It's not normal for me...but tonight, I am down...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Funny how small things can add up, and then seem not so small...

You all have been so kind to me, and I really appreciate it...

I've been told by my poetry teacher that my growth is off the charts...

But...

I look at the poetry magazines, and all the work is so damned polished, and perfect, and beautiful...

Mine just clunks along, and right now I feel as though I will never write anything that lovely...

I'm in such a hurry...

How many more years do I have, anyway?

I wish I didn't feel this way, but dammit, I do...

I just needed to get this out...

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. You write beautifully...

And your work is beautiful.

And it is from your heart.

It is just as good, if not better than what is in poetry magazines.

I mean this Peg....keep writing, you are good. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear philboy...

Oh, trust me, sweetie...

I am continuing to write...

Even though it feels useless right now...

Thank you

:hug:

[LeftyFingerPop]

6. Even if it feels useless, trust me....

It isn't.

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Don't compare and despair, dear Peggy!

each artist is unique.

Start submitting to publish!

http://www.poetsmarket.com/

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear Whoa_Nelly...

You always have the best links...

Thank you...

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

5. Please don't be down..

Take it from me, it's no fun down here!! ;-) :hug: :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear KC2...

I'm down from time to time, though I usually hide it here...

And I know it's no fun...

I have to say, though, that some of my best writing can happen then...But it's pretty dark stuff...

Thanks, sweetie...

:loveya: :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

7. Peggy Peggy Peggy...

:hug::hug::hug:
I'm thinking you feel down because you need to write about it.
Can you please tell us how you feel with your beautiful poetry?
:hug::hug::hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear GoddessOfGuinness!

Aw...

Actually, my poetry that's written when I'm like this is awfully dark.

I don't think it would be good to share it...

It's a side of me that you really haven't seen, and I'm not ready to have you see it, either...

But thank you...

It means more than I can adequately express...

:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

17. I can understand if you aren't ready to share it...

but I still think writing is the best cure for what ails you. It's what you love to do....
As admirable as studying to polish your skills is, your best work is going to come from your heart at moments like this.
:hug::hug::hug:

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

9. You still expect it to happen on deadline.

It never does.

The way to work is to write it then put it away for a while- a day, a week, a month, even a year. Then go back to it and rewrite it with a fresh mind and a different approach.

Ideas are a dime a dozen. The right words to express those ideas are priceless, and cannot be discovered in a moment.

Trust me. I've been doing it this way for years.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Prisoner_Number_Six....

This is so right: The right words to express those ideas are priceless, and cannot be discovered in a moment.

Thank you for your wisdom...

I do trust you...

And I value highly what you say to me...

:hug:

[Tangerine LaBamba]

12. Part of the process

Don't worry about it. Down time is part of the creative process. I know this from experience, and from all the good teachers I've had in the writing business. (I'm a published novelist/essayist.)

You might feel like you're not going anywhere, but the Muse is in there, working her pretty little butt off, and, without your knowledge or consent, the words will come, and they will be the best you've ever written.

In the meantime, I give you advice that I got a long time ago from my friend - the brilliant writer who is no longer with us, alas - Walker Percy:

He told me that when you can't write, read.

When you can't read, walk.

When you can't walk, go to the movies.

And, when you can't go to the movies, eat something wonderful.

So, relax. Life is for laughing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear Tangerine LaBamba!

Wow!

You've been a member for almost a month, and you have honored me with your very first post!

Thank you so much...

And your words mean so much to me...unpublished, and so new at poetry ...

What wonderful advice, and I am taking it to heart immediately...

Welcome to DU!

And to its living, beating heart: The Lounge!

:hug:

[Tangerine LaBamba]

20. Thank you and you're welcome

Your words touched me, so I posted. Nothing has moved me here so much that I wanted to respond or participate.

See the power of your words when you're not "working" at them?

It works itself out.

Enjoy the down time, Peggy.

[Aristus]

13. All gifted artists have moments of self-doubt. The ones who have unshakable

confidence in their abilities usually turn out to be hacks. Ed Wood is a great example. Your poetry is great, CalPeg. Keep it up. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear Aristus!

No worries....I will keep it up...

The words thrash and bang until I let them out...

Thank you, sweetie...

I know what you're telling me is true...:hug:

[ThomCat]

14. You're braver than I am.

I haven't posted any of my writing online in years.

