: About Me

I am a 38 year-old wife and mother of two. I have loved writing since being inspired in my 10th grade English class. Writing a short story, my teacher encouraged me to take my writing more seriously. He taught me to use the criticisms I would receive as constructive and not let others deteriorate my love of writing... ever.

So I have dabbled with writing throughout the years - mostly poetic ventures - which has given me much gratification. I give my gift of poetry away in framed art, and always specific to the person I give it to.

Most recently, I have been writing newsletters for the bowling community in my city as well as the pro shop I work in. I love to create websites for companies and individuals, and my greeting cards are a hoot!

I just love to express myself through my written words... and hope they impress upon others a statement of who I am as a person...

My passion is ...

my family, bowling and writing

I know too much about ...

bowling

My parents always told me ...

you can do whatever you set your mind to

My childhood ambition ...

to own my own business and be comfortable

My favorite memory ...

two days - when my daughter and son were born

Why I write ...

I can write so much better than I can talk!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

read - news articles, helium (now), watching food network, listening to all genres of music

My first job ...

newspaper delivery girl

My best moment ...

winning the scratch all-events title for my city bowling tournament

My inspiration ...

my friends and family who encourage me to write because "you're so good at it!"

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death

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If only for a moment He filled our hearts with love If only for a moment We thank god from up above For giving us this gentle man Full of life and full of grace If only for a moment We shared a special place. If only for a moment He was yours and he was mine If only for a moment He brought beauty to our lives He was friend and brother, husband, son A gift to cherish dear If only for a moment His fleeting touch will last the years. His heart lit the world around him Brighter than the sun If only for a moment We were the lucky ones. If only for a moment We had a friend we knew who cared No o...

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