Karla, once again you have revealed the ability to relate emotions with great beauty -- we are all very cognizant of your very creative talents and mighty fortunate to have you as a contributor to the den -- give us a smile there -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Awesome write, Karla! It's very raw and emotional, and truly poetic. Love your style!

Hugs,
Anna

I always enjoy reading what your express via your verses, Karla. Keep it up. Love and best wishes, your friend from BC, Canada,

Regis

Wrongo. I happen to enjoy your work. Here's a clue, stay true. Patrick

Hi Karla, For a minute there after reading the title I thought this was going to be somewhat X-rated?! LOL Karla, what you feel as weakness is what everyone knows as strength from you. You have never let your muse down, even when you feel at your weakest. Your pen is always so full of strength.... (lately I've felt my words so flawed that I haven't been able to write or share anything). Stay the strong woman that you are, my friend... :)

In Spirit,
Bear

Karla,
Who dya think you're foolin'? We know you and you are great, and without you we'd be poor, very poor.

John

Karla, my forte is writing novels: one short and two very long novels and every now and then an original story. However, I have found that when the mood hits me, when I have a passionate feeling about something, I find it rather easy to put that feeling into words and those words do not have to be important to anyone else but me. So screw it! You have something to say that affects only you, screw it, say it. Everybody does not have to agree or even like what you say, if this is what you want to say, screw it, just say it.
Your friend in Southern California, Mark

Ah, Karla, you are still chastising yourself about your poem writing. STOP THAT! You write wonderful poems, and what makes them all the more wonderful is that the reader can sense they came straight from your heart. THAT makes them special. Thank you for you very nice welcome back.

what you just wrote is terrific. Honesty is always enlightening and pure and rich, and it affects people; the readers in positive ways. You would leave a mighty big hole in AD if you quit writing. I feel that way when I put up a new empty canvas sometimes. It is daunting, but go ahead and throw a few words on the page and see what develops. Love and hugs, J'nia

You can't give up writing, because it will hunt you down till you pick up that pen again. Trust me, I've tried. Every time I think I stink at writing. Keep the faith. Write for you (and us!). Hugs,
Sheila

Most of the better poets feel this way quite often;-)
Well done , Karla...Eileen

WHAT SEEMS FLAWED TO YOU...JUST MIGHT BE PERFECT TO SOMEONE ELSE...WHAT SEEMS PAINFUL ATTEMPTS TO YOU...MIGHT BRING JOY TO SOMEONE ELSE...POETS ARE UNIQUE,DIVERSE WRITERS WRITING FOR FIRST, THEMSELVES AND THEN OTHERS. BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

And Karla, I think that's what makes you such a wonderful poet!

I enjoy reading all your writes
Keep them coming
" I haven't a clue " ?
That's supposed to be my line being { Not a Poet } :)
Have a Great day
The Buzzard

...this is really unique...as you are as well! Great write..sooo enjoy your poems :)

Are you looking at me kid? We are not in Casablanca's Rick Cafe you know? You weak? Who's kidding Momma?

Georg

Yes, and those are always the best poets ;) I love your work and I am not a bullshit artist in the least.

Oh Karla you have much more than a clue- you have a gift!You are a poet and writer! Hang in there!

With Love,
Cindy

Karla, do not be discouraged. You have many followers who enjoy your words, myself included. Write on, poet! ~Many hugs, Elizabeth

Karla...You and I are our own worst enemies, I think. You have a gift, a beautiful gift, that inspires and touches many people. Don't underestimate or negate its power! Rebecca

Karla this is beautiful it sounds to me like you are just going through a time of being harsh on yourself, don't let your dreams or the words die, and know you are in my prayers
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Karla,

Painful attempts at writing poetry? I think not my friend. You write beautifully.

Mary

I think many of us have or have had similar fears. Your writing is always a joy to read.

A little pain is always an ingredient in good writing,
and the last time I peeked under your literary covers
what I saw was good. Write on, dear Karla. -gene.

A writer does not allow others to judge or decide their fate as a poet, a writer speaks from the heart and if it gets favorable reviews that is great...if it is panned..frig them. I think your poem here converys this well.
fee

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... and we're all beholding some pretty grand work.

Karla, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Please don't stop writing; we need to see/hear/feel your words! Peekaboo, I see you, and I love what I see! Not only as my twin sister, but as a poet and a darn good one, at that! Keep on writing; do it for yourself! I believe in you! Heartfelt write; powerfully penned!

(((HUGS))), much love, and continued prayers~

As always, your twin, Karen Lynn.

Always enjoyed reading your poems, Karla...keep up the good work!
peace, Carole~

I think we are all clueless, these days, but be careful, my old brother Peeping Georg, is lurking around here somewhere.

JK Rowling said that she writes because she wants to and she has to. It does not mean eveeything she writes is "magic" but she persists. I enjoy reading your work and would miss it if it ever went away. Just keep writing.

Cheers,
Dan

Karla, we are all afraid at times to tell of our weaknesses in fear we'll be rejected, misunderstood and abandoned by those we trust.I enjoy your poetry....it does not have to be a clever write,or contain perfection in every word but I enjoy one coming from the heart.That you do well, blessings, Holly

But YOU do ! And we enjoy. ;-)

peek a boo I see you and you've always been worth reading to me.