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Karen
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[NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY OFFICE]    (E)    # 1753814:
        New Horizons Academy Office - Where it all begins!
[Potpourri of Poetic Ponderings]    (E)    # 1490791:
        I write, I compose and run my fingers through the fabric of my life.
[Stories and Other Prose]    (E)    # 1551262:
        Short Stories and other prose written by this poet
The Family    (E)    # 1692616:
        Some of the members of "the family"
The Fabric of My Life    (18+)    # 1509062:
        "I write, I compose, and run my fingers through the fabric of my life." Karen's motto
Rixfarmgirl - Missy Estes Memorial    (E)    # 1810587:
        Remembering Rixy
[Images]    (E)    # 1502637:
        Images I have created for my own use
[From the Ground Up]    (E)    # 1784989:
        Folder for all materials for beginning poetry course at New Horizons
#1488233:   Poetry Written in a Specific Form    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains poems written in specific forms    (45 items)

An Elegy to the Unknown Dead    (13+)    # 1516980:
        …lament, idealization, consolation as it is…
Separation    (E)    # 1517018:
        - a poem written in Ghazal form-
In the Fog of Eternal Why    (E)    # 1492565:
        A Poem in Rondeau Form
Rages    (E)    # 1803234:
        Poem in Sedoka form
Making Excuses    (E)    # 1803229:
        Coin Form Poem
History Rightly Remembered    (13+)    # 1803228:
        Form poetry - Synchronicity
Heavenly Warning    (E)    # 1799210:
        A Triquain poem
My Existence    (E)    # 1792291:
        A Villanelle poem
Keep Your Thoughts Alive    (E)    # 1780230:
        A shadorma form poem
I'm Changed    (E)    # 1777178:
        Quinzaine form
What Else? Stuck!    (E)    # 1696235:
        A poem in Tetractys form
Nature's Call    (E)    # 1692338:
        A Series of Poems in Lanturne Form
On Paths I Wandered    (ASR)    # 1664928:
        A poem in Rondeau form
Virginity Lost    (13+)    # 1533218:
        A "Cleave Poem"
Fleeting Fame    (E)    # 1525692:
        Haiku poem for contest
Summer Romance    (E)    # 1523410:
        Personal Ku form - thought it might be fun to try
I Find Peace    (E)    # 1512331:
        Poem in Kyrielle Sonnet Form
Made Man    (13+)    # 1510203:
        An Acrostic Poem
Your Voice    (E)    # 1509588:
        Poem in Palindrome Form
Steppin’ Out    (E)    # 1498480:
        Poem in Nonet Form
In My Dreams    (13+)    # 1497211:
        Love/Fantasy Poem written in Envelope Sonnet Form
The Door    (E)    # 1493621:
        A poem in Lilibonelle poetry form
I Sometimes Wonder    (E)    # 1493568:
        A Poem Written in Lillibonelle Basic Form (with rhyme)
Cherry Blossoms    (E)    # 1493560:
        A poem in Haiku format
For By Grace Are You Saved    (E)    # 1493276:
        A poem written Ghazal Form Poem about God's amazing grace
Natural Worship    (E)    # 1491822:
        A poem written in Petrarchan Sonnet Form
Just A Moment of Prayer    (E)    # 1491821:
        A poem written in Villanelle Form about prayer
Music’s Beckoning Call    (E)    # 1491820:
        A poem written in Nonet Form about the power of music
It Doesn’t Take a Hammer    (E)    # 1491819:
        A poem written in Hexaduad Form, an introspection on thinking
For By Grace Are You Saved    (E)    # 1491815:
        A poem written in Ghazal Form about God's grace
Captured by the Scent of Spring    (E)    # 1491814:
        A poem written in Etheree Form about Spring
Blood Covenant    (18+)    # 1491813:
        A poem written in Ottava Rima Form aboutgGod's covenant with man
As Death Comes    (E)    # 1491809:
        A poem in Tyburn Form considering death
Fear and Faith    (18+)    # 1491807:
        A poem in Septolet Form reflecting on the nature of fear and faith
In Darkness See    (E)    # 1490810:
        A poem in Jarennelle form about believing even when you cannot see
Words in Perpetuity    (E)    # 1489064:
        A poem written in Rondeau, a French form
In Shadows Strolling, Here am I    (E)    # 1488993:
        A poem written in Quatern Form
In Silent Strength Rising    (E)    # 1488989:
        A poem written in Virelay, a rarely used French form
I Find Peace    (E)    # 1488987:
        A poem written in Kyrielle Sonnet Form
Freedom by Decision    (E)    # 1488232:
        A poem written in Cinquian Form
Evolution of the Right Kind    (E)    # 1488230:
        A short poem written in Diamante Form
Awake To Reality    (E)    # 1488229:
        A poem written in Rispetto Form about awakening to the truth
Ageless Lavender    (E)    # 1486255:
        A poem written in traditional English Sonnet form
Untamed Beauty    (E)    # 1485532:
        A Haiku poem
Joy Pursuit    (E)    # 1485527:
        A Haiku poem

