12 August 2025

Meditation Daydream - 12.08.2025

The gentle, rhythmical hushing of the ocean waves drowned out everything around her. A warmth tingled her skin. “Listen to the ocean breeze,” a calming, female voice spoke into her ear. A soft splash sounded, as the waves washed up against the shore. “Breathe in through your nose for a count of four… hold for four… and slowly release your breath, through your mouth.” Following her hypnotic guidance, the red head obeyed. As she inhaled, her thoughts began to slow. Exhaling, a tingling began to calm her brain. “Breathe in for four…” the soothing female continued, “And out…” With each breath, she felt herself relax deeper. Her thoughts clearer. All of the worries, about work, her family, her future home, all drifted away. The soothing melody of the swaying sea melted everything away.
          The soothing ocean meditation faded. A familiar, rhythmical clatter of train tracks caused her eyes to flutter open. The sun beamed down, through gaps in the clouds, over sheep-filled fields, outside. The right corner of her mouth prodded into her cheek. She tugged the book, in her left hand, a little closer. Turning her head, to the seat beside her, the red head’s eyes fell upon the man sat to her left. Her heart fluttered. Dimples prodded into her cheeks. The man, beside her, sat with his eyes closed. An earphone cord poked out of the neckline of his charcoal t-shirt. Almost hidden by the rhythmical clatter of the train, she could hear a faint baseline from the music he was listening to. Her thumb fanned the corner of the pages of the book in her hand.
          His eyes fluttered open, as they locked with the red head’s. Her cheeks turned rosy. “You okay?” he asked, in a soft voice. A warmth spread from the red head’s chest. Pinching her lips in, she nodded. A gentle hand rested upon hers, holding her book. “I love you,” he whispered. The warm tingling spread throughout her body and a soft, shy giggle escaped her.
   “I love you too,” she whispered back, as a flutter of butterflies danced around in a circumbendibus inside her. The lids of his smiling eyes lowered a little, as he brushed his thumb across hers. Her eyes lowered to the tattoo on his wrist, as she watched his gentle stroking of her hand. She heard him release a breathy smirk, as he gazed at her. The red head flickered her eyes back to her companion’s, feeling a sense of calmness and complete.

 

- Josie -

11 August 2025

I Painted a Picture

I know that I’m not very good at drawing. That’s why I stick to landscapes, because it is harder to tell when something isn’t quite right. I spent three hours yesterday working on a watercolour painting. Now, bear in mind, I paint like a five year old child, so this isn’t remotely good, but it is the best that I can do:

 



- Josie -

08 August 2025

What Would I Do Without You?

(Josie Sayz: I wrote this, on my way to work, today.)

I’ve been hurt so many times,
I’ve forgotten how it feels
To feel love…
To be loved.
Overwhelmed with all the pain
And nothing feels the same,
Then there’s you.
This is new.

Can this be the end of the heartache,
Or is this gonna break me in two?

You,
You make my fears go away.
You make me feel so safe.
Like everyone else’s a mistake –
Their love was fake.
You,
You make my heart skip a beat.
You make my life feel complete.
You feel like a dream come true.
What would I do without you?

There is no second guessing
Or feelings I’m repressing.
I love you.
Yes, it’s true.
Everything is all so new,
Like the love I feel for you,
Your kisses own my spine,
Knowing you are mine.

Is this gonna end all the heartache?
Please, don’t let this break me in two.

You,
You make my fears go away.
You make me feel so safe.
Like everyone else’s a mistake –
Their love was fake.
You,
You make my heart skip a beat.
You make my life feel complete.
You feel like a dream come true.
What would I do without you?

I lie awake.
I cannot sleep.
Thoughts of you
Help me feel complete.
So full of love,
A feeling so supreme.
Please, don’t leave.
Don’t let this be a dream…

You,
You make my fears go away.
You make me feel so safe.
Everyone else was a mistake –
Their love was fake.
You,
You make my heart skip a beat.
You make my life feel complete.
You feel like a dream come true.
What would I do without you?

- Josie -