I very rarely offer comments or critiques of other people's writing. Not even yours. I would rather quietly enjoy stuff than risk making a comment that might not be taken well. I'm very cautious that way, and I'm just as cautious about my own writing. Which is why I haven't posted it.

:(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. My dear ThomCat...

Oh, I don't feel brave, sweetie...

I feel more as though it's a case of "fools rush in where angels fear to tread."

You should post yours...

Or you could PM it...

I'd love to see what you've written...

:hug:

Thank you...

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

23. You sound like your name is George McFly.

It only took an alternate reality for him to figure it out. :evilgrin:

[ThomCat]

25. I keep meaning to post some intro stuff for comments.

At some point I will. :P

[JTG of the PRB]

15. My dear CaliforniaPeggy...

My opinion of poetry has always been along the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There is some poetry out there that is regarded as beautiful and wonderfully flowing, and I just can't wrap my mind around it or find its beauty no matter how hard I try. On the other hand, there is some poetry that seems clunky when you read it in your mind - Chaucer comes to mind immediately - but if you take a moment, the beauty of it springs forth and an incredibly rich world makes itself evident.

I have never found your poetry clunky. It seems like it's straight from your heart - and that's where poetry SHOULD come from.

Your writing is great, and you have immense talent. Never forget that. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. My dear jtg33...

Ah, if it's one place that my poetry does come from, that indeed is my heart!

I open the door, and the words come out...

Thank you for your kindness to me tonight...:hug:

[AlCzervik]

16. Peggy! Stop being so hard on yourself! How much you want to bet that when the

people have their poems published in those magazines they all die a little inside and totally second guess and compare their stuff to other poets?

You have a gift and your voice is uniquely you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear chimpsrsmarter...

Being hard on myself is part of me...

It's hard to get away from...

But what you tell me is helping so much...

I know I have a gift, and that my voice is uniquely mine...Still...

With time, and your support, I will recognize it fully...

Thank you!

:hug:

[AlCzervik]

28. Peggy, you remind me of my daughter, no kidding. Her grade is having a Renaissance

fair at school so all of her classes are geared toward that right now and in english she had to write a sonnet about her character which is an Apopthocarist. Ok so she's trying to write it and she tells me how bad it is and how she just cannot write poetry and i tell her to go a little easier on her own self, so anyhow tonight was open house night at school and her english reacher video taped each child reading their sonnet and hers was really good and it was hilarious. "Anastasia that was really well done!" "Mom, it could have been better".

[Critters2]

18. I'm sorry you're down, CalPeg.

I've always envied you your poetry, your kindness, your grace. I'm sorry all of that is not enough to sustain you tonight. Maybe this will help...:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear mycritters2...

Hugs are always good!

Ah, sweetie...

Don't envy me...

Enjoy your own life, your own path...

I do mine, well, most of the time, anyway...:hug:

Thank you...

[xchrom]

29. first of all you're doing FINE. second --

the only business you have regarding the future of your poetry -- is the next poem. and that's it.

read poetry -- read it all the time.

but don't compare it to yours.

just think about -- and focus on the next poem.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear xchrom...

I do read, and love doing so...

When it doesn't depress me, that is...

It's hard not to compare, but of course, you're right...

Thank you for your wisdom...

And your confidence in me...

:hug:

[xchrom]

31. any poet worth his or her salt has to

feel the presense of other poets.

even write with them somewhere in side of you.

they are parents of a sort.

but you must be pragmatic and keep nose to the grindstone -- keep pounding the poetry out.

you may already have this guy in your computer pages -- and either love him or hate him.

but he has interesting psychological things to say about the influece of poets on other poets and th anxiety in can cause.

he spends a lot of time defending the old cannon -- but that's ok -- there' plenty there to use.

you're doing well -- just keep churning it out

http://prelectur.stanford.edu/lecturers/bloom/links.html

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. I had not seen the link...

Thank you!

It looks useful...

Keep churning it out...Check!

[xchrom]

33. good. -- you're doin great -- just keep at it. nt

[Robeson]

34. Peg, maybe this will help a little...

...:hug:

And by-the-way, how many writers out there in the past - and present - have written things they thought were sub-par, only to find out the audience didn't agree with their own opinion of themselves?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear Robeson!

Oh, sweetie...you have no idea how much that virtual hug helps me!

I know what you say is true...

I've read that too...

