Waterfall

 

Mother nature calls

whispers splash into my ears

tranquil desires.

Image by Tienco85 from Pixabay.

#waterfall #mother #nature #whispers #tranquil #inspiration #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #blog

Year of the Rabbit

 

Peace with fireworks

loudly chase away Nian

red prosperity.

By Google Doodle

Lunar New Year is celebrated either in the months of January or February and derives from Asian cultures. Every year there is a celebration of a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac. This year, it's of the Rabbit. Each Asian country has its own version of food dishes as well as regions within those countries differing from each other. From the insides of homes including doors with red paper to evenings lit up with red lanterns throughout the night, there's a fun folklore background that gives a good excuse to have a holiday at this time. It's based on a creature by the name of Nian, which is a mythical beast. Its body is of a dog with a flattened face of a lion. Besides scaring the villagers with its appearance, it is known for eating the winter crops, therefore the villagers sought to chase it away. With the sounds of beating drums and whistling crackles of fireworks to the fired-up lanterns, the Nian is no match for the village. He turns out to be similar to the cowardly lion from the Wizard of Oz and runs away.

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

Bibliography:

1. Google Doodle. https://www.google.com/doodles/lunar-new-year-2023 1/22/23.
2. Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. Nian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian 1/22/23.

#LunarNewYear #January #2023 #ChineseZodiac #YearOfTheRabbit #asianculture #Nian #mythology #beast #drums #fireworks #celebration #red #lantern #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #blog #AndrelynWriting #writer #poet #blogger

Almost Empty Soap Bottles

Mischief is prowling

at all hours of the night

vulnerable times.

Image by Rosy from Pixabay

Side Note: I chose this photo as it goes closely with the message of a cry for help.

Waking up feeling disoriented

as my eyesight adjusts

to the new morning

I notice at my bathroom sink

a new soap bottle

almost depleted

and...

it wasn't me.

As I head to my kitchen sink

ready to wash the dishes

holding my scrubbing brush

bringing me to a hush

as there goes another

one...

almost empty.

There are just some things one can read and still can read in between the lines.

#endsexualviolence

#helpstophumantrafficking

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

Inspired by my true story.

#SlaveryandHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth #sexualviolence #awareness #stalking #domesticabuse #humantrafficker #labortrafficking #drugtrafficking #sextrafficking #EndDV #abuse #speakup #help #danger #HaikuJumble #eduational #poetry #personal #blog #UnseenFortitude #empowerment #blogger #writer

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

 

Image by Sammis Reachers from Pixabay

Freedom's still the wish,

some in chains, others in rooms,

mostly is sexual.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

For more information on the history of today, please follow the link below. It will also navigate you to other sources if you seek more information. 

https://nationaltoday.com/national-human-trafficking-awareness-day/

Another note, I will continue to add more information on my website about my real life experiences fighting and resisting in everyway that I can human traffickers over the years from many different workplaces and states here in the U.S. While there isn't a specific location yet, the site is still organizing blog articles by category to help find things easier as many subjects are covered. Stay tuned for more details.

https://andrelynwriting.wixsite.com/website/blog

If you have a request you'd like to put in for a topic you would like to read about, feel free to message me at andrelynwriting@gmail.com.

Inspired by my true story.

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

#SlaveryandHumanTraffickingPreventionMonth #helpstophumantrafficking #sexualviolence #humantrafficking #awareness #victim #survivor #beempowered #advice #pointofview #believe #eduation #national #hotlines #helpline #help #danger #facts #labortrafficking #drugtrafficking #sextrafficking #exploitation #EndRape #escape #EndDV #stalking #drugging #imprisonment #childabuse #force #domesticabuse #courage #fightback #speakup #bebold #UnseenFortitude #empowerment #informative #truestory #blog #KnowTheTruth #besafe #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #blogger

Unreliable Witness

 

Ignores everything

as mandated reporters

letting us all down.

Image by Alexa from Pixabay

Even in the most critical moments and time of need, they...

Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing...

which puts them as part of the problem no matter how much they want to try and avoid the evil.

These are actions of a coward and not someone who is trying to right the wrong.

These actions contribute to enabling bad things occurring and helping them continue to escalate. At this point, dangerous consequences pursue.

A witness should be courageous and speak up truthfully on what was heard, seen, and spoken. 

Don't be an enabler. Be a "Do Gooder". 

Telling the truth is one of the simplest ways to help someone or even yourself.

When the opportunity presents itself...

to help end or prevent violence...

please do choose to...

#dotherightthing

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

#unreliablewitness #nothing #hearnoevil #seenoevil #speaknoevil #endviolence #pointofview #speakup #witness #tellthetruth #violenceprevention #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #blog

Challenges of Being a Complainant

 

Instinct is to tell,

belief always in question.

Are they listening?

Image by Geralt from Pixabay.

In a sea of hurt lies many more unanswered questions.

From my personal experience, here is a dialogue of me asking questions in regards to serious safety situations and the real life responses that I had received from different people. The responses were in the form of another question that led me through a circle of nowhere. In case you are wondering while reading these questions, the respondent questions are coupled with their corresponding complainant questions. They may seem like they are misplaced and more suitable to another question, but that is not the case. 

Perhaps you may relate to my frustration especially for the ones calling for a yes or no answer and not receiving it.

Complainant - “Do you believe me?”

Respondent - “Why are you asking me that?”

Complainant - “Do you see this mark?”

Respondent - “What am I supposed to be looking at?”

Complainant - “Do you know where I can find help?”

Respondent - “Did someone else tell you where you can?"

Complainant - "Why are you speaking to me that way?"

Respondent - "Why do you keep doing this?"

Complainant - "Why isn't the fence fixed yet?"

Respondent - "Have you spoken to someone else about this?"

Complainant - "Why did I come from work to an unlocked front door?"

Respondent - "Who did you invite?"

Complainant - "Did you include this additional evidence in the report?"

Respondent - "Why do we need to add anything else when the report is already completed?"

Complainant - "Have you seen my (item) that I left over there?"

Respondent - "Did you leave it there?"

and unfortunately, the list goes on.

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

#challenges #complainant #respondent #confide #speak #conversation #argument #lifeexperience #noanswer #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #blog

January is Apple Month

An anytime treat

infused mixed fruity flavors

long time to blossom.

Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

My experience with a unique kind of apple - 

Washington State is known for its apples. During my first trip to Pike's Place Market, a sample of the Grapple caught my eye. Apples were submerged in a barrel full of grape juice adding a tinge of purple color to the peel and the inside core. Good name for a fruity blend. 

For more educational information, view this website on why the apple is the focus for this month:

https://nationaltoday.com/apple-and-apricot-month/

Even though the article includes the apricot, it will be mentioned in another upcoming Haiku dedicated only to that kind of fruit too.

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo. 

#apple #month #January #haiku #grapple #WashingtonState #HaikuJumble #educational #poetry #inspiration #blog #AndrelynWriting #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

Going for the New...New

 Here we go again

as the cycle continues

for new beginnings.

One of my New Year's resolutions set for this year that I'm already working on is:

Speak up more and speak out.

The difference from last year to this year would be to speak up much more often and try other organizations in hopes to reach more solid solutions.

What is yours? Anything unique? Or an ongoing one to continue from last year?

Here's to getting work done.

Written by Andrelyn Izquierdo.

#HappyNewYear2023 #resolutions #newbeginnings #inspiration #HaikuJumble #educational #blog #creativewriting #AndrelynWriting