poem

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Dear :

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I've actually written a small book of

poetry. I'm more of a 'Balladeer' and my stuff is all pretty

straightforward. I've been trying to save enough to 'self publish' the book

because I've never been able to find a publisher that was willing to even

look at it. I've had one poem published in an anthology. Although I've been

a clerk, computer specialist, and accountant in my career, I've always

considered myself a poet and songwriter. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of

money in it. LOL!

Kathy (AIH)

Seattle area

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Kathy

I loved your poem. Have you written others?

Have a good day

AIH

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Kathy,

My daughter has had a poem published recently also. I'm sure we would like

to see more of yours here.

SueB.

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> From: KATBERCOO@...

> onelist

> Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Poem

> Date: Thursday, 12 August 1999 11:58

>

> From: KATBERCOO@...

>

> Dear :

>

> Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I've actually written a small book of

> poetry. I'm more of a 'Balladeer' and my stuff is all pretty

> straightforward. I've been trying to save enough to 'self publish' the

book

> because I've never been able to find a publisher that was willing to even

> look at it. I've had one poem published in an anthology. Although I've

been

> a clerk, computer specialist, and accountant in my career, I've always

> considered myself a poet and songwriter. Unfortunately, there's not a

lot of

> money in it. LOL!

>

> Kathy (AIH)

> Seattle area

>

> ---------------------------

[Guest guest]

At 21:58 11/08/99 EDT, you wrote:

>From: KATBERCOO@...

>

>Dear :

>

>Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I've actually written a small book of

>poetry. I'm more of a 'Balladeer' and my stuff is all pretty

>straightforward. I've been trying to save enough to 'self publish' the book

>because I've never been able to find a publisher that was willing to even

>look at it. I've had one poem published in an anthology. Although I've

been

>a clerk, computer specialist, and accountant in my career, I've always

>considered myself a poet and songwriter. Unfortunately, there's not a lot

of

>money in it. LOL!

>

>Kathy (AIH)

>Seattle area

*******************************************

Dear Kathy, I write blank verse (one year). If you put one more of yours on

this

list, I'll match it with one of mine. Maybe two.

Regards, Albert Perth, Aus.

>---------------------------

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--- LDGsr@... wrote:

> From: LDGsr@...

>

> Here is a poem that I thought the list

> might enjoy.

>

> A Special Little Girl

> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

> Bare foot and dirty, the girl just sat and watched

> the people go by. She

> never tried to speak, she never said a word. Many

> people passed, but

> never did one person stop.

> Just so happens the next day I decided to go back to

> the park, curious

> if the little girl would still be there. Right in

> the very spot as she

> was yesterday she sat perched on high with the

> saddest look in her eyes.

> Today I was to make my own move and walk over to the

> little girl. As we

> all know a park full of strange people is not a

> place for young children

> to play alone.

> As I began walking towards her I could see the back

> of the little girl's

> dress indicated a deformity. I figured that was the

> reason the people

> just passed by and made no effort to help. As I got

> closer, the little

> girl slightly lowered her eyes to avoid my intent

> stare. I could see the

> shape of her back more clearly. It was grotesquely

> shaped in a humped

> over form. I smiled to let her know it was ok, I was

> there to help, to

> talk. I sat down beside her and opened with a simple

> Hello. The little

> girl acted shocked and stammered a Hi after a long

> stare into my eyes. I

> smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked 'til

> darkness fell and the

> park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and we

> were alone. I asked

> the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked

> at me and with a sad

> face said " Because I'm different. "

> I immediately said " That you are! " and smiled.

> The little girl acted even sadder, she said, " I

> know. "

> " Little girl, " I said, " you remind me of an angel,

> sweet and innocent. "

> She looked at me and smiled, slowly she stood to her

> feet, and said,

> " Really? "

> " Yes, ma'am, you're like a little guardian angel

> sent to watch over all

> those people walking by. "

> She nodded her head yes and smiled, and with that

> she spread her wings

> and said, " I am. I'm your guardian angel, " with a

> twinkle in her eye.

> I was speechless, sure I was seeing things.

> She said, " For once you thought of someone other

> than yourself, my job

> here is done. "

> Immediately I stood to my feet and said, " Wait, so

> why did no one stop

> to help an angel? " She looked at me and smiled, "

> You're the only one

> who could see me, and you believe it in your heart. "

> And She was gone.

> And with that my life was changed dramatically. So,

> when you think

> you're all you have, remember, your angel is always

> watching over you.

