: About Me

Penn Monroe is a happily married lady living in the Lake Cumberland, Kentucky area near North Central Tennessee. She is a writer who has been writing poetry and stories since the age of seven, and she is a realtor. Penn posts poetry and short stories on www.fanstory.com where she is currently ranked as the #4 poet and is the #37 ranked reviewer. Her screen name on FS is Kentucky Sweet Pea. She is looking forward to improving her writing and reviewing skills on the Helium website, as well as meeting other writers. She is looking for possible free-lance jobs to further spread her wings and fly.

Prior to moving to the Lake Cumberland area last year, she sold real estate in her hometown of Richmond, Kentucky and was an insurance agent for both AFLAC and Prudential. She facilitated workshops for the Thoroughbred Region with AFLAC, has a Business degree and is an avid gardener, Karaoke singer, and is, of course, an avid writer. She was greatly influenced early on by poet and author Rod McKuen.

Favorite quote: Every beat my heart has beat until this moment, it beat for this moment-who am I to say this moment isn't worthy?
(Pastor Wade Hurt)
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My passion is ...

Writing and gardening.

I know too much about ...

I don't feel that one can know too much about anything.

My parents always told me ...

I could accomplish anything.

My childhood ambition ...

To be an astronaut.

My favorite memory ...

Coming home to KY growing up and while falling asleep, hearing all the adults in Gran's kitchen catching up on everyone. It felt cozy and safe...

Why I write ...

I write because it is cathartic, and since I can write, I believe that writers have the responsibility to use that talent to speak out on worthy causes and subjects.

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

The news is on.

My first job ...

Short order/counter girl at a bowling alley in Winchester, Kentucky. I was 15.

My best moment ...

Going back to school (college) and getting my degree. I graduated with a 3.5 GPA while working 50+ hours a week as a manager at Wendy's.

My inspiration ...

Spiritual-God, nature and beautiful people. I am inspired to write about the wrongs of the world, too. i.e. Politics, injustices, and other issues, too many to list.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams

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I saw Lincoln crying, last night, in deepest slumber My heart ached for him, his tears, so many in number And although he seemed so distant, I asked him anyway Mr. President, please tell me, what pains you so today? His wails and moans were haunting, so very far reaching He simply didn't seem to notice me in front of him beseeching As my dream continued on, I soon faced another crying Feathered crown, lying down, I sensed that he was dying I then tried to comfort him and to warm him by the fire He turned and looked right through me in magnificent attire With tears of sadness flowing from h...

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