Ohinemutu Carvings and Angel with Rotorua landscape scenes, double exposure, Tanka about power and control by Janet Keen, art photographer and creativity teacher.

This is my first attempt at serial Tanka to tell a poetic and allegorical story with double exposure photographs. 

It's a work in progress so return often because things have a way of changing and evolving like sands through an  hour glass. 
 If  you want to contribute or give me suggestions or even critiques feel free, just email me at jkeen@clear.net.nz





                                                               big woman eater
                                           overlooks a brooding lake
                                           eruption pending 
                                           married couples with troubles
                                          seek help before exploding
                                                                

                                                               
                                                                 angel anchored down 
                                          fingers protest fruitlessly 
                                          clutching at blue air
                                         before you finally choose
                                        take note of red flags and run
                                                                
                                                                
                                                               
                                                         

                                                             fighting  for control
                                       first she wins and then he does
                                       see-saw of  struggle
                                      if  it's like this at the start 
                                      marrying it will make it worse
                                     
                                                               
                                                              
                                                              

                                                                             you've escaped like a 
                                                   bubble of  blue victory
                                                 spread your wings and fly
                                                  remember stay free next time
                                                  keep your power close with love
                                                                     

                                                                           she's flown far  away
                                                baffled he is left alone
                                                     raging with dismay
                                         being in love is not enough
                                       to convince the best to stay
                                                                          

                                                                              
                                                               

wafting over trees

breathing in brisk piney breeze

 angel  refreshes

she'd stopped walking when with him

 small things delight her once more

                                                           watch he's stalking her
                                       he can't let go of her scent
                                       wants what he can't have
                                      he yearns for the forbidden
                                     more than when he was allowed 
                                                       

                                                             
                                                               it's humble but hers
                                          she's set up house in a shack
                                        she spreads golden spells
                                           delighting in simple things
                                          money is not where it's at
                                                             
                                                               

After school art classes enrolling now for next term. 
Warm up your winter by being creative with me. 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Fridays from 3.30pm

Adults mosaic, painting and photography for beginners classes, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. 
Weekends by appointment. 

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email jkeen@clear.net.nz


Creative Quotes of the week.

 The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us. Allyson Felix

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. Marilyn Monroe
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You can never control who you fall in love with, even when you're in the most sad, confused time of your life. You don't fall in love with people because they're fun. It just happens. Kirsten Dunst
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I've had a blessed life. I've pulled back from trying to control my destiny and gone back to accepting whatever fate has in store for me. I live for today because I don't know what'll happen tomorrow. Cilla Black
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I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. Marilyn Monroe
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I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. Marilyn Monroe
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/control.html

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. Marilyn Monroe
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“A culture fixated on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty, but an obsession about female obedience. Dieting is the most potent political sedative in women’s history; a quietly mad population is a tractable one.”
― Naomi Wolf, The Beauty Myth

“Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.”
― Epictetus

“If you're in bad mood, take a deep breath.
If you're in good mood, give thanks to God.”
― Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

I believe the only thing that we really have control over is our attitude. If we focus on the positive things in our lives and learn how to cope with all the surprises, we will be happier people. Brandon Jenner
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