CSI Case File - 68 - Broken

 I wanted to go with humour this week, but I did not have a photo to work with the "silly" prompt.  As the colours seemed a little sombre to me,  I worked with the "Write a poem prompt" and wrote about a significant friendship.  

It explores the way I felt during the friendship, rather than when it ended. Now, I realize it was a toxic friendship, one where I was frequently given the cold shoulder, not knowing or understanding what the problem was. Had I done something wrong, offended in some way?  Out of the blue, I would be re-instated, without any explanation and expected to act as though nothing had happened.  I’m not sure why I tolerated such capricious behaviour.  I think I must have had my Saint Helen crown on, thinking if only I tried harder and more carefully, everything would be harmonious.  Eventually, I realized that the harder I tried, the more outrageous the expectations became and I sadly walked away.

OUT FOR

PUBLICATION

EVIDENCE

Clouds 

Polka dots

Stripes (paper behind the image)

Small brads

Flowers

Stitching

Paint

Pen work

TESTIMONY

I wrote a poem

THE JOURNALLING READS

I glimpse your face in my dreams now

you broke the deep sworn vow

of friendship

Your sparkling eyes no longer 

welcome me with acceptance

and radiance

Familiar bonds once uniting us

lie severed on the path

which entices you away

I am discarded, like an old toy

forsaken, bereft, abandoned

as you disappear into the crowd

MATERIALS
Stamp - "On the Porch" Paper Bag Studio

Prima - Lifetime collection “Quilter”

Prima - Alphabet #550066

Prima mask - 

My Mind’s Eye - Unforgettable collection “Today” (both sides)

My Mind’s Eye - Unforgettable collection “Authentic” (reverse)

Kaisercraft clear stamp - “Arty’

Kaisercraft - Brads

Kaisercraft - Acrylic paint - Black

Liquitex Gloss - Heavy Gel

E.K. Success - Flower punch

Tattered Angels Glimmermist - “Creme de Chocolate”

ColorBox Chalk ink - Dark Brown

Studio Calico - Chip Shapes - Clouds

Ranger Distress Stain - Walnut Stain

Zig pen - Black