When filled with self-doubt
Emotions make me waver.
Inner-critic – OUT!
See his tongue, hear him…
Pay no heed to what he says –
Or you’ll create nowt.
Fold up his red tongue
Feel my muse come out to play
Safe from Gabbo’s** bile!
Gabbo is a stuffie I sewed to represent my inner critic, or gremlin, that stops me from just creating because I can! The Haiku is much more light-hearted this week for Rebecca’s wonderful group – Haiku my Heart Friday.
**Gabbo means “to scoff or joke” and is actually a boy’s name! No new or shop-bought items were harmed in the creation of Gabbo – he’s 99% recycled. I did buy the thread to stitch him up with!
Altered Art & Stuff... 
lottie
/ August 19, 2011Brilliant idea- woriginal – never doubt your talent – it just flows from you
Rosie
/ August 19, 2011Cheers, me dear! I just bet you are busy at the moment, down on the allotment – watch your back! And don’t work too hard!! 🙂
Spadoman
/ August 19, 2011Gabbo looks like he’s likable enough. I’m sure you don’t mind him hangin’ around. I think he’s a motivator, because your efforts and results look fantastic!
Peace
Cathy
/ August 19, 2011Well done! How gifted you are!!! Indeed, keep the critic at bay! Wishing you a grand weekend!
Snap
/ August 19, 2011Well done, Rosie!!! I like Gabbo (keep him zipped up!) and the Haiku. Brought a smile to my face!
tami
/ August 19, 2011your Gabbo is truly wonderful! That inner critic needs to be visualized : ) Love it!
Terri Kahrs
/ August 19, 2011He’s simply AweSoME!!!! LOVE that you can zip his big mouth shut!!! He’s started my day with a smile, Rosie!! Hugs, Terri xoxo
rebecca
/ August 19, 2011thank you rosie for a delightfully inspired and brilliant haiku!
many times i have created references in art to the three graces…it never occurred to me to create my “inner critic”. bravo!
Stephanie
/ August 19, 2011that’s wonderful!
Barbara Hagerty
/ August 19, 2011You KNOW how much I love Gabbo! The tongue hanging out makes me laugh every time I see it! What a perfect addition! XOXO
buddhatropolis
/ August 20, 2011Have you ever done SoulCollage cards? I never have, but this entry totally made me think of that because you create a card that represents things about your life, such as your inner critic. Cute plushie and insightful words. Thanks for sharing.
Margaret
/ August 20, 2011This is brlliant, Rosie! I love the idea of visualizing that inner critic with his wide open mouth and long red tongue! If your own creative voice can’t override him, zip him up in the pocket! Your haiku perfectly express the steps in silencing the doubt that can overcome any of us. Now I have to create a sort of Gabbo for myself, maybe the imagery of placing a lid on a box painted-and-collaged to represent my insecurities… Thanks and love!
Leo
/ August 21, 2011Oh I do feel like the inner critic comes out too often.. Nice haikus!