Check out Brenda’s own response to her word prompt “sand.”
https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-The-Sands-of-Time
Excellent work on these poems, Brenda.
Brenda, your article, "The Sands of Time" includes wonderful poetry pieces. I loved them and enjoyed reading all of them. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, John, for posting Brenda's work.
Rosina
Thank you.
I'm delighted to know you liked these ones.
The sand of time counts down quicker than we know.
Enjoy your day.
From a sand sandsculptor, I enjoyed your poem.
Sand is the most accessible thing on the surface on the earth. Only the stars are greater in number than every grain of sand on earth.
Like to hear more...
Castlepaloma
Thank you.
I suppose grains of sand might even be more vast the the stars above in the heavens.
Both are intriguing.
Science say
Our universe contains at least 70 septillion stars, 7 followed by 23 zeros. Astronomers estimate there exist roughly 10,000 stars for each grain of sand on Earth. That's a lot of stars.
If it was my job to count every star in the universe. I would have give birth to twins accountants, in hell.
Thank you for all that information. I had no idea there were that many stars.
I only know they are a joy to look at and they seem like amazing.
10,000 stars to each grain of sand is going to be alot.
You should have written an article for sand comparing it to the stars.
Doing something like that.
From building sandsculptures for 47 years on 6 Continents . Sand covers the earth surface in the sea and on the land more than any other material on the planet.
That's is why they call me, The Comic Sand Gypsy.!
Its amazingly exciting to do podcasts with my daughter. She will do the under 40 famous artist and I'll be doing over age 40 on up to an active 81 year old artist.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Great Castepaloma
I know you no longer write articles and are only active on forums, but as the word sand is of your interest. Please do write something. We would love to read something from you.
Blessings always!!
https://hubpages.com/business/Cosmic-Sand-Gypsy
I wrote about 50 articles with many of my sand sandsculpture just forgot about them. My writing is terrible. Although I am a good actor and not bad of a standup comedian. This combination plus working partly in the film industry. Can seriously be fun and grow legs.
Thank you so much, Castepaloma, here's the forum discussion for your hub:
https://hubpages.com/art/forum/354395/c … astepaloma
As you said your writing is terrible so here's a quote:
“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” -- Octavia E. Butler
Why don't you start writing again? I think it would be great thing to do
The community of poets welcome everyone. So we welcome you with a big smile !
Stay well and blessed!!
Now I'm in a spot. Throw me into the water and tell me to write.
lol
I'm good in speech in front of a camera.
Script writing for film is different than gracefully writing stories and poems of words.
I can take these old story telling writing on these hubs and adapt them to cue cards and do alot of unscripted fill ins improv.
There is some really good stories amoung the scale pile of bad grammar.
Now its time to write or sink.
Thank you.
Perhaps you could write scripts and publish them on HP. Lol! Who knows what fate has in store for them
Writing is therapeutic and of course much better than sinking. Lol!
Stay blessed!
We won't let you sink..
Trust us.
We'll guide you if needed, but I'm certain that won't be necessary.
It's inside you.
These podcast topics, I know are strong interest for beach craziness out here.
Advertising my microgreens, foods and medicine. Also sculpture and tiny house. If I do well like I have the vast majority of my life, before the Covid hit.
Then I can pass on some of the financial profits to who ever is interested in co writing help with cue cards.
Maybe you can promote your products while singing our poems. Lol!
Lol!!
Trying to get the edge in for all of us.
Like your thinking.
Just be yourself....
Don't try to change or adapt....
I'm sure we will enjoy your work.
I just now received this one.
I will read it as soon as I can & get back with you.
It will be a bit.
Thanks for sharing your work with us.
You are so welcome. I hope the encouragement helps you to write us an article.
I can't wait to read it.
it seem you guys have got my back. Who knows I may not be a dead poet after all.
I just scanned over your profile & I'm intrigued.
I might not get back with you until tomorrow, because quite honestly today I'm a bit beat...it's been a long day.
Think I posted that profile from my plenty of fish online profile and forget to edit it, yet I did edit just now. I lost much of my spirit the last two years being kicked off two dating site for being Unvaccinated
It must look really creepy on a writer site, like I'm Pepe Le Pew with everyone.
Castlepaloma...
Read the word prompt series this week...
See if you can come up with one for Respect....
From the viewpoint of a sculptor towatds his work
Like the poem.
Funny, I once built the world largest sandsculpture titled. Sands of Time. IT was six acres, largest sculpture of any kind of material in the world. Of ancient civilizations of Egypt, Babylon and Greece. From another company, I built them tiny molded sandcastle for sale. They forced me to change our Title name Sands of Time to :Temples of time: over rights to the name Sands of time. Since I'm doing sand and beach reports. I can get away with free speech as nothing is physical to sue by.