I'm telling you...

I want to get east this summer, and if I do, I really want to meet you...:hug:

[Robeson]

37. Mrs Robeson and I are always here....

...mi casa es su casa...:pals:

[Radio_Lady]

36. In creativity, there are always those who are better, and those who are worse than you.

I've written my share of essays, scripts, poems, and even some good tracts on this website. But if I compare myself to a couple of really good writers -- in literature or even on this site (William Rivers Pitt and Nancy Greggs come to mind), my scratchings don't really make it in their company.

Nevertheless, I continue to try and communicate the best I can -- just the way I try to sing. It's OK, I know I have perfect pitch (inborn, I understand), a pretty nice alto voice (someone told me once that I sounded like Margaret Whiting). But my singing voice is not as good as many others. However, when I'm in a group, I find it lots of fun. On Sundays, I try to sing the alto part of the hymns at the Unitarian fellowship. I am surrounded by other altos and I sometimes imagine THEIR voices coming out of MY mouth. I never thought about it, but could that be called musical plagiarism?

Peggy, do what you dream -- even though no one else may admire it -- if it fulfills you, so be it.

Hey, kiddo? Whaddja expect, to earn your living writing poerty? Not very likely for most of us peons.

Cordially,

Radio Lady Ellen (with no more radio affiliations at this time, just the Internet...)

Rod Davis forever:

http://www.rodcdavis.com/EllenKimball.html

This used to bring up my hour long interview with Rod C. Davis, an author in Nevada. But the link isn't working, so I've been silenced on two fronts today.

Talk soon... RL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. My dear Radio_Lady...

All that you've said is true...

And no, I'm not interested in the money...

I don't need it...

I do want to be published, though...

And that is what I dream!

[Radio_Lady]

56. My husband has a superhero book he wants someone to publish...

I've urged him to not put his hopes too high.

About as high as mine are of becoming a comedienne or a singer.

You know what really got me feeling just a tad jealous yesterday? THEY SAY that Randi Rhodes signed a contract for $400,000. And Larry King is earning millions.

I'm thinking about going to one of the local comedy clubs here and doing stand-up.

People think I'm funny, but looks aren't everything! (JOKE)

Can I start a new career this late?

Peace, love and happiness, RL


The Four Ages of Women

[CaliforniaPeggy]

57. Look at Grandma Moses...

She was pretty old when she started painting...

And she became famous for her work!

We have fewer days than younger folk...

But I think we have enough!

[Radio_Lady]

59. Did Grandma Moses do stand-up comedy?

I had no idea...

:hi:

[Boudica the Lyoness]

38. Creative people can get this way

Seems to me like you may be a perfectionist. I'm an artist and I get this way.

Chin up Peggy. Your a dear person.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. My dear English Lady...

I don't feel like a perfectionist, but who knows? Maybe I am...

My chin's up...it keeps the tears from falling...


BTW...did you succeed in posting a pic?

I hope my directions were helpful!


Thank you for your support, sweetie...:hug:

[Boudica the Lyoness]

61. Thank's for your instructions

You helped me figure it out. Thanks so much for the hug. We all have bad days Peggy. Here's kisses and hugs for you the old fashioned way XOXOXOX

[From The Ashes]

41. You're poety is wonderful Peggy...

:hug: I'm sorry you're down. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. My dear From The Ashes...

I'm doing better, thanks, sweetie...

I am so pleased that you enjoy my poetry!

:hug:

[BlueDissenter]

43. CaliforniaPeggy....

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. My dear BlueDissenter...

Thank you for the beautiful hug!

Ah, you must lurk more than you post...

I appreciate your rare appearance tonight ...

:hi:

[BlueDissenter]

45. Yeah...

I do have a tendency to lurk. According to one of my older sister I'm really good at blending in with the background. She makes it sound horrible but I see it as an ability to get a better view of human interaction.

[huskerlaw]

46. I'm sorry you're feeling down tonight, Peggy...

I think you should listen to your poetry teacher. She/he must know what they're talking about. After all, they see new writers all the time and wouldn't have any reason to blow smoke up your ass.

Be patient with yourself. You've only been writing seriously for a few months!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. My dear huskerlaw!

You're right about my teacher...

She even said to me ...Look at how you were last year, and compare it to how you are now...

She is the expert...She believes in me, very seriously...

Thanks, sweetie...

You are helping...

