Jay Crider
Greetings and salutations, I was born in Atlanta, Georgia, however my home is New Orleans. relocated to the big easy in 2011. I started writing poetry in the latter years of high school. I do not like to force myself to write, for when I do it does not sing. So I would like all my readers to know that what you read is raw and from the soul; written in some cases in under ten minutes. I have overcome many obstacles in life and have chosen to introduce my poetry to the world, via Yahoo! Contributor, so that hopefully, on a global scale, I can effect change in someone else's life for the better; as my husband and others have done for me. I hope you enjoy!
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Six Years TogetherI hope you enjoy!
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Louder Than WordsLife has thrown some curve balls my way here recently. This piece and the others that follow are results of what has transpired in my life. I hope you all enjoy the pieces. Love, Light, and Peace to all!
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Shadow DayA recent work I rather enjoy, hope you do as well.
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The Last Claw Machine TokenI wrote this piece as a text to my husband. I send him everynow and then a poem, mostly because I like to write him poetry, but as in this case I do it so I will remember what I wrote so I can write it down later.
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Dragon KnightHope you enjoy the new piece. Love, Light, and Peace to all.
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Sitting HereThis piece is personal. I hope you enjoy the free flowing thought that seems to ebb and flow with this one. Love, Light and Peace to you all. Enjoy!
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Christmas Time?Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah. Enjoy the season.
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Crystal WhiteWhile my husband and I were living with my mother this is piece that came forth from my soul one first day of winter. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for checking out my writing. Have a blessed day!
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DeathWork has kept me very busy and therefore I have not had the time to publish any of my poetry. But, I am back. So I hope you enjoy reading my new pieces. New for you but old for me. Blessings to you all. Thank you for reading my works.
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In This Space, Living StatuesAnother piece I wrote during some downtime at work. Enjoy!
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Bourbon StreetWrote this piece during some downtime at work. Hope you enjoy it!
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The Materialistic GardenWhile living and working on The Historic Marietta Square, in Marietta, Ga., I wrote this piece.
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Southern VoiceI remember the day I wrote this, i was in College, Sitting in the student Union and reflecting on first few months. I was a freshman and all on my own.
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Tattooed DreamWrote this piece during a rough period in my life.
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Animated MindI wrote this during an evening watching television with my husband. The times I have with him are so precious. There is no other person I would rather spend life, than him. Hope you like this one.
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There Are Angels Among UsDuring my stint at a Christian Deliverance Minsitry in Inglis, Fl. , what was to be the beginning of my journey to remove drug addiction from my life, I wrote this piece. Enjoy!
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The GardenPlease Enjoy!
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Furlough InsideEnjoy!
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A Moment in TimeThis piece is meant to be a companion to the poem "A Moment," I hope you enjoy it.
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A MomentHope you all enjoy reading this one.
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DeliveranceEnjoy!
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ThoroughfareNot much to say other than I can not remember whenI wrote this piece.Enjoy!
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ConsiderEnjoy!
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InterruptedI am not sure when I wrote this piece. I only hope that you enjoy it.
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LEMI wrote this piece about my best friend from College. It is a shame we have not been in contact for a little over ten years now. I truly miss her.
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ZWAWritten in college after my first love broke my heart.
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Allow MeI do not remember when I wrote this, but I rather enjoy this piece. I hope you do as well.
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Simple and SweetWritten during my college days.
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LifeA poem written during the days of college.
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Silent ObservationWritten during my college days.
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Love, Peace, JoyWritten back in my college days.
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Rhythm of LoveA little something I wrote during my collge days.
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The Empty SwingPoem based on an image assingment -
Summer Time at Steaks, Burgers, and MoreThis is cute poem I wrote while at my job, Located on the Famous Bourbon Street. The end of July and the beginning of August I made some observation about the business across from where I work and wrote this. Enjoy!
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Children on Bourbon StreetAfter working only a month on bourbon street I have made this odd observation, that perplexes me and shocks me.
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Red Monkeysomething written on the fly.
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A July Sunday at the TavernHad a little time to write this piece. Downtime in the Quarter is very beautiful and re-energizing.