Sand of Time hour glass poem can work like the Show 60 minutes clock show.
There is a way to adapt it like a theme to each podcast. Give me more time to study the Legitimacy. Since One third of everything is about legislatively done for something big.
Castlepaloma...
I'd never thought about it like the 60 minutes show...but you are right..it could count down each second in the hour.
See...you have what it takes to write.
Everything you've said is worth reading.
Don't sell yourself short. Your reports are probably just fine for here...maybe add a little bit to make it relevant.
It's like sand keeps my life together. Love and sandworks glues most of my llife together The love of my life is my daughter Paloma. Meaning white dove, a symbol of peace. I built a sandcastle in Ottawa called Castle Paloma finished on the day of Paloma's birth in Ottawa,, at the Ottawa school of Arts, a class of 12 Students. It ironic that the trucker convoy in Ottawa right now is like the Berlin Wall, trying to bring World peace together again. People ask me what I do for a living, reply I dream for a living.
A symbol: for Sand is dreaming or comfort, time and money. The time slips from life like the sand slips from hands. It has a lot of things to convey to you about your life.
Majorly, dreams related to sand represent time and money. To carry handful sand in dream is a sign of profitable business. It means that you will begin with a little investment and earn double returns in business.
Walking on the sand near the beach is a sign of comfort and relaxation. It means that you will enjoy a peaceful and spiritual time.
Sands also relate holiday moods and desires. White sands are symbols of profitable business. It is important that you understand a few things in sand dreams such as.
- Was there any sand castle?
- Were you holding the sand in your hands?
- Was the sand slipping from your hands?
- Was there an hour glass consisting of sand?
- Was it black, brown, yellow or white sand?
Most Common Sand Dreams:
To see an Hourglass with Sand: To dream about an hourglass of sand includes a sign that time is running faster and you must take actions quickly. Finish the pending tasks before the time starts raising its questions at you.
Brenda, most everything you have said so far has connected well with the storyline theme of the Artist on the beach podcast series. It like my dream documency. Although it feels a bit over ego yet if all I have in life is what I give away.When sand, love and work shared like therpy of life, can bring beautiful balance to all.
Castlepaloma
Taje all these words and create an article with them.
They are awesome...deserving more than a comment section.
Castlepalmo....
Did you post any articles yet?
Hi Brenda!
I liked your response to the word prompt, Sand.
Beautifully expressed poems, especially the hourglass of time, poem.
Nice pictures, quotes to compliment your creativity.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you John, for sharing Brenda’s wonderful response.
Happy weekend to both of you.
Thank you Chitrangada
I'm not getting notifications for this forum...why, who knows??
Glad you enjoyed them.
John
Thank you so much for your generous comment & for posting.
Have a great day.
John
I just read your story & posted a link in the word prompt to keep track of it.
You are testing my patience a bit. I'm waiting to find this treasure.
I guess this is a sands of time moment.
Brenda, I enjoyed reading all the three poems. All are beautifully composed. It was a joyful read. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
Thank you, John for sharing Brenda's work.
Take care.
Blessings to both of you always!
Rozlin
Thanks.
I'm glad my words brought a little bit of joy into your life.
Have a great day.
What an interesting and beautiful response to the word prompt, ' Sand'. Loved your poems, Bredz. All of them are very delightful and interesting but I especially loved the acrostic one. Very well scribbled. I also loved the quote by Christopher Paolini. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much,John, for posting this forum discussion.
Blessings to both of you!!
Misbah
Thank you.
Time slips away, but we can remember...that's what memories are for, I guess.
Have a great day.
Bredz
This is a beautiful and interesting response to your last prompt Brenda. I was thinking about the sands of time as the theme for a response, but I haven't written very much so far. I really enjoyed reading your poems. I also liked the quote.
Thanks for posting Brenda's article John.
Pamela
Thank you so much!
Keep scribbling those notes. After you get healed up ~ you can amaze us ...wow us..with your words.
For now, just kick back & enjoy each second of life with your husband.
Thanks John for sharing Brenda's lovely responses to the Sands of Time. Her last one is very poignant. We cannot stop the progress of time, but we can learn to savor each moment.
Thanks Peggy....
Savor the moment! That's what we all should do, but as I walk around observing others...they don't have a clue.
I guess we think we have tomorrow and the next day and so on...
There's no sense worrying about what might happen, but we need to cherish those moments we have...good or bad.
Have a great day.
Thank you for posting the link, Brenda. Sorry, to keep leaving you on edge but I was already over 1200 words, and I’m not sure how many it will take to finish it. I just hope that the ending will be worth it. Cheers.
