: About Me

I am a native New Yorker, but from the suburbs. The moment I was able to express myself I exhibited a passion for exploring the opposing side of popular opinion. As a teen I began writing about it. It has been quite an adventure.

Currently a resident of Rockland County, New York, I spend all my spare moments, visiting with my children and grandchildren, reflecting on what I've observed, digesting new experiences and writing about it.

My hope is to share the thrills and chills of the experience with many readers.

My passion is ...

Living, Loving, laughing and writing about it.

I know too much about ...

heartache.

My parents always told me ...

always be a lady.

My childhood ambition ...

to be an extraordinary help to a lot of people.

My favorite memory ...

Niagra Falls

Why I write ...

to preserve the memory of experiences, thoughts, hopes and reflections.

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

people and periodicals: as many as possible

My first job ...

a teen mother's helper.

My best moment ...

hearing the applause of my peers for a solo performance on flute..

My inspiration ...

God's grace, His mercy and opening my eyes to a new day.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Without you

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The sun used to warm me. Rain was refreshing. Clouds would amuse me. Life would excite me. A new day would drive me. To look into your eyes would calm me. There is no calm now. I cannot look into your eyes again. Each day continues without end. I am caught in perpetuity. But not driven. Life is a chore now. Not mine to give or take. So given I disdainfully receive my daily portion. The clouds fill my soul. The rain hides my tears. I am cold within. The sun illuminates the emptiness.

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