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SWPoet
    My main portfolio contains 16 items.
Folder links are in Red   *   Other Item links are in Blue

[New Poetry 2012 ]    (E)    # 1859832:
        New Poetry for 2012 (Includes trauma/attachment related poems also)
[Togetherness of a Healthier Sort -Poetry]    (E)    # 1389997:
        Marriage and relationships: The ups and downs of relatively healthy unions. (Not Dom.Viol)
[The Mirror: Eyes of the Soul are Seeking]    (E)    # 1713756:
        Seeking substance, spirit, and depth in poetry (newest poems here too)
[Fractured Lives and Renewal-Poetry]    (13+)    # 1716623:
        Trauma and dealing with the aftermath. See poems in New Poetry 2012 folder.
[Mother Earth's Garden -Nature/Philosophy]    (E)    # 1419541:
        Rivers, Trees, Rocks, Seeing the divine in nature. Philosophical ?s related to nature.
[Poetic Memoirs (and other Family Gossip)]    (E)    # 1410397:
        Poems in Celebration of Family and Poems in Memory of those no longer in this world.
[Poetry from the Field (Social Work)]    (E)    # 1401106:
        Inspired by social work career: Topics-Child abuse, Substance Abuse, Social work career
[Tribal Gathering: N.A. Poetry & Tales ]    (E)    # 1510993:
        Native American Related Poetry. Circle 'round the fire and celebrate our heritage.
[Muse's Playground-Art of Creativity]    (E)    # 1408658:
        Creativity, the language of soul and mind in concert and the art of weaving words.
[Childhood:The good, the bad, the silly. ]    (E)    # 1389614:
        Exploring childhood's ups and downs through story and poetry
[Songs Without Notes (Lyrics and Links) ]    (E)    # 1769960:
        Songwriting efforts located here (and links to lyrics in other folders.)
[Keeping It Short (Short Stories/Essays)]    (E)    # 1389342:
        My attempts at writing short stories and prose of other forms
So Many Forms, So Little Time (PE 2011)    (E)    # 1738719:
        Links to examples from 50 different forms of poetry - Poetic Explorations Forum 2011
[NEW HORIZONS Class files]    (E)    # 1555385:
        All classes for from 2009-2011 here
SWPoet's Guestbook    (E)    # 1447723:
        Welcome to my Guestbook
[Novel-ties: Fits and Starts ]    (E)    # 1437802:
        Novel's in the works and info about writing novels.

#1389342:   Keeping It Short (Short Stories/Essays)    (E)     [Top]
My attempts at writing short stories and prose of other forms    (17 items)

Cerulean Blue    (13+)    # 1534677:
        What happens when you find a suicide note fifteen years later? Does it change things?
The Compassion Project    (13+)    # 1559279:
        If you could read one's mind legally, would you? What if the tables were turned?
Jake and the Professor    (E)    # 1425718:
        A bright young artist learns of failure and success in a small town retirement village.
When Life Gives You Chicken Livers    (13+)    # 1451969:
        A GGMother passes down wisdom while fishing w/ chicken livers.
Andrew's Legacy    (13+)    # 1418983:
        Spring brings healing- (Apr Quote Cont.) w/poem-"April, When I Find You"
The Escort (1710 words)    (13+)    # 1417172:
        Entry for Beyond the Water's Edge Contest
Links to my other SHORT STORIES    (E)    # 1768205:
        This book item offers links to short stories found elsewhere in my port.
Dancing Lonely in a Crowd    (E)    # 1570118:
        For Project Write World June 09
She Always Knew    (E)    # 1550391:
        Project Write World Entry
The Absence of Dignity    (E)    # 1548583:
        That which is free costs too much. Project Write World entry - April 09
Taking a 2nd Look at 1st Impressions    (E)    # 1473199:
        Neurodiversity: Educating public about ADHD, Asperger's, Dyslexia with examples and links
Attitude: The Re-Making of a Family    (E)    # 1440616:
        Quote of the Month Entry. Attitude- through the eyes of a social worker.(1966 Wds)
The DSM Zoo    (E)    # 1438507:
        A call for a book of gifts and talents to go along with labels in the DSM.
Villa Amistad    (E)    # 1433458:
        About a little girl I met in Bolivia and the trust she asked of me
One Last Student    (E)    # 1432615:
        Same story as Jake and the Professor but more than 2000 wds required for contest.
Mrs. Abercrombie (original version)    (E)    # 1359725:
        How the Birthday Song and a spry old lady made a difference
Mrs. Abercrombie    (E)    # 1359708:
        1893 Happy Birthday Contest (had to shorten original for contest limits).
#1389614:   Childhood:The good, the bad, the silly.     (E)     [Top]
Exploring childhood's ups and downs through story and poetry    (15 items)

