(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...
it appears this 'forum' is a place that one can share poetry, and so, if i may? i would wish to give to you this..
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my gift
come walk with me, where the green grass grows
down this hidden path, that none but me knows
share with me...
i have read several of the previous suggestions, and have used 'creativity' to arrive at the following:
'Litter-ary Paws'
'Paws for Litter-ary Reflections'
(oh.. imagine the 'visual' possible for the 'home page' on THAT idea!.. i have seen several 'things' that .. if one knew HOW to.. could be...
thank you so much anne, for these postcards!.. i am a 'card sender' extraordinaire, and am also a 'cat lover'.. (hence, my id!).. i SO enjoyed the 'wording/sayings' you 'added' to the pics for the 'thank you' cards, but am wondering?... when, or if?.. there will be 'other categories' with...