The Pit-Stop Photos Matter Too

 

Make more time for adventures. It's not even your holiday, and I'm missing you a little extra today - not to mention everyone Life has taken since we lost you. By the way, did you take her newest favorite mug? We can't seem to find it anywhere. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Gardens are Gorgeous this time of year

Gratitude looks different from everyone, remember the sunflowers are growing through multiple seasons in your name, and the brilliant blue skies connect us all. Enjoy your time with the people you love and let everything else roll off your back - this is all we have. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Pink Satin Smile

 I firmly believe those of us grieving people we never met are the ones who will heal this earth. 

The Brutally Honest Cycle

It's always grief that brings me back here, ache that pulls me away from the ink, and loneliness that leads me here all over again. I hope you're doing better than I am. And tomorrow is kinder to us all. 

The Wilting is Wonderful

 

I finally understand why lilies are a funeral flower. And sometimes just that kernel of knowledge is more important than anyone else will ever get. Keep finding your fun facts, even if they click in wild places. 

I love you. I miss you. If I'm being honest, I miss me too.

The Ash Remains

You'll never truly recognize the things you leave behind. Especially when you're finally taking your last breath to whisper with Time. But you'll always be remembered. 

The True Meaning of Life

 

I know you’ve been wishing on

eyelashes, 11:11, train tracks and

anything else you can get your hand on. 

But the midnight stars accidentally told me

you’ve been asking the sky what it means

to live. And the river murky with clay and

your favorite color told a friend of mine that

you’re sending out messages in bottles and

skipping stones with the intent to summon

something akin to divine inspiration. I’m glad

you’re believing in magic again, or maybe this

is the first time for you and it’s again for me, 

either way, I’m glad. I hope you get the answers

you’re looking for and if not - I hope you remember

you can call me any time. It’s rare I won’t pick up. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The UFOs and Unicorns are so Beautiful

 Interesting things are all around us, just remember what you stop to admire very possibly could define you someday. 

The Immanent Predicitons

Having a few good friends, a shelf filled with favorite books, and paint on your hands is really the only true way to tell whether or not you lived a good life. 

Forget the trends, the fucking teddy bear coffee cups, and whether or not anyone else liked what you did. I promise there's so much more to you than this. 

The Days Grow Longer Despite the Darkness

Small sips bring you joy so keep ordering the coffee on your way home. Bright colors smile alongside you so keep admiring the flowers lining the street as you get the mail. The music dances with you in the kitchen so turn it up and twirl away. 

Soon we'll be enjoying things together again. Until then, we've got to make do with every little thing we can find. 

The Puzzle Pieces and Secret Messages

 Everything's all mixed together again. My brain is so foggy and my lungs have forgotten what a breath feels like. 

Stop following my wish

I self 

I could home

where roses stand

blooming hope

thorns sharpened on

angst. 

Spill days into tea

heart you 

garden should cry. 

The Countdown Begins

I'm wandering gardens, I'm looking for anything that survived the summer, I'm wondering what's getting planted next. 

Maybe you're right and we'll both get out of this one in one piece. 

The First Day of the Challenge

 

Darling, I spent the day writing anything and everything that came to mind. I'm sure some of it will come your way eventually, but for now, would you mind giving me a song and a title you've been loving?