flowing pencil's Profile

| Penname: | flowing pencil |
| Country: | United States |
| Web address: | www.patti2331@verizon.net |
| Favorite book: | Angela's Ashes |
| Member type: | Author |
| Member Since: | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Bio: | Grew up in small town in Ohio... completed 1/2 year of college. No lessons in writing just thoughts and what I feel and see. A lot comes from childhood memories and never feeling I had a voice nor courage to gain one. My writings I remember were dismissed as dark... waste of time. I actually won a poetry contest in high school. My mother was a writer who I of course shared my little gem from my heart. I can still remember waiting for her approval. Well, I won the contest... she rewrote some of it. I laid the pen down until years later and then for the most part kept my words, my soul, my heart well hidden. Now I am ready! Talent? I think perhaps some innate way with words. My thoughts on that. Sometimes after writing a piece I may visit it again a few months later. Sometimes I am surprised and pleasantly so. I wrote that? Nah a spirit must have climbed inside as I could not have created that. So much more to learn before I can truly feel I can write and write well. |
User Writings
| Title/Name | Date | Ranking | Reviews | Type | |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1 | 82 | Poetry | ||
Many have read this. Reposting more for all who... | |||||
| Jun 15, 2010 | 8 | 36 | Poetry | ||
Sentimental pondering was how I described this... | |||||
| Jan 16, 2009 | 36 | 24 | Poetry | ||
Thoughts ... What you see... what I see and... | |||||
| Jan 24, 2010 | 11 | 35 | Poetry | ||
Want to perfect a few pieces to send out!... | |||||
| Jun 17, 2008 | 33 | 23 | Poetry | ||
Innocence Hope Dreams and then reality as... | |||||
| May 2, 2008 | 9 | 41 | Poetry | ||
Reflections of a summer day when first I... | |||||
| Mar 17, 2008 | 133 | 21 | Poetry | ||
Frustration To write Not write comma... | |||||
| Mar 24, 2008 | 10 | 39 | Poetry | ||
This was written over forty years ago.. stuffed... | |||||
| Jan 15, 2010 | 158 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Weather related Haiku... observations... taking... | |||||
| Mar 2, 2008 | 64 | 18 | Poetry | ||
I have no writing education beyond highschool... | |||||
| Apr 16, 2010 | 255 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Okay... my own form of poetry! If one can... | |||||
| Aug 8, 2009 | 172 | 12 | Poetry | ||
Summer childhood memories. Times were... | |||||
| Mar 15, 2008 | 170 | 15 | Poetry | ||
This is just a loving message to a hurting... | |||||
| Mar 24, 2008 | 190 | 15 | Poetry | ||
Just my feelings about other people's... | |||||
| Nov 12, 2008 | 144 | 14 | Poetry | ||
A Haiku poem about unseen love and an... | |||||
| Apr 29, 2008 | 578 | 12 | Poetry | ||
This is just an observation of a picture of... | |||||
| Jun 13, 2009 | 12 | 29 | Poetry | ||
Any and all feedback. Polishing hopefully... | |||||
| May 5, 2008 | 75 | 20 | Poetry | ||
Something wrote forty years ago and tucked in a... | |||||
| May 6, 2008 | 193 | 13 | Poetry | ||
Sticks and stones can break your bones but... | |||||
| Jun 13, 2008 | 2 | 63 | Poetry | ||
This is just a piece for all who have moments... | |||||
| Jun 16, 2008 | 58 | 20 | Poetry | ||
A Message From Those Who Died In One War To... | |||||
| Aug 11, 2008 | 24 | 25 | Poetry | ||
Feeling about writing as one of the arts. How... | |||||
| May 24, 2009 | 6 | 40 | Poetry | ||
A poetic snapshot of an ordinary Sunday morning... | |||||
| Sep 30, 2008 | 42 | 18 | Poetry | ||
First attempt at a form of poetry I truly know... | |||||
