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Poetry: Summer Storms

By Margo, on August 14th, 2009%

As we were leaving Italy to come here in January 2004, many people told us about the Florida weather.  We were to expect mainly mild winters that resembled an Italian spring.  They warned us about hurricane season and gave us many tips for preparing for them.  But mostly people told us of the typical summer climate: hot and steamy with lots of rain and summer storms.

So as summer 2004 approached I mentally prepared myself for hot steamy mornings followed by afternoon summer storms, and clear evenings.  I also listened to advise that was given on various TV channels and . . . → Read More: Poetry: Summer Storms

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Poetry & Shared Wisdom

By Margo, on August 12th, 2009%

I really enjoy the writings of Maya Angelou.  One of my favorite pieces is an extraordinary poem that she wrote about a phenomenal woman – and she is!  When I read it I feel so much better about myself.  I want to walk taller and prouder.  I feel as though she is writing about me.  As James Brown said: “I feel good.”  

 

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies

I’m not cute or built to suit a model’s fashion size

But when I start to tell them

They think I’m telling lies.

I say

It’s in the . . . → Read More: Poetry & Shared Wisdom

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Poetry: Journey To Reality

By Margo, on August 8th, 2009%

 

As I slowly emerged from my “dark ages”,  poetry was a medium that I used to express much of what was happening in my life.  The free-flowing poem below represents a kind of summary of my downward spiral, followed by my first attempt to “come back to life”.  It reminds me of how I desperately gasped for air during my near drowning experience at age nine.

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In search of life and love I boldly ventured forth,

Or so I thought; I wanted all and wanting took in greed,

Each sensation grasping with both hands

. . . → Read More: Poetry: Journey To Reality

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