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

47. one day at a time is all any of us have Peg

your poetry is wonderful...it is your gift to life and it makes it richer.

None of us knows how many years we have.

None of us.

:hugs:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear Southpawkicker...

True that!

One day at a time, indeed...

But when you get to my age, there are fewer of those days...

Still you speak the truth, and I thank you...:hug:

[cbayer]

50. Peggy petal pie!

You were the first person to reach out to me on DU when I was feeling down. Your hug to me made a difference. Here is one back at you. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My dear cbayer!

Awww...sweetie...

Funny thing, I was just thinking of you today, and wondering where you were anchored...

And now, here you are...

Thanks for the hug!

They really do help, don't they?


:hug:

[cbayer]

52. Oh yes they do and I am so lucky to live with a hugger.

We are in Cat Harbor on the south side of Catalina. It has been beautiful out here for the past few days. We are anchored, which means we swing around all the time. Every time I look outside, I have a different view. We have a half moon and tons of stars tonight. I've seen the eagles out fishing twice this week - always a treat.

I sure hope you feel better tomorrow. Here's another hug for you. :hug: If you get over to the island, let me know. It's very healing out here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. I'm certainly feeling better already, thanks!

Yeah, I hear you about huggers...

I'm married to one too...

You and I are looking at the same moon ...

:hug:

[BlueIris]

54. Oh, hon.

I think your writing is and continues to be beautiful. No reason it can't get better and better. No piece of writing is perfect in the first draft. You should find some bad first drafts of famous (like, Nobel Laureate-level famous) poems if you want to feel better about your own progress. (The first scribblings of the material that was later shaped into The Wasteland, for instance, are supposedly godawful.) Seriously, comparing your work to published poems isn't a good idea. I would just focus on finding your voice instead.

I recommend The Poet's Companion, by Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux, if you haven't already read it. I've had that since college and it's by far the best book on the craft of writing poetry that I've ever encountered. It's like my Bible, and is excellent for these kinds of frustrating moments.

I'm right there with you, by the way. Self-doubt isn't something that goes away even after one feels she "knows how" to write poetry (or after one has been published or complimented by critics). It's just something we all have to struggle with.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. My dear BlueIris!

Oh, thank you!

I am focused on finding my voice, and my teacher is sure that I'm well on my way...

I really appreciate your comments on what I've posted so far...

I haven't read that book...I'll have a look at it...

Your comments just mean so damn much, I can hardly express it!

:hug:

[Parche]

58. My Dear CaliforniaPeggy

I feel your pain, join the club
its up and down up and down up and down
join me at the bar tonight!!!
:woohoo: :woohoo:

:hi:

:hug: :hug: :hug:





"The race of Man is known for its mutability. We can change our moods, our faces, our lives to suit whatever situation confront us. Adapt and survive. Even among the most changeable of living things, CaliforniaPeggy is quicksilver-more chameleon-like than the chameleon, determined to survive, no matter what the cost to others... or to herself."

[CaliforniaPeggy]

60. My dear Parche!

I am fine today, thank you, sweetie!

I was in a bad funk last night, but it's gone now!

I will still join you in the bar!

Thank you for the glorious rose, and that wonderful landing airplane...

Beautiful beach, too!

And I love love love what you did with that quote!



:loveya:

:hug:

[blueknight]

62. my dear peggy!

you have a wonderful talent! most people only WISH they had the talent you do.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. My dear blueknight...

Ah, thank you, sweetie...

We all have talents that others don't...

I appreciate your kindness today...

:hug:

[abq e streeter]

63. Just a kind word or two to someone who always has a kind word for others...

Your politeness and civility to each person you respond to here has been something I've taken note of since I discovered the lounge. You most likely have lots of years left; I don't know your age, but I'm guessing you have lots of time left to perfect your writing or whatever else you're working to improve. I'm a lyricist, and sometimes think I'm not half bad till I look at people like Tom Waits or Bruce Springsteen or Dylan or a thousand others and realize how rudimentary I still am. I sometimes think I've become a pretty decent R&B sax player, then I listen to King Curtis, or Junior Walker...Or a decent harmonica player and then hear Little Walter or Paul Butterfield...... gettin' my drift? Always gonna be somebody better and all you need to do is write from the heart and keep working to improve your skills, and whatever level of quality ( in whose eyes, BTW?) you do or don't get to should hopefully be secondary to how much joy you get out expressing yourself to the best of your apparently increasing abilities. ( and of course, now I'm going to go beat myself up for not having said this more eloquently)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. My dear abq e streeter!