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Le Meritage Restaurant at the Maison Dupuy, Home of the French Quarter Wine FestivalMy husband was given a 100 gift certificate to this beautiful restaurant for his birthday this year. We had such an amazing experience, I just had to express how pleasurable and wonderful of an experience it was. -
Summer's SpellSummer is, always, magical to me.
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OrleansA Yahoo! Contributor assignment.
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Speak to MeThis was something I wrote before we moved here to New orleans. Just one of the very Few fresh pieces created back in the town of my birth.
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The Transcendental TreeThere is magic in New Orleans. This magical tree in a friends back yard inspired this piece. I hope you enjoy it. -
CaptivatedSince relocating to New Orleans, the need to write has begun to grow more each day. Here is just one of those moments when the words took over and here is what they had to say. Enjoy!
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Georgia PeachWritten while at the christian deliverance ministry.
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Lost in Frustrationwritten during my time at a christian deliverance ministry for my crack addiction.
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Sunday MuseWritten during a time when my husbands cancer was really eating away at him and he could not keep anything down, even with the aide of herbal remidies.
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My SpacePast poetry
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Today's Ghostpast poetry
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Pass the LullabyNew
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Curiositypast poetry
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Oriental Knit Dreamspast poetry
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S.O.Spast poetry
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Gods Handpast poetry
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Fortifiedpast poetry
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This Time Without YouI Dedicate this one to my husband, Chuck. I miss you baby!
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Sweet Homepast poetry
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The Setting Sunpast poetry
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7 to 7past poetry
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No Shame in the Gamepast poetry
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Celebratepast poetry
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UninspiredPast poetry
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One for the RoadPast poetry
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Continuepast poetry
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GorgeousPast Poetry
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Renewed After the Painpoetry from my past
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Bus Stop IllusionsBus Stop Poetry.
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Bus LineCreated at the Bus Stop
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Shattered SlumberSleep that is disrupted.
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Day of ReckoningAnother piece written several years ago. Hope you enjoy.
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Once ReveredAnother piece written several years ago. Hope you enjoy.
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Upchuck of TelevisionWritten a couple of years ago, I hope you enjoy!
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Lemon DropI love how the smallest thing can reignite the memory.
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Tommy's Sandwich Shop, Serving Customers for Over Three DecadesThe original title was going to be "There still be history alive in that there America," but I felt it was not a good fit. -
Lost WishFeeling the Valentine's Day Spirit a little early I guess. Hope you enjoy this Love poem.
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Ruptured VisionsWhen my first love, open gay relationship, ended this was one of the resulting out cries.
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Greek Mythologies Honey BeeAnother poem for Valentine's Day, it is off a Friend, who's name, actually, is the reason for the title.
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"Julie/Julia"-My Review and ThoughtsJust a review of a great movie.
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Sexual IntrigueStaying up late into the night watching television with my husband.
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Return to MeSince Valentin'es is getting close, thought you folks out there might enjoy these pieces from my past experiences with love. Please enjoy and let me know what you think.
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Abyss BlissfulSince Valentin'es is getting close, thought you folks out there might enjoy these pieces from my past experiences with love. Please enjoy and let me know what you think.
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PerspectiveSince Valentin'es is getting close, thought you folks out there might enjoy these pieces from my past experiences with love. Please enjoy and let me know what you think.
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A Patchwork LifeThis piece was for my book. It has the title of each poem I wrote before joining this site.
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Surfaced Realityreality is it real or is imagined?
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Satanic HungerThis poem from my addiction with drugs.
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The Moment I Decided to Change and My Life Went from Lost to FoundSome Serious stuff that I have written here. Please read it with an open mind and an open heart. And please be excellent to one another. Love and peace to all who read this, Jay.
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The Smell of JasmineEnjoying the evening with my husband after a, personally, productive day. Would to here your comments, thoughts, and critics. Be excellent to 1 another.
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A Gay Individuals Embarrassing Valentine's Day Memories Growing UpI look back at these memories of a beautiful day and laugh; for now I know true, unconditional, love and I am extremely grateful for that.
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Destined Slayer FriendThis is about a dear friend. Her kindness, sisterhood, and love was one of the catalyst that propelled me towards the path I am on today.
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MesmerizingShort, simple, and sweet.
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A Lost Wishenjoying time with a loved one, is the best part of life. this piece is a raw expression of my time with my husband.