Thanks John...
I'm sure hoping the ending will be worth it.
Don't rush it...make it worth the wait.
Brenda has created an interesting article. Thank you for sharing it, John. I enjoyed reading all of the poems, but the last one was my favorite. I found it very moving.
Thank you Linda.
That last one was inspired by our trips to Panama City Beach Florida & Rehoboth Beach Delaware.
Brenda
Just updated edit sandsculptor
Everything you were afraid to ask a
Sand Sculptor.
Castle Paloma has professional Sand sculptor for 47 years. Fearlessly and friendly heart, ask away???
1.What holds the sand up?
We first compress sand and water by pounding it into concrete like wood forms with layers about every 2 to 4 inches. Similar to sandstone created by nature’s in time and pressure. Just by packing sand through pressure pounding hardness. Once packed, Sand Sculpture boxes can be removed by each step down sculpted. We start from top and work our way downward removing forms as we sculpt downward, until down until all forms are removed from the sand sculpture.
2. How long can it last?
Good quality sand, packed well can last up to 2 years outdoors. Or Indoor sandsculpture last as long as a house when coated with white glue surface.
3. Are sand sculptor artist?
You are what you think you are. Yes, its much a like fine sketch artist in the round. Sand sculpture is a performance art and anyone can be a part of it too.
4 What if it rains?
The sculptors work under umbrellas.Surprisingly the sand sculpture, rain is less damaging then you would think. We use biodegradable and environmentally friendly, nontoxic, invisible glue that protect against the sun and wind. The glue while protecting the surface details, It preserves, yet no structural strength.
5. Do you mind answering questions?
I enjoy talking and interacting with all age groups and walks of life as I sculpt. Answering questions is part of sharing of the greater art experience. People love watching and enjoy talking to me and the other sculptors. After 5 questions it is a $1 a question.
6. Is this your largest and tallest sand sculpture?
My tallest is 67 feet high and weighing 70,000 tons.
7. Are you afraid to see it destroyed?
Everything is in the process of change. I love the process of sculpting every sculpture is a new, learned experience. Destruction can be fun, and we get alot of free help knocking down sand sculptures from a real tiger, an elephant, children, clowns, and even security guards. The important thing is to get a photo before they too much fun destorying it..
8. Where does the sand come from?
It is fine silted sand that usually comes from a local Sand and Gravel pit.
Sand sculpting (a dream job) was voted as one of the "Top Ten Careers in the World". For the majority of sculptors, the artistic qualities which sand possesses are ultimately what they are looking for. Encompassing both disciplines of sculpting and carving, Sand Sculpting is not only a performing art, but is being recognized as a medium for planning, displays and studio work. It is truly the made from sand, ranging from glass to cement and silicone. As well, a great deal of our environment is made of sand and its presence lies deep in our subconscious.
https://hubpages.com/art/Answer-by-a-Sand-sculptor
https://usercontent2.hubstatic.com/4253483_f1024.jpg
World record for indoor sandsculpure.
Sleeping Beauty.
I can relate to that since I've been stuck inside since our recent ice storm.
You'd think I'd have a masterpiece written by now...but no such luck.
by John Hansen 3 years ago
Please read Brenda’s word prompt for this week “Forgiveness.”https://discover.hubpages.com/literatur … ty-Week-46Great job, Brenda. This should inspire some interesting responses. Thank you for the write up on my “snowflake” article as well.
by John Hansen 3 years ago
Please take a few moments to read Brenda’s wonderful poetic response to her “snowflake” prompt. https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-SnowflakesI enjoyed these poems very much, Brenda.
by Misbah Sheikh 2 years ago
Please read Brenda's beautiful and heart-touching response to her own word prompt, 'first.'Here's the link: https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-Fi … EverythingThank you!
by BRENDA ARLEDGE 3 years ago
This is Vidya's response for the word prompt. I haven't read this one yet, but please do and start a discussion. Thanks.https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-A- … 6-Strength
by Ravi Rajan 2 years ago
Chitrangada has written some beautiful poems on hunger, each showcasing a different facet of hunger - from hunger for food to hunger for knowledge to a beautiful acrostic poem. Each of the poems contains deep underlying emotions that convey thought-provoking discussions. Thanks, Chitrangada for...
by Misbah Sheikh 2 years ago
Please take some time to read this short and beautiful poem by Brenda. Here's the link:https://hubpages.com/literature/Poem-Fur-Babies-LoveThank you!Bredz, I loved reading your beautiful poem and enjoyed all the pictures you posted. I also loved the quotes you shared. I especially loved the quote...
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