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Apr.06.2011
Almost three months ago, after the death of our next door neighbor Claudette ,we took in her 8 year old cat Mimi.To say we adopted her is an understatement,because she also adopted us,our bad habits and all.She actually had been a part of our lives for five years ,running back and forth between our...
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Apr.06.2011
In my previous journal entry,I wrote about the fire that took my neighbors life and how I wasn't able to save her.Despite my best efforts,the fire spread and I was forced to leave the apartment.My neighbor died from smoke inhalation.For the first several weeks,I was still pretty much in shock.I...
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Apr.06.2011
January 7th,2011 was probably one of the saddest days of my life.On that day I faced what was probably the most difficult crisis I've ever had to endure.I thought prior events had prepared me for what I was about to go through,but I was wrong. For the last five years we had grown...
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Nov.06.2009
Vacous eyes staring across the way Becoming lost in my fantasies and lust Dreaming up scenarios to escape the day Escaping boredom on this city bus I focus on him slithering in his chair Feeling a desire and longing to touch Avoiding his glance,he is unaware of how I desire him,so very much...
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Nov.04.2009
No more tears have fallen from my eyesI look to Heaven and The Starry skiesTo comfort and guide a spirit brokenDestiny takes charge:God has spokenBewildered and blessed,now I am freeSadness fades as spirit lives in me.
Giving our all,expecting the bestof all lifes pleasures,not excepting...
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About Frances
I am a middle aged aspiring writer,who started writing poetry and short stories in my mid forties,after the death of my brother.I have written poetry on loss,renewal,family and nature.I was a finalist in a contest on facebook and have published my poetry on a...
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