#1490460:   Patriotic or Politically Inspired Poems    (E)     [Top]
A grouping of my poems eminating from my love of my country    (21 items)

Freedom's Mine    (E)    # 1689053:
        ...don't mess with me and mine...
Give and Take    (18+)    # 1491541:
        A poem about "government" theft of people's hard earned money
Rosa Sat    (13+)    # 1696939:
        ...and that was that...
True Patriots, Arise!    (13+)    # 1691956:
        It's time to take a united stand
America's Defender    (E)    # 1691180:
        Dedicated to the men and women of the US Military
The American Dream is Not Dead    (E)    # 1483575:
        An optimistic view of America and the power of freedom
Live Free    (E)    # 1483007:
        A work on freedom
Old Glory is Not Dead    (E)    # 1489392:
        A poem declaring the need to protect our country's freedom and its constitution
Let Freedom Ring Again    (E)    # 1489519:
        A poem embracing the consitution as it was intended.
No Fear Here    (E)    # 1492812:
        A poetic declaration
The One to Choose    (E)    # 1489788:
        A poem about the choosing the right leader
Post-election prayer    (E)    # 1492465:
        This is a scriptural, poetric prayer post-election 2008
Poetic Prayer on Election Day    (E)    # 1492121:
        A plea to God to protect our nation
American Freedom    (E)    # 1486267:
        A statement about America and the founding fathers' plan for this nation.
My Country is Great    (E)    # 1486262:
        A poem about the "rightness" of America
Draw a Line While You Still Can    (E)    # 1485920:
        A poem revealing the inner being of the political animal and his/her prey - the public
The Cat’s Meow    (E)    # 1496615:
        Not so much about cats exactly but she plays a role
Honoring Our Military    (E)    # 1494491:
        A poem on this Veterans Day, honoring our military men and women
Keep Old Glory Flying    (13+)    # 1773621:
        Patriots arise!
Justice - One Size Does not Fit All    (E)    # 1770770:
        It depends on who you are
America - Land of the Free!    (ASR)    # 1696775:
        Do you know America as she's meant to be?
#1490791:   Potpourri of Poetic Ponderings    (E)     [Top]
I write, I compose and run my fingers through the fabric of my life.    (44 items)

