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My name is Janet Neumann. I am an anishinaabe woman born and raised in the state of Minnesota. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I recently married and I have a stepdaughter. I loved to write, but never realized how much until a few years ago. I enjoy

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 6 of 656
Dreamers VisionI saw your massive strengthstanding near a lone treewith the backdrop of stone and earthand the towering trees rising as highas the hawks wings flare.Against the jagged knives ofMother Earths oldest complexionis your dark half. It stands tall inthe setting sun, with faded edges anda deep dark center that melts ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Confused by love: 11 of 311
Awakened By the SilenceIn a waking dream the wallsclosed in with emotional tearslike a heavy downpour in anunrelenting thunderstorm.Next to your warmth, I felt alone.A slight shade of light creptthrough the cracks of the curtain.I could see your shape laying peacefullyin the dimness, and I wanted so much totouch you, but I co... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 83 of 1316
Sea Of DarknessLead weights tied to my heartpull me down into a sea of darkness.I sift through the cool watersreaching for the light with outstretched armsonly to come back empty-handed.My skin begins to prune,and the numbness takes over.My body glows white,and twitches trying to reachthe circles of life.They dance around met... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 96 of 917
I've BecomeWhen you were babies, I was always there.I washed and cleaned you and comb your hair.I touched and smelled your baby soft skin.You filled me with love and hope within.Don't grow up like me, I prayed out loud.Be artist and thinkers, don't follow the crowd.Always be unique in your own special ways.And you'll always g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking away: 3 of 19
Whirlwind DreamerThe Whirlwind Dreamer is as confusedand helpless as a deer caught in a swarmof hornets protecting their nestfrom unsuspecting intruders.The Whirlwind Dreamer is hopelessly in lovewith a man, who is inspired only by herwritten words, and her soft spoken voicefilled with emotion and love, just for him.The Whirl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The environment: 8 of 48
GENTLE GIANTSSwaying gently, they are the towersthat shade out the ocean bluenessof a cool fall dawn.Whispered howls fade into growling muttersin their tangled arms of historic, rustic beauty.Swollen tears drop to their deathsupon the crumbled and crispinessof the darkened floor.Massive lonely beings of longevitythey tenderly... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 137 of 594
If They Could Only See She is a scared and lonely childthat grew up too fast, and never had a chanceto see the beauty of the world around her.She is a soft, gentle, downy pillowfilled with fragile egg-shells afraidto be broken at every twist, every turn.She trusts no one, for she has feltthe hurt and pain of others, andoften ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The unsaid word: 5 of 18
The WordWhy is it used so openly?Carelessly it often breaks hearts,and brings about sadnessto all who believe in its worth.Is it a trap for those who seekthe warmth, gentleness and safetyfrom the one who whispers itwith a disguised tenderness?How do we know that the wordcan be spoken in truth, andfrom the heart, and soul of t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 284 of 654
I Saw You In A DreamYou came to me first as a silhouette.A shadow in the night.I was not prepared for your visit.Your voice was as soft as a feathered blanket,and all I could hear was the steadybeat, beating of my heart.The brilliance of the morningwoke me and I felt dazed, yetenergized, and I knew you were gone.You came once... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Struggle: 13 of 19
Who was AllenMost of the first grade children I worked with were labeled "special needs," which meant, they just needed some special attention to get on the right track with their reading, writing and math skills. There was one little boy who caught my eye. He was withdrawn and quiet, yet angry at the world, and everyone arou... More..