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In the BackgroundA piece I wrote when my husband was not feeling so well and I just had to sit by, unable to get him the proper care.
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Something for the New YearSpending quality time with my husband, watching "Family Guy." Its times like this,that the burdens that weigh heavy, drift away.
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12.28.10 Before 1.1.11Had to vent.
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Anger SeethingHusband struggles with his c ancer and a new illness, possibly a cold.
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Women in a FenzySitting with my sick husband while catching an episode of "Bridleplasty" I scribbled this out.
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Collision in the MindPlease folks let me know what you think of my work here.
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Crashing in the MindThis piece was written some time ago, however it still rings true.
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FearMy husband is my rock. I hate seeing him in such pain.
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Steer ClearI believe this piece speaks for itself. I hope you enjoy it.
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Burning DesireAfter a trip to the movies with my husband this came forth.
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Ascended AccidentAnother sort piece, writtern some time ago. Enjoy!
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Lamp Light ReflectionA short piece that I wrote a few years ago.
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Iowa DreamsPlease enjoy. This is about a guy that, at the time, I was infatuated with.
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Fragmented DayEnjoy folks. Please comment on my work if you so choose to. I would greatly appreciate the feedback. Thanks Jay.
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Lights Behind the EyesWhen we close our eyes a million worlds can be seen behind the lids that protect them.
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Plain Ladyenjoy!
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Modern Day AlchemistEnjoy!
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Sequestered RequiemThis is another piece from the early days of my journey as a poet.
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DismayedOne of my first pieces.
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Faulted DaysDark times brings forth all sorts of stuff, deep, from within the spirit.
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Wisdomfrom my college days
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What May Comeenjoy!
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Past VoiceWritten ages ago.
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Movies in the MindOnce I wanted to be an Actor.
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Insane IntroductionsEnjoy!
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Potential PrisonAn observation after watching "Hoarding:Buried Alive."
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Daily TrekOne of my forced pieces. Forced meaning there was no inspiration, so I forced my creativity.
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With the Morning Comes YouFor my husband whom I love dearly and whom I am eternally grateful for. He has terminal cancer, we are not on any type of govermental assistance I work a four hour job,five days a week, to support the two of us.
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DifferentJust had to write and this is what came out.
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Defense of DreamsFrom me to you all. Be excellent to one another.
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Yes, Yes, YesI was amazed this came out of me.
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Healing ShimmerEnjoy!
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Once WasteNew life, ain't it grand.
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Once Forgotten FacesPeople come and go so much; it is very hard to remember them all. Here is a poem dedicated to all those once forgotten faces.
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A Thanksgiving MemoryMemories seem harder and harder for me to come by these days. It is like they are fading.
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Frozen Call of DutyI have not had much time to create but I have been writing on and off. Here is a taste of what is to come. Enjoy!
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Unseen ThreatThe unknown and the unseen can be very scary.
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UnfocusedSomething different.
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Encore InducedInspired while enjoying some TV time with my husband.
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Once Voice Amongst BillionsA poem I wrote on my blog.
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#63another poem written during college. This one in particular was written during a math class. Hence the title.
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Mental AlliterationAn interesting piece written back in my college days.
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Fragmented DayLet me know what think of the new poems. I hope you enjoy!
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ComprehensionAnother poem of cancers affects on a loved one and those who care for them.
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Far OutLaid up because of my left foot. This came up while watching TV.
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Briefly ArisenWhile my husband sleeps and the cancer it at war with him in his dreams, moments like this one occur.
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The Sunny Side of FearMy husband has not been the same since they put him on zyprexa for his hallucinations;on set by PTSD(he is a Katrina Survivor). I hope you all enjoy!
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Material ManNot sure what to say, hope you enjoy.
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RipplesI was watching the oil spill coverage earlier and my heart just broke. This is what it cried.And it is storming here in Marietta, ga.
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A Confession of DeathThank you for taking the time to read my work. Please, enjoy!
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BustedA surge of inspiration came to me last week and this is what was born.
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Three DaysWhat cancer does!
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Cellular MemoriesPlease, enjoy!
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Pillow Top MatressesSomething new!
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Scouts HonorScouts came into the coffee shop yesterday and seriously put me in the weeds,they were honoring memorail day at the Veterans Cemetary across the Street.Thus,inspiring this.Enjoy!
