The Voices Within Us (Book) - 8/20/2008 6:47:48 AM
A small book with a BIG impact!
This book is so very important! If you are interested in what angels have to say then you have to get this book! When I realized that my prayers were not answered because I lacked patience this hit me like a rock and I cried. I'm crying and trying to cut it but, I can't stop. I got hold of myself, and flew through the rest of the pages, not missing one word. It was a deep deep realization of self truth. I, like so many others want their prayers answered right away and when they aren't we may become discouraged, depressed, and even give up. I have been doing that all of my life!
Why would someone take you seriously when you give up, forget about it or, get angry because you didn't get the results right away? Then when you do get the results, you are too blind to see what is right in front of your face. Like the author points out, lack of patience is a lack of faith, lack of faith is a lack of trust, lack of trust...and so on, you must read the book for the rest because this book is so very important! Lack of faith is a lack of Hope! I feel hopeless a lot. And when I do I get depressed. This book straghtened me out. Thank goodness Jim Stewart has a radio talk show to get his message out. If you have questions about life you have to read this book! I feel that I was lead here by the Angels. As I was reading the page on Pay The Beggar, I was thinking of the time I payed a beggar, and my husband got angry but, I didn't care and gave him some money and he said; "God Bless You!" I was stunned and I felt that this was deeper than anyone could see with their eyes. So I"m reading the story in the book thinking of my experience and he writes, "I gave the money to the beggar and said: "God Bless You!" I flipped! And then he goes on to write about when he was walking his dog Bubba! "my dogs name was Bubba!" I feel that the message in this book was meant for me to find here on authorsden. Could it be that the angels even know me? I hope Jim Stewart writes more about his talks with the angels even though this book may be all we need to know. I am lending this book to my neighbor, and going to tell as many people about it as I can.
This book should be read by every single person on the planet. It is that important! Musch love Jim, good to hear you are still posring!
I did a blog on this book. http://thevoiceswithinbyjimstewart.blogspot.com/
Miss Jeanne (Short Story) - 11/14/2017 7:54:02 AM
I believe she simply place the note at the bottom of the stack of poems so that anyone who read them would see the note. Since she knew you were taking them, she probably wrote the note directly to you. It wasn't a mystery to me, but it certainly was a kind thing for you to do.
The next step would be to put them on a website like this where they would stay for a very long time. Otherwise, very few people would ever read the paper copies that you retyped. You wouldn't even have to retype them, just scan them and post them as images like I did my mother's hand written recipes.
Ron
Miss Jeanne (Short Story) - 11/14/2017 3:06:11 AM
Miss Jeanne trusted you'd do right by her.
Miss Jeanne (Short Story) - 11/13/2017 9:45:48 AM
truly thank her as she has done with you, she knew you were the one to keep them anew
Miss Jeanne (Short Story) - 11/13/2017 9:45:26 AM
Such a sweet thing to do for someone for whom you obviously had great respect, and what a sweet thing she did for you, to thank you, knowing that someday you would come across her note and appreciate her words of caring. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful description of true friendship.
Being Blessed (Short Story) - 11/23/2016 1:32:17 PM
beauty written in lifetime , blessed you are still writing thank you
Getting Your Life Back (Short Story) - 10/25/2015 9:21:23 AM
This is one of the best books I've ever read because it's all first-hand knowledge. It's all true stories that will inspire anyone who reads it.
I gave the first book away, and bought the signed book which I cherish!
Thank you Jim Stewart,
Jeanette
Grandma Wakes Up (Short Story) - 7/13/2015 9:48:42 AM
powerful narrative!
Getting Your Life Back (Short Story) - 7/13/2015 9:47:39 AM
thought provoking read, wonderful news about your cousin
Getting Your Life Back (Short Story) - 1/28/2014 7:13:18 AM
From your brief description, what's your cousin had appears to be Agouraphobia. The condition runs in my family and my sister and niece both experienced it. My sister recovered after many misdiagnoses and treatments by taking a drug after 30 years. My niece recovered much more quickly after about five years. The condition appears to be genetic and is treatable.
I'm glad your cousin is better, but feel that she has lost much of her life because of poor medical care.
Ron
Getting Your Life Back (Short Story) - 1/27/2014 2:51:27 PM
such a fine story to allow us to share in
budd
Being Blessed (Short Story) - 12/6/2012 4:26:51 AM
Wow! That's quite a lifetime of narrow escapes, Jim....But you're still here.....there's a reason for that....
Anna
50 Year Old Phone Call (Short Story) - 2/22/2012 12:35:55 PM
Very touching.Good write. Words can hurt and have great power, so we should be more careful with our speech.
Grandma Wakes Up (Short Story) - 2/4/2012 7:06:51 AM
Life and dreams are all the same as mystery and reality are truths to seek and search and...just accept. wonderful story...or was it a story?
