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While dealing with her estranged mother's illness, Penny tries to tell the story she has been hiding from her entire life. In the process, Penny learns how to love the brokenness in people - especially herself.

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As a writer, and with Sonny's erudite observations and critique rolling around in my head (he, having just finished my novel Echosis)I found myself wondering about the protagonist in all our antagonists---all the “Stoppards” of the world, if you will---and whether they too travel a long journey to go a short distance. Perhaps we all have an enigmatic island we choose to maroon on, rather than be confined to the existing world and endure, or ignore, reality. It's hard to ignore what brosna11 reminded me of recently, "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Power out so posting this as is and now before battery goes out. It may need work but I have no clue when power back on as we are way out! Any and all constructive criticism encouraged and all that even simply 'feel' the words your responses are soooooooo welcomed!

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Just thinking, always in my head events that I see the what the world used to be. It's this simply what comes into my head I write on paper.

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Another shitty free verse poem. All feedback is welcome.

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I wrote a poem in the later fifties that won a contest in a High School Poetry contest. It was national. I have never found the piece. It is lost to me. I do remember now that it was a rather silly piece. The title was "Laughing Stars" This piece is about my first piece of writing. Any and all feedback. This was a very quick write as I thought it should be!

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I was going to title this INTERWOVEN but decided to pick one poet instead so I went with a poet I haven't really read much but the couple I have impressed me and had me asking questions and wondering about her and her life. It could be any writer! Any feedback greatly appreciated

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Writing and criticism or worse, just ignored How a writer might feel if someone close simply reads and offers nothing. A hmmmm or .. interesting... nothing truly encouraging. NEW TITLE.. THANKS ODIN.

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This isn't just for poets as I am not just a poet but a writer. One who hopes to first graduate form poetry school to short story to novella to .... ???? This is for all writers who have that nagging little muse that simply won't let you rest until you write something or polish off a bottle of wine! Any and all feedback... Cliches?

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This rewrite is trying to put what I 'think' I have learned to work. About the time I think "I've got it" I realized through others... Not quite Flo! But you getting closer.

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Writing on writing. Our narcissism knows no bounds. Comments welcome.

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This can be for all who write. Who struggle for the words to complete or to begin their projects. Any an all feedback.

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When nothing works! Nothing comes forth to put on paper or to type. Frustration to a writer who lives to create. Doesn't rhyme doesn't have any particular order as it signifies I can't think of a damn thing to write.

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I read poetry, poetic criticism and biographies of poets quite regularly. And it seems I might be lacking some of the "street cred" that many of the great poets earned during their childhood years. My pain, anguish and sad experiences came along later in life. Last week I was sitting near the river, enjoying a refreshing beverage or two, when this poem came to my mind. Comments are welcome.

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A fine poem by one of the finest and most thoughtful poets on the site inspired this little piece. Comments welcome.

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On this site and others there are times when it seems that a lot of folks want to try their hand at writing erotic material. I'm no exception, I suppose. But if we're honest we all realize most of it is less than stellar. Comments welcome.

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This is a ten minute write of uncontrolled emotion. Where is comes from and where it goes is always a mystery to me. Good or bad, it is an onslaught of words I cannot quench so offer. Is is raw therefore most likely in need of refining. I tend to lean toward 'raw' as most revealing and authentic.

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Authors, poets in particular, love to write about the process of, and reasons behind their writing obsession. I'm no different I suppose. This one is in that vein and was reworked several times until it evolved to what you see. Comments welcome.

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I am reposting this reworked piece and thank you to all who helped with it. I have to admit I am nervous about posting anything but poetry and silly stuff as it calls for better writing technically. Creating is easy for me but rules are not. Many have urged me to try a novel. Hmmmph! That would me like a five hundred pound woman attacking Mt.Rainer on a hot summer day.

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As the title suggests. Randoms ramblings is simply about words I cannot control and at times too rapid to try and make sense of. I would imagine within them, lies more truth than even I can recognize? Sometimes almost a 'verse?' Sometimes a line or two is all I get and I don't add other words that needed 'creating' ... as that would be planned. Make any sense?

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A simple tribute to my dear friend and fellow writer Mike2439 I cannot do him justice but he will understand. I think he will feel the words.. where ever he treads.

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A posting on the forums. An inspiration. Thank you FlowingPencil.

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Just something that came to me this morning. It isn't profound or anything nor was much thought put into this. Again.. it is in my 'not' thinking that the words breathe I love writing like this. It is effortless as in trying too hard.. I flounder and many times simply miss the mark I hope this touches what I know lies within the hearts of most writers... before they too found this love of expressing in words and the utter freedom it gifts to the soul

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One from an older notebook, revised after some recent reading and study. Comments welcome.

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I wrote this as a somewhat whimsical view of writing poetry. Just looking for reactions. Thanks, Rick

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alpha omega virus disease mutation

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Quite a number of years ago I learned that some of the most relevant lessons of life can be found in the minds of those who have lived through a whole lot of years. And from those lessons come fodder for the work of a writer. This little poem tries to honor that principle. Comments welcome.

