(okay... so maybe i am 'creeping' into places i should not be?.. but?.. could not find one to 'post this'... and?..... the 'picture'.......... ahhhhhhhhh... (and.. i do so hope any will advise me, if i 'go where i should not'?.....)...
edge of the abyss
sometimes i feel life's passed me by
i look at myself, and just want to cry
i'm not the person i used to be
strong and independent, that once, was me
i've gotten so tired.. of the daily fight
seems no matter what i do, i can't 'see the light'
with two steps forward, then ten...
and most apologies that this IS so very lengthy............... but.. i hope you will forgive... and understand.. after you read.........
(untitled---copyright1998,1999,2000,2001)
little bit
blind, deaf, cold & hungry- screaming repeatedly for
hours & hours, begging someone to help me...
this is a 'writing' that could be said to be..
'shared with ..inspired by.. dedicated to.. written for... many....'
but comes from one that wishes to 'give' to those that are a part of this 'page'........ with all my thanks...
first off?.. you CAN do it!!!!..... following is something i wrote.. .. about, in re.. to... a 'foundling'.. that.. 'we'.. (me, myself and i.. and my two kids!.. 'raised'.. were 'mom' to.. ).........
we had him, little bit.. for most a year... yes.. seems he DID have a 'heart murmur'.. and his...
reading and hearing your poetry alexnell.. ?.. led me to this writing........ and i 'dedicate' it to you.. (hope you do not mind......... ?)....
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hollow promises
such hurt do her words speak
betrayal and pain
so bitter...
thank you both for the welcome and the enjoyment it appears you got from 'kittyfest'..
unfortunately, i have not achieved that goal of mine.. to write for a living.. however, with the encouragement and support of some very good friends, i am about to embark on that journey!..
i am not able to...
please to forgive me if i have 'entered' this forum wrongly... not sure how to do so.. but?.. i wished to share a most 'memorable'.. very 'humourous' TRUE story/experience in my life, one that.. well.. tells something of my 'family'!... i DID miss 'woodstock'.. however?..... made it to THIS...
aahhhhhh.. 'jadekitty'!.. smiles.. does my heart most good to see your 'signature' also!............. although you DID continue it further than i did!...... but?.. allows one to 'see' those that are most.. 'in tune' with self!....... thank you.. for.. sharing part of yourself w/ your...
i would wish to know more about this 'new forum'.. for.. 'literary talent'?.... (am not sure i HAVE 'talent'.. however.. a poem i posted in 'literature forum' received most 'warm positive' comments for me.. and i DO so thank those who did!... ).. and yes.. i AM just an 'amateur', although i HAVE...
thank you so very much for your most positive comments on that poem of mine.. i must admit, i am most hesitant to share my writings publicly, although i have been encouraged to do so.. your responses gave me 'support' and hope that, maybe i do write well...
i am submitting another to you...
you are most blessed for being able to write 'prose' with such meaning and feelings... there is something about 'non-rhyming' poetry, that.. you KNOW comes 'straight from the heart'.. and no 'mental thought' for rhyming..... please?.. for us to be able to read more?... am posting one of only...