sleeping in toasters,

When the moon lays low in the land, and shadows are casted by the wild wolf, I lay awake, and wish for somnolence. Instead of sleep, and eye shut dreaming,  I sit by my window and witness the coma of night.  There is a magical air to the moon hours.   Our eyes don't need spectacles to watch the moon's glow.  The mysticism of night, the quietude, how every sun mammal is sleeping.  Have you ever witnessed a leaf being blown into the dead quiet street?




When I'm awake through the night, I feel happy. I feel alive. I feel attached to the earth. I feed on the simplicity of air, and  the quietude of dark... With all of this beauty, there is sacrifice to sailing away from sleep.   When the bells ring for the morning, I am tired, and filled by grumpy guts.  I often forget the importance of sleep. We need sleep for good tempers, good word plucking, and liveliness. When I'm not lively, I cannot be true. I cannot burst with yellow beams, pouring warmth on everything I love.  Without sleep, I yawn, and straddle low like the dirt worms.  Searching, always searching, but never finding what I need.

"The bed is a bundle of paradoxes: we go to it with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret; we make up our minds every night to leave it early, but we make up our bodies every morning to keep it late."



I sleep better when my blankets turn to Lava, and I sweat.  A summer slumber brings wraths of happiness. Sleep is magic. From our sleep, we discover better days. I've always envied the cinnamon boy who dreams of islands, and Utopian scopes.   For me,  I dream by day, seldom by night.

Slumber, munching, and kisses are so very important for proper breath. I sometimes forget this. I forget to feed my belly with food, my head with sleep, and my lips with kisses.
"Sleep 'til you're hungry, eat 'til you're sleepy."

 For now, I sleep in toasters, and pop out of bed.



Today, I spent the morning snacking on carrot cake, and watching the glow of light streaming from my new laptop. At last, I found myself a new computer. It's blue, like the sky, and it's fast, like electricity.  Tomorrow, I'll spend the morning writing school exams, and wishing I was on a golden beach drinking wine. After my exam, I'm hoping to celebrate with vintage browsing.

My wallet is always thirsty. My closet is always fed.


  Tonight,  I'll take a break from day, and lay in Summer's wings while plucking away worries. The spirits and songs within me chant blissfulness.    I'm clenching white teeth while playing poetry, and garden growing. Full by dreams of wonder, and merriment.


the bears~ and the budding blueberry bush~ parallel to our love.

the day my grandmother died| I remember the cold of my bed| as she whispered from a casket|" keep your dreaming head"

I met an old man| beside the wheat crest| he said "buckle your body to the one who loves you best”

Thank you always (readers, followers, friends, fans)
Lend me your cheeks so I can smooch them in gratitude
x


what i wore
flower dress- forever 21 $8
wedges- rocket dog $50
black hat- jessica simpson $20

81 comments:

  1. I could read your words forever.

    I find myself rising early, running on coffee beans and sunlight, collapsing into bed only to ponder what the next day has in store.

    I am lethargic yet I am like the bee, zipping around in excitement and anticipation of what must be done. In my haste, my words are driven, bordering on brilliance yet a maddening breath away..

    In my dreams, I can taste perfection, yet in life I cannot recall the flavors.

    Should we replenish ourselves or should we persevere in the search for brilliance?

    I want to write with you still
    and you are a vision
    and your face is lovely
    and your words are lovely
    and you are.

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  2. Anonymous17.5.11

    Every post gets better and better. You are beautiful in your heart and in your body.

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  3. Anonymous17.5.11

    I read your poetry on twitter! Wow!

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  4. Oooh I love this outfit!! The dress is soooo pretty :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  5. that dress is from Forever 21?! I was seriously thinking it was vintage, I was literally green with envy over that find... and to think I can run out to the Forever 21 to find it! oooh! and holy crap, that hat is precious :)

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  6. this dress is gorgeous, i love the colors!

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  7. I love your beautiful dress - the sash goes with it brilliantly! And the carrot cake looks so delicious!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  8. You are such a beautiful girl, and a beautiful writer. You dress is so darling!

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com
    much love.

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  9. I lveeee this look!!

    xx,
    Alviana

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  10. such a beautiful outfit! I can't tell ypu how much I appreciate the length of that dress, and forever21? I don't believe it! their website is rampant with nothing but shirts masquerading as quasi dresses! what a great find:)

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  11. I adore this post! Not only your dress is gorgeous but your style of writing is so fantastic. I really love it and now I am here listening to Zen Music in youtube...