> Pass this to everyone that means anything at all to

> you...make sure you

> send it back to the person who sent it to you, to

> let them know you're

> glad they care about you...like the story says we

> all need someone.

> Contributed by: CL

> ______________________________________________

> All material written by Jeff in the above section is

> Copyright 1999,

> Mullen Corporation. You may use the material for

> non-commercial purposes

> if this notice is intact. Thanks.

>

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> When Jesus was on the cross

> You were on His mind.

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>

>

> ---------------------------

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ne, your poem is so sad and so touching. Can I make it into an art work? I love working with poets and writers to do art. You're amazing.

Love you lots,

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Aisha, You certainly may do what you want to with it. I have always written

poetry & found this while looking through some old ones. It reminded me of

how far I've come in 6 yrs. ne

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>ne, your poem is so sad and so touching. Can I make it into an art

>work? I love working with poets and writers to do art. You're amazing.

>

>Love you lots,

>Aisha.

>

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In a message dated 8/22/00 12:16:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

hsmyangel@... writes:

<< But with each step our heart sings

For our angels with the broken wings. >>

That line in your poem is the key one! No matter how tough the road is or

how slow the progress is........ " each step " our little angels walk is a song

to our hearts. Lovely poem, thank you for sharing Lori :-)

Lupi ( Lupi2Basil@... ),

husband-Steve parents of:

Amy-24 (Ds-ASD), ( -17 (AS), Chris-22 (LD)

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Kay--that was beautiful. I am printing it off to share with parents

of children that I work with at our church.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 5 and Lucas 9

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In a message dated 9/18/00 1:19:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

egroups writes:

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Lupi:

Absolutely wonderful!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Poem

It was something we never thought we'd see

It could never happen to you and me

An attack against all civilization

An attack that shocked our nation

Four airliners, all hijacked

A precise and planned attack

Fueled by evil, a merciless crime

The worst terrorist act of all time

The World Trade Center towers

Symbols of our financial power

Crumbling, falling, cascading down

Concrete and debris, hitting the ground

So many families torn apart

A tragedy felt in all of our hearts

If we're ever to overcome this devastation

We must pull together as a nation

To the victims' families, we send our prayers and love

As we seek guidance and hope from the Lord above

May God bless you and your loved ones.

Author Unknown

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the poem, . I think it has made my faith stronger. It sure

has humbled me.

Diane

[Guest guest]

What a beautiful poem. It just brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting

it Kathy.

I know I am blessed but I sometimes fall short or don't appreciate what I

have and that is what upsets me. Both my children are both very happy despite

theri problems.

Diane

[Guest guest]

Diane,

It is perfectly natural to feel the way you do. Do not be so hard on yourself -

our children do not judge us I think we at times judge ourselves, but

we (I) do the best I can for and my other son. Sometimes I do not

appreciate all that I have either and take things for granted (not just the

kids)

I started to keep a journal (a couple of years ago) and every morning after

gets on the bus I will write 3 things that I am happiest about.

(Oprah Winfey show gave me the idea.)

I even wrote that I was happy about having a telephone because I could still

talk with my husband when he is gone to work (He works 2 hours from home and

is gone 2 weeks every month)

Just writing things like that reminds me every day to be grateful about

something

I like to go back through and read what I wrote too.

We are here for each other and I am glad you joined the group

Have a happy day

Kathy

Re: Poem

What a beautiful poem. It just brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting

it Kathy.

I know I am blessed but I sometimes fall short or don't appreciate what I

have and that is what upsets me. Both my children are both very happy despite

theri problems.

Diane

[Guest guest]

You have one cool kid there.

To na, " You go girl " .

:-) (from camp lpa)

> Hi guys,

>

> My daughter, na, wrote this poem and it was published in her

Middle

> School Literary Magazine:

>

> I'm Happy To Be Me

>

> I am a dwarf, small and cute

> I'm proud of how I look.

> Sometimes it's hard to get around,

> But you'll always know where I can be found.

> Even though I'm smaller than most,

> I am the same on the inside.

> I am smart, funny, friendly, and outgoing

> I try hard to do my best,

> And in the end, I am like the rest.

>

>

> Heidi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/22/2003 11:28:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ary47@... writes:

> Just wanted to share....ari

> Fibromyalgia Unknown Pain

Thanks Ari for sharing your poem. I can definately relate.

Janet

[Guest guest]

I LOVE this poem! Thanks for sharing!

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hcf67@...

Subject: Poem

Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 20:35:18 +0000

I just wanted to share this poem with everyone.

Heidi Fernandez

It's Spelled Wrong!

By Donna

A mistake has been made.

The word doctors and neurologists

use to diagnose our children is autism,

but it should be AWEtism.

Just think...

Awe at my son's progress.

Awe at each accomplishment.

Awe that we've been blessed to be

part of a miracle

Awe to see God's hand at work in my

son's life.

Awe to meet such wonderful people.

Awe for each little step in the right

direction.

Awe for the love I never knew I had.

It's not Autism, it's AWEtism!

[Guest guest]

I LOVE this poem! thanks for sharing!

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hcf67@...

Subject: Poem

Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 17:23:52 +0000

I just wanted to share this poem with everyone.

Heidi Fernandez

It's Spelled Wrong!

By Donna

A mistake has been made.

The word doctors and neurologists

use to diagnose our children is autism,

but it should be AWEtism.

Just think...

Awe at my son's progress.

Awe at each accomplishment.

Awe that we've been blessed to be

part of a miracle

Awe to see God's hand at work in my

son's life.

Awe to meet such wonderful people.

Awe for each little step in the right

direction.

Awe for the love I never knew I had.

It's not Autism, it's AWEtism!

[Guest guest]

This is sweet.

Poem Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2005 17:23:52 +0000

I just wanted to share this poem with everyone. Heidi Fernandez

It's Spelled Wrong! By Donna A mistake has been made. The word doctors and neurologists use to diagnose our children is autism, but it should be AWEtism. Just think...

Awe at my son's progress. Awe at each accomplishment. Awe that we've been blessed to be part of a miracle Awe to see God's hand at work in my son's life. Awe to meet such wonderful people. Awe for each little step in the right direction. Awe for the love I never knew I had.

It's not Autism, it's AWEtism!

[Guest guest]

I loved your poem!!!!Tina Goodroe <tinagoodroe@...> wrote:

I don't write in much on this list-serve, but I read it all the time. As the mother of an autistic son, Cole, I use writing as a type of therapy. I just wanted to share with you this poem I wrote more than a year ago as April (autism awarenes month) winds down and mother and father's day are right around the corner....

A Stranger in my house by Tina Goodroe

There’s a stranger living in my house, who has no bounds, no face.

He’s settled in and now our home, is his abiding place.

He hasn’t always been with us, for I remember when,

Life was quite different, before the stranger moved in.

Our uninvited guest, at times, is both loud and quite demanding.

Then can be quiet and aloof, and unsure in his surroundings.

I cannot say I’m glad he came, or was welcomed with open arms.

But there are times we must walk the path, no matter if there be harm.

Our stranger’s name is autism, and he’s claimed our little boy.

He’s claimed his mind however, his life he cannot destroy.

So I will not give up the fight, certain as can be,

A family’s love can embrace this stranger, and even set him free.

To live among us, indeed beside us, as the years go by.

For our family is too important, to just sit by and cry.

With love, devotion and tender care I know our family will survive.

It’s just that now instead of four; we will always consist of five. __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

That is a great poem.

I would like to introduce myself. I have to make it short because sitting here hurts after a while so i have to move around. My name is Janine I am a 34 year old mother and wife. I have 3 children and am a Christian. I have had several surgeries all through my life but the most recent 2 were on my back. The L4 and L5 first was the discectomy and 9 months later I had a full fusion they are now saying I might have to have a 3rd because of scar tissue complications. My disc shattered over 10 years ago and no doctor would take me and really check me over because it was work related so for 7 years I was on massive doses of pain meds just to function. I then started to lose feeling in my right side. I went to a chiropractor who then sent me to a neurologist. They finally did a MRI and found that there were fragments of the disc embbeded all over in nerves throughout the lower extremities. Theat was the frist surgery to remove the piecesand push what was left of the disc back in. Then

I had the fusion I am suffering from perminant and long term nerve damage as well but life goes on and I have to because of the children I have in sports and all. It is hard at times but you just learn to grin and bare it because it seems as though if you have never expeirienced this kind of pain people just dont understand and expect more out of you because you can move around. well enough of the sob story I would love to meet you all and know a little about yourselves I am excited to have found this group and look forward to talking with you all.