[My Journey through "Bottle in the River"]    (E)    # 1530985:
        These are my poems in response to Dan Sturn's poems in "Bottle in the River"
[Poetry of a Spiritual Nature]    (E)    # 1491913:
        God is spirit; they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth
[Poems on Writing Poetry ]    (E)    # 1515605:
        a place of poetic contemplation
[Patriotic or Politically Inspired Poems]    (E)    # 1490460:
        A grouping of my poems eminating from my love of my country
[Poetry Written in a Specific Form]    (E)    # 1488233:
        This folder contains poems written in specific forms
Deceptive Dreams    (18+)    # 1491170:
        An ongoing experience of nightmares
Nature’s Sentinels    (E)    # 1491910:
        A poem written about one of the wonders of God's creation
In the Chrysalis    (E)    # 1489316:
        A poem for those who need a break, a rest, a rejuvenation
The Angel’s Breath    (13+)    # 1494469:
        A whisper of angel's breath and we will know...
The Majesty of Blankness    (E)    # 1517222:
        ...what wasn't said spoke volumes...
Don’t Give Up Your Music    (E)    # 1508409:
        Refuse to compromise the music in your soul
Even in a Dream    (E)    # 1690040:
        In sleep or dream, the realities of life
Exploration for Perfection    (E)    # 1498479:
        If you think you can be, you will be disappointed
It's Who I Am    (E)    # 1483921:
        Want to know who I am? This may come as close as I can get...or am willing to.
A Man's Life Poem    (E)    # 1483005:
        A look at life in terms of a poem
Times Past Remembered    (E)    # 1563293:
        A time and place to remember
The Poet's Wisdom    (E)    # 1770191:
        In honor of The Bard
Give Me Today's Music    (E)    # 1523397:
        ...whatever that tune may be...
Deliberate Diversions    (E)    # 1529129:
        Dreams disguised and denied
No Wings Yet    (E)    # 1538692:
        ...life goes on...
[Miscellaneous Poems Written in 2010]    (E)    # 1770193:
        Some of the poems I wrote in 2010
The Devil Wears Expensive Clothes    (18+)    # 1844212:
        A free verse poem
Raging River Rhythm    (13+)    # 1843854:
        A real life description of brainwave contention vying for my attention
A Stream of Consciousness Thing    (E)    # 1821654:
        ...or am I just dreaming?...
Earth’s Rhythm Disrupted    (E)    # 1817107:
        There's a ongoing rhythm which must be maintained
Rhythmic Rumblings of Possible Madness    (E)    # 1812733:
        My current reality
No Lasting Impression    (13+)    # 1803814:
        A contemplation of my absence
Silent Reminiscence    (E)    # 1796981:
        Thinking about life and our choices
America - God Redeem Her!    (E)    # 1788914:
        One nation under God
An Oasis of Truth    (E)    # 1788668:
        The mirage is reality
Delusion    (E)    # 1788662:
        The water's reflection - a deception
Summer Breeze    (E)    # 1788553:
        Not always a pleasant thing
Tiny Grain of Sand    (E)    # 1783800:
        Anything changing the flow can have a great impact
My Face is a Poor Reflection    (13+)    # 1782624:
        Free verse poem
Simply Functioning    (E)    # 1782622:
        Tales of aging
Bent Tree Longs to Rise    (E)    # 1781450:
        Can you hear it sigh?
Loveliness in Imperfection    (E)    # 1780219:
        Beauty in broken things
Armed Forces Day Salute    (E)    # 1778184:
        God bless our military personnel!
Attempt at Independent Sailing    (E)    # 1777171:
        There’s always someone who would change me.
A Lifetime to Realize    (E)    # 1772927:
        The fires of life shape our soul
On a Field Trip of Current Culture    (E)    # 1770769:
        It's an eye-opener
New Creation - Poem and Response Poem    (E)    # 1604855:
        A poem by Jonathan Sion (used with permission) and a response poem by Karen Crump
Exploration for Perfection    (E)    # 1498478:
        If you think you can be, you will be disappointed
My Book of Poems for Poetic Exploration    (13+)    # 1776850:
        Poetry written for "Poetic Exploration"
#1491913:   Poetry of a Spiritual Nature    (E)     [Top]
God is spirit; they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth    (38 items)

Nature's Creator    (E)    # 1769699:
        There's no such thing as "mother" nature.
We Can Know the Truth    (E)    # 1634218:
        ...and the truth will make us free...
The Disciple    (E)    # 1632548:
        ...be faithful in the little things...
The Shadow    (E)    # 1505918:
        The quiet gray days may hold a surprise
Build Your Stronghold    (E)    # 1505409:
        "Be prepared" is not just a Boy Scout motto
The Hand of Freedom Has a Scar    (18+)    # 1489049:
        A poem reflecting on what it took to buy our freedom
Depths of Reality    (E)    # 1482987:
        A poem looking at life beyond what one can see with natural eye or grasp with human hand
Faith, Hope and Charity    (E)    # 1685436:
        Looking for the real thing?
Behold the Tree    (E)    # 1602446:
        God's creation
Trust God    (E)    # 1581048:
        The answer to it all
In the Midst    (E)    # 1536918:
        He is my hope.
The Burning    (13+)    # 1532320:
        ...soul cleansing fire...
For By Grace Are You Saved    (E)    # 1516986:
        -Poem in Ghazal Form-
But Then Somebody Prayed    (E)    # 1515599:
        It might have been for you
The Picture    (E)    # 1513135:
        In heaven's gallery...
The Picture    (E)    # 1513134:
        In heaven's gallery...
Light Be!    (E)    # 1512659:
        Matchless majesty and unmeasured mirth at the creation of heaven and earth.
New Wine, New Bottle    (E)    # 1508008:
        In with the new, out with the past
The Spirit is Me    (E)    # 1505163:
        Spiritual reality
The Gift    (E)    # 1504571:
        Presents given freely
Sweet Whispers    (E)    # 1504046:
        waiting in silence, finding peace and rest
A Place of Quiet Waters    (E)    # 1500547:
        In a place of quiet waters, peace is found.
Mental and Spiritual Thinking    (E)    # 1499206:
        It is what it says...
Getting Past Book I, Chapter 3    (E)    # 1499010:
        In the search for truth, don't stop in Genesis
Breathe Slow, Breathe Deep    (E)    # 1497423:
        Meditating on the Name of Jesus
In the Spirit    (E)    # 1494330:
        A poem about the silent place of peace
The Writer and The Author Speak    (E)    # 1493555:
        A poem about the true author when a thing I write is good enough to read
Awake To Reality    (E)    # 1491812:
        A poem written in Rispetto Form about true reality
Always Ask - You Will Receive    (E)    # 1489310:
        A poem of contemplation and devotion
That Life Be Lived    (E)    # 1489060:
        A poem contemplating whether or not a full life has been lived
Sinking to the Depths and Rising Again    (E)    # 1489056:
        A poem that reflects on the path from hopelessness to hope renewed
Basking in Reflection    (E)    # 1487877:
        A poem from my rumination this day
God Answers    (E)    # 1486230:
        A simple poem about a complex truth that God answers every time
Truth    (E)    # 1485927:
        A poem about the battleground of truth
You Choose    (13+)    # 1485084:
        A poem about the choices we make by what we say and what we believe
Choice    (E)    # 1484356:
        A poem about our choice to speak
Life on Earth Coming to An End    (E)    # 1484345:
        A poem about the end of the life of a Christian
Freedom from Religion    (E)    # 1484324:
        A poem about the reality of a relationship with Jesus and God the Father
#1502637:   Images    (E)     [Top]
Images I have created for my own use    (12 items)

Missy Crockett Estes (rixfarmgirl)    (E)    # 1810347:
        December 11, 1943 - September 11, 2011
Tristan - 2010    (E)    # 1793360:
        Tristan - "Knight of the Round Table"
Karen Desk Corner    (E)    # 1787973:
        One corner of my desk
From the Ground Up Garden Pic    (E)    # 1787570:
        From the Ground Up Garden Pic
From the Ground Up image    (E)    # 1785558:
        Picture for course
My Grandmother    (E)    # 1696423:
        My grandmother - writer, gardener, dreamer
The Rock    (E)    # 1696419:
        My grandmother's rock
Sgt.-at-arms-length (Karen)    (E)    # 1694513:
        For the gun-wielding 2nd in command
The Bengal Tiger    (E)    # 1570462:
        The Bengal Tiger
Tristan When He was Little    (E)    # 1568761:
        Tristan when he was little
Tristan Dog    (E)    # 1568760:
        Tristan Dog
View of Karen's Writing Table    (E)    # 1523320:
        Karen Crump's Writing Table
#1515605:   Poems on Writing Poetry     (E)     [Top]
a place of poetic contemplation    (24 items)

Writing Apparitions    (E)    # 1493297:
        A poem about how the writing muse assails my soul
On Writing Poetry    (E)    # 1732625:
        What would I tell a new or young poet...
Therapeutic Poetry    (E)    # 1603092:
        ...poet heal thyself...
Nocturnal Musings    (E)    # 1602879:
        ...when the poet cannot sleep...
Finding Our Own Way    (E)    # 1594847:
        Finding the poems once again
Struggle    (E)    # 1560326:
        Struggle of the poet or the person?
Considering the Muse    (E)    # 1521654:
        Does he/she approve?
The Poet's Journey    (E)    # 1521650:
        You never know what you will find.
Poet Banter    (E)    # 1521646:
        ...free verse meets rhyme...
My Flowers from Someone Else's Seeds    (E)    # 1521231:
        I planted what you gave me.
Ellipsis    (E)    # 1517767:
        ...those three little dots I want to blot out of poetry
Revelation    (E)    # 1515626:
        truth revealed
Delivery at Last    (E)    # 1515624:
        when the words finally come
It’s Those Words    (13+)    # 1515603:
        words can grieve and words can heal
Considering the Muse    (E)    # 1514716:
        ...does the muse approve?
A Poem's Birth    (13+)    # 1513518:
        as a poem is birthed, a poet comes home
Knitted Together    (E)    # 1513049:
        If you pull that little thread will it all fall apart?
Ramblings of a Righteous Mind    (E)    # 1511974:
        a work in progress
Unfinished Thought    (E)    # 1499209:
        Take a leap and see what this one means
The Poet’s Clothes    (E)    # 1499140:
        The poet becomes his writing or is it the other way around?
A Deadly Desert in the Mind    (13+)    # 1498658:
        Inspired by aspects of Dan Sturn's series of poems "Bottle in the River"
Gone Tomorrow, Here Today    (E)    # 1493557:
        A poem about writing poetry
The Writer and The Author Speak    (E)    # 1493554:
        A poem about the true author when a thing I write is good enough to read
Touch is Who I Am    (E)    # 1491545:
        A poem that contains the basis of my poetry writing and my motto phrase.
#1530985:   My Journey through "Bottle in the River"    (E)     [Top]
These are my poems in response to Dan Sturn's poems in "Bottle in the River"    (3 items)

My Journey, Part 1 "Finding the Flow"    (E)    # 1779824:
        A series of poems written in response to those written by Dan Sturn.
My Journey, Part 2 "Stuck on the Bank"    (E)    # 1779942:
        A series of poems written in response to those written by Dan Sturn.
My Journey Part 3 - "The End, We Sea"    (E)    # 1779978:
        A series of poems written in response to those written by Dan Sturn.
#1551262:   Stories and Other Prose    (E)     [Top]
Short Stories and other prose written by this poet    (15 items)

Loosely Connected-Bound in Love    (13+)    # 1567122:
        Stories of and by the animals in my life - and me
My Grandpa - My Haven    (13+)    # 1689527:
        A true story
Old Dogs and Grandma's Apron    (E)    # 1633154:
        ...we've lost some important things some where along the way...
Flowers, Puppies, and Watermelons    (13+)    # 1648147:
        A thinking man knows what to do
Tristan Tells His Tale    (E)    # 1626500:
        Tristan dog tells his story
My Father Died Today    (18+)    # 1639892:
        January 26, 2010
The Mighty Predator    (E)    # 1570458:
        The noctural predator
Little Dog Lost - My Story    (E)    # 1600502:
        A story from the viewpoint of a little dog
Buffy's Life    (13+)    # 1562447:
        A dog's life
How to Trim a Cat's Claws    (E)    # 1551264:
        A "How To" based on experience
Writing Speaking Other Human Activities    (13+)    # 1551603:
        My 30 day writing experience...
The Invasion Solution    (13+)    # 1788483:
        This is fiction, a purely made up story...
Aging 101 - First Draft    (E)    # 1783207:
        A primer on aging
Rock of Ages    (E)    # 1695811:
        It wasn't a matter of chance.
The Sea We See    (E)    # 1691431:
        What do you believe in?
#1753814:   NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY OFFICE    (E)     [Top]
New Horizons Academy Office - Where it all begins!    (7 items)

New Horizons Academy    (E)    # 1535164:
        Poetry, grammar, punctuation, play writing, reviewing, novel writing and more
[New Horizons STUDENT Information]    (E)    # 1753822:
        This folder contains information pertinent to students.
[New Horizons INSTRUCTORS Information]    (E)    # 1753819:
        This folder contains information pertinent to the Instructors and Assistants
[New Horizons FINANCES]    (E)    # 1753825:
        This folder contains items regarding scholarship and other fund raising activities
MAILING LIST for New Horizons Academy    (13+)    # 1753866:
        A method of sharing information with writers who have shown an interest in New Horizons
Welcome to the New Horizons Mailing List    (13+)    # 1753869:
        Sharing information about New Horizons Academy
[Celebrating Rixfarmgirl - Missy Estes]    (E)    # 1811168:
        This folder contains items regarding Rixy and her life
#1753819:   New Horizons INSTRUCTORS Information    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains information pertinent to the Instructors and Assistants    (3 items)

Logo    (E)    # 1764610:
        LOGO FOR NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY
Small NH Logo    (E)    # 1765374:
        Really small version of the logo
End of Term Student Assessment Survey    (13+)    # 1531100:
        Student survey - end of term assessment from our students
#1753822:   New Horizons STUDENT Information    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains information pertinent to students.    (2 items)

COURSE CATALOG - New Horizons Academy    (13+)    # 1461280:
        Grammar, Commas, Punctuation, Fiction, Poetry
Student Library    (E)    # 1753858:
        Links to dictionaries, thesaurus, poetry resources, grammar, articles on plagiarism, etc.
#1753825:   New Horizons FINANCES    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains items regarding scholarship and other fund raising activities    (1 item)

New Horizons Academy BANK    (E)    # 1754655:
        New Horizons Academy operational bank

#1770193:   Miscellaneous Poems Written in 2010    (E)     [Top]
Some of the poems I wrote in 2010    (16 items)

In a Tide of Transformation    (E)    # 1692723:
        My reality...
Falling Off the Aged Edge of Life    (E)    # 1689515:
        In the final season...
On the Occasion of My Life    (ASR)    # 1685717:
        It is what it is and no more
The Web of Life    (E)    # 1686349:
        Where we can be caught
The Heart of the Matter    (E)    # 1686796:
        Seeing isn't always believing
You Left in Summer    (13+)    # 1670538:
        A response poem to the words of The Bard
Quiet Listening    (E)    # 1664259:
        in silence hear
The Lingering    (E)    # 1643366:
        ...that little speck of time...
Seeing Things Clearly    (E)    # 1735826:
        A response poem to "Connected Clarity" by Dan Sturn
Walking Through Not To    (E)    # 1637733:
        The purpose of the walk is to walk. A responsive poem to Dan Sturn's "The Walk"
Find Your Music    (E)    # 1634867:
        ...it is inside you...
Time Changes Views    (E)    # 1696589:
        Blue is more than a color...
Beyond My Scope of Reason    (ASR)    # 1698136:
        When untethered I walk...
Darkness is Rising    (ASR)    # 1692484:
        Declare "Light be!"
Midnight Love    (ASR)    # 1691393:
        A dream is that and nothing more
Why Didn't I Dance on The Edge    (ASR)    # 1664096:
        ...missed chances...
#1784989:   From the Ground Up    (E)     [Top]
Folder for all materials for beginning poetry course at New Horizons    (1 item)

Poetry Quotes    (E)    # 1637251:
        Quotes about poetry
#1811168:   Celebrating Rixfarmgirl - Missy Estes    (E)     [Top]
This folder contains items regarding Rixy and her life    (3 items)

Sunflowers for Missy    (E)    # 1810879:
        Rixfarmgirl loved sunflowers
Obituary for Missy Crockett Estes    (E)    # 1810870:
        Rixfarmgirl's obituary
In her own words...    (E)    # 1810867:
        Rixfarmgirl - Missy Estes in her own words

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