    Thanks darling for your words.
    Huuugs :*

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  12. you are such a beauty & you're writing is so lovely!
    love the red dress & wide brimmed hat.
    so happy i stumbled across your blog.
    hope to see you on mine too. :)
    ♥ ♥

    http://www.thirteenlittleloves.blogspot.com/

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  13. I love, love, love the print of the dress. It looks like vintage patterns from 1920's. The color is lovely too!

    Mmm, carrot cake, my favorite :D

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  14. such a pretty dress, love the bold retro print and stunning colours

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  15. I love you write in your blog.. its awesome! And you look beautiful..

    Check out my giveaway for Valorie clutch and Glamour T-shirt:
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    xoxo

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  16. So adorable, you're a breath of fresh air and you write beautiful poetry.

    That carrot cake looks delish!

    Will return again
    x

    youngredviolets.blogspot.com

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  17. I love this post! you are goood! ... I love your dress u look amazing!

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  18. Anonymous18.5.11

    such an adorable dress, love the colors!
    and I'm in love with your header, so inspired!

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  19. that dress is so cute :)

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  20. loveyour sweet dress! and yes, i want your hair <3 <3

    xx

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  21. The hat you wear is suited for you. Like a gypsy woman, writing poetry by the babbling brook

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  22. Pretty dress n great pics the cake looks yummy!!! :)

    xo Emma

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  23. What a great dress! And that hat suits you so well :D I really love this outfit on you :D

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  24. Beautiful writing and gorgeous outfit. Love the very first picture the most, it's so editorial, sort of Vogue Girl like.

    xxx

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  25. Anonymous18.5.11

    You look fantastic ! Photos are amazing ! <3

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  26. Beautiful photos, and the words accompany them perfectly

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  27. AMYYY!!! I can't believe such a rad girl posted on my blog!! This is why i do it! Cinnamon boys and dreaming in the day instead of night is my kinda world! I am so thankful you posted on my blog! I am so putting you on my drunken sailors list! PS that girl was not me, but my dear friend sophie... she has a twin and we are going to do a bigger photo shoot this weekend :) Hope to hear more from you! You are a talented girl indeed! Thank you for sharing your gift!!

    XOXOXO marissaoftheseaaaaa!!!

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  28. What beautiful poetry this entry has! I really started to imagine a lone leaf blowing into a lone street. goodness. Awesome dress!!!

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  29. beautiful photo and lovely outfit!! i adore your dress and cute hat <3

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  30. Oh what a beautiful post and photos! Loved reading this. Your dress is gorgeous too!

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  31. that dress is gorgeous especially paired with your hat. & I love carrot cake. yummm. xx



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  32. Love your look - not just in this post but all your lovely posts! Thanks for sharing...


    bellaxx

    www.bybande.blogspot.com

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  33. YOU LOOK SO ADORABLE! I LOVE ALL THE PHOTOS :D
    ... and I would appreciate your vote for a shoe design contest I entered :)
    http://hdyd.keds.com/design-contest/designs/316

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  34. I love your dress and your hat, you look so sweet with your outfit <3

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  35. wonderful post, lovely ensemble <3

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  36. Amazing photos, I love your dress and your posts are always so interesting <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  37. Wow, that's so beautiful, I love your poetry! I totally relate to the beginning parts about being awake at night, it's magical. Gorgeous outfit as well :)

    Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella

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  38. Anonymous19.5.11

    Your words knock met out, seriously. Every poem and every thing you say is written in ways that make me feel like a child of whimsical things and yet an adult of thought. I just love you.

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  39. Anonymous19.5.11

    The first photo is my favorite! The first poem is my favorite too

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  40. this is such an adorable outfit :) you wear that floppy hat so well!

    x

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  41. I'm so grateful I found this blog today. It's all that I've been searching for and more.

    I wanted to find a blog written by a girl who isn't just beautiful and inspirational in the way she dresses and carries herself, but who also has a way with words. Oh, did I find her!

    Will keep coming back and back and back for more.