Sincerely Janinedarkstarzz1019 <darkstarzz1019@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone I saw this poem long ago and I think it speaks volumes for all of us that live with our lives turned upside down by things we did not ask for or plan to happen in our lives. I hope everyone enjoys it. Best wishes to all for a painfree day. Sharon Group OwnerDon't Call Me Disabled Don't call me disabled, that's not really true. How would you like it, if that's what I called YOU? Don't tell me I am not normal, it hurts me thru & thru. What's normal for me is not normal for you. Just because I am ill, and I am not like you. Don't just tell me, what I can't do. I may not be called a Cadillac or a Rolls Royce However my illness, was not my choice. For everything you tell me, that I can't do

There is something else, I CAN show you. First you say, that I can't walk or run. However, I CAN still have lots of fun. I might be in an awful lot of pain. Give me a moment, I will smile again. I might need time to adjust. I know God is where I place my trust. Next you tell me, I can't work any more. Oh yes I CAN, Pain is quite a chore. Now you say, I can't socialize. I am here to tell you, that's all just lies. I talk and visit more friends than you each day. I visit, with my computer, it's just another way. For all the things you say I can't do. I might just agree "if" I were you. I am just thankful that I am me! God will help me "Be all that I CAN be" You see Everyone is special, in

their own way. It's just different, the way we live each day. Yes, I might struggle more than you. But God gave me knowledge on How to DO! He gives me strength to learn each day. How to do everything in a different way. Even tho I am sick and sometimes weak. Everyday it's "me" to whom He will speak. All poems Copyright © Joynheart 07/11/99"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that he didn't trust me so much".Mother

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That is a great poem.

I would like to introduce myself. I have to make it short because sitting here hurts after a while so i have to move around. My name is Janine I am a 34 year old mother and wife. I have 3 children and am a Christian. I have had several surgeries all through my life but the most recent 2 were on my back. The L4 and L5 first was the discectomy and 9 months later I had a full fusion they are now saying I might have to have a 3rd because of scar tissue complications. My disc shattered over 10 years ago and no doctor would take me and really check me over because it was work related so for 7 years I was on massive doses of pain meds just to function. I then started to lose feeling in my right side. I went to a chiropractor who then sent me to a neurologist. They finally did a MRI and found that there were fragments of the disc embbeded all over in nerves throughout the lower extremities. Theat was the frist surgery to remove the piecesand push what was left of the disc back in. Then

I had the fusion I am suffering from perminant and long term nerve damage as well but life goes on and I have to because of the children I have in sports and all. It is hard at times but you just learn to grin and bare it because it seems as though if you have never expeirienced this kind of pain people just dont understand and expect more out of you because you can move around. well enough of the sob story I would love to meet you all and know a little about yourselves I am excited to have found this group and look forward to talking with you all.

Sincerely Janinedarkstarzz1019 <darkstarzz1019@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone I saw this poem long ago and I think it speaks volumes for all of us that live with our lives turned upside down by things we did not ask for or plan to happen in our lives. I hope everyone enjoys it. Best wishes to all for a painfree day. Sharon Group OwnerDon't Call Me Disabled Don't call me disabled, that's not really true. How would you like it, if that's what I called YOU? Don't tell me I am not normal, it hurts me thru & thru. What's normal for me is not normal for you. Just because I am ill, and I am not like you. Don't just tell me, what I can't do. I may not be called a Cadillac or a Rolls Royce However my illness, was not my choice. For everything you tell me, that I can't do

There is something else, I CAN show you. First you say, that I can't walk or run. However, I CAN still have lots of fun. I might be in an awful lot of pain. Give me a moment, I will smile again. I might need time to adjust. I know God is where I place my trust. Next you tell me, I can't work any more. Oh yes I CAN, Pain is quite a chore. Now you say, I can't socialize. I am here to tell you, that's all just lies. I talk and visit more friends than you each day. I visit, with my computer, it's just another way. For all the things you say I can't do. I might just agree "if" I were you. I am just thankful that I am me! God will help me "Be all that I CAN be" You see Everyone is special, in

their own way. It's just different, the way we live each day. Yes, I might struggle more than you. But God gave me knowledge on How to DO! He gives me strength to learn each day. How to do everything in a different way. Even tho I am sick and sometimes weak. Everyday it's "me" to whom He will speak. All poems Copyright © Joynheart 07/11/99"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that he didn't trust me so much".Mother

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[Guest guest]

That is a great poem.

