can also run companies, build buildings, and design master plans

I can take your breath away with a wink of an eye and the strength of my hip

Leave you yearning for more

You know you love me, because I’m not like anything you’ve ever seen

I am strong, not weak

I am worth more than the world sees

I am valuable, a hero unto myself

I am stronger now, yesterday and tomorrow

I am strength, I am woman

-JANIE