    Love,
    Annika
    According to Annika

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  42. thank you for your comment on my blog.
    You have such beautiful poetry & gorgeous photos, & I just love that dress x

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  43. so glad u stopped by - i LOVE the hat and when ur laying down laugh - ALL TIME FAVE! .. and i don't think i witneesed a leaf blowing in silence (reminds me of Forest Gump) but YES i do want to witness it tho! :o)

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~

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  44. lovely blog! and that photo of you laughing in the grass is wonderful. thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog!

    http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/

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  45. Your outfit is adorable! Seriously so cute! Also, love the blog design!

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  46. Anonymous19.5.11

    such a gorgeous outfit!!! <3

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  47. thank you for the sweet comment on my blog. your hair is really pretty :)

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  48. Aw, thanks for your nice comment on my blog. And, more importantly, hooray for Langhorne Slim lovin' - he's stellar!

    Your blog is super-lovely. The shoes you're sporting in this post are the precise style that I've been loving the most this season!

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  49. your dress is adorable!

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  50. hi ami! thank you for your comment on my blog, the dress is gorgeous and so chic that pamela jajaj thans a lot of your visit kisssssesss
    http://www.thechicmode.blogspot.com

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  51. Such a great post! I adore that dress. The flowers and colors are gorgeous. And I've been saying that I need to buy a big floppy hat for a while now, but you just made me NEED a big floppy hat. It's so awesome on you!

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  52. such a beautiful poem and those wooden heels are pretty beautiful as well! xo~

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  53. Beautiful! And an $8 dress? Even more beautiful. Love the giggling photo ;)

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  54. could've sworn that dress was vintage! you look absolutely stunning and I wish I was wearing this right now :(

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  55. thank you so much sweetie :)
    I love your vintage style!

    Of course I'm following! *

    http://behindcatiseyes.blogspot.com/

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  56. What a pretty dress and I really love your writing! The floppy hat frames your face so nicely! And also can I come visit? You seemed to live in a beautiful home! xoxoxoo

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  57. hello!
    Thank you for visiing mu blog! :)
    Your blog is very beautiful, as are you! I am now an immediate follower and look forward to reading much more of your blog!
    xBeth

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  58. Amy dearest, you are simply the loveliest girl! I adore your outfit and your adoration and lust for life. It's so inspiring.

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  59. Ha! "My wallet is always thirsty. My closet is always fed." -Me too, girl!

    That carrot cake looks SO delicious :)


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  60. ps. you have a new follower :)

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  61. I love your dress it's a very pretty color :D
    Xoxo
    Sarah

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  62. Anonymous20.5.11

    I saw your look on Chictopia Homepage! YOU are an amazing dresser, bohemian chic totally, and the words here are so pretty written.

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  63. Such a pretty dress! Thanks for the hello. Friends?
    <3

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  64. I love that dress! You have a very interesting and beautiful blog :)

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  65. I can't believe you got that dress for $8! That's amazing. And beautifully written :)

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  66. Woooonderful photos :) !!!
    xxxx

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  67. um, not that I need to say this but HOW ADORABLE ARE YOU?! I love your outfit, your...oh well, everything! How have I not found your blog before this? NEW FOLLOWER, duh!

    Adventures of Newlyweds

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  68. Beautiful hat and blog! Thanks for stopping by...and WELCOME! :)

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  69. love the bold design on this dress! and the fact you paired it with the hat makes it that much better! so cute

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  70. Anonymous20.5.11

    Is that Good Earth carrot cake? It's probably my favourite in all of calgary.

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  71. i love your blog!!
    Thanks for your comment. I haven't cut nor dyed my hair. I have dreadlocks now, check out my blog for the photo's !

    xx Helen

    www.thebrokendreamcatcher.blogspot.com

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  72. Great to hear from you, and thanks for checking out my little travel blog. I love that hat, I've been looking for something like that for ages.
    x
    Bronwen
    www.missiontobywater.blogspot.com

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  73. you have a wonderful soul! And you dress divinely! Two perfect combinations! :)

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  74. You say the most perfect things. I wouldn't mind to read your things forever :)

    You also have the most lovely hair! Oh, and that dress is the perfect summer dress!

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  75. i love your style :)

    xo galmeetsglam.com

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  76. That hat is gorgeous! Looks really great on you.
    I really want to buy one myself but never can just pick one..haha
    Love Änglamark.

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  77. Your so beautiful. Love your hat! Carrot cake yumm <3

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  78. You have a very pretty blog going on here! Love the dress, it's very sweet x

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  79. Absolutely gorgeous post! Love the outfit, LOVE the poems, just beautiful!
    Tikkitiboo + Ahka Blogc

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