Rainer Maria Rilke once wrote, "Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This most of all: ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night: must I write?"

I asked this question and found that I could not live if I did not write. I feel accomplished when I capture the abstract or transient; a thought, moment, or emotion.

I'm not afraid to explore new things or concepts. I love to be challenged mentally and physically. If I don't know, I find out. Much to the dismay of others, I read the back of every package.

I consider myself an absolute authority on nothing, a novice at many things, and a few good books away from writing about it.

I have six siblings, two are older than me. My father is an entrepreneur. My mother is patient, hard working, and knows everything. I love spending time with my nieces and nephews. I am thankful for my friends and family. I am happily married to my husband of 6 years. We have a small home in a small Wisconsin town.

I have worked in cleaning, sales, customer service, several kitchens and offices. My part-time job for the last 4 years is Inventory Analyst for a company that makes interior doors. I also enjoy doing volunteer work. I have traveled all over the US, to Canada, and Mexico.

I enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, and cooking. I am an avid bicyclist and enjoy lifting weights. I also have an interest in cars and home repair. I have always loved reptiles. I currently have a ball python named Oliver.

My annoying habit is my wealth of useless knowledge. Did you know that 36% of pizzas ordered in the US are pepperoni? Or that the artichoke is a member of the sunflower family?

I love to read and I love to learn. I am very proud to be selling articles on Helium. You can read a few recent articles at Zonder.com and thesociety.com.

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My passion is ...

writing, reading, and learning.

I know too much about ...

nothing. The more I learn the more I realize how little I know.

My parents always told me ...

"Make it work."

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a published poet.

My favorite memory ...

is the first time my husband said he loved me.

Why I write ...

not writing is not an option.

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

books on parenting, pregnancy, and the Bible. I don't watch much TV. I listen to a little of everything, but fall back on alternative music.

My first job ...

was delivering flyers and filing work orders for my parents' business.

My best moment ...

I'm an anticipator. I always hope my best moment is the next one.

My inspiration ...

comes from everywhere, my surroundings, my experiences, and especially the idle wanderings of my mind.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear

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"Here I am, This is Me"

Scars avenge a "me" that died.
Old blood beyond the altar cries,
"Look at what you've done!"

Veil the eyes that can not lie.
Avert your gaze. Walk away.
I am a different person now.

Curses! And blasphemy!
My tics betray my poise.
Can't stop fidgeting, shaking.

My costume, mask, melt away.
Raw passion overpowers me.
Naked. Nowhere left to hide.

The scarred poet goddess revealed.
Radiant, in all my unholy glory.
Hand out your scrutiny, your praise.

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