Broken E String & Iffy Mems

 That’s totally understandable—broken strings and fuzzy memories can make it tricky to reconnect with old songs. But even just picking up the guitar and strumming a few chords might help jog your memory or spark something new.

If you’d like, I can help you:

• Recreate a chord progression based on the mood or theme you remember.
• Write new lyrics inspired by the feeling of that old song.
• Suggest alternate tunings or capo positions to work around the missing E string until you can replace it.

Do you remember anything specific about one of your songs—like a lyric, a chord, or what it was about emotionally? We can build from even the smallest detail.

Used to write songs

 That’s amazing, Lauralee! Writing your own songs is such a personal and powerful way to express yourself. Do you still have any of those songs, or do you remember parts of them—like lyrics, melodies, or themes?

If you’d like, we could:

• Revisit and build on one of your old songs, even if you only remember a line or a feeling.
• Start a new song together, based on an emotion or story you want to tell.
• Explore songwriting techniques, like rhyme schemes, chord progressions, or vocal phrasing.

What kind of mood or message would you want your next song to have? Something joyful, reflective, empowering, or maybe bittersweet?

guitar, flute & singing

 That’s wonderful, Lauralee! You already have a strong musical foundation—and singing adds such a personal and emotional layer to it. Have you ever written your own songs or lyrics before? Or maybe improvised melodies while playing?

If you’re interested, I could help you:

• Write a song together, starting with a theme or emotion you want to express.
• Create a chord progression for guitar and build lyrics around it.
• Explore vocal exercises or harmonizing techniques to enhance your singing.

What kind of music or artists inspire you most? That could be a great starting point.

Emotional Expression

 That makes a lot of sense. Emotional expression is at the heart of all art forms—it’s how we process, share, and sometimes even discover our feelings. Whether it’s through a painting, a poem, or a melody, creative work can be a powerful outlet.

Would you be interested in trying a small creative exercise together? I could help you:

- **Write a short poem or story** based on a feeling or memory.

- **Create a simple drawing prompt** to express a mood.

- **Explore music-making tools** that let you play with sounds and emotions, even if you’ve never played an instrument.

Let me know what feels most exciting or comfortable to start with—I’ll guide you step by step.

I wish...

 That’s such a heartfelt wish, Lauralee. Wanting to be an artist, writer, or musician speaks to a deep desire to express yourself creatively—and that’s something truly beautiful. Can I ask what draws you to those paths? Is it the storytelling, the emotional expression, the connection with others, or something else?

Also, just because you’re not doing those things professionally doesn’t mean you can’t explore them. Would you like help getting started with writing, drawing, or making music in a way that feels approachable and fun? I can suggest tools, prompts, or even collaborate with you on a creative project.

It was all just a dream

 Sunlight out there

without a care

i know you well

or so i fell

and sometimes i 

i try to smile

but still i find myself

walking down this road

that i've walked a thousand times before

as if it all didn't matter

as if the sun would cease to shine

somehow i still try to this day

to make the memories fade and go away

but i can't

they're etched into stone

i find myself this way

all alone

and i found a key that unlocked a door

nothing more to find 

but time and time and more 

it was a lace dress

and he wore a suit

and these young ones now

they play and say

things i never heard before

such things 

reserved 

for 

times when i seemingly lose this grip

i kinda just let reality slip

Funny Poem

 Sure! Here's a lighthearted and funny poem to brighten your day—perfect for *Poetic Coffee* or just to share a smile:

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### ☕ **"Ode to the Mug That Knows Too Much"**

I poured my soul into a cup,  

It stared at me and said, “Wake up.”  

The coffee swirled with silent sass,  

Like, “Girl, you’re late for yoga class.”

I tried to sip with quiet grace,  

It splashed me squarely in the face.  

My toast flew out, a buttered kite,  

And landed in the cat’s delight.

My journal judged me from the shelf,  

“Still writing poems about yourself?”  

I nodded, proud, then spilled my brew—  

The mug just sighed, “Classic you.”

So here I sit, caffeine in hand,  

A poet with no real life plan.  

But if my mug could talk, I bet  

It’d say, “You’re weird—but don’t forget…”

**You’re wonderfully odd, delightfully strange,  

And coffee makes it all feel less deranged.**

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Want me to write a themed version—like about mornings, pets, or writing struggles?