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AGE: 35
LOC: Valparaiso, IN
GEN: Female
LAST LOGIN: August 21

It’s kind of funny really… I remember thinking in high school that I absolutely hated English. Perhaps it was the teachers, I cannot say for sure. I thought this even though I took Creative Writing I and II, was a member of Quill and Scroll, worked on the high school magazine, and even had my own submissions for said magazine.

Nevertheless, I am 34 years old and finally searching out what I love. In addition to writing, I also have a passion for photography, reading (of course), and I cannot seem to live without music. I guess then it makes all the sense in the world that my significant other is a musician.

I grew up in one of those perfect little American Suburbs- the ones that often have the darkest secrets. I was raised in t…

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Haiku/Senryu / Seasonal Elements
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Wind brings scorching fire gleaming, dances, redeeming Change always constant. Fronds turn leaves away They are no longer needed Breezes lend guidance. Harsh reality Glaze sharpened, turned soft powder Slumber welcomes strength. Great Mother bears life Vale moist, dew-kissed, underfoot Rise, prosperity.
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Haiku/Senryu / Seasonal Elements
Version 4
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Wind brings scorching fire gleaming, dances, redeeming Changes always constant. Fronds turn leaves away For they're no longer needed Breezes lend guidance. Harsh reality Glaze sharpened, turned soft powder Slumber welcomes strength. Great Mother bears life Vale moist, dew-kissed, underfoot Rise, prosperity.
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Haiku/Senryu / Seasonal Elements
Version 3
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Wind brings scorching fire gleaming, dances, redeeming Change always constant. Fronds turn buds away For they're no longer needed Breezes lend guidance. Harsh reality Glaze sharpened, turned soft powder Slumber welcomes strength. Great Mother bears life Vale moist, dew-fallen, underfoot Rise, prosperity.
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Haiku/Senryu / Momentary Stupidity
Version 2
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Bracing for impact Big, round dollop of feces Time nearly stopping Plop on the forehead The world resumes normal pace Reach for a tissue Disgust wells within Not seizing wiser choices Was thrown into face.
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Haiku/Senryu / Alcatraz Today
Version 1
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Running and stumbling Arms flailing in the mist Anxious breath escapes Falling on concrete frantically crawling up stairs bloodied and beaten Yanked back by the hair Gloved hand grips my face, bruising Thrown down to cement In anger and spit "This the last time you'll leave" Clicking of a Gun. Domestic violence is the physical, sexual or emotional violence occurring between partners in an ongoing relationship. There is no typical victim. It can happen to anyone, male or female, at any time. D...
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Quotes / Six Words
Ok... four of the words are "is, the, of, & It". If you are going to use only 6 words to define the Creative Life, make at least half of them count. I see what you are trying to do, and it is a noble quest. However, simple form is often the hardest to achieve greatness in. I applaud your effort, just keep going. ~M
Poetry / Finus
I like this, but it feels like just a beginning. I really want to know more, perhaps you could ponder upon your friend and come up with a few more verses so that we might see a picture of them and their traits with crisp clarity. Thanks for writing this. I really appreciate your idea with this poem. ~Melissa
the word "existed" becomes redundant along with the word "mind" here. Use your imagination and replace these meanings with more insight. Otherwise, this is a fabulous start and I really enjoy where this is headed. Thanks so much!
I love love love the first paragraph. If only the rest of the poem had followed that start. Good work though. Could be improved by revamping to the first.
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