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AliveFrom the archives.
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Renaissance MemoriesFrom the archives.
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PoetFrom the archives.
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PeaceFrom the archives.
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Addictfrom the archives.
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Sunny Dayfrom the archives.
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In an InstantThis was written during a time in which, presently, I have very little memory of.
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Mental Antiquityfrom the archives.
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A DreamFrom my unpublished book of poems.
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HelpEnjoy!
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Immortal ChainsI can not think of anything to say for this; therefore, please, enjoy!
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ChallengedI hope you enjoy this one. It is one of my favorites.
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The UnknownDrifting off,losing myself, into nothingness sometimes and this is what I come back with.
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Sudden UrgeThis is another piece from my library of work.
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DisruptedThis is a piece I wrote while in recovery back in 2004.
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Here Comes the RainIt is raining here in Marietta,Ga. and this piece, written on a rainy day a year ago, is perfect for a day just like this one.
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The Crispness of ChangeI hope you enjoy this one. It is a good piece.
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Distressed QueenI wrote this one night just spending time with my husband.
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Another Day in LifeThe work speaks for itself.
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FortificationThis is a piece written during my recovery.
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Speeding ByFree from what afflicted me for ten years, I am now comfortable enough to share with the world the work that came from those horrific times in my life.
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Leaving Me to DieToday I bring you a part of me which died long ago. A part of me I would not wish on anyone today. But I am grateful for the me of old for without that person, then I would not be me today. Enjoy!
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Chemical of My LifeThis is a poem about my first real relationship. It was during my sophmore year in college. By real, I mean, my first real relationship with a man.
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Re-writtenA doodle of mine from a year ago.
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Awe EncompassingI wrote this poem during a time in life when it seemed I was standing at a fork in the road. I hope you enjoy!
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FatherHappy Father's Day.
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GratefulSomething I came up with while updating my statues on facebook.
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Memorial DayThis is an assignment piece and as of lately I have procrastinated; therefore, time was my enemy again thanks to this darned writers block.so, I hope you enjoy!
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SummerIt is almost Summer Time!
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MotherHappy Mother's Day to all moms.
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Memories of MeI wrote this back when I was in college! I hope you enjoy it! Happy Mother's Day to all those Mothers out there. You are the rock of all of humanity.
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The Fifth of MayHad to do some reading to learn the exact history about the Holiday. May I present to you my poem for Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy!
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Graduation DayI thought I would give this assignment a shot. Enjoy! Jay
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Earth's Day 2010Almost ran out of time to submit this assignment. I hope you like. Jay
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GardeningForcing myself to write. Still blocked from my inner muse, but I feel that this was worth the effort. Please, I am beggin' let me know what you think of my work; my art; my soul. Thank You Jay
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DevastationA poem written long before I met my husband.
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Distressed MadnessThis is a poem from a collection of poems I wrote while I was in the clutches of addiction. I have been relieved of its torture,going on seven years now.
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CorruptedI hope you enjoy.
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A Poem for EasterMy Easter Poem. Enjoy!
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The DayI love looking back at the stuff I have written. It reminds me that my gift is true and is real; it is not just a figment of my imagination.
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TheoryI look back at some of my work, like this peice for example, and wonder were in the world,who in the world wrote this. It feels as if it were written by a possible me from another time and place; but,not me.
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WordsWritten during a time in my life that was simple and pure.
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Falling to PiecesThe poem says it all.
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Dead LifeI am not entirely sure what to say about this piece?
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Rewritten BlockSomething written in the wee hours of the morning at the coffee shop I work for.
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Resolute RefuseJust playing with words.
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AshA poem of observation.
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Tomorrows MeIn these dark days this is all that I could write one day last month.For my love, my heart, for Chuck!
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Poppin' InI thought it was cute. How about you, what do you think?
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The Power of GaGaA poem I wrote earlier today.
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Unknown WeeK Aheadearly morning writing.
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RandomJust random thoughts.
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In the Dusk of Cupid's DayThis is valentine's day for me
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Cancer Wins AgainIt is Valentine's Day and Cancer wins Again!
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ThoughtsOne of my poems that is in my first book. It is unpublished. So here is a glimpse of what is in it. "The Madness that is Me" and "Circle of Life" are also in the book.