Your eloquence shines through in every phrase...

I get your drift, loud and clear!

I am 64...

And it's not so much that I think I have too few years yet left to hone my skills...

My parents are still alive, and living independently, at 88 and 90 years old...

I just wish I could progress more quickly than I am!

But I don't have the discipline to work 20 hours a day, and I want to be free to do other things too!

Thank you so much for your support...It means a lot!

:hug:

[monmouth]

66. Dear Peggy, Do you remember my

telling you about that poem "Last Romance" and you were so kind with your praise. Well I didn't even get an honorable mention and when I looked at the winners I felt very inadequate. I lacked content just to name one. My son thought it was great but when I sent him the some of the winners, he had to agree mine was more song lyric. Anyway, I think your poems are beautiful and I always look forward to reading them....Keep movin' on movin' on, your day will come. Have a good weekend and get inspired again.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

69. My dear monmouth!

Alas, I am embarrassed to say that I don't remember...Do you have a link?

But nonetheless, I hear what you're saying...

I will certainly keep on keepin' on...

Since I have another assignment due next week, I will work on it this weekend...

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:

[Callalily]

67. My dear Peggy . . .

You seem to be your own worst critic tonight. Your work is great and I so admire you for taking up the pen and not only letting your creative juices flow, but for sharing your work with us.

Take comfort in knowing that we all LOVE your work and always wait for the next submission.

Thanks for sharing with us!

For you >>>>> :hug: :hug: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

70. My dear Simply Fugue...

Ah, I have to write!

The words thrash and bang inside me until I let them out...

I'm honored that you love my work!

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:

[alarimer]

68. Oh I know what that feels like.

I just got the draft of my thesis back from my professors. There are HUNDREDS of corrections I need to make. It seems overwhelming.

Hang in there, I am sure it will come together soon.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. My dear alarimer...

I'm sure you're overwhelmed...

And I'm also sure that you will be able to make all the corrections!

I am indeed hanging in there, and it's much easier with your support...:hug:

[hippywife]

71. Aw, I'm sorry, Peg.

Hang in there! You are so loved everywhere you go. Can't be very down when you think about that!

Hope your spirits are lifted really soon!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

74. My dear hippywife!

Ah, no worries!

I was down, last night...

Today is much, much better!

Thank you, and for the wonderful smilies too!

:hug:

[laylah]

73. Awwww Sweet Miss Peg!

You write so beautifully...and honestly! You draw a picture, something that is very much an art! I am so sorry you are feeling down. I won't tell you you shouldn't as I believe no one has a right to "should" on anyone; however, I will say I am sorry you feel the need to negate the good you do! :hug: Feel better.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

76. My dear laylah!

Your words touch me...

I was down last night...but today I am much improved!

I appreciate your very kind words about my craft...

I am feeling so much better today, and you are helping me...:hug:

[laylah]

78. So glad to hear

that Miss Peg. :yourock: btw

[lightningandsnow]

75. Aww... sweetie!!!

:hug:

I know how it feels. It happens to everyone.

But your writing is lovely. And you're a cool person in general. Keep your head up, k?

Feel better.

:hug: again.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

80. My dear aspiegrrl!

Ah, how wise you are, beyond your years!

And I'm not saying this because you're praising me...

I've been through these spells before; last night's was just a bit more acute than any of the others...

I appreciate your very kind words a great deal...

I am feeling much better!

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:

[Adsos Letter]

77. My Dear CaliforniaPeggy...

all I can offer at the moment is a :hug: and a rose:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

82. My dear adsosletter!

Ah, what a beautiful rose!

It will never fade or die...

It cheers me!

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:

[Bucky]

79. I think you need to dedicate some time to "mirror work"

When you drive down the freeway, do you measure your progress by how far along you've traveled or by how many drivers you pass up along the way? Poetry is not a competition, either. I suggest you go to an open mic poetry reading. You get up, you read your stuff, and people clap. It's perfect; you get applause just for being you and being true. The CalPeg I know deserves to be appreciated.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

85. My dear Bucky...

Funny you should mention the open mic...

There is one near me, and I go every week! It is as you say! They love me, and the regulars now recognize me and are enthusiastic before I read, as well as after!