Gabriel the Archangel Comes to Me (Short Story) - 12/17/2009 8:53:37 AM
Thank you so much for posting this story! I found my father deceased two years ago alone in his apt. There was a note beside him saying Gabriel was coming to see him the night before. My father was very afraid to die alone and promised I would be holding his hand when it was his time. I believe Gabriel escorted him to heaven and he wanted me to know he wasn't alone. They are with us, some people are just more tuned in to there presense. I had to cry while reading your story because I know it is true. God bless you! ~ Chessly
A Lesson on Hearing (Short Story) - 10/19/2009 11:31:34 PM
It seems that we all run from God at one time or another, but thank God he never leaves us.I ran away once and I pray that it will never happen again. God Bless
Miracle of the Gas Can (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 4:26:20 AM
Wow! Once again a very inspirational story.
Hugs,
Anna
Pay the Beggar (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 4:24:36 AM
I believe we reap what we sow as well Jim. When someone reaches out their hand for change, if it's in my pocket, it's theirs. Very nice story. I love the humanity in your writing.
Hugs,
Anna
50 Year Old Phone Call (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 4:21:42 AM
Very touching story Jim. We just never know what's inside another person, even family. I have made it a point all through my life to say "I love you" to my siblings, parents, and my own children every single time I say bye whether on the phone or in person. It's a natural thing for us all to do now. Good write.
Hugs,
Anna
Ray Of Sunshine - Ray of Hope (Short Story) - 11/17/2008 5:14:59 PM
What a wonderful lesson right from the instruction manual. The Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth The B-I-B-L-E.
Amen!
Going Home (Short Story) - 10/15/2008 3:48:05 PM
I really enjoyed this writing. So caring and peaceful and has a true message. Life goes on...even when our loved ones leave.
CarolHawks
Gabriel the Archangel Comes to Me (Short Story) - 10/8/2008 2:59:23 PM
You are chosen to receive the visits ...then spread the story--Never care if they think you are nuts!
The true believers will thank you and the scoffers will think!
CarolHawks
50 Year Old Phone Call (Short Story) - 10/6/2008 8:01:06 AM
The guilt one holds can be so burdensome to bear--though the catalyst seems so miniscule to one, it's an albatross to another, needing to be unburdened. Worthy write.
Big Brown Eyes (Short Story) - 10/3/2008 5:48:13 AM
In our busy life..we cherish the moment of quite.
Only a child can show us the quite needs filled. This is a cute writing and I pictured the scene easily.
CarolHawks
Miracle of a Song (Short Story) - 9/28/2008 4:24:54 AM
The bonds between mother and child. You have captured a rare one and a loving one.
CarolHawks
The Voices Within Us - Book Review (Article) - 3/27/2014 8:02:46 AM
My review is on Amazon. I loved this book very much! It's a hidden Pearl. So are all of his short stories, and Poems.
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/6/2021 1:45:15 PM
Very humorous and touching, too. I often wanted to live on a farm, but I guess there's more to it than what you read in stories and see in movies. A lot of hard work.
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/29/2021 6:41:23 PM
SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD DAY JIM- NOTHING BROKE AND IT DON'T SOUND LIKE YOU LOST YOUR TEMPR- GOOD JOB I ENJOYED
Big Black Wall (Poetry) - 11/1/2019 10:15:54 PM
A good poetic story that I believe is true.
This could have been me, it could have been you.
Some had the honor of being engraved on that big black wall.
They fought for our freedom and in the end, gave their all.
Others could have passed away of a broken heart after coming back.
Then there were so many returning with PSD and XYZ
and others felt like they were still under attack.
That place called Viet Nam is such a different place today.
It's a country filled with kind loving people,
who can only hope that peace is here to stay.
Lost Memories (Poetry) - 4/7/2019 1:51:59 PM
Death is so sad when we must physically part from those we love. Well penned and heart touching.
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 3/2/2019 9:26:15 AM
When I was a kid, we had two milk cows. My brother milked one, I milked the other one. Mornings were the worst, especially during cold winter months. I would snuggle up close to the one I was milking for warmth. I shall even admit that I would sit on that milk stool and let the tears fall, for I was cold and sleepy, and longed to be in the house where it was warm. It really didn’t hurt me, though. I survived, and I am now 75. I have this and many other stories to tell about life on the rural side of the tracks. You did a fine job with this, Jim. Hats off to all dairy farmers.
David Lee Thompson
Big Black Wall (Poetry) - 9/3/2018 11:23:01 AM
I might venture to say that the poem is about yourself. Finding yourself. I certainly do hope you reach that wonderful conclusion one day.
On the other hand, when I sought out the name of a college friend from my hometown, Paul Derby, using the database and not the wall, itself, where I have never been, I couldn't find him.
Fortunately, I did find a webpage that clearly indicated that he was shot down like John McCain as a Marine pilot over North Vietnam. Why his name is not on the wall, I don't know.
Ron
Big Black Wall (Poetry) - 9/3/2018 10:52:30 AM
I am hoping he is found also. He, and all the others that are missing.
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 7/21/2018 5:09:10 PM
He left an important legacy. Sorry for your loss.
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 6/24/2018 10:42:48 PM
This poem is timeless and still very funny! Mooooo! LOL
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 6/6/2018 4:05:08 AM
I love people who are not afraid to show their true colors, Thank you for sharing this poem today, Have a great day Jim.
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 5/29/2018 4:52:30 PM
This is a very nice tribute to John Berry. A poets words will live on FOREVER in books and now on the internet. Learn from John Berry and move on. I used to live in Austin, Texas for over 4 years. I was an Air Force SGT serving at Bergstrom AFB. It's a beautiful town filled with talented and uplifting people. No doubt, John Berry was one of them. Amen
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 5/29/2018 7:20:16 AM
lovely, i too particularly enjoy wearing yellow,
wonderful tribute for your friend
NEVER STOP WRITING
m
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 5/28/2018 2:30:08 PM
POETS NEVER REALLY DIE, JIM. THROUGH THEIR PENNED INSPIRATIONS THEY LIVE ON...AND ON, INDEED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 5/28/2018 1:00:03 PM
John Berry made a statement, both with his persona and his poetry. He is very fortunate to have you and David remember him. So many poets go beyond this life without any recognition.
Ron
Big Yellow Hat (Poetry) - 5/28/2018 12:37:06 PM
He will be missed. I always remember his yellow berret and his yellow car. Why he always had that very Berry smile and yellow sunshine personality.
We are family in the Austin Poet Community and John has blessed Austin for many decades. In Austin we have a diverse group from the young to the old, and each one of us has been blessed by John Berry.
Thom, Wendy and I did get to see him and give our blessing before soon after the heavens turned Berry Yellow.
Thank You Jim for honoring a poetic gem who now sparkles yellow from heaven.
I will have Thom put a link to this site at his John Berry tribute site.
RIP John Berry
Wishing Well (Poetry) - 1/3/2018 6:45:09 AM
We do keep hoping always, don't we? Those of us who never give up, I mean? I want to put a wishing well next to the neighborhood library we have at our curb. All people need a wishing well. Enjoyed this walk with you.
Wishing Well (Poetry) - 12/3/2017 10:56:35 PM
hope, optimism, keeps us going
never stop writing!
m
Wishing Well (Poetry) - 12/2/2017 12:52:01 PM
Hope springs eternal. But wishing on a well is like praying. We had to do something to get it done. There's no one or anything that can get it done for us. We have to do it ourselves.
Ron
Wishing Well (Poetry) - 12/1/2017 10:11:41 AM
philosophically, this 'dark cave' (your well) can never be decoded; otherwise, the black hole will gulp us all, with our dreams and unrealized hopes. Cheers, alex
Wishing Well (Poetry) - 11/30/2017 5:59:01 AM
I hope is does
Little Brown Church (Poetry) - 11/13/2017 9:43:56 AM
fine memories here, I have a couple of the same that no longer does the church bell ring
Little Brown Church (Poetry) - 11/13/2017 9:42:43 AM
I seem to recall those words in a song, too. But it probably was, "the little white church that sits in the dell," instead.
It is a wonder how small churches in small towns survived today when most of the young people had for the big city and no longer support the hometown church.
Ron
Little Brown Church (Poetry) - 11/13/2017 9:02:13 AM
Moving sentiment. Stay the course, even in the midst of the storm. 1st Corinthians 2:9 The war against Christianity is intensifying. Take heart; a great apostasy (falling away) from the faith, is one of the clearest indicators that something wonderful is in the offing. Thanks for sharing... Peace
Best Of Friends (Poetry) - 11/8/2017 9:53:34 AM
Lol, now, what's that you say? Oh, it's written above. Good to have such friends. Much love ❤ Jeanette
Best Of Friends (Poetry) - 11/7/2017 7:35:20 PM
Nice poetic tribute to a friend. Yes, good friends are like diamonds, they are rare gems indeed.
Best Of Friends (Poetry) - 11/7/2017 8:26:50 AM
a fine way to have known your friend
Best Of Friends (Poetry) - 11/7/2017 7:17:01 AM
Happens rarely these days in small towns and, possibly, New York City park benches.
You made me recall the old codger that came into Ernie's café just to tell us tales and commiserate with other old friends.
Ron
Best Of Friends (Poetry) - 11/7/2017 6:43:36 AM
That's a true and lasting friendship, and also a rarity.
Dusty Silence (Poetry) - 11/22/2016 8:08:48 AM
Clever. I'm sure your friend enjoyed it.
Dusty Silence (Poetry) - 11/15/2016 7:01:27 AM
Ashes to ashes… Dust to dust. We need to hold off the dust as long as we can. I think your poem conveys the mood quite well.
Ron
Dusty Silence (Poetry) - 11/13/2016 7:52:19 AM
One day at a time.
Dusty Silence (Poetry) - 11/12/2016 1:20:02 PM
Nicely done, Jim, very much so.
I Am Blessed (Poetry) - 6/8/2016 5:15:28 AM
I think the way you wrote this, she is no longer able to play. But the melody still runs through her head.
As a youth, I struggled to play the piano accordion the way my parents wanted me to. But I found the strength required to move the bellows and the ambidextrous asynchronous playing of the keys with both hands such a chore, that while I love to still have music playing through my mind and singing (loudly) I am grateful that I never played well and gave it up. Because, with paralyzed hands and arms at 21, I would have mourned the loss like this poem does for Shereye.
Ron
I Am Blessed (Poetry) - 6/7/2016 2:53:47 PM
Just to be hearing music and laughter,
you are still very blessed!
I Am Blessed (Poetry) - 6/7/2016 10:10:16 AM
right, time to come and time to go, but. . . the music is going on for all to hear from within. Enjoyed of hearing of your sincerity, Jim. Cheers, alex
I Am Blessed (Poetry) - 6/7/2016 9:51:05 AM
Eh . . . For sure us old timers relate BIG to this one. Psst! I think Father Time is an asshole . ..
A Brighter Day (Poetry) - 7/9/2014 9:54:33 AM
Very Interesting.. Simple yet awesome..
Your work and life is truly inspiring and thus I take this moment to write to you. I even express I will be much honoured if I were given the opportunity to construct a biography on your life.
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Panacea (Poetry) - 3/12/2013 8:02:08 AM
Interesting play on a word.
Ron
Shalom (ode To MIss Mim) (Poetry) - 3/12/2013 4:51:40 AM
Wonderful tribute to someone you obviously admired...
Anna
Adage #5 (Poetry) - 1/5/2013 2:30:41 AM
Amen....nuff said! giggle
Anna
Adage #5 (Poetry) - 12/31/2012 3:50:32 PM
very funny
budd
Why Souldn'T I (Poetry) - 12/6/2012 4:25:06 AM
AMEN!!! WEll said, Jim!Truly inspirational words....
Anna
Why Souldn'T I (Poetry) - 12/5/2012 2:10:39 PM
Why not indeed! This prompted me nicely at the start of a new day!
No More Tears (Poetry) - 4/22/2012 6:46:15 AM
this is such an open sad write that can be related by everyone...pmedlin
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 4/22/2012 6:43:05 AM
i luv this...can't relate to the chore but the humor is great...pmedlin
Adages # 2 (Poetry) - 2/6/2012 5:03:03 PM
Some deep truths here, Jim! Loved these...
Anna
Adages # 2 (Poetry) - 2/5/2012 2:01:25 PM
Truisms for the ages.
Ron
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 3/26/2010 9:33:12 AM
Sweet, Peaceful Voice...I love it! blessings...Frances
Like My Momma (Poetry) - 9/23/2009 10:13:05 AM
I thnk most little girls aspire to be like their momma in some ways. Of course not all mommas are worthy, unfortunately. Cute write.
Anna
That's My Nana (Poetry) - 8/20/2009 6:29:12 AM
An adorable tribute to your Nana!! I laughed out loud...she sounds like quite a character! Great job.
Anna
A Brighter Day (Poetry) - 8/17/2009 6:23:39 AM
Love the positive spin you put on everything!! This was very well done! Loved it!
Anna
Optometrist (Poetry) - 8/17/2009 6:22:43 AM
Very cute! giggle.... the imagery was priceless!
Anna
No More Tears (Poetry) - 8/17/2009 6:18:41 AM
Very emotional write, Jim. You evoked feelings of longing, desperation, frustration, and loneleness. Good job.
Anna
No More Tears (Poetry) - 8/14/2009 10:00:50 PM
I loved this poem. The way you wrote it really gives readers the chance not only to "watch the scene" you've laid out but to also feel the emotions. Great poem.
No More Tears (Poetry) - 8/14/2009 9:33:14 PM
Aww, the sadness in this is so overwhelming...
Be always safe,
Karen
No More Tears (Poetry) - 8/14/2009 4:06:23 PM
My friend I have been in that very room, where the tear dies a death of lonesomeness and apathy. One of those rooms was on St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans at the height of Mardi Gras many years ago. I was not in a party mood. Just so you know, there are some out here who can relate.
Optometrist (Poetry) - 8/3/2009 11:28:15 PM
Cute, enjoy the subtle humor...
Be always safe,
Karen
Optometrist (Poetry) - 8/3/2009 6:55:40 AM
REALITY DID WHAT THE OPTOMETRIST COULDN'T...NOW THAT'S A GOOD ONE. WRITTEN WELL...I ENJOYED THIS HUMOROUS WORK. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
A Brighter Day (Poetry) - 7/16/2009 7:06:50 PM
Sounds like you have been peeking in on us??? Hope tomorrow is a better day...
Be always safe,
Karen
Ode to Silence (Poetry) - 7/5/2009 11:49:54 AM
Eloquent.
Memory Lapse (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 9:00:08 AM
Very provocative writing...few words, but deeply inspiring.
Anna
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 8:57:52 AM
Nicely written. I agree with you, and try my best to live every second as if it were my last. Life is much toooo short!
Anna
Where are You? (Poetry) - 6/20/2009 8:56:25 AM
Very light and yet deep write. Nicely done Jim.
Anna
Loss of a Storyteller (Poetry) - 4/30/2009 5:12:47 PM
I can just hear this set to music. Is this one of your songs? I'm sure he can hear you in heaven, Jim. A very fine story poem that speaks truth! Thank you...Lin
Where are You? (Poetry) - 2/18/2009 4:06:16 PM
Sounds like moving on is needed
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 11/17/2008 11:42:48 AM
Sounds like the sea took your troubles away and you are more relaxed and living it up now. Great passion in this poem too. It is very sentimental to me as I like anything to do with the sea. My problems ease up when I see the sea or go near it. Letting us know it helps to see we can seek freedom by the sea. Thanks for this superb write.
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 11/17/2008 8:23:59 AM
Jim,
This is a wonderful song of life that is quite entertaining.
Thanks, ~Donna.
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 11/15/2008 2:49:13 PM
A wonderful writing of living. Existing is not bad either, just different.
Living Life Today (Poetry) - 11/15/2008 11:35:22 AM
Some people exist and others live. You live and that's glorious. There's so much beauty to be seen and experience.
Thanks for Listening (Poetry) - 10/15/2008 3:51:42 PM
Sometimes, we only want a listener who speaks no words-and has no need to.
CarolHawks
Eternal Flame (Poetry) - 10/15/2008 3:50:29 PM
This is so lovely-even though the flame eludes us sometimes all of our life. The search gives us the hope.
CarolHawks
Ring Around Rosie (Poetry) - 10/3/2008 5:52:22 AM
This writing seems to tell of Separation between two loves.
CarolHawks
Fallen Leaf (Poetry) - 10/3/2008 5:50:08 AM
Families and food and memories...a wonderful combination.
Very well written
CarolHawks
Old Park Bench (Poetry) - 10/3/2008 5:45:47 AM
Old park benches are not as many these days. It seems people are afraid to sit for fear of robbers. Thanks for the memory,
CarolHawks
God Will Give You His Light (Poetry) - 9/21/2008 5:59:06 PM
A beautiful song that you have written.God is the anticdote that will cure anything in this world.People should make an appointment to talk to God everyday because he is the true doctor of happiness and will nurse your wounds.I enjoy reading it,take care
Edwin
Fallen Leaf (Poetry) - 9/21/2008 9:13:45 AM
A great family tradition story. Iloved it. Good write here for the upcoming holidays.
God Will Give You His Light (Poetry) - 9/21/2008 9:12:40 AM
A good song, and the words are outstanding and abstoundinngly true. God does give us his light whenever we talk to him and let him into our lives.
Thanks for Listening (Poetry) - 9/12/2008 11:11:37 AM
Jim,
Beautiful poem, heartfelt and romantic.
Many blessings,
~Linda
Thanks for Listening (Poetry) - 9/11/2008 2:44:41 PM
:) How lovely!! I think alot of us feel the same way :)
Thanks for Listening (Poetry) - 9/7/2008 8:57:14 AM
Great write, Jim; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Thanks for Listening (Poetry) - 9/7/2008 8:21:43 AM
Jim,
No place I'd rather be, either. =] Excellent write!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Miss Doreen (Poetry) - 9/6/2008 12:55:14 PM
keeping hold of wonderful memories, thanks for sharing
Mama's Eyes (Poetry) - 9/2/2008 10:14:25 AM
This is a lovely tribute to your mother.I have a mother that I will always love and defend beyond the grave.Take care of yourself
Edwin
Mama's Eyes (Poetry) - 9/1/2008 2:41:26 AM
powerful
Mama's Eyes (Poetry) - 8/31/2008 6:45:36 PM
I know the longing for my Mother comes upon me sometimes. She always seemed to make everything alright. She raised me the best she knew how. Was somewhat strict for my benefit though. Always helped with the 4 children when needed. I love her still though she has gone to heaven.
Mama's Eyes (Poetry) - 8/31/2008 12:17:27 PM
Jim,
What a loving tribute to your mother. Sometimes we often taken them for granted.
Mary
Mama's Eyes (Poetry) - 8/31/2008 11:23:24 AM
Great work! I too have much love for my mom, she is everything to me!!!!!
Gonna Pack My Bags (Poetry) - 8/17/2008 2:45:26 PM
LOL, great, very realistic, too. I love the photo-i am odd, i collect old photos, help me with my story ideas, great poem.
Gonna Pack My Bags (Poetry) - 8/12/2008 11:05:56 AM
Yep we've all been there somewhere in our childhood. A fun write!
Chanti
Gonna Pack My Bags (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 5:32:26 PM
lol. I knew they wouldn't come looking for me. My brother left once and came back and they looked up like have you been gone? Excellent. Liz
Gonna Pack My Bags (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 1:48:56 PM
Great poem! I think we all did it or at least thought about it. I did it once. Got as far as the corner, walked around the block and then spent the night on a rattan couch on our back porch. When I awoke in the morning someone had put a blanket over me. I snuck into the house and crawled into my own warm bed. My parents never mentioned my rebellious adventure. Love the poem, love the picture.
Write On,
Marcia
Gonna Pack My Bags (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 12:30:16 PM
I did that once, but took my boat with me & my dads gas credit card...I made it all the way to Ocracoke, NC where my grandmother lived from NJ in a 13 foot leaky plywood boat with an 18hp evinrude, no roof, and wooden seats...I may have gotten in BIG trouble but I had a blast, as I was 10 years old and out on my own...never in the ocean, only the intercoastal waterway...I always seemed to do things big...LOL, Ed
Better Left Unsaid (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 9:59:21 AM
A great sense of humor in this write...
Better Left Unsaid (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 8:57:35 AM
I love your humor and this really good lesson. I know I say a lot of things are better left unsaid.
Larry
Better Left Unsaid (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 7:44:24 AM
I better leave what I wanted to say to the "BETTER LEFT UNSAID" category...;-) ed
Better Left Unsaid (Poetry) - 8/11/2008 7:20:42 AM
Flows like a song - and you're right! I'm reminded of that line from Bambi: if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. =] Well done, Jim.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
One Word Poetry - Ode to Menapause (Poetry) - 8/10/2008 9:01:39 AM
Yup-hot-yup- hot as hell...yup... congrats on inventing a new form of poetry! It may work? I have to try it. Hum?
Contemplation 101 (Poetry) - 8/9/2008 8:54:31 AM
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Warmth, Carin'
Only Dreaming-Cinderella (Poetry) - 8/9/2008 7:58:20 AM
Sweet and tender write, Jim. You still have hope in finding her! =]
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/7/2008 8:35:31 AM
Funnt stuff Jim!
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 7:48:19 PM
Gave me a chuckle. I talked with 2 dairy farmers today as I buy my milk in plastic instead of filling a can. */:D
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 7:28:25 PM
Never have had the "displeasure" of being awakened before 5am to milk an ornery bovine...and i hope I never do...;) Ed
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 2:54:56 PM
Hey Jim,I bet it was a lot of fun milking a cow.I enjoy reading your experience with it.take care
Edwin
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 1:52:23 PM
Oh boy, I haven't milked a cow or a goat for that matter in many years, but the memories of those fun days are still with me, lovely piece....
Be always safe,
Karen
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 8:34:33 AM
I love it! I spent several years milking a couple of cows every night and morning. The hottest job in the summer and the coldest in the winter.
Larry
Milking a Cow (Poetry) - 8/4/2008 7:49:25 AM
Charming write. R
Contemplation 101 (Poetry) - 8/3/2008 8:34:25 PM
Deep in "Contemplation" one usually does a bit of soul searching and that can only be a good thing. Releasing the demon that may dwell within to find an inner peace and tranquility. Wise words....
Be always safe,
Karen
Contemplation 101 (Poetry) - 8/3/2008 1:06:49 PM
Hey Jim,this is a very good poem.We all need to look at ourselves from the inside and we can find something very special and unique in all of us.take care
Edwin
Retrospect (Poetry) - 8/3/2008 6:05:20 AM
Much wisdom in your poem.
Retrospect (Poetry) - 8/3/2008 6:00:18 AM
Hey Jim,how are you?I enjoy reading this poem.Life can be very unpredicatable which makes it fun and adventerous in a way.I never knew in a million years that I could published a poetry book and now I finally did it.Life can sometimes work in mysterious ways and people really don't know what direction their lives can take them.You take care of yourself
Edwin
W.E. Garrett Snuff (Poetry) - 8/2/2008 4:38:31 PM
Wonderful write, well done, Jim! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
W.E. Garrett Snuff (Poetry) - 8/1/2008 6:59:25 PM
Awww what a beautiful story of family reunions and all the memories still remain so clear, just wonderful.....
Be always safe,
Karen
Old Friends and Heartaches (Poetry) - 7/31/2008 1:05:46 AM
Hello Jim,
I believe many of us can relate to your poem in one way or another. Written with depth and meaning....a great write.
Stay well and happy, Stuart
Old Friends and Heartaches (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 7:48:08 PM
Sweet memories of a time long passed, yet they still linger in that magic box to show itself every now and then, beautiful writing...
Be always safe,
Karen
Old Friends and Heartaches (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 7:00:19 PM
A haunting write, very well penned, Jim. Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Emotion Store (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 6:49:08 PM
Good write, know you cannot buy love, but you can be loved by someone who relates well to you, and finds you beautiful inside and outside too. Had that kind of love. Agape love from our father is free love too. Never holding any back.
Memory Lapse (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 6:46:45 PM
A good write hear. Easily read but not easily understood. Who is this? Give them time, love, and be there for them and they should know who you are.
One Word Poetry-Ode to My Ex-Wife (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 1:24:35 PM
You don't really mean it I know you don't. She is better than that. Maybe not for you anymore, but cannot you forgive her. Life is about forgiving. I know my husband the first one never forgave me, never talked to me after the divorce, went to be with his Maker and had to confess his sins there as to why I was so bad for him.
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 1:22:10 PM
You are so needed by everyone in your life each day. Making time for them is so much more important than cleaning out the garage. Another day for that when times does allow that. You are a super dad, husband and personable friend to all. Keep it up, God will reward you greatly.
Old Friends and Heartaches (Poetry) - 7/30/2008 12:29:55 PM
i feel I don't need anymore friends either. But my doctor said I have a lot to give to people, am a people person. I'll see when I move how I can be friends to them in the apartment complex. At least smile at them as I go by them on my way somewhere. This is a good poem**********.
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/28/2008 4:04:53 AM
Ah! yes, you are so right mate, but a true poet keeps going despite the knock backs because a true poet just loves to write.
Dave.
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 9:02:27 PM
So adorably revealing and with a sense of humor too! Capturing the moment well....
Be always safe,
Karen
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 7:06:22 PM
Poetry is a beautiful, frustrating thing. You captured it well.
Mary
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 5:41:23 PM
Isn't that the truth. I'm a wannabe for sure. lol
Janet
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 12:36:38 PM
No, I'd much rather write stories. I'm a STORYTELLER, NOT a poet. Leave the poetry to those who CAN write it: Karla Dorman The StormSpinner, Regis, Eileen Waldron, LaBelle, Sage, Kate Burnside, so many others are the masters of the verse. Me, I'm a rank amateur! LOL Very well penned; enjoyed~
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 10:57:40 AM
Always wanted to write poetry
Better off I was hugging a tree
But feel better i do when I write for free
Why write a book, instead I stay stress free relatively...Ed
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 10:42:38 AM
To be a Poet, one must write it down - and you have, in engaging lines - well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
So You Want To Be a Poet (Poetry) - 7/27/2008 9:56:00 AM
You have arrived my friend, and be a poet to the end, don't, in one place all your money spend, keep some to the very end, ha, nice, you figured it out, seven and a half cents.....Bless You! Jasmin Horst
Loss of a Storyteller (Poetry) - 7/24/2008 11:22:15 AM
A great loss to all mankind, but his words will stand the test of all time, wonderful heartfelt tribute....
Be always safe,
Karen
Loss of a Storyteller (Poetry) - 7/24/2008 7:48:15 AM
So sorry God took him away. But his time was up and God wanted him for his duties in heaven. He will be missed by you and others, but that great spirit of us has traveled on to a better plane of existence. Forever and Forever let it be so.
Loss of a Storyteller (Poetry) - 7/24/2008 6:12:45 AM
Bless you for writing such a beautiful story with so much feeling!
Jasmin Horst
Loss of a Storyteller (Poetry) - 7/24/2008 5:15:22 AM
A beautiful, shining memorial to a Native Poet - thank you. Beautifully penned.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
One Word Poetry - Ode to Menapause (Poetry) - 7/24/2008 5:13:42 AM
LOL!
Got THAT right: caputured perfectly.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Someone turn on the A/C!!!!!!!
Love Letter to an Old Flame (Poetry) - 7/22/2008 6:17:42 PM
A sentimental journey recapturing a lost love, a lost time with such endearment....
Be always safe,
Karen
Love Letter to an Old Flame (Poetry) - 7/22/2008 8:58:23 AM
This is beautiful, Jim, indeed. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Miss Doreen (Poetry) - 7/21/2008 1:17:23 PM
Old fashioned ice cream sundaes always such a treat. So sad when something has to come to and end, but all the wonderful memories still live on as she lives in on through your words and your memory.....
Be always safe,
Karen
Empty Thoughts (Poetry) - 7/21/2008 1:11:53 PM
We all take our own pathway in life. Make our bed and have to lie in it. Enjoying life to the fullest should be one of our priorities but not to hurt others while doing it either.
Miss Doreen (Poetry) - 7/21/2008 12:29:03 PM
Love strawberry sundaes, banana splits, hot fudge sundaes all kinds in fact. Just had a peanut butter sauce sundae with caramel nut ice cream last Sat at Friendly's ice cream place. Too bad she moved on and left the diner. Sounds like she made many friends, but sometimes life has a way of taking us to another place.
Miss Doreen (Poetry) - 7/21/2008 6:37:25 AM
Jim,
Sounds like a Texas waitress. Gotta be tough to put up with all the bull. LOL So glad I'm a woman - wouldn't want her crushing my nuts!
An excellent write - sad part is, it sounds like Miss Doreen WAS the diner. When she passed, so did the diner. So sorry for your loss.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/20/2008 8:43:28 PM
And so it goes, right. Goes to show that everytime you plan on doing something, everything else has a knack of getting in the way, but yes there is always tomorrow....
Be always safe,
Karen
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/20/2008 1:21:15 PM
LOL Life has a way of getting IN the way - LOL Know this all too well, Jim, well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/20/2008 11:56:56 AM
There are no good days to clean out the garage...Hell, I have been out of work all winter and have wanted to empty my shed, but did I...? ;) ed
Good Intentions (Poetry) - 7/20/2008 8:54:47 AM
This is very amusing.
Hey Daddy ! (Poetry) - 7/18/2008 7:19:56 AM
Much to ponder here - wolf in sheep's clothing is what this reminded me of - well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Old Park Bench (Poetry) - 7/17/2008 8:10:14 PM
Such wonderful memories to hold onto, no matter how much time has passed....
Be always safe,
Karen
Old Park Bench (Poetry) - 7/17/2008 5:46:02 AM
Poignantly captured in a few lines, the Old Park Bench - oh, if it could talk, the stories it would tell! Well done, Jim.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Brownwood not THAT far from Burleson ... LOL
Old Park Bench (Poetry) - 7/17/2008 4:34:49 AM
Jim:
I love the quaintness of America's small towns and the simplicity of your poem perfectly illustrates this feel.
Rock on, Brother!
F
A Smile and A Hug (Poetry) - 7/16/2008 3:40:07 PM
This is pretty good,she does have alot of qualities that you don't like,but yet you can still see the sun throughout the darkness in terms of her smile and her hugs.Very nicely done.
Edwin
One Word Poetry-Ode to My Ex-Wife (Poetry) - 7/16/2008 3:33:45 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words,in this case your ex is worth one word which sums up how you truly feel.You're not the only one that feels that way.I used to like this woman,she never appreciate the type of gentleman that I am and well your word describes exactly how I feel about her.To be honest with you,I never actually experience reading one word poetry and I can honestly say that I enjoyed reading it.take care
Edwin
One Word Poetry-Ode to My Ex-Wife (Poetry) - 7/15/2008 6:59:22 AM
Wow. Just wow. I really love the flow in this piece, not to mention the clear purpose, intelligence in motion, and your heart, just pouring out what's usually kept hidden there. Very good.
One Word Poetry-Ode to My Ex-Wife (Poetry) - 7/15/2008 6:33:01 AM
Got your feelings across, for sure - well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Amen The Final Chapter (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 6:43:40 PM
You were so right, Jim! I think I had enough crying for one day my friend. Beautiful and moving ... hugs
The Hunting Trip (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 5:01:50 PM
This caused me to really laugh!!! I can remember all the hunting seasons too and the fishing also. The men would sit up half of the night talking about there trip and then get up at 4 am to go hunt. What a gang they were? They politiced each other to death. I really enjoyed this.
The Hunting Trip (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 4:24:20 PM
Fun! Brought me a smile.
The Hunting Trip (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 2:31:08 PM
Gotta stop shootin' that shit, it seems to me it would get mighty stinky in your garage...ed
The Hunting Trip (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 1:45:25 PM
Very clever and in some ways perhaps true too....
Be always safe,
Karen
I Found Jesus on a Billboard (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 1:15:44 PM
Concur with Ed (below): better there, than nowhere...well done. Know where I found Him? At a friend's house. She introduced me to Him. :) Glad she did. :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
The Hunting Trip (Poetry) - 7/14/2008 1:14:25 PM
LOL
This is too clever, Jim, and so true! Guys gotta do what a guy's gotta do - but show a little appreciation for the Mrs. :) They don't exactly like it when their Honey comes home, smelling like blood and beer, staggering, trompin' mud through the house, slapping raw meat on the counter, demanding to be fed ... I'd get a might rankled, too. LOL Well done, though, like this one, a LOT!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
A Smile and A Hug (Poetry) - 7/13/2008 9:26:00 PM
All the many ups and downs, yet common ground to fall back on, very sweet....
Be always safe,
Karen
A Smile and A Hug (Poetry) - 7/13/2008 10:08:26 AM
What an emotional rollercoster!!1 Great read though..
I Found Jesus on a Billboard (Poetry) - 7/12/2008 5:29:44 AM
I guess no matter where he is found is better than not finding him at all...thanks for the morning grin...Ed
Vicious Circle (Poetry) - 7/11/2008 9:20:41 PM
Such sweet sentiments to share with your dad....
Be always safe,
Karen
Empty Thoughts (Poetry) - 7/10/2008 5:33:46 PM
They say mankind is its own worst enemy, your words ring true here...
Be always safe,
Karen
Driving in Circles (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 4:34:02 PM
Jim, I liked the metaphor you used here to get your point across, I believe we all drive in circles many times in this life. I found myself singing this and thought this would make a nice country song. I liked it!
Driving in Circles (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 3:54:24 PM
Yep, sounds like me! I like this metaphor and the whole lyric, Jim. Eileen
Driving in Circles (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 2:34:10 PM
Sort of like spinning wheels, but at the point of recognition, knowing when to change, well expressed...
Be always safe,
Karen
Driving in Circles (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 10:33:34 AM
Sometimes life does seem to be going in circles. Great write
Mary
Sit Up and Beg (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 8:46:56 AM
Me too...ed
Sit Up and Beg (Poetry) - 7/9/2008 7:55:07 AM
LOL!!! This is funny. I guess people should train their dogs to do useful things huh? :)
Until...
Roses are Red Stupid (Poetry) - 7/8/2008 11:34:07 AM
Really cute and yes, next time a dog will due....
Be always safe,
Karen
Roses are Red Stupid (Poetry) - 7/7/2008 3:30:28 PM
This is hilarious - lots of good humor in this. I enjoyed it.
Emotion Store (Poetry) - 7/6/2008 7:30:14 PM
LOL,Gude 1
Emotion Store (Poetry) - 7/6/2008 6:56:14 PM
Very wise indeed! Sadly, the one emotion that seems to be the most difficult to come by....
Be always safe,
Karen
Emotion Store (Poetry) - 7/6/2008 10:14:14 AM
Wow. That was beautiful, very well put together. -Te'Erra
Emotion Store (Poetry) - 7/6/2008 8:42:52 AM
Jim, "no" love cannot be bought, it has to be earned through respect, communication, caring, and a solid relationship with someone. I enjoyed this a lot!
Without a Net (Poetry) - 7/5/2008 8:20:43 AM
Easier to explore others emotional sides...safer too...Ed
The Farm (Poetry) - 7/3/2008 6:02:12 PM
With all that has been going on lately, I have enjoyed reading you hell raising humor, very appropriate....
Be always safe,
Karen
The Farm (Poetry) - 7/3/2008 3:44:33 AM
This is a nice and funny poem.You definitely raise hell in terms of writing this poem.I enjoy reading it very much.take care
Edwin
Eternal Flame (Poetry) - 7/1/2008 7:55:19 PM
Spiritually uplifting piece, well said...
Be always safe,
Karen