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Similar subject many are expressing lately. Writing, the simple desire to express and the emotional toll it sometimes takes. Effort either embraced or at times left to lie languishing. Any and all feedback appreciated but mostly emotional impact. Technically I am beyond help!!! Only kidding! I'm learning a wee bit at a time

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Just a bit of verse about the aggravation of writing

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This is just another one of my columns. I'm trying to get a feel for what people really think of them. Like I said before, you just can't get honest feedback from loved ones. Pardon the grammar, its unedited and in bad need of a once over. I'm just feeling a tad bit lazy today.

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Having little fun before I start my day with weezers, reviewing etc. If if brings a smile or two.. it served a purpose. Started out being a crime of passion but decided some might not see it as humor. Although with Flo.. ?

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Putting honesty in what we write is probably the hardest part of the whole deal. Comments welcome.

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My own delight in what I can do with a computer. The writing, the art, the information.

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This is a thought I wrote a while ago. I realise I could better the punctuation but I need you to help me.

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A commentary on reading poetry and criticism of the same. I think Mr. Logan would suffer apoplexy reading my scribblings. Some on this site he would find meritorious, but not many. All comments welcome.

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Any and all feedback is desired. Those who fight reviewing poetry it is simply 'what is felt reading the words' 'what visions flash?' That simple. If none? That is also a legitimate review. Poetry will not affect all the same nor reach deep enough to enjoy. I write whatever comes to me. Sometimes sad and deep while other times silly nonsensical dribble! This is a subject that has haunted me since small as while never 'starving' I did know hunger and painful pangs of it. While we spend fortunes to kill we allow hunger to spread and diabolical horror on those without protection. While some can emotionally tuck these images in a mental drawer this writer can't. Empty eyes scream hopelessness.

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Okay... my own form of poetry! If one can invent one so can I! Top this..Dan! NO ONE IS PICKING UP ON THE FACT.. YOU MUST READ EACH LINE BACKWARD!!!! GEEZ.. This is for Nadine. Haiku.. Not just an ordinary one though.

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Many have read this. Reposting more for all who haven't read it. New members who may feel their work isn't heard. It is! Just a reflection of what I see on this site day to day. Redone as want it perfected so all advice is welcome No need to leave review as truly not done for that ... it will grow in time as is written in dedication to all of you who write on this site.

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Feedback welcome on content, power of the argument, grammar and usage.

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A small tribute to TNBW. Comments welcome.

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Very simplistic write. Reflection of an early morning thought. Any feedback always welcome.

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Something of a sestet, sort of. On writing. Comments welcome.

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How some things get tossed away.

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On writing poetry. Comments welcome.

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Thoughts of not being. Death and dying.. reconciliation to truth. Letting words come into focus and put down without thought.

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thoughts about writing.

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I call these 'floaters' as they are thoughts that float through my consciousness. I grab them and type them down or are forever lost! Emotional feedback as well as technical

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Just a little bloggy thing, any and all feedback welcome.

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A novel based on the Author's own true story. It is a story of her enthusiasm pursuing her goal to publish her writing in the US after she moved there, though English was not her mother tongue. She faced many other challenges while achieving her goal. (I appreciate every input I get to help me improve my writing, especially any grammatical mistakes. Thank you)

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This is a completely reworked piece about writing and the strength it takes to post that first piece. This is not perfect but improved over what it was. My journey on this site has seen growth. There is so much more to come. I didn't really know how to categorize this. For all the faint of heart who have never posted work on any site until you came to THE NEXT BIG WRITER... and perhaps are still holding back... this is for you. You can also practice reviewing and pointing out mistakes knowing this writer won't bite! Ha.. I was really embarrass how bad it was. Cringed!!! Hope it has improved. All feedback..

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On creativity

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Just a short, fun poem about the frustration that comes with being an aspiring author.

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This is my submission to the Drabble Contest. I've never written a Drabble, and I had a lot of fun writing this one. I thought it would be fun to write my Drabble in rhyme... I read everything I could find on the writing of Drabbles, and I couldn't find anything to suggest that prose was the only form in which one could be written.

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Inspired by comments from XUXIKI

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With so many new members to the site--many of which have proven excellent writing and critiquing can be a superb empowering energy--I wanted to offer a refreshed Echosis for their keen eyes. I am most appreciative of any suggestions that can improve this dedication to the struggle and determinination of today's artists. --- Is imagination under siege...the quiet focus of 21st century terrorism. ---- From Wall Street to Oil and Health industries, control-mongers pose a threat that knows no boundaries. What aspect of life might be next to experience its influence? The Media? The Arts? Perhaps, both. ---- Because of its subject matter, I am continuing the effort to keep Echosis timely and relevant. Believing WE ARE ALL CREATIVE, the story explores the consequences of a world where the threat of a global strike by artists of all disciplines brings the brokers of art, entertainment and the media to their knees. Reminiscent, in part, of NETWORK and its plea for a public to speak out rationally, in anger if necessary, Echosis chronicles the growth of NYC sculptor and visionary, Derek Turrel, and the obstacles he encounters in trying to hold onto his integrity. ---- AS A RESPECTFUL REQUEST, PLEASE START ANY REVIEWING WITH CHAPTER ONE.

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