Here's what I read this last Tuesday:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=7654493

Thank you for your excellent thoughts!

:hug:

[Justpat]

81. Practice makes poems polished.

Just keep writing.


I don't communicate with you much because I don't post here a lot but you are one of my
favorite people on the internets. You are always so gracious and kind.


All of us need a little encouragement from time to time.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. My dear Old Broad!

I'm sorry, but your name makes me smile!

Thank you for your compliments...

I do plan to keep writing!

:hug:

[Xipe Totec]

83. I Love You (Poem)

Poema te quiero (I love you poem)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq53wKjzVPA

I won't translate this one. I want you to feel the voice and sense its meaning from the tone and the images.


:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

89. My dear Xipe Totec!

Ah, sweetie, I know just enough Spanish to get most of this...

And the rest comes through in the images, which are stunning and loving and glorious!

I will joyfully listen to it again and again, till I have absorbed the love that it contains...

Thank you, mi amor... :loveya:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

84. Sit with me a moment, Dearest Peggy

Speak your soul, clunky as you may see it's expression, and never try and over-polish what already shines.

Write and write again as it suits you, share what you will and keep for yourself what you wish there as well.

And, as now, fret when you feel the need.

:hug: :loveya: :pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

90. My dear SalmonChantedEvening!

Ah, your words speak so eloquently to me...

Your directions are true, and good...

Thank you...

:hug: :loveya: :pals:

[DarkTirade]

86. Hey, I've never written a rock song to poetry from a magazine before.

:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

91. My dear DarkTirade!

And how cool was that!

Maybe we'll do it again, one sweet day...

:hug:

[Cabcere]

87. Dear Peggy...

Personally, I've always preferred honest, real, rough-around-the-edges poetry to polished perfection - yes, the stuff written and published by professionals is beautiful to read, but for me it almost seems like there's something lacking. And I may not have commented on every poem you've posted here, but I have read many of them, and they are beautiful! You have a real gift for drawing the reader in, putting them in the moment and making them feel the moods, scenes, and emotions you write about in your poetry. And that, to me, is what makes it worth reading. :hug: Besides, who wants to be perfect anyway? ;) I've always thought that perfection is likely rather boring. :P

I kind of understand how you feel about the time thing - sometimes it feels like my life is rushing past, and I feel like I've accomplished so little! And in a way, I know that's true...but it's also true that if I were to die tomorrow, I would have still done a lot of things in my life. :) Of course I haven't accomplished everything I hope to accomplish in my life - but does anyone ever do that, really? :shrug: Some people live and die with no regrets, but I imagine that even those individuals could find other things that they would want to do - even if they were satisfied with what they had accomplished.

Sorry for getting a bit philosophical there, lol...I tend to get carried away sometimes. :blush: :P But yeah, long story short:

1) Your poetry rocks!
2) You rock!

:hug: :yourock: :pals:

Peace.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

93. My dear Cabcere!

Hey, sweetie...You can get carried away in my threads any time you'd like!

It helps me so much to know how you feel about my poetry...


And I do hope that no matter how polished my stuff may get, that it'll never be boring!:P

Thank you, so much!

:yourock: too!

:hug:

[fizzgig]

92. i understand that feeling, peggy

it's a tough one to beat :hug: i hope you get to feeling better

[CaliforniaPeggy]

94. My dear kagehime!

I think we've all been there, haven't we?

Part of the human condition...

But with all the support I'm getting here, I am feeling much better today...

Soon, very soon, the words will be thrashing and banging around inside me, demanding to be let out!

I hope you feel better too...

I saw your mom's thread... :hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

95. I'm not great with poetry, so don't have much to say on that front.

I do know with all creativity you just have to keep pushing. Being in a hurry doesn't change a damned thing, regretfully.

Good luck and happy scribbles!

:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

96. My dear WIMR!

Alas, I fear you are correct: Creativity cannot be pushed...

Thanks, sweetie!

:hug:

[NMDemDist2]

97. .....

:hug:

when you write from your soul Peg, the power comes through.

don't push to do what 'they' say you must, write your heart and soul, can't go wrong that way eh?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

98. My dear AZDemDist6...

I always write from my heart, or maybe it's my soul...

Nobody's saying "I must"...

But I feel as though I don't have many years left, and I want to be published...

I appreciate your very good thoughts, sweetie!:hug: