What Inspires You

Sit back on your porch, let your mind drift to a moment your eyes saw a beautiful painting or picture that left you in awe When music sifted through your ears and  your spirit did lift or it touched your heart and down poured the tears Think of a fragrance of your favorite perfume to smell bringing pleasant aromas for your mind to dwell Let your mouth water as you picture your favorite meal  Remember a blanket's silky softness comforting feel   Unique people develop these creations from many continents and  nations From whence comes that little spark that motivates humans to produce  art Whether it be painting, poetry, jokes, or books gardening, fragrances, music, or cooks dancing, teaching, pottery, fixing things or more From whence is the source of our inspiring core   Sit on your porch, let your mind drift to a moment your eyes saw A beautiful sunset, or moonlight that left you in awe The sound of birds chirping sifted through your ears  soft cooing of a baby touched your heart, down came some tears Think of  the smell of a fragrant flower tree or the sweet juice of fruit or the many flavors of tea Remember the softness of the wind how it felt gently blowing on your skin The feel of a kitten's fur or the sharp edges of a fish fin   The core of our inspiration is a gift from God I believe God the greatest artist  made us in His image, you and me He takes the dust of the earth and brings it to life Creating beauty that eases minds and heals  strife No wonder at times arises a little spark to give back our gift, message, prayer through our art A means to commune with people of all kinds Melting the barrier between our hearts and minds Just as the potter can remake pots that  break God can rekindle that spark in our core for our art to create If we can inspire one smile or touch a hurting heart feed a hungry soul, our gift has done a part