I would like to introduce myself. I have to make it short because sitting here hurts after a while so i have to move around. My name is Janine I am a 34 year old mother and wife. I have 3 children and am a Christian. I have had several surgeries all through my life but the most recent 2 were on my back. The L4 and L5 first was the discectomy and 9 months later I had a full fusion they are now saying I might have to have a 3rd because of scar tissue complications. My disc shattered over 10 years ago and no doctor would take me and really check me over because it was work related so for 7 years I was on massive doses of pain meds just to function. I then started to lose feeling in my right side. I went to a chiropractor who then sent me to a neurologist. They finally did a MRI and found that there were fragments of the disc embbeded all over in nerves throughout the lower extremities. Theat was the frist surgery to remove the piecesand push what was left of the disc back in. Then

I had the fusion I am suffering from perminant and long term nerve damage as well but life goes on and I have to because of the children I have in sports and all. It is hard at times but you just learn to grin and bare it because it seems as though if you have never expeirienced this kind of pain people just dont understand and expect more out of you because you can move around. well enough of the sob story I would love to meet you all and know a little about yourselves I am excited to have found this group and look forward to talking with you all.

Sincerely Janinedarkstarzz1019 <darkstarzz1019@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone I saw this poem long ago and I think it speaks volumes for all of us that live with our lives turned upside down by things we did not ask for or plan to happen in our lives. I hope everyone enjoys it. Best wishes to all for a painfree day. Sharon Group OwnerDon't Call Me Disabled Don't call me disabled, that's not really true. How would you like it, if that's what I called YOU? Don't tell me I am not normal, it hurts me thru & thru. What's normal for me is not normal for you. Just because I am ill, and I am not like you. Don't just tell me, what I can't do. I may not be called a Cadillac or a Rolls Royce However my illness, was not my choice. For everything you tell me, that I can't do

There is something else, I CAN show you. First you say, that I can't walk or run. However, I CAN still have lots of fun. I might be in an awful lot of pain. Give me a moment, I will smile again. I might need time to adjust. I know God is where I place my trust. Next you tell me, I can't work any more. Oh yes I CAN, Pain is quite a chore. Now you say, I can't socialize. I am here to tell you, that's all just lies. I talk and visit more friends than you each day. I visit, with my computer, it's just another way. For all the things you say I can't do. I might just agree "if" I were you. I am just thankful that I am me! God will help me "Be all that I CAN be" You see Everyone is special, in

their own way. It's just different, the way we live each day. Yes, I might struggle more than you. But God gave me knowledge on How to DO! He gives me strength to learn each day. How to do everything in a different way. Even tho I am sick and sometimes weak. Everyday it's "me" to whom He will speak. All poems Copyright © Joynheart 07/11/99"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that he didn't trust me so much".Mother

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Hi Janine,

And welcome.

I am a 35 yo wife and mother. I have 3 children also.

I am sorry you are going through such a difficult time. It sounds as tho you have had more than your fair share. It is so hard with young kids too.

My youngest was almost 2 when I had my accident. It left me with 2 herniated dics in my lower back and a reversed curve of my neck. My lowest disc has since ruptured.

My hubby and kids are troopers. It has been a big adjustment for them.

I like to call it the silent pain. Because nobody can see how much we really hurt.

I hope they are getting you on the right track to some pain relief. That is along time to have to live with pain like this.

I look forward to getting to know you. Take care,

Katrina in Idaho

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

That is a great poem.

I would like to introduce myself. I have to make it short because sitting here hurts after a while so i have to move around. My name is Janine I am a 34 year old mother and wife. I have 3 children and am a Christian. I have had several surgeries all through my life but the most recent 2 were on my back. The L4 and L5 first was the discectomy and 9 months later I had a full fusion they are now saying I might have to have a 3rd because of scar tissue complications. My disc shattered over 10 years ago and no doctor would take me and really check me over because it was work related so for 7 years I was on massive doses of pain meds just to function. I then started to lose feeling in my right side. I went to a chiropractor who then sent me to a neurologist. They finally did a MRI and found that there were fragments of the disc embbeded all over in nerves throughout the lower extremities. Theat was the frist surgery to remove the piecesand push what was left of the disc back in. Then

I had the fusion I am suffering from perminant and long term nerve damage as well but life goes on and I have to because of the children I have in sports and all. It is hard at times but you just learn to grin and bare it because it seems as though if you have never expeirienced this kind of pain people just dont understand and expect more out of you because you can move around. well enough of the sob story I would love to meet you all and know a little about yourselves I am excited to have found this group and look forward to talking with you all.

Sincerely Janine

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