| Oct 3, 2008 | 256 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Another attempt at Haiku "Wisps' of thoughts I... | |||||
| Oct 7, 2008 | 94 | 17 | Poetry | ||
Children... Innocence.....Questions........ | |||||
| Oct 8, 2008 | 82 | 15 | Poetry | ||
Poetry yet opinion piece... Haiku in nature... | |||||
| Oct 19, 2008 | 47 | 19 | Poetry | ||
Death... mourning.. hope.. waste...beauty... | |||||
| Nov 10, 2008 | 39 | 19 | Poetry | ||
Reflections on words heard and scenes played... | |||||
| Jun 12, 2009 | 14 | 25 | Poetry | ||
Still working on older work. This doesn't... | |||||
| Nov 18, 2008 | 13 | 26 | Poetry | ||
tough_drabble contest Any and all... | |||||
| Nov 19, 2008 | 257 | 13 | Poetry | ||
My Patti Guthrie attempt? Just words that were... | |||||
| Jan 1, 2009 | 25 | 23 | Poetry | ||
Any and all feedback welcome as still working... | |||||
| Dec 16, 2008 | 50 | 18 | Poetry | ||
Are you kidding... call 911 for God's sake...... | |||||
| Dec 23, 2009 | 18 | 25 | Poetry | ||
Same overwritten poem about love and love lost.... | |||||
| May 23, 2010 | 29 | 22 | Poetry | ||
Memories of childhood past. Where peace but... | |||||
| Jan 15, 2009 | 7 | 41 | Poetry | ||
Was originally posted as a tough drabble but... | |||||
| Mar 4, 2010 | 95 | 13 | Poetry | ||
Simple very quick piece of writing without... | |||||
| Apr 9, 2010 | 388 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Observations of living for over a half century.... | |||||
| Apr 23, 2009 | 110 | 13 | Poetry | ||
Words we have all expressed in our own ways,... | |||||
| Apr 27, 2010 | 335 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Any and all feedback is desired. Those who... | |||||
| Sep 5, 2009 | 41 | 19 | Poetry | ||
What can I say.. what excuse offer! I am a... | |||||
| Sep 5, 2009 | 271 | 10 | Poetry | ||
I call these 'floaters' as they are thoughts... | |||||
| Apr 22, 2010 | 76 | 14 | Poetry | ||
One of those pieces that simply fill my mind... | |||||
| Feb 15, 2010 | 90 | 14 | Poetry | ||
Very simplistic write. Reflection of an early... | |||||
| Aug 7, 2010 | 227 | 10 | Poetry | ||
Okay.. Have been getting pressure to write! I... | |||||
| Jun 14, 2009 | 99 | 17 | Poetry | ||
Any and all. Mostly emotional impact as trying... | |||||
| Mar 3, 2010 | 125 | 12 | Poetry | ||
Haiku nature solitary figure night... | |||||
| Dec 17, 2009 | 35 | 21 | Poetry | ||
Okay! They can't all be winners and Tis the... | |||||
| Aug 4, 2009 | 359 | 9 | Poetry | ||
phases of a day ... any and all feedback... | |||||
| Feb 3, 2010 | 116 | 12 | Poetry | ||
A simple quick gathering of thoughts and... | |||||
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1290 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Chaiku Nature Competition entry I have... | |||||
| Jul 29, 2009 | 455 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Chaiku Nature poem ... Thinking of 'coolness'... | |||||
| Jul 30, 2009 | 1361 | 5 | Poetry | ||
All feedback is welcome. Technical is desired... | |||||
| Aug 2, 2009 | 248 | 9 | Poetry | ||
chaiku_nature_competition Simplicity Any an... | |||||
| Aug 3, 2009 | 566 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Haven of safety .. mother is nature... loving... | |||||
| Aug 5, 2009 | 880 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Random thoughts this cool morning! Reflections... | |||||
| Aug 5, 2009 | 137 | 14 | Poetry | ||
memories sometimes flood sometimes only... | |||||
| Aug 6, 2009 | 213 | 11 | Poetry | ||
twilight .. Ireland... Celtic ... nature... | |||||
| Aug 15, 2009 | 268 | 12 | Poetry | ||
This is a serious piece of work or perhaps... | |||||
| Aug 18, 2009 | 89 | 14 | Poetry | ||
Observation from years of living and observing.... | |||||
| Jul 25, 2010 | 49 | 16 | Poetry | ||
Yesterday I had fun! Silly piece for those who... | |||||
| Jan 29, 2010 | 251 | 10 | Poetry | ||
Poem about nature, children, joy ... does... | |||||
| Sep 3, 2009 | 32 | 19 | Poetry | ||
Just having fun.. hopefully a tad of wisdom... | |||||
| Sep 7, 2009 | 183 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Lots of laughter is all that is needed..... | |||||
| Sep 7, 2009 | 115 | 13 | Poetry | ||
OK.. Flo has run amok! Too much Sake? No man... | |||||
| Jan 26, 2010 | 1018 | 6 | Poetry | ||
Back to more serious writing... Haiku in P... | |||||
| Nov 3, 2009 | 27 | 22 | Poetry | ||
Thoughts of not being. Death and dying..... | |||||
| Oct 12, 2009 | 88 | 13 | Poetry | ||
Poem about life also the use of allegories in... | |||||
| Oct 13, 2009 | 128 | 12 | Poetry | ||
Again.. a lesson in how to take a simple item... | |||||
| Oct 16, 2009 | 31 | 19 | Poetry | ||
Humor about aging and sexuality Bits of... | |||||
| Feb 4, 2010 | 528 | 7 | Poetry | ||
A three minute.. piece of listening and not... | |||||
| Aug 10, 2010 | 230 | 11 | Poetry | ||
When nothing works! Nothing comes forth to put... | |||||
| Nov 20, 2009 | 146 | 13 | Poetry | ||
Ulli sent me a magazine with a haunting picture... | |||||
| Dec 4, 2009 | 62 | 16 | Poetry | ||
Any and all feedback. Make you think? Make... | |||||
| Dec 7, 2009 | 100 | 14 | Poetry | ||
Questions for those without a significant... | |||||
| Feb 17, 2010 | 51 | 17 | Poetry | ||
Hopefully you will still be able to leave... | |||||
| Jan 2, 2010 | 79 | 14 | Poetry | ||
Simply observing what lies around me, overhead... | |||||
| Jan 10, 2010 | 654 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Different kind of beauty is Texas. Hope I did... | |||||
| Jan 10, 2010 | 479 | 8 | Poetry | ||
The process of grief. How I see it. Not only... | |||||
| Jan 17, 2010 | 315 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Just some creative fun with using the letter... | |||||
| Jan 19, 2010 | 600 | 7 | Poetry | ||
More fun.. Join in ... pick a letter for a... | |||||
| Jan 19, 2010 | 568 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Another Haiku using a letter of the alphabet.... | |||||
| Jan 20, 2010 | 554 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Any and all feedback.. Haiku ..Poetry about... | |||||
| Jan 21, 2010 | 1434 | 4 | Poetry | ||
OKAY.. I have over five thousand credit people... | |||||
| Jan 22, 2010 | 307 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Oh Yes! Another one... where are my cohorts in... | |||||
| Jan 23, 2010 | 451 | 9 | Poetry | ||
A poem in the form of a song for Haiti... No... | |||||
| Jan 25, 2010 | 83 | 15 | Poetry | ||
For once... find a lot wrong with this piece.... | |||||
| Jan 28, 2010 | 621 | 7 | Poetry | ||
Another attempt at alphabetical haiku This... | |||||
| Jan 31, 2010 | 290 | 9 | Poetry | ||
This is a simple piece inspired by the TITLE of... | |||||
| Feb 5, 2010 | 670 | 7 | Poetry | ||
For Wiggy! No not an award winning piece of... | |||||
| Feb 10, 2010 | 28 | 20 | Poetry | ||
SMILES AND LAUGHS or snickers of... | |||||
| Feb 13, 2010 | 26 | 20 | Poetry | ||
A piece about honesty. You have read all the... | |||||
| Feb 23, 2010 | 286 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Quick little Haiku for itchy writer. Not time... | |||||
| Feb 25, 2010 | 197 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Example of a Haiku for Lou Lou About Nature... | |||||
| Feb 26, 2010 | 731 | 6 | Poetry | ||
AN EXAMPLE OF A PURER EXAMPLE OF JAPANESE... | |||||
| Mar 22, 2010 | 145 | 13 | Poetry | ||
This will take more work to perfect. It is... | |||||
| Mar 17, 2010 | 236 | 12 | Poetry | ||
For worse poetry bid! Has to be about romance... | |||||
| Apr 11, 2010 | 150 | 12 | Poetry | ||
Simple short poem for those alone. So many are... | |||||
| Apr 18, 2010 | 851 | 6 | Poetry | ||
How a poet see Spring. Looking at nature with... | |||||
| May 19, 2010 | 324 | 10 | Poetry | ||
This is an attempt to portray my view of a... | |||||
| May 10, 2010 | 387 | 9 | Poetry | ||
Memories prompted by sights, aromas sounds etc.... | |||||
| May 12, 2010 | 571 | 7 | Poetry | ||
My concern with this is it is too predictable.... | |||||
| May 17, 2010 | 63 | 17 | Poetry | ||
What happens when the child within simply... | |||||
| May 21, 2010 | 216 | 10 | Poetry | ||
Haiku taking a little liberty with two... | |||||
| Aug 12, 2010 | 539 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Just silly stuff after a solid week of children... | |||||
| Jun 25, 2010 | 552 | 8 | Poetry | ||
Simple Haiku... three verses Any an all... | |||||
| Jul 24, 2010 | 34 | 20 | Poetry | ||
I really believe this is my finest work.. I... | |||||
| Aug 9, 2010 | 220 | 11 | Poetry | ||
Blame it on Memphis. Revised this a bit as... | |||||
| Mar 4, 2008 | 508 | 13 | Short Story | ||
This is a work about the person who loved me... | |||||
| May 11, 2008 | 171 | 17 | Short Story | ||
Observation from a leather couch! Ouch! Just... | |||||
| Mar 2, 2008 | 359 | 16 | Short Story | ||
This is a revised piece in a way. It was... | |||||
| Mar 7, 2008 | 88 | 21 | Short Story | ||
Kitchen humor. How food can be funny and... | |||||
| Mar 2, 2008 | 18 | 31 | Short Story | ||
Once again i am not sure where to put this. it... | |||||
| Sep 14, 2008 | 32 | 24 | Short Story | ||
No feedback is asked for just that you enjoy... | |||||
| Mar 27, 2008 | 245 | 13 | Short Story | ||
Bush is speaking as I type! anger rising!... | |||||
| Mar 8, 2009 | 46 | 28 | Short Story | ||
Susan... this is for you.. only for laughs as I... | |||||
| May 1, 2010 | 52 | 23 | Short Story | ||
A trip to the bus stop with my five year old... | |||||
| Mar 20, 2008 | 149 | 16 | Short Story | ||
The attempt to politically kill Obama chances... | |||||
| Mar 9, 2009 | 22 | 32 | Short Story | ||
This is a completely reworked piece about... | |||||
| Jul 3, 2008 | 1 | 73 | Short Story | ||
My Writing Life.... Hopefully a better writer... | |||||
| Jun 15, 2008 | 121 | 18 | Short Story | ||
The contortion and control of what we the... | |||||
| Jun 16, 2008 | 298 | 13 | Short Story | ||
My journey into the world of writing how one... | |||||
| Jul 1, 2008 | 418 | 14 | Short Story | ||
How I evolved into becoming a writer. That ah... | |||||
| Jul 20, 2008 | 13 | 32 | Short Story | ||
This is about my struggle to survive as Patti... | |||||
| Nov 14, 2008 | 227 | 15 | Short Story | ||
What I came up with after being up... | |||||
| Dec 28, 2008 | 103 | 19 | Short Story | ||
Just a sort of dark humorous reminder to keep... | |||||
| Apr 7, 2009 | 4 | 42 | Short Story | ||
My true story of my love life and my daily walk... | |||||
| Apr 5, 2010 | 5 | 42 | Short Story | ||
Many have wondered about my pen name and how it... | |||||
| Jul 31, 2009 | 50 | 23 | Short Story | ||
My first try at a real short story. Nervous?... | |||||
| Apr 16, 2010 | 81 | 20 | Short Story | ||
I have to admit I am nervous about posting... | |||||
| Aug 19, 2010 | 357 | 10 | Short Story | ||
Having little fun before I start my day with... | |||||
| Aug 24, 2010 | 67 | 17 | Short Story | ||
Entry into costume_flash contest Any and... | |||||
| Aug 26, 2010 | 1174 | 7 | Short Story | ||
Just an idea I had. No kids today! So Flo gets... | |||||
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