Lesson to a Wee Malingerer    (E)    # 1777436:
        Week 19 Clerihew
All For the Want of a Better Excuse    (E)    # 1749866:
        Satirical rendition of a nursery rhyme "For Want of a Nail"
The Wake-Up Call    (E)    # 1465744:
        Children's short story about a rude awakening by a crow and a fun day for two boys.
[Inspiring Our Kids to Write and Review]    (E)    # 1440108:
        Writing prompts, resources, and a review forum for kids and pre-teens.
A Child's Front Pockets    (E)    # 1432160:
        Acrostics contest - That which holds important things (ie Purse, bag, front pockets)
International House of Helpful Critters    (E)    # 1400483:
        Reminder critters for tasks kids often forget to do or deeds they often get blamed for.
Anneke's Dragon-(still in progress)    (E)    # 1400017:
        Making space for a new friend and taking time to learn about each other.
Jack McCool's Long Day at School    (E)    # 1397993:
        Jack tries to tell about his day to grown-ups (Ch. Wr. Wkshp -Re:The cumulative story)
Dorville McSlam of Tempangabam    (E)    # 1397647:
        Twisted tale of choosing a mate, anger management, and a children's fable
Catwalkawoez    (E)    # 1396934:
        Imaginary fashion show (how it should be) - Assignment for Children's Writing Workshop.
I Think I'll Join The Circus    (E)    # 1395804:
        A child's first day at school and it was a really tough day.
Stocking Dread    (E)    # 1361841:
        A naughty child dreads what he will find in his stocking (Writer's Cramp 40 Lines)
Snowmen and Sunshine    (E)    # 1359732:
        Holiday Rhyme Contest (36 lines) A boy wishes for snow and learns a lesson
The Pirate Pumpkin    (E)    # 1340378:
        My entry for Writer's Cramp (re: Jack-a-Lantern Talks) 28 Lines
My Little Brother    (E)    # 1339401:
        Contest-Suesslike poetry-All about a 5 year old's 2 year old brother
#1389997:   Togetherness of a Healthier Sort -Poetry    (E)     [Top]
Marriage and relationships: The ups and downs of relatively healthy unions. (Not Dom.Viol)    (23 items)

Defending Weeds -Week 11 (Septolet)    (E)    # 1759738:
        A married couple have two opinions of "weed"-For Poetic Exploration Week 11
How strange it is    (E)    # 1726867:
        An apology of sorts, for being too quick to speak and too slow to listen.
Amends    (E)    # 1655380:
        A apology to a spouse, in response to his poem written as a plea for understanding.
The Whittler    (E)    # 1405312:
        Losing bits or ourselves or creating each other? Which will the whittler do?
Into the Fog    (E)    # 1398525:
        Grabbing quiet moments together when we can
Come On Home    (E)    # 1520531:
        What happens when the one you love is searching for what has never left. Himself.
In search of the music    (E)    # 1512192:
        Searching for music in a mate and finding the melody inside ourselves.
Nowhere    (E)    # 1512190:
        A letter to a loved one
A Poet's Prayer    (E)    # 1512179:
        Poetry and emotion. A Poet's Prayer
Always    (E)    # 1572458:
        The effects of the word "Always". for Dutch's Anaphora Challenge, See {bitem:1505519}
Carving Ourselves a Life    (E)    # 1507406:
        What happens in a marriage, sometimes. Re: worrry, stress.
The Space Between the Notes    (E)    # 1643386:
        Are you comfortable with silence? Do you try to fill in the space between the notes?
Four Seasons Pizza    (E)    # 1478862:
        An Acrostic Poem celebrating Italy, marriage, and a tasty meal.
Don't Leave    (13+)    # 1424870:
        Control and loss. Three vignettes. Revision of "Hungry, yet unwilling to let go"
Irony of Gardens    (E)    # 1367164:
        What happens when we marry a dandelion and expect them to turn into a rose.
Hungry, yet unwilling to let go    (E)    # 1337561:
        Short thoughts about not letting go- how to lose that which you seek to possess.
Chiseling Teacups    (E)    # 1332220:
        Someone a little over -sensitive, seeing insults where none were intended.
Let Us Celebrate    (E)    # 1330747:
        Marriage, fixing whats broke, and refusal to follow in parents' footsteps.
Flooded    (E)    # 1330719:
        Married life
You are.....I am....    (E)    # 1838465:
        Opposites attract ......but how do they reconcile the differences?
Two Lovers (A Triolet-Wk 27)    (E)    # 1804247:
        Sarcastic form poem about lovers who quarl.....a lot, yet still remain together til death.
Reassurance (Rispetto-Poetry Form)    (E)    # 1790769:
        Ode to an insecure lover Example of a Rispetto Poem
Waiting for the Dawn    (E)    # 1639145:
        Marriage and the evolution of a woman's dreams and goals -sweet for V-Day.

#1401106:   Poetry from the Field (Social Work)    (E)     [Top]
Inspired by social work career: Topics-Child abuse, Substance Abuse, Social work career     (22 items)

Other People's Lives    (E)    # 1388681:
        Social worker's lament
Changed?    (E)    # 1507656:
        Caught b/w a boss and a hard luck story. Can we change? Can they? Read more here.
Not Too Late    (E)    # 1330712:
        Working with teens in Juvenile Justice System. Significant Revision on October 18, 2007.
What you have missed    (18+)    # 1725433:
        Letter to an alcoholic parent or relative (during rehab process)
Of Chalkdust, Race, and Rockets    (E)    # 1591486:
        An intergenerational comparison of race and segregation and the hope for the future.
Alone in a Crowd    (E)    # 1572442:
        What makes them experts? Could it be that thinking it so of others... makes it so?
I Stand Here Holding    (E)    # 1550359:
        Infant w/ childless social worker on way to adoptive parents, in a moment of bonding.
Pins and Needles    (E)    # 1500103:
        Breaking the cycle of abuse. The story of a child.
Oblivious    (E)    # 1485372:
        Finding a needle in the haystack, a gift in a sea of lost causes.
Safe at Dock    (E)    # 1473212:
        A glimpse of Autism and/or Sensory Integration disorder
One Friendly Smile    (E)    # 1458942:
        Bullying and what that sets into motion for the children being bullied.
When I see your son: Two Letters    (13+)    # 1443119:
        Sons of Alcoholics through the eyes of a social worker and a wife.
At Risk    (13+)    # 1434511:
        Children at risk
Giggles from the Visitation Room    (E)    # 1429767:
        A mother attempts to regain custody of her child.
Resources and links    (13+)    # 1420653:
        Links to resources for various social issues mentioned in the folder
Missing    (13+)    # 1345643:
        Abt. a teenage boy who was missing and found dead a week later.
Not Like Me (4 Points of View)    (13+)    # 1335149:
        4 women seek their ID thru comparison, denial (written from their soc wkr's perspective.)
Light Survives Trilogy    (13+)    # 1333751:
        Three poems in order:Choosing Light Pt 1, Mixed Blessings Pt2, Second Chances pt 3.
Just sayin what's on my mind    (E)    # 1332727:
        My son, then 5, told me what to type. This is entirely his work.(Prev.W...'s Song).
Choosing Light    (13+)    # 1330754:
        Pt 1/3 -A mother chooses recovery for her baby-(Mix'd Blessings pt2/Recovery Pt3)
Second Chances    (E)    # 1330740:
        Glimpse of the path from disfunction to foster care to recovery Pt. 3 of 3
Mixed Blessings    (E)    # 1330701:
        Social worker writing viewpoint of foster parent wanting to adopt. Pt 2 of 3
#1406016:   The Poet's Journey -    (E)     [Top]
Poetry ideas, topics, workshops, discussions, and journal - exercises in daily writing.     (6 items)

365 Day Journal Challenge    (E)    # 1501759:
        SWPoet's Journal
Poetry Exercises for Daily Practice    (E)    # 1407093:
        This is where you can post your examples of the Lessons and review other's entries.
Lessons 1-4 - Poetry    (E)    # 1406396:
        Poetry "practice sessions" -APRIL LESSONS READY (LESSONS 1-4)
Example for Lessons 1-4    (E)    # 1407730:
        An example or sample of lessons 1-4. Sentences plus same poem four different ways.
LESSONS 5-8    (E)    # 1407386:
        MAY LESSONS (Lessons 5 - 8 Plus Bonus Assignment) -READY FOR PARTICIPANTS
BRAINSTORMING FORUM    (E)    # 1446264:
        Forum to enter brainstorming ideas and short scenarios for when the muse takes a vacation.
#1408658:   Muse's Playground-Art of Creativity    (E)     [Top]
Creativity, the language of soul and mind in concert and the art of weaving words.     (31 items)

Proof of My Epiphany    (E)    # 1513537:
        Can you take a picture suffient to prove an epiphany?
Silence Calls    (E)    # 1513321:
        Silence is not the absence of sound. Find out more.
Where's the Poetry?    (E)    # 1501203:
        Poetry lost and found. A muse's bargain.
Write a story with me    (E)    # 1495507:
        A writer's prayer to her Creator, and the encouraging response she receives.
Weep No More    (E)    # 1402638:
        Borrowed poetry for Pick the Prettiest Flower Contest- learning to love despite the pain
Word is Energy    (E)    # 1555252:
        A poem similar to those in a spoken word performance. Check out www.bravenewvoices.org
Video Clips of Poetry slam performances    (13+)    # 1555379:
        Resources for spoken word poetry competitions
I Write    (E)    # 1478726:
        Why do you write? These are the reasons I do. Come join me in the celebration of words.
Metronome    (E)    # 1392814:
        A poem written in appreciation for the beating heart.
I have a poem in the oven    (E)    # 1782114:
        String of quatrains for Poetic Explorations.
Still, I must write    (E)    # 1758452:
        Creativity, the siren of the bureaucrat: Week 10 Sedoka Form Poetic Explorations
Basic Poetry Review Tool    (E)    # 1747742:
        Review Tool Template for Poetic Explorations Readers feel free to copy if you'd like.
A poem for poets    (E)    # 1730731:
        Don't let your dreams drown in a puddle of gravy.. advice for a poet who's heard it all.
Journey of the Soul    (E)    # 1639144:
        Freedom, the soul of a journey, or is it the journey of the soul. (Poem based on a quote)
Into the ether    (E)    # 1636665:
        Words and spirit joining to form a quilt of humanity (or something like that).
Candlelight Mantra    (E)    # 1635514:
        Creativity (not hiding your light under a bushel) and dealing with daily frustrations.
The Pen and the Forge    (E)    # 1610001:
        For Journey Class - Fall 2009
Dark places in the mind    (13+)    # 1608821:
        Are you willing to explore the dark places your talent takes you?
Birth of a Poem    (E)    # 1607256:
        Response poem to Karen's "Elusive Imaginings" for Journey Class Fall 2009 session
A Peddler of Words    (E)    # 1606726:
        What is it, dear muse, you wish for me to write?
Lighthouse    (E)    # 1528256:
        Poem for the poets-
In Defense of Poetry and Art    (E)    # 1516407:
        A trio of poetic expressions with a garnish of sarcasm and philosophy.
The Torch    (E)    # 1469712:
        Contest entry dedicated to a preferred author at WDC for 9/3/08
OCEAN LIFE-Acrostic Poem for Contest    (E)    # 1419256:
        Acrostic poem for contest - Ocean Life
Freedom    (E)    # 1418226:
        Do we appreciate the tiny daily freedoms most overlook?
Inspire    (E)    # 1415902:
        A short poem of encouragement - Be inspired then pass it on.
Sushi    (E)    # 1405655:
        How we hide our raw selves....or not.
Distraction    (E)    # 1401077:
        Creativity begging for your attention while working a 9-5. Which is the real distraction?
Hear My Song    (E)    # 1388662:
        To those with passion who are misunderstood
Other Lives    (E)    # 1335574:
        Convergence of career and passion
Bureaucracy    (E)    # 1335562:
        Bureacracy vs. Creativity and Truth
#1410397:   Poetic Memoirs (and other Family Gossip)    (E)     [Top]
Poems in Celebration of Family and Poems in Memory of those no longer in this world.     (24 items)

Messin' up art    (E)    # 1502015:
        A lesson about art and life passed down for generations.
Of Gods and Fathers    (E)    # 1487987:
        Do you view your God like you view your father? Interesting question, isn't it?
Simplicity    (E)    # 1803361:
        Musings of a Disorganized Parent (More of an essay than poem.
A Woman of Contradiction    (E)    # 1711399:
        spiritual exploration of a woman
birds refused to halt    (13+)    # 1560236:
        Tribute to a funny and irreverent 90 year old just after her death on Valentine's day.
April, When I Find You    (E)    # 1556105:
        Ever felt a beautiful day after a death of a loved one was too much, too soon. Read on.
Parts of me    (E)    # 1526643:
        Travel changes the traveler, and illuminates the ignorance of friends untraveled.
Moonlight Feedings    (E)    # 1525598:
        Written for a friend of my step mother's who is about to have a daughter.
Hello Sunshine    (E)    # 1514092:
        Waking up to music and little visitors For the Acrostic contest - January 09
Ode to an Aging Southern Lady    (E)    # 1485310:
        The feisty and fair: Aging Women of the South PWW entry Sept/Oct 2008)
The Bracelet (Revised)    (13+)    # 1464275:
        A MIA-POW bracelet passed down from mom to child. Find out what became of the soldier.
Don't Ask Why    (E)    # 1458235:
        Lessons learned between mother and daughter
A Moment In Time    (E)    # 1440368:
        Poem for June 08 Acrostics contest. About catching a moment of time with your child.
The Father's Day Card    (E)    # 1439424:
        Choosing a father's day card when the sentiments just don't fit
Missed    (E)    # 1434325:
        Reconciling feelings after a birth (or adoption) following a past miscarriage.
A Wish For You, My Son    (E)    # 1416060:
        A mother's wish for her tender hearted son.
How you came to be    (E)    # 1410532:
        How an angel and a miscarriage brought me a baby boy.
They sang you home when you died    (E)    # 1410394:
        True story of how a revered woman was celebrated and sent home with love
I saw you in a dream    (E)    # 1410031:
        A dream I had before a miscarriage
The men in your family    (E)    # 1409968:
        Dedicated to my grandmother-with understanding and forgiveness
Waiting for you to hear my words    (E)    # 1409947:
        a father unable to take a hint
To my third child    (E)    # 1409938:
        A mother's muse, the third child she cannot ignore
Your Own Little Self    (E)    # 1394101:
        Learning about life from my two year old "baby of the family"
More Than Okay    (E)    # 1332329:
        In appreciation of my little guys.
#1419541:   Mother Earth's Garden -Nature/Philosophy    (E)     [Top]
Rivers, Trees, Rocks, Seeing the divine in nature. Philosophical ?s related to nature.     (32 items)

When I Seek    (E)    # 1512187:
        Seeking God in nature.
Underexposed    (E)    # 1511010:
        Trying to capture on camera the beauty of the night.
Justifiable Losses    (E)    # 1501118:
        Where have all the forests gone? Sand Mountain Lament
The Physics of Laughter    (E)    # 1499596:
        Laughter is energy, neither gained nor lost. A physics lesson.
A Mere Coincidence    (E)    # 1510096:
        Are man and nature connected or it is all a mere coincidence?
Charting a Life    (E)    # 1508027:
        Mapping our legacy.
Steam    (E)    # 1503064:
        When cold toes have the courage to jump in a hot tub.
This Fear    (ASR)    # 1500890:
        Fear-the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. Who really has a finger on the button?
Like Water    (E)    # 1469543:
        Dedicated to a friend on her birthday. About water and a strong and quiet woman.
Carving stone with water    (E)    # 1498927:
        Persistance vs. Quality of Life. Based on a Chinese Proverb
The Wisdom of Winter    (E)    # 1498913:
        Who said Winter was the season of death and decline? I disagree. Find out why.
Tributaries    (E)    # 1487383:
        The path of women from Tributary to Ocean, from meek to wise.
Hurling Through Life Unmoved    (E)    # 1458193:
        Pilots and Dreamers know the dangers of a life unmoved. Rev.Speeding wind and loneliness.
After the Storm    (E)    # 1771564:
        To Survivors of recent tornadoes An example of Naani-Form from India -Wk 16 Poetic Expl.
Shutter of your Mind -Shape Poetry(wk12)    (E)    # 1762579:
        Sunset-Not the time for taking pictures A concrete/Shape Poem Wk 12 Poetic Explorations
Winter trees    (E)    # 1741393:
        Lessons from the winter trees.
Ink    (13+)    # 1689303:
        Man's relationship with the ocean and the recent oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.
I am Winter    (E)    # 1653914:
        Seasons of nature, and of life. I am each in due time.
Those Walls    (E)    # 1646047:
        PWW Poetry Entry using the Image Prompt-Re: Walls/ruins in Port Au Prince.
With Softer Eyes    (E)    # 1643392:
        Major changes ahead? An old pine tree, bleeding sap, just might hold some answers.
The Blackbird Gospel    (E)    # 1634358:
        A Blackbird's Take on World Peace
Immortal    (E)    # 1548548:
        Journey to our destination, share our message that others may carry on.
The Ire of Man    (E)    # 1533375:
        Response poem inspired by Robert Frost's "Fire and Ice"
Journey of the Son    (E)    # 1530191:
        Journey of a man from birth to death through the cycle of sunrise and sunset
The Golden Rule    (E)    # 1528124:
        Project Write World Entry Feb 09
A Question of Forgiveness    (E)    # 1500979:
        About forgiveness
Remember Nine Eleven    (E)    # 1466827:
        A lesson from the events on 9/11: Remember
Resilient Soul    (E)    # 1463272:
        For a friend. Are we the sum of our mistakes or are they only beacons on our way?
Weapon Enough, My Child    (E)    # 1457483:
        P W W Entry Prompt 1. Lessons for children based on an Oriental Proverb. 40 Lines
Summer in the Deep South    (E)    # 1443135:
        Irony of Summer in the Deep South: (contest entry)
What of the Soul    (13+)    # 1429222:
        About the soul of an abandoned home and how much we have in common
Four Poems of Introspection    (E)    # 1426892:
        Chinese poetry form for Poet's Journey Workshop Lesson #8
#1437802:   Novel-ties: Fits and Starts     (E)     [Top]
Novel's in the works and info about writing novels.     (4 items)

[Aidan's Quest - YA Novel]    (E)    # 1440111:
        Everything related to the Novel - Aidan's Quest
[Finding Jacob Timmons]    (E)    # 1492526:
        Novel starter-planning phase only
[Keeping Silence]    (E)    # 1493068:
        Original story, outline and notes. Novel "starter" only
Comfort Lessons (Chapbook)    (13+)    # 1649158:
        List of poems in chapbook

#1440111:   Aidan's Quest - YA Novel    (E)     [Top]
Everything related to the Novel - Aidan's Quest    (7 items)

Chapter Two-Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576497:
        Aidan's POV
Chapter Three - Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576498:
        Margo's POV
Chapter Four-Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576500:
        Aidan's POV
Chapter Five-Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576503:
        Margo's POV
Chapter Six-Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576507:
        Aidan's POV
Chapter Seven - Aidan's Quest    (E)    # 1576509:
        Margo's POV
Aidan's Quest Synopsis    (------)    # 1452965:
        Synopsis of Aidan's Quest
#1510993:   Tribal Gathering: N.A. Poetry & Tales     (E)     [Top]
Native American Related Poetry. Circle 'round the fire and celebrate our heritage.    (20 items)

missing the point    (E)    # 1564254:
        Lost in translation: English/Tsalagi Dedicated to my friend Cissy.
Return of the Sacred Dance    (E)    # 1527165:
        Story in poetry-Passing on of the sacred dances to whoever wishes to learn.
Native American Poetry Class Jan-Mar 09    (E)    # 1510995:
        Class assignments and poems prior to making them into separate items.
A Change is Coming    (E)    # 1524563:
        Prayer to the White Buffalo (Fund raising contest) Prompt: Pic of White Buffalo
Knowing You    (E)    # 1520556:
        A message to my other mother, spiritual guide, confidant.
Why Dog Chases His Tail    (E)    # 1522255:
        Find out why the dog chases his tail. Native American inspired story for NAI Class.
Wolf Mother's Legacy    (E)    # 1504287:
        Wolf Wisdom passed down.
Sweat Lodge    (E)    # 1503646:
        Experiencing a sweat lodge ceremony-and trying to keep the memories alive.
Ceremony    (E)    # 1487884:
        For those of Native American blood- generations back. Separation from spiritual roots.
The Broom Dance: Ceremony - Pt. 2    (E)    # 1496132:
        Finding ceremony in the relationship b/w 3 generations who feel the beat of the drum.
Seeds of Wisdom    (E)    # 1649925:
        Pi Form-Wolf lesson.
Native American Suggested Reading List    (E)    # 1646998:
        This is just a recommended reading list for Native American books.
Without Flinching    (E)    # 1617262:
        Balancing the words of our mothers and the pull of our history. Contest entry
To Raise a Child    (E)    # 1539466:
        Poems for a quote prompt. Still in progress.
Lesson 8 Quote in Cherokee and English    (E)    # 1535018:
        Quote about the nature of man
Breathe: A poem for a friend    (E)    # 1534801:
        Poem dedicated to a wdc friend
Lesson 7 -Sweat Lodges    (E)    # 1531936:
        Lesson 7 and A personal account of my own experiences with sweat lodges.
LESSON 6/DT-6 RE: POW-WOWS    (E)    # 1530144:
        Assignment 6 - NA Class
Storytelling Poetry/Essay Assignment    (E)    # 1526635:
        Essay for NA Class Lesson / DT 5
Did you ever?    (E)    # 1526561:
        Prayer/letter to a Great Grandmother, no longer living, about NA Ancestry.
#1510998:   The Journey - A Poetry Class Jan 09    (E)     [Top]
Assignments and required poetry journal for class.     (5 items)

Drowning    (E)    # 1548545:
        A cautionary tale of self fulfilling prophecy
Surrender, You Say?    (E)    # 1526732:
        Seed Poem for Journey-Poetry class
The Journey of Muse and Man    (13+)    # 1520827:
        Submission for North Star Contest
Brandy-First Poem "Who?"    (E)    # 1517719:
        Just have to wait and see - Jan 26th
Journal for The Journey-A Poetry Class    (E)    # 1513301:
        Assignments and poems for the Journey-A Poetry Class
#1520171:   Windows to the Soul Items     (13+)     [Top]
Polls, discussion topics, Philosopher's Nook info.    (3 items)

Philosopher's Nook Training Ground    (E)    # 1501305:
        A practice ground for the Philospher's Nook forum in the Windows of the Soul Group.
Seekers    (E)    # 1561740:
        Part of group poem activity (my portion). Writing and inspiration.
Interest Poll for Philosopher's Nook    (E)    # 1520187:
        Philosopher's Nook Poll for Windows to the Soul Group
#1553649:   Sunrise Class Assignments    (13+)     [Top]
Class assignments and related information on Fiction Writing     (8 items)

Lesson 8/Discussion 8 - Brandy    (E)    # 1579269:
        Lesson on Redundancy
Lesson 7/Discussion 7-Brandy    (E)    # 1579270:
        Lesson on Adverbs and Adjectives
Lesson 6-Simile/Metaphors- Brandy    (E)    # 1575231:
        Concrete vs Abstract words/ Similes and Metaphors
Lesson 5 - Brandy    (E)    # 1564968:
        Assignment and Discussion #5
Lesson 4 - Part 1 and 2    (E)    # 1562918:
        Senses/ "I am a Camera" - Assignment Memoir entry abt. Breakfast on Sand Mountain
Lesson 3-Sunrise -Exposition/Blind Narr.    (E)    # 1560205:
        Pt. 1 Epiphany, Pt. 2. Deaf or Blind exercise
Social Summary Format    (E)    # 1554455:
        character summary info - Format only
Orientation assignment    (E)    # 1554449:
        Assignment -Bio and Discussion Topic
#1555385:   NEW HORIZONS Class files    (E)     [Top]
All classes for from 2009-2011 here    (6 items)

[Writer's Cache Winter 2011]    (E)    # 1740474:
        Assignments for Cache I Winter 2011
[The Journey - A Poetry Class Jan 09]    (E)    # 1510998:
        Assignments and required poetry journal for class.
[The Poet's Journey -]    (E)    # 1406016:
        Poetry ideas, topics, workshops, discussions, and journal - exercises in daily writing.
[Sunrise Class Assignments]    (13+)    # 1553649:
        Class assignments and related information on Fiction Writing
[Summer Journal-May - August 2009]    (13+)    # 1559404:
        Journal Entries or daily poems/short story links
[Spotlight on Character Class May 2011]    (13+)    # 1767909:
        Class assignments and materials for Spotlight on Character class May-June 2011
#1556279:   Project Write World Info-Team East    (E)     [Top]
Practice file for PWW competitions    (1 item)

Project Write World TEAM EAST Forum    (13+)    # 1560570:
        Team East (USA) Forum

#1559404:   Summer Journal-May - August 2009    (13+)     [Top]
Journal Entries or daily poems/short story links    (1 item)

Weekly Journal - Summer 09    (13+)    # 1559424:
        Weekly Journal entries and links to new works written that week.
#1713756:   The Mirror: Eyes of the Soul are Seeking    (E)     [Top]
Seeking substance, spirit, and depth in poetry (newest poems here too)    (44 items)

The Veil    (E)    # 1831752:
        Soul finding God in the music, the reflection of stained glass, the awe of nature.
Cathedral    (E)    # 1831756:
        Of Trees and Man or rather "The Irony of Trees ... and us"
Of Poets, Prophets and Kings (Week 5)    (E)    # 1747311:
        Of Poets, Prophets, and Kings A Quadruple Tetractys for Poetic Explorations class.
Of Salem, Then    (E)    # 1718589:
        What role would you play if you lived in Salem, then? What about "Salem" now?
No Vacancies    (13+)    # 1803139:
        Breaking free from fear (war or otherwise).
Prayer Beads: Meditation for Seekers    (E)    # 1759474:
        Daily meditation
Tanka Poems for Poetic Exploration Wk 9    (E)    # 1757547:
        Ten Tanka Poems based on Teika's Ten Tenka Techniques
Prophet's Disguise    (E)    # 1508447:
        Would we shoot the messenger or worship him? Who would recognize the prophets now?
Awakening (Mirrored Acrostic Wk 1)    (E)    # 1738689:
        Awakening-Of ancient seeds of wisdom and the light within. Acrostics: Week I Poetic Form
The Secret Life of a Soul    (E)    # 1731726:
        I'm trying to listen and my soul won't stop chattering with the souls of strangers.
I let my soul out to play this afternoon    (E)    # 1731750:
        C'mon, she said, or we're gonna miss everything. Soul prompting owner to live fully.
I got nothing done today    (E)    # 1736111:
        Creative urgings while working at the day job. What is our "real" job?
Peace in Motion    (E)    # 1713764:
        Prayer of inclusion for all to take part in the communion of life. Breathe.
Much is said of light    (E)    # 1719273:
        Is it the Light, or the bright headlights of an oncoming train?
Perhaps, Dance ?    (E)    # 1719374:
        What would God be like if you had no sight, hearing, language? You may be surprised.
Resolutions (Acrostic Poem-Wk1)    (E)    # 1738707:
        New Yrs Resolutions-What are you promising/Why do we fail? Wk 1 Poetic Explorations
Of Mystics and Elephants    (E)    # 1719328:
        What an Islamic mystic (Rumi) taught an Episcopalian from Alabama (USA) about God.
The Divine Art of Parenting    (E)    # 1719280:
        Lament and joy of a parent in the company of the divine Parent of the soul.
Conversations and Dialogue    (E)    # 1713827:
        Discussions and response poems about matters of faith, culture, beliefs, and tolerance.
chalice    (E)    # 1751758:
        Haiku for Week 7 -A brilliant sunset I saw on the way home tonight. For Poetic Explor.
Catalyst (Senryu string for Week 8)    (E)    # 1751280:
        Senryu for Poetic Explorations An oft neglected relationship meets a health scare.
Lamp: Gift of Illumination (Wk 6)    (GC)    # 1749224:
        Which ones form your Lamp? Oil/Wax/Wick/Flame/Match? Lanturne Form Poem-Poetic Expl.
The Bar (A Reverse Nonet) Week 4    (E)    # 1745281:
        Dreams and Promises: A Nonet (Poetic Explorations Week 4)
Mistakes (A Double Nonet -Poetic Explor)    (E)    # 1745266:
        Poetic Explorations: Double Nonet (Week 4)
Dream (Week 3-Poetic Expl)    (E)    # 1742876:
        Dream-What we really do during our dreams. An Etheree-Week 3 -Poetic Explorations
The Irony (a String Cinquain, Week 2)    (E)    # 1741420:
        We search the sky for God, while he hides behind the eyes of a child. (Poetic.Expl)
Just as I am    (E)    # 1741104:
        String Cinquain - Revelation for a woman who seeks herself and finds she never lost her
Thaw (Cinquain -week 2)    (E)    # 1740086:
        Poetic expressions Week 2- Cinquain-about hiding sorrow
Small Solutions to Big Problems    (E)    # 1827458:
        Children are our best and brightest resources. Lets use them well.
To those who we elected    (E)    # 1813865:
        A political poem about kindness to others.
After the War    (E)    # 1792889:
        A Rondelet
When War is Done -    (E)    # 1790952:
        Rondelet Form Poem
Maybe, Maybe Not    (E)    # 1789007:
        A daughter's quest for her father and the shadows that lurk in her path.
Time Traveler    (E)    # 1788814:
        If you could know what the future holds, would you listen to yourself?
My Destiny (Minute Poetry Form)    (E)    # 1788423:
        Poetic Explorations Minute Form Seeking my destiny
I wonder about resumes    (E)    # 1775101:
        Week 18 Poetic Exploration The Free Form Poem
Letter from Home(to an American Soldier)    (E)    # 1773917:
        Letters from Home (contest entry)
The Predicament - A Puzzle of Life    (E)    # 1773533:
        Between a rock and a hard place? Hit or be hit? Quinzaine Wk 17 Poetic Explorations
Impermanence    (E)    # 1771559:
        Nothing is permanent-time or sorrow. Savor life. Everything changes.
Parental Bliss Week 15 -Tongue Twister    (E)    # 1769107:
        Raising siblings- are they fighting to be silly or to drive you mad? The answer-Yes.
What is Truth, Anyway?    (E)    # 1769098:
        A question of truth, rather, a few questions. Lets start with one....What on earth is it?"
Human Spirit (A Diamante, Wk 13)    (E)    # 1767944:
        Freedom/Self-Determination: Needful things of the spirit. Poetic Explorations, Wk 13
Southern Ladies (a Tyburn-Week 14)    (E)    # 1767924:
        The art of hidden insult wrapped in Southern molasses. A Tyburn (Poetic Explorations)
What of the Soul? Pts 1-5    (13+)    # 1430253:
        The soul of abandoned homes and of man/woman-uncut version (other one for contest)
#1716623:   Fractured Lives and Renewal-Poetry    (13+)     [Top]
Trauma and dealing with the aftermath. See poems in New Poetry 2012 folder.     (9 items)

Will You?    (13+)    # 1709727:
        Domestic abuse victim's plea to a friend who listens
Seeds    (13+)    # 1708663:
        A woman's conversation with herself and her legacy after surviving domestic abuse.
Relief    (E)    # 1330743:
        Epiphany and freedom of an abuse survivor (any age or gender): a very short poem
Saving Me    (E)    # 1430489:
        Refusal to change others and the desire to save oneself
Comfort Lessons    (E)    # 1507415:
        What can we teach each other? Come and find out.
If you and I are one    (E)    # 1719021:
        Inspired by various world faith's as a way to see we are all connected.
Domestic Violence Message Forum    (13+)    # 1716630:
        Dialogue about Domestic Violence to increase Awareness, Education, & Understanding
Little White Lies    (13+)    # 1455086:
        Little White Lies as they pertain to covering up abuse by the abused person.
Not Lookin’ For A Love Like That    (E)    # 1333780:
        Lyrics for country song shouting what many women want to say, but many cannot say.
#1740474:   Writer's Cache Winter 2011    (E)     [Top]
Assignments for Cache I Winter 2011    (11 items)

Epitaph of a Fallen Man    (E)    # 1780077:
        Epitaph (week 20 Poetic Explorations)
The Starter Home    (13+)    # 1760777:
        Sometimes, you just might get what you wished for.
Lesson Five, Assignment 2-Theme    (E)    # 1758471:
        Scene showing theme and symbolism for Cache I Class -New Horizons Academy
Lesson 4 - Character Sketch    (13+)    # 1754562:
        Character sketch
Character/Family Unit Sketch/Template    (E)    # 1753863:
        Detailed Character, family, community sketch for planning a novel
Corey (DT Lesson 4)    (13+)    # 1751932:
        Character glimpse for Discussion Topic (half true story, half wishful thinking)
Lesson 3, Assignment 1 Cache Winter 2011    (E)    # 1747302:
        Dialogue lesson
"Maggie's Choice"    (13+)    # 1744933:
        Argument from two perspectives Lesson 2, Assignment 2
Lesson 2, Assignment 1 (POV)    (E)    # 1744422:
        Assignment 1 POV
Discussion Topic (DT) from Lesson 1    (E)    # 1741429:
        Discussion Questions-Lesson 1
Lesson 1, Assignment 1 AND Assignment 2    (E)    # 1740443:
        Plot: Story Idea

#1767909:   Spotlight on Character Class May 2011    (13+)     [Top]
Class assignments and materials for Spotlight on Character class May-June 2011    (5 items)

Lesson 2 Story Assignment    (E)    # 1780087:
        First few paragraphs of a story -setting up description of a new character.
Lesson 2 Character Assignment (descrip)    (E)    # 1780073:
        List of 50 things about Main Character ("Willow")
Lesson 2-Pictures of MC (and fam)    (E)    # 1778629:
        Character Sketch
Assorted Character Sketches    (E)    # 1778513:
        Character sketches for reference (for a minor character at a later date)
Spotlight on Character (Lesson 2 notes)    (E)    # 1777572:
        Lesson 2 Discussion Question
#1769960:   Songs Without Notes (Lyrics and Links)     (E)     [Top]
Songwriting efforts located here (and links to lyrics in other folders.)    (5 items)

Hello Solitude    (E)    # 1503753:
        Take a walk with solitude and gain wisdom of old.
Morning Sun    (E)    # 1788329:
        To the tune of an old bluegrass or country song. Re: Lessons about marriage to our sons.
To Know You (prev: A More Perfect Day)    (E)    # 1781449:
        Making time for each other between phys or emo distance (parent/adult child, friends, etc)
Write our vows upon the shore    (E)    # 1770018:
        In process of being written
What are we waiting for?    (E)    # 1769969:
        Written in response to the sruggle for democracy in Mid East (one westerner's response)

#1859832:   New Poetry 2012     (E)     [Top]
New Poetry for 2012 (Includes trauma/attachment related poems also)    (3 items)

My GPS is scrambled    (13+)    # 1859826:
        Living life without a map after childhood/situational trauma and learning to trust again.
I was born in quicksand    (13+)    # 1859813:
        Letter from someone traumatized to their caretaker/loved one. A metaphor of sorts.
A Thousand Earthquakes    (13+)    # 1859809:
        Understanding childhood trauma (or exposure to war) and/or attachment disorder.

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