The Best Advice Ever

Sample everything life has to offer before choosing anything. 

If you don't have the luxury - always take the croissant and call your best friend while you walk home from the bakery. 

-Sincerely,

Bluejay

The First Beautiful Accident

This was the first photograph of a flower I was proud of. I always thought it would make an incredible postcard to send back in time to an earlier version of myself. To remind her that practice pays off. And inspiration is the most valuable currency in the world. That I too would bloom in unexpected places. 

-Sincerely

BlueJay

The Girls Swept Away by Everything

 

The storms are going to come whether you're ready for them or not. It's up to you whether you're going to dance in the rain or spend the time fighting the inevitable. 

In case you're wondering - I'll splash in the puddles, twirl with the wind, and roar with the thunder every goddamn time. 

-Sincerely

BlueJay

Artist Credit: Cynalin

The Curious Combination of Speaking Voices

When Fate and Destiny fail to give you answers you're able to work with - go for ice cream. Pick up the candy bar. Make fudge with the feelings too big to feel and all the people you love despite it all. 

Eventually you'll understand what the signs were telling you. 

Sincerely,

BlueJay 

The Local Sheep Dream Too

When you give the world room enough to come alive, when you give life enough respect to bloom, when you admire everything that already is wonderful Tomorrow is far kinder than you have ever imagined. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Ways We Survive the End

 

I have created a collection of doodle ghosts, that continue living even after Death has stolen them. They rebuild themselves. They waltz with Memory on Wednesday nights in the kitchen. They dream of endless possibility and invent such things as well. 

It may seem morbid, but I assure you they are very much alive. And so am I. 

- Sincerely,

BlueJay

P.s. If you'd like to see the original poem paired with this doodle gal, or to explore some more of her friends consider checking out my most recent poetry chapbook: How Many Drafts to Home

The Rememberings

You will eventually have a love that makes you want to carve your names into something. A love you want to take every picture possible with. A love you want the entire world to know about - even after you no longer remember each other. 

May you take every opportunity to share that feeling with the world. May yours be one of the few that last. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Long Way to Work

 

Sometimes the little joys: a coffee on the way to work, a ray of sunlight stretching out over the bed as you nap, the laughter of a child in the park. Are everything you need and more. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Noise Construction Creates

Nature cannot be contained - no matter how hard you try. Build your walls, bring your poisons, break your path through. Nature will always win. 

And so will the artists, the dreamers, the genuine. Better luck next time. 

-Sincerely, 

Bluejay

The Photos Taken on a Whim

I love the way you see the world. Even on your way home, taking the time to watch the sky. Pray to a god that goes by no real name. Making a wish on Tomorrow for a stranger. Taking the time to call her just to say goodnight. You are the reminder we all need that there is still beauty - if only we open our eyes. 

Sincerely,

BlueJay

Photo credit: Dakota Roberts 

The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

 

Let's go on an adventure together. Let's whisper little recaps of our each and every day over the wires at 2am. Let's go dancing on Friday nights and out for coffee on Saturday and to brunch on Sundays. Together we'll make memories and tell stories and promise to be there for each other always. All without ever having to be in the same place at the same time. Without knowing each other's names. Without pressure. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay