Spring!
What a beautiful season spring is! It represents a rebirth and a new beginning. What could be more appealing than that? We are constantly aware of its charm. For me flowers, bird's nests, spring break, bunnies, colored egg baskets filled with goodies and many other things come flooding into my mind. Is it an inspiration, a preview of all that's fresh and new or is it just an escape from the doldrums of winter? We want to know what does Spring do for you out there in Blog Land?
You have done a wonderful job of that post Cross, you really are getting the hang of this.
ReplyDeleteFor me in this 'ere part of the world the Spring is my most enjoyable season. The brighter nights and warmer evenings and here and there showers freshen up the air. It's a time to enjoy the better weather without the fear wasps attacking me and being out in the sun knowing that summer is still yet to come and winter is so far away. Why it is we all have the urge to clean, tidy and rearrange things - I don't know. I wonder if anyone has an aversion to Spring?
Funny you should ask Black...Sometimes I do get an allergy attack and dread the spring. The pollen flying about making my eyes drip . nose itch..but the butterflies and the chirping birds seem to make up for it all. I never liked the spring much before. I did like that it heralded in planting season and I enjoy waking up every morning to my beautiful gardens and blooming orchids. Where I live, it's the end of the beautiful weather, cool days filled with dry air and less humidity. After Spring, all we have to look forward to is Hurricane season, summer thunderstorms, mosquitoes, bugs, heat, outrageous electric bills ..Well you get the picture
ReplyDeleteWell i will have to say spring is when u get rid of the old and look forward to the new. Its like a spring cleaning each yeah of the heart and the house.Time to see all the dirt and fifthy u couldnt see when it was cold and snow everwhere for some of us.Now we have longer days and nights the sun comes out and warms up the eather and we see all the beautiful coolors all around us. yes it gets muddy out and u see what needs 2 go for u to be happy but its a whole new year to look forward to. i know i may jump back in forth on thinghs but thats me. Lol i like spring cause thats when u start seeing all the wonder around us breathing again and showing life again. we as a people need to remember that it all starts out small and then can turn into something beautiful people and things in general. i wsih that all will look around them and see the beauty thats out there no mattter where they live and enjoy life as it is. we all have faults and have something that dosnet always work out the way we want it to but u have 2 always look on the bright side, it could be worse just look around and u will see all that u have and just be thankful for who you are and who your friends are. take care all ...
ReplyDeleteFor those of you that view the blog and may not understand how to post your own comment, this can be done 2 ways. You may respond to somone's post by clicking reply or start your own comment by clicking on comment. You can also preview your post before actually posting it publicly but first you must sign in to the blog. I hope this will clear up the questions I have received from our viewers regarding posting. :) Please feel free to speak your mind here, We welcome your comments.
ReplyDeleteIt has been such a mild winter here that I almost haven't noticed the season change except for the change in temps. It should be in the mid 40s here and it's been in the 60s and 70s for the last week and next week looks even warmer.
ReplyDeleteBlack, I have to laugh at your comment about the wasps because you all know my total fear of bees and spring brings them out in full force. I see I some wasps already making a nest on an overhang on my garage. I'll be buying the 25 foot spray this weekend to take care of them!! lol I have also been in the "spring cleanup" mood for the last couple of weeks now. If it's not a permanent fixture, it's fair game for disposal at my house right now. I'm not a hoarder at all. If you haven't used something in 6 months, you obviously don't need it. It is nice to have the windows open, getting fresh air in the house. It just makes you feel better, it's like you're an animal coming out of hibernation. You can see all the buds popping on the trees. It stays light outside longer so you want to go out and enjoy it. It brings the end to high home heating bills which is always nice. I would like to say I garden but that would be a total lie. I have a brown thumb for sure, about the only thing that grows in my yard is grass and that's because I don't do more than cut it. Oh, the flowers always start nice and look good for a month or 6 weeks but after that, it's all down hill. I never have to worry about a career in horticulture.
Well...as usual I've talked to much so I'll shut it now. lol
SPRING
ReplyDeleteI WANT TO DANCE WITH THE SEASON
LAUGH AND SMILE GIVEN NO REASON
COME MY LOVE, JUST HOLD MY HAND
PLACE OUR TOES, IN THE WARM SAND
INNOCENTLY GAZE UP AT THE STARS
LOOKING FOR VENUS,SATURN AND MARS
MARVEL AT THE NESTS IN THE TREES
MAKE LOVE LIKE THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
SPRING IS ETERNAL AND SO ARE WE
ESCAPE LIFE'S PRESSURES, COME JOIN ME
REVEL IN A WORLD WE HAVE YET TO SEE
IF ONLY YOU WOULD LET IT BE
I agree with you puppermaster that spring is time 2 throw out the old and stuff u havent used in months and month. you know you wont use them if u havent yet so why save, in fact why let your wife buy it in first place??? hahahhaha well i cant say that anymore cause im divorced but you know its true..heheh
ReplyDeleteOh BTW SouthernCross love your poem girl. I have to say you write with such passion and from the heart that it just puts a smile on the persons face that reads it. makes me go outside and look up and out towards the sky to see the stars and the moon. have to say when i did that i got soaked since its pouring outside but hell it felt good since its warmer here. Please and i mean Please keep sharing with us from your heart cause i know from reading what you write thats where it comes from. i think we all can see that on here right?? well all have a goodnight take care....
Sketching in the Sky
ReplyDeleteSimple things endure the most;
Sitting out, taking in the rolling coast
Laying back, head looking up to the searching sky
Happy to stay like this while the moments fly
The warming fire of a golden star
And the gentle breeze of the spring air
Accompany me on the blades of grass
Sketching the sky, I let the hours pass
Child like doodles I would often make
Quite happy no one could see the mistake
If a drew a dog and forgot its tail
Or made it bigger than its neighbouring whale
The sky was my canvas
And none could see
The things I drew
They were meant for me
Twenty years on and now I know how
To draw that dog and size that whale
I could add a thousand things
To my picture in the sky
Everything in its place and after it’s kind
But maybe that’s a reflection of my mind
There is something pure in a naive eye
It sees what it needs to in the cloudy blue
Simply letting the days run on through
Sketching in the cloudy sky
Love the poem especially the last two stanzas :)
ReplyDeleteGood poem Blackhole . You all have some good talented so cant wait to read more . have a good day or night.. tc
ReplyDeleteREBIRTH
ReplyDeleteI have decided to become a plant or a tree
To clip away , prune , start anew.
Get rid of the wilted leaves
Cut out old roots that are
Now rotting and destroying new growth.
Say goodbye to the weeds that choke
and strangle the beauty of the flower.
Unnecessary adornments in my garden
Finding their way into my soil trying to
Share space with me that doesn't belong to them.
It is spring and I shall bloom with new buds
Fresh fragrance and fruits that will
Become ripe and delicious with the proper care
Attention and love.
The harshness of the cold wintry days are gone
The sun has shone on me.. bringing new life.
I am ready to sprout and leave the past season
Behind to nourish the soil with its lessons
ESSENCE OF EXISTENCE
ReplyDeleteNever measure your life by the rough patches
Be happy that you are alive to experience it all.
Learn from nature ..Radiate like the sun
Twinkle like stars, glow like the moon
Travel as the wind, ebb like the tide
Grow like seeds, blossom like flowers
Let your tears fall like rain
And your love echo like the canyons
Smile and laugh, it's your beauty
And thank God for granting you the ability
To just exist in this glorious place called earth
Just spoke to a friend of mine that always seems to have these great quips. Today she made the comment,"We always try to please those who give us the least". I thought about this for a moment and decided she was right in her statement. I have found myself in this affliction of affection and wonder what makes us do this. Any thoughts out there? Love to hear them.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great quote, I've never heard it put quite like that but your friend is definitely right. I think that the people in this world that truly have a good heart will always try to please the person that does the least for them. It almost feels like a responsibility or a job, you have to make them feel better and please them or you feel like a failure. You give them more attention and affection because you think it will help, that they will suddenly change and be happy or they will return your kindness and affection. They never will though because they really aren't capable of the true emotion of affection. They always have that feel sorry for me attitude.
DeleteSometimes I think too much..ramblings go round and round inside my head..just recently was comparing relationships to the seasons. Take Spring for instance. Internet relationships remind me of Spring, fresh, adventurous. full of promise. It bursts forth with such fervor and yields the most beautiful display of color , flowers, fruits and vegetables. These must be plucked early on, just before it reaches it's ripeness. Leave them on the vine too long and they rot. Most of the flowers are annuals or perennials. They have a beauty unto themselves in which all others pale in comparison, and yet they soon perish. Quick to make your senses flutter and just as sad to watch them die.
ReplyDeleteSpring is a great analogy for most net relationships. They happen quickly and you think they'll just keep growing but you realize that the season ends soon. They are bright and cheery in the beginning but it all wilts away. It's a beautiful thing while it last though.
DeleteI will start out 1st saying love the poems again and how beautiful u write with all ur heart and soul it feels like. Thank you for sharing again and i hope you keep sharing with us. It makes my day when i read them and as i read them have to say i know where you are coming from when you write. Its like how do you know how i feel or are u reading my mind?? but again please keep writing you are very good at it. Now about spring and dating is like the same at times.Now with net daiting is more popular now a days cause u can meet someone and just be urself and talk to them since you are not right in front of each other.it lets you open up more cause you dont have to worry about meeting them right away and you can choose not to.But we have to watch out cause you can get closer to the other person like you have never been close to anyone else.It always opens you up to more pain cause you find yourself sharing more than what you thought you could and taking a chance when you wouldnt in another suituation and its scary.Sometimes it works out for peeps but it seems you get to know someone than when u do meet them they let you down?? Afer you get hurt by someone you love and they turn out to be someone else its very hard to get over them. Its a fight weather to try or just give up but if you dont try and be happy with someone else whats the point. Do we want to grow up old and alone or try and spend the rest of out lives with someone that makes us happy? I think either way you try and find love either on the net or in real it is always hard on the heart but will say never give up. Someone is out there that will love you for who you are on the inside and will treat you they way you deserve and make u happy and laugh and cry with you. I guess i went on a little but i will write more later. thanks again for this blog love to read what you all have to say. tc
ReplyDeleteGetting back to the quip on giving the most to those who give us the least. I have finally overcome that and realize that only those deserving of my attention and love will receive it. It's too precious to waste on those that are unresponsive or hold back in their emotions. Becoming too dependent on someone tears away at your self worth. You tend to exist in their image of you instead of who your truly are. Strength has it's own beauty and I have found mine.
ReplyDeleteoops meant "of who you truly are".
ReplyDeleteWatching all the little birds making their way from their nests this past week has reminded me of the lessons my own parents instilled in me when I was just their little sparrow. I remember my Dad always driving me to school in the a.m. even though me taking the bus would have been easier for him. At the time, I didn't appreciate it, not understanding the sacrifice he had made. Since he worked late every night, I never got to see him much except for those early drives to school. It was then that he would casually and in a light manner teach me lessons to carry me along life's pathways. Honesty and loyalty were big ones according to him. Hold your head high even when all you could afford were cheap copies of the expensive clothing everyone else surrounding you wore. Conduct your self like a lady at all times, it will earn you respect. Never consider the bumps in your path as dead ends ...they are only obstacles to overcome. Never judge people according to race or religion. Love with all your heart and so you shall be loved in return. Be respectful of others and their ideas. Don't be a quitter, believe in yourself and what you can do. Enjoy life because we only get one shot at it. Try to make a positive difference in someone's life. Never be ashamed of who you are. Smile and the world smiles with you. Pray not for wealth but for health and happiness. When you die you die alone so make sure to accumulate beautiful memories as they will serve as your cloak. What you hold dear in your heart, is your wealth. Not the material things you have accumulated during your lifetime. Remain a lady and never forget from where you came. I am sure there were so many more as we chatted on the drive to school. I am thankful for all those talks and Dad wherever you are in Heaven, I thank you for taking me to school and waking up just hours after you had gone to bed for the night. Most of all thank you for sending me out of the nest with all your kind words of wisdom. I hope I have lived up to become the lady you wanted me to be.
ReplyDeleteMom was a different story. Most of her advice was directed towards boys. I suppose she felt being a woman it was her duty to educated me in the facts of life..birds and the bees. I do remember one special thing she drilled into me. She would say time and time again, "If a man wants you, he will find you. No need to chase after him because once they make up their mind, nothing will stop them from coming for you". That saying was followed by the "You can't make someone love you" Those words didn't mean much at the time of girls chasing boys and boys running from girls. It was just teenage angst. Boys were aloof and girls seemed to run after them along with the help of a best friend. Now as i am older, I have followed her advice and understand exactly what she meant. If someone cares and loves you, nothing will stand in their way. So thank you Mom for the advice. It makes the bumps less bumpy and heals the broken heart. Because of the advice from my wonderful parents, I have had an easy flight from the nest. Sometimes it's not our family but others who have educated us along the way and helped mold our character to who we are now. Anyone want to talk about it? A favorite teacher who made your flight easier or perhaps a good friend or sibling. We all learn by example so I'm sure someone out there deserves recognition of making your life just that much better.
ReplyDeleteWell i will have to say you had wonderful parents that loved you and cared for you alot it sounds like.I think they both gave you great advice and that you have learned a great deal from them both.How lucky you are to have had them in ur life. As i read what you write makes me look back on what i grew up in and makes me wish i had parents that would have cared enough to teach me like that. I had to grow up and learn most things on my own and when it came to the talk of the birds and bees was just told one thing use a condum and protect urself from desieses. That was the way i was told about things. I have to say it wasnt all bad but i think i turned out ok and have learned alot so far in life.
ReplyDeleteCross, your parents gave you some great advice about many topics. It sounds like they loved you very much and would be quite proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAs I think back and try to remember, I can't say that I had all of those moments with my parents. I did learn what not to do, which was to upset them or there would definitely be consequences. They both felt that corporal punishment was a good way for us to learn our lessons. I come from an Irish/Italian family and it was a tough love household. You learned quickly about right and wrong. They weren't the type of parents that really sat you down and said, do this or do that. It was learn by watching most times. Were they completely awful as parents? No of course not I'm still here right, but let's be honest what kid doesnt think at some point, wow my parents are lousy. Do I wish things had been different, yes I do but I also don't blame them for all of my problems like many people like to do these days. I think I've turned out to be a good person. I have a good sense of right and wrong. I understand what loyalty is and how important it is. The good times growing up included spending time with my mom's family which is the Italian side. She had 5 sisters and 3 brothers and they all had big families so holidays and things were huge. I always enjoyed spending time with the family. No matter who's house you were at, you always knew you were welcome and they would do anything they could to help you if you needed them. I still don't know how we would all fit in one house most times. The last I knew, there were 145 people in the extended family so we were the stereotypical Italian clan. I have lots of great memories growing up with all of my cousins. I've lost touch with most of them for various reasons but I'm glad I have the memories at least.
Memories define us in more ways then we care to admit. Seems you had some happy times that you carry in your heart. How we conduct ourselves on this Earth is what grants us immortality. Those that remember us and times we shared pass that on to the future generations and so our mortality survives.
ReplyDeleteHi all. I wanted to post a comment just to say I won't be one of the main 'contributors' anymore but I will instead join the ranks of those who follow! The blog and it's direction is in the hands of trusty Southern Cross who no doubt will continue to inspire our thoughts. The reason for my stepping aside is a personal one but suffice it to say that it is necessary. Cross touched on the the child/parent thing earlier and I need to ensure I give 100% as a Father to my children. On a personal note i'd like to thank Cross who I have oome to know very well and who I hold in the greatest regard - more than she possibly realises. I am convinced Im not the only one on this blog on thinks like that. So maybe some of the quiet followers would like to say something and encourage her in this blog which had always been intended as a platform to share our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWell can understand why you feel the need to step down and away and know you will be missed.On the other part about southern cross i know she will do great and will keep it going in a good direction and alive.I feel that her writing skills far exceedes mine and that she is a wonderful person.i will open up a little her so sorry if i make you bluch Cross. I have to say what i feel. When i read your poems and your stories i feel that you are writing from your heart and you share so much with each word and sentence u put together.It tells me so much about who u are as a person and what u believe in as a human being.. The passion behinde you writing is awesome and i hope u will be sharing with us into the future and know that we love to read what u write.I may say we but i dont think im alone on this????? So again woman keep on sharing your heart and soul with us and i know i will really appericte all what you wrote.. thank you again for alllowing me onto you blog and i will keep writing back and telling you all how good it makes me feel to read what u have to say and write how i feel. So all have a great day and take care....
ReplyDeleteYes Black we all will miss your input here. My regards and prayers to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for encouraging me to once again write and focus on devoting my free time to it. i wish you success ....today, tomorrow and always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wolffman for all your kind words. If I have moved just one person with my writings, then i have succeeded. Expressing my thoughts, and enticing others to perhaps discover their own inner feelings was the sole purpose of this blog. I do believe that everyone can write because writing is an expression of emotions. We all have a certain commonality and bond because we are all human. Whether you keep your feelings deeply hidden or openly like to share, I welcome all of you here to this blog. Although, I would enjoy reading from a variety of people I understand some are shy when it comes to expressing themselves in an open format. Start with just a few sentences, nothing personal and it can be something unrelated to the topic at hand. There is also an archive where you can choose a former topic to add comments to. Or simply ramble on about anything and one of us will certainly jump in to add to the conversation. My mind set lately is just to post whatever pops into my head when I sign on here. So forgive me if I sound distracted from the topic of conversation at hand and just jog down random thoughts that go through my mind at the speed of a tornado.
ReplyDeleteBlack, I hope that everything works out for you and your family. You are correct when you say that Cross will keep the blog moving in a positive direction. She's a great writer and definitely inspires all of us.
ReplyDeleteHello. I have been reading this blog for sometime now and would like to know if there is any way to directly contact the person that runs the blog? I would like to post more often but I'm new to this and I have some questions that I would like answered.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to our blog Ted. I do believe you can contact any of us by clicking on our profile. Just click on the picture of the blog writer. It will direct you to their profile page which in some cases has the e mail address of the blogger. If you need more info just ask away. I do hope you can start with a small written contribution :)
ReplyDeleteCARING
ReplyDeleteI met you and
I didn't care.
You were wrong for me
And I didn't care.
It was forbidden
And I didn't care.
You were cynical and cruel
And I didn't care.
You were the devil
And I didn't care.
You left me
And suddenly I cared.
Wow very nice and can be true for a few different things but i think its about a love and what they can do to you and the heartache it intitles for a person that thinks they found it but in long run wasnt who or what you thought they were. Thanks again for sharing was from the heart again im sure..
ReplyDeleteMONDAY MAN
ReplyDeleteI wait for you..my emotional Vampire
I live in the past not the future
Never knowing when the present
Will appear and if it does
What direction will it take.
I needed you once for my own blood lust
To somehow survive in this alter universe.
Now you just invade my dreams
Causing me to wake and search for you
In the darkness of my room.
In the light of the morning,
I can erase you no longer needing
Thoughts of you to survive.
Wondering why i count the days till Monday
Another good poem Cross so thank you again for sharing.. i will give it a try now so enjoy remember I never have really done it before.
ReplyDeleteBreathing in Love
To Love may give us pain?
To Breath may give us pain?
Which do we need more?
Breathing gives us life and keeps us alive.
Makes our heart beat and minds think.
Love is something that comes from the heart.
Love also can give us a better life when we share it with one that we love.
When we lose Love we lose the heart to go on with life.
So why do we take the chance????
A beautiful first effort Wolffman !! Please continue to share your thoughts and poetry. You keep such a positive attitude. Let's hope it's contagious
ReplyDeleteI must say thank you to Southern Cross first. You were very helpful and I greatly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to respond to my questions.
ReplyDeleteJust a brief introduction. I am a literary professor at a university in the Northwest corner of the US. I am always looking to expose my students to different forms of writing as well as thinking about how and what they write. I don't join every blog I read, but I felt the need to join this blog. I look forward to becoming a more active member of this blog. Your writings are interesting and heartfelt and have sparked my interest.
I have been a daily reader of the blog for some time now. I am enjoying the openness with which all of the members seem to write. It is nice to see an amateur group grow as they write together. Writing can be such an subjective form of art and many times a group like this simply can't write well but that is not the case here. You draw the reader in with your simple sharing of life's adventures. Your writing has taken many forms already which keeps all of us readers interested. It can be a challenge to generate new ideas but you have done a wonderful job so far.
I can see that there are members that are new to writing but are doing very well with it. I'm happy to try and assist you as my time allows if you're interested. I can also tell that there are experienced writers here. Southern Cross writes with a great deal of maturity and passion. I am making an assumption that you are a lady as your writing reveals a delicate heart that has seen it's share of heartache. Your poetry is wonderful. It is written with such honesty and feeling.
You all have your own distinct styles which I think adds to the interest. You should be quite happy with the efforts that you have put forth so far. Please continue to entertain us and teach us what writing can be.
Thank you Ted for all your kind words. I am sure that everyone who simply reads our blog and enjoys it without contributing, will enjoy having you aboard. For those of us who do post, please feel free to honestly critique our works. It is the experienced corrective criticism that will enhance our skills.
DeleteThe Look
ReplyDeleteWhen he looks in the mirror what does he see?
He see'e someone with many scars and bruises.
How did he get so many you ask?
What has he been through in his past?
Is it wrong to say a monster is staring back at me?
When other's see him looking there way, do they run and scream away?
How can he tell them all what he has seen?
Will anyone listen? Will anyone care?
All he wants is to find someone that cares.
Perhaps one day the scars will fade?
Someone will Care someday,Till that day he will run and hide the monster that scares all , even his own reflection..
Extremely deep Wolffman..Thank you for sharing and opening up to us.
DeleteI have been following the blog and I see that the British guy has left. Does this mean that we'll be able to open up a little bit and have some real talks here? Talk about things like normal people and not be all stuffy. Can someone change the name of the blog too? Ok well I guess I better shut up because god forbid I offend anyone here.
ReplyDeleteUmm ...Dan Dan Dan....Do you have anything positive to talk about? Every time you open your mouth you are offensive with so little worthwhile to say. Why are you even here? Why don't you spend your free time cleaning your guns and prepping in your basement. Go wash your camo's ....I'm sure they are soaked in Deer blood and guts.
ReplyDeleteI always have something positive to talk about little girl. You people just never want to hear it because your virgin ears cant handle the truth. You want to be sensitive and not hurt anyone well that ain't the real world. You're damn right I spend time cleaning my guns and deer. That's what real people do, they don't sit around your stupid coffee shops and talk about why their feelings are hurt.
ReplyDeleteYou could never handle what goes on in my basement anyway.
I'd have to get the HazMat team in to clean your filthy basement.. I can just imagine what you have down there. Surprised the neighbors haven't reported you to the police dept. From the sound of it , you are a very angry man. Perhaps you should find a site that specializes in psychotherapy. In case you haven't noticed this is a writers blog.
ReplyDeleteOh, and just for the record..The only reason I don't block you Dan is because I believe in freedom of speech
ReplyDeleteOh wow I guess I'll say thanks that just makes you so awesome doesn't it. You have no idea what's in my basement. We go down there for actual fun. You could never do it though, you'd have to be open to having fun with sex which I'm sure youre not.
ReplyDeleteOH GOD ...You have sex with dead deer. How sick is that?
ReplyDeleteDamn you're one sick woman if you think that's what people do. Have you ever heard of bondage! I'm sure you haven't. There's no way you fancy pants people can talk about such things.
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ReplyDeleteHey Dan i dont think the real world sits around and cleans there guns or think about how to make others look bad. i will say you do have a mouth on you and thats your business but please i dont sit around at a coffee shop and hang on the internet.Not all of use are like that either and i dont believe that cross is like that either. I do believe where you are from you are not used to a woman that is smater than you or will say anything back to you. You have to relise how when you talk you dont sound to bright. Its always good to think about what you say before u say it so you dont look like a jackass. we come on here to open up talk about whats on our minds or even try and share writing or even just enjoy what others have to say. so please be nice on here ans just enjoy the writings and what people have to say. Lets just enjoy whats on in here and not get on someone cause you dont like them. Hope you have a good day or night wherever you are at.
ReplyDeleteI put my pic up there in my profile. I don't care if you see me. I stand up for what I believe in.
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ReplyDeleteHey Cross I read your poetry and critiqued it on the writers web site. I saw the blog site there and wanted to let you know I checked out your stuff. It was really good. I see you're from Miami, so am I. Did u know that in Homestead at Spellbound bookstore they have poetry readings every week?
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog neighbor! I do know of the Bookstore Spellbound and have visited it a few times. Thank you for refreshing my memory and I may just check out their upcoming events. :) Please do contribute here as I am trying to build up this site. I will read your works as well . Thank you for your kind review of my poetry.
DeleteCross, I'm glad I could refresh your memory :). That's a great bookstore, maybe we'll bump into each other sometime. I'm looking forward to contributing here with you.
DeleteTalk to you soon
Do you get their news letter? Perhaps we could meet on poetry night ? Wondering..Do we have to sign up as readers for the forum? Have you participated before?
DeleteO.K. Just inquired and they meet every Thursday evening @ 7 pm..called Lamplighters Literary Group I Have to check it out. :)
DeleteYes I do get their newsletter. They have a great variety. I would love to meet you on a Thursday night. :) That would be fantastic! I haven't participated before but I'm hoping I just found a reason to start.
DeleteHello everyone and oh yeah..you too Dan.
ReplyDeleteI see we have some new members so welcome Jake and Ted. It's always nice to have new people join us. Cross I'm sure you've been wondering how I could be quiet through all of the recent posts lol. My silence is do to the fact that I'm traveling this week for work. I have lots to say but no time to say it (there's your warning) :).
I'll try to do some writing over the weekend after I return home. Talk to everyone soon.
Yes Puppet M it has been quiet without your ramblings.
ReplyDeleteGood morning fellow bloggers. I wanted to pop in and say hello. I've been busy with class and haven't had the opportunity to write a lot. It looks like there has been a flurry of activity in the past couple of days on the blog so that's always good to see. People are involved and not afraid to share their thoughts, whether good or bad.
ReplyDeleteCross I didn't realize that you wrote on other blogs. I would be interested in reading that material as well. Please feel free to contact me and we can discuss it if you feel so inclined to share.
I'm new to the other site and it's not a blog it's a web designed for writers. Still learning how to navigate my way around there. Finally have earned some great reviews !! Thank you for visiting my site, I know you are very busy .
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DeleteANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
ReplyDeleteSitting on the beach, shifty eyes stare
as the youth saunter by and the children shout.
Waves wash to shore carrying skeletons,
flotsam and jetsam mingled with jelly fish
ready to pierce flesh with their poison.
Sunlight skips the shore, bathing
everything in ultra violet ghostly rays
Fish circle, feasting on those that are
weaker, vulnerable to attack ...
Yet, there is beauty here within the chaos.
Tranquility, warmth, peace, nature
Seagulls hawk , dreams inspired, lovers embrace.
The scenery of both destruction and hope
Just another day at the beach.
Wow again cross have to just sit back and feel your passion when you write. i think its another good poem and love it. Thank you for sharing another one with us and cant wait to read more...
ReplyDeleteGreat to see newcomers to the blog and some new comments and input..dan i havent left Ive just let cross do the blog herself because i need to focus on other things. So feel free to be less stuffy lol. Ted you seem like a very handy newcomer with your advise and guidance im sure the rest will flourish...hopefully.
ReplyDeleteSeems we are flourishing ...The only problem I foresee is the graphics. Perhaps I will find someone that can help with that. Meanwhile, It's still Spring so no need to change it yet.
ReplyDeleteEMOTIONAL VAMPIRE
ReplyDeleteSHEEP EYES
HIDE THE HEART OF THE WOLF
HE SLOWLY EMERGES FROM THE DENSE FOREST
TO ENTICE THE NAIVE SOUL OF THE DEER
THEN LEAVES BEHIND
HIS GRAFFITI ETCHED IN BLOOD .
WAS IT A GOOD FEAST ?
ARE YOU SATIATED ? BELLY FULL
TILL THE NEXT PREY
Very nice again ... keep up the good work and thanks again Cross....
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful poem Cross. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to give it a try, I hope it provides a little entertainment at least.
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ReplyDeleteBINDINGS
ReplyDeleteThe door opens and he takes her hand
She the servant. He the master
Her walk is slow, heels clicking the floor
She sees darkness but knows this place
He stops her walk and turns her around
She hears the sound of pleasure
Chains rattling in her ears
Taking her wrists in his hands
She moans as she tries to pull away
He locks her in and stands back to look
Her leather boots all shiny and new
The corset tight and heaving
Her heart races as she knows whats next
He removes her blindfold and says
Welcome home my dear
Dare i reply? LOL does this require a new rating?
ReplyDeleteDo you think Spellbound will let you read that one on Thursday night??
ReplyDeleteHmmm..that's a good question. LOL I guess there's only one way to find out!
ReplyDeleteSOCIAL NETWORKING ENDLESS LOVE
ReplyDeleteA Story by Southern Cross
True story..Social networking should come with a warning label on trips down memory lane
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND ENDLESS LOVE
HER: OMG guess who's on O's FB Page?
ME: Don't have a clue .....Who?
HER: Mike ...remember Mike Z.
ME: Kinda ...yeah
HER: You two were so in love... First semester ..How could you forget?
ME: Been awhile
HER: Anyway, you have to contact him
ME: I do? Naah...Why don't you?
HER: He wouldn't remember me...
Please...Might be fun
ME: O.K.
ME: Hey it's me (name withheld) Don't know if you'd remember me..
We use to hang at the U. Been awhile add me if you want
HIM: 2 HRS. LATER....OMFG IT'S YOU ! HOW COULD I EVER FORGET YOU..I STILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS HAVE... I WANT TO MARRY YOU.
ME: UMM..I'M KINDA LIVING WITH SOMEONE NOW
HIM: O.K. I'LL SHOW UP AT YOUR DOOR AND KIDNAP YOU..HA HA JK
SERIOUSLY, WHAT'S YOUR E MAIL ? WANT TO SENT SOME PICS'
ME:BLAH BLAH BLAH @ BLAH.COM
HIM; O.K. MEET YA THERE IN 5
ME:UM HEY U SENT 25 FILES..WHY?
HIM; OH, JUST WANTED TO SHOW YOU WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO THE LAST FEW YEARS..KINDA KOOL HUH?
ME: I GUESS..NICE DOG..NICE DOZER , NICE TRUCK ON BLOCKS, YOUR GRASS NEEDS CUTTING
HIM: SO BABY, I'M DRIVING TO MIAMI IN 2 DAYS..WILL HAVE 6 MIL WHEN MOM DIES..ENUF TO TREAT YOU LIKE THE PRINCESS YOU DESERVE..BUT DON'T CONTACT ME ON THIS E MAIL..I'M LIVING WITH SOMEONE FOR 8 YEARS AND HAVE KIDS. GONNA GIVE HER THE HOUSE SO WE CAN SAIL AWAY ON MY 37 FT. SAILBOAT... BE GYPSIES SHOW YOU THE WORLD. PROBABLY SHOULD TELL YA... DID SOME TIME.. LIKE 4 YRS. FEDERAL FOR DEALIN. IF YOU DON'T LIKE SAILIN WE COULD GET AN OLD VAN PUT A BED IN IT YA KNOW? JUST GOTTA WAIT TILL MOM DIES. SHE'S KINDA HEALTHY THOUGH, MAY TAKE A FEW...HA HA
ME: NICE CHATTING ..GOTTA GO LTR
HIM: ( 2 DAYS LATER)...HEY BAD NEWS...MOM DIED GOT THE CALL THIS MORNIN
ME: OH, HOW SAD..SORRY DIDN'T YOU JUST TAKE HER FOR BLUEBERRY PANCAKES A FEW DAYS AGO?
WAS IT LIKE BAD FOOD POISONING OR SOMETHING?
HIM: HA HA NO WAY ..JUST HAPPENED..DOLL.. SO HEY I'LL CATCH YA LATER GONNA GO BUY A NEW TRUCK TO DRIVE DOWN IN.
HIM: ( 3 DAYS LATER AND AFTER A BARRAGE OF E- MAILS)..HEY WHAT's UP? GOT SOME BAD NEWS..CAN'T COME TOMORROW. JUST READ THE WILL..IT'S ALL IN TRUST AND PROBATE SO NO NEW TRUCK YET. WAS THINKING..DO YOU REMEMBER THE LAST TIME WE WERE IN BED? CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY MIND.
ME: UMM..HONESTLY..CAN'T REMEMBER THE FIRST..MAYBE YOU HAVE THE WRONG GIRL
HIM: NO WAY BABY. I CHECKED OUT ALL YOUR PICS ON BLAH BLAH..I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU, NEVER WILL. YOU WERE THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY..THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY
ME: HEY..SPEAKING OF THE PAST, DO YOU REMEMBER BLAH BLAH..WELL..I'M LIVING WITH HIM NOW. HE'S AN EX NAVY SEAL BIG GUY YOU REMEMBER ..EVEN BIGGER NOW..SNIPER TRAINING AND ALL.
HIM: NO SHIT ..WELL LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH..MAYBE YOU CAN COME HERE FOR THE SUMMER..I SHOULD BE FREE BY THEN NO BAGGAGE IF YOU GET MY DRIFT..
ME: HEY DO ME A FAVOR ..DON'T TAKE HER OUT FOR BLUEBERRY PANCAKES.
© 2012 Southern Cross
all i can say is I LOVE IT... thank you for sharing it ....
ReplyDeleteCross that's fantastic!! You are sooo right, there should be a warning label when going down memory lane LOL.
ReplyDeleteHey I just wanted to let you know that I won't be around a lot over the weekend. I'm taking a few days off and going to Coco and Daytona to do some surfing.
I'm still deciding about Spellbound on Thursday. You'll have to let me know what you're thinking.
Well everyone..I was just informed out Blog co-host has deleted himself..Guess we will do just fine on our own.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, we'll do just fine our own. It looks like we have people sharing their thoughts on a frequent basis so that's good to see.
ReplyDeleteJake, I love the poem..nice way to loosen everyone up a bit.
Cross, your short story is hysterical!! It sounds like you've had some issues with the Internet freaks. I hope all of that is behind you now. There are so many weirdos out there.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IS
ReplyDeleteTaking what is given
Leaving the rest behind.
Enjoying the flower for it's seed, bud and bloom
Inhaling it's intoxicating scent, watching it blow in the breeze,
Not lamenting when it dies.
Rejoicing in it"s beauty..
If only for awhile
Can't stand when it wont let you print in the form that you want..Always does the straight structured form..not the way this was written. I think it looses it's flow
ReplyDeleteWell still has your touch and passion in it Cross so dosen,t lose it for me. I have to say you have alot of talented and you will go far with your writting with your poems and stories. So again hats off to you and cant wait to read more. take care and keep up the good work...
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much
ReplyDeleteShort, sweet, and to the point. I definitely would not like being your ex!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm going to post something else I've been working on. I hope everyone enjoys it.
LUST IN LEATHER
ReplyDeleteHer boots gleaming black, settling high on her thighs
A hint of fishnet all I can see below the tiny skirt
The clean white button down shirt, pressed
I lie at her feet, hands cradling my chin
Looking up at my muse standing there
My eyes wander over her, taking in each little detail
She's suddenly my Amazon beauty in her spikes
I can imagine the feel of my fingers through her hair
The warmth of her soft luscious lips
My thoughts race in every direction as I look at her
She's a spitfire who demands perfection
History shows that anything less isn't worth her time
She's the reality of every desire, the fire inside me
The muse in my mind, wench, vixen, tease, Goddess
The words inside me find meaning at her feet
Fitting perfectly into the picture I see
My muse and me, working in perfect tandem
I could feel the lust jump off the page.. nice hint of erotica.. Enjoy the surf ...lot's of waves this weekend should be a quite enjoyable
ReplyDeleteWishing everyone a happy Holiday..Easter..Passover whatever your faith...KEEP THE FAITH
ReplyDeleteGood evening everyone. I was just catching up on the blog postings and I must say that they are all wonderful. There are some very good poems posted here. You should be very happy with your efforts. I can see some real growth here as writers.
ReplyDeleteI did want to say thank you to Jake and Cross for guiding me to the site they use. It's obvious to see why the two of you are enjoying such success. If your writing continues to show the improvement that it has here, I can see great things in your future.
Thank you again and I echo Cross' sentiments for a Happy Easter.
Well I'm glad to see we're finally getting in to the good writing with Jake's stuff. I really liked the bindings one.
ReplyDeleteCross I even thought your social network story was funny.
Coming from you Dan,I suppose that's a compliment.
ReplyDeletewell i have to say nice post Dan and hope that you will enjoy what people write and thank you Jake for coming on and sharing your writing with us also. I do have to say Cross i am one of your biggest fans and so enjoy your writing and poems the most. I can feel your passion you have for writting and how you feel. It shows in you words and how you write .So thank you for starting this blog and sharing with us .. Also keep up the good work !!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to all also may you all have a good weekend...
Thank you so much Wolff..I am so glad that our sharing of thoughts is appreciated.
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ReplyDeleteSTRENGTH OF A WHISPER
ReplyDeleteA Poem by Southern Cross
For ' S '.. forever my muse
STRENGTH OF A WHISPER
YOU CAME TO ME TONIGHT.. TO HELP ME BREATHE
NOT TO QUICKEN IT BUT
TO SLOW IT INTO A SOFT CADENCE
LIKE A DIMLY LIT CANDLE
FLICKERING IN THE SHADOWS OF THE DARKEST NIGHT.
WE WALKED ALONG THE PATH YOU BUILT FROM WALLS
TORN DOWN ONE BY ONE,
MAKING LOVE WITH WORDS SENSUOUS IN THEIR ESCAPE
FROM LIPS TOO FAR TO TOUCH .
" ..I want you to think of the beauty"
" think of the pure emotions..before any pain"
WE RECALLED THE JOURNEY.... THE CONNECTION OF TWO MINDS
IN THE BEGINNING THOUSANDS OF MILES APART
YET, NEVER SEPARATED
....THEN HE WHISPERED....
" so close in thought, that i can look through your eyes..and see what you see"
I COULD FEEL WHAT HE FELT, SMELL WHAT HE SMELLED.
HIS AIR WAS MINE AND MINE WAS HIS..EVERY BREATH ..EVERY SIGH
"every inch of you is in my mind"
LUSTED FOR MORE ..MORE, MORE THEN WE KNEW
THE YEARS HAVE BEEN A CHALLENGE, A TEST
" but every day every breath has been shared "
AS CO-JOINED SOULS IN OUR ALTER UNIVERSE
Cross very nice again on the passion you put into it. can feel the love you put into it and where it came from. thank you again..
ReplyDeleteCross, it looks like you were busy this weekend. That's a very emotional poem. You're a wonderful writer.
ReplyDeleteI had a great weekend. The waves were fantastic. I got home a little while ago and had to get this posted before I lost it. LOL
LACE
ReplyDeleteI raise my head from my book as you enter the room
The robe conceals your body as you smile
Biting your lip, you undo the knot
Our eyes meet and they speak of desire
The robe opens and I see my dreams
My body reacts as I feel a growing urge
The black lace hugs every curve of your body
I see your soft pale skin through the corset
Your breasts enticing me as you breathe
My hands embrace your silhouette
Our lips meet, passion flows instantly
My hands exploring your beauty
I feel the warmth from your body against me
The belt holds your stockings as I wander down you
You whisper in my ear "still want to read?"
**I edited this a bit, I wasn't sure what was acceptable.**
Just wondering ...Did you finish your book? Also, nice poem..however, this blog is rated general audience..so please try to keep it for a general read :)
DeleteFrom your poem..seems you were busy this weekend as well :)
DeleteI wasn't busy with anything nearly as exciting as the poem. LOL It was just nice to get out and hit the waves. The swells were pretty good for this time of year.
DeleteWell thank you Jake once again with another good poem.I have notice that most of your poems so far are about a woman and her beauty.. I do say i enjoy reading them and makes you feel like your there looking at the beauty of the woman in the poem.. so thank you again and hope all have a good week...
ReplyDeleteWolffman, thank you for your kind words. I do enjoy writing about a special woman and her beauty.
ReplyDeleteCross, I haven't had a chance to finish the book yet. I was busy last week at work and spent the weekend on the waves. I will definitely keep my writing geared for a general audience, thanks for letting me know. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Glad you had a great weekend. We had such beautiful weather and the wind probably helped with the waves..Coco and Daytona..perfect as they get this far South for some serious surfing..can't do that here along our neck of the coast.
ReplyDeleteTHE SOUNDS OF SILENCE
ReplyDeleteSHARPER THAN THE HONED KNIFE
CUTS DEEPER THAN THE BLADE
LOUDER THAN THE RINGING BELL
SILENCE WHEN WE WISH TO HEAR
SILENCE WHEN WE WISH TO SPEAK
SILENCE AFTER WORDS ARE SPOKEN
TOO SILENT AS WE AWAIT IT'S SOUND
TOO HARSH WHEN IT IS WITHHELD
SOMETIMES.....
WHEN ALL WE HAVE ARE WORDS.....
WORDS ARE ALL WE HAVE
Hits home and deep !!!!
ReplyDeleteCross, what a wonderful poem. You're right when you say that words are all we have sometimes. You know that you have people here that love reading your poetry, stories, and just talking about anything in general.
ReplyDeleteI do apologize for my absence on the blog lately. My work life has been keeping me way to busy. I'll try to do some more rambling soon. lol
This poem is completely random but you wouldn't expect anything different from me would you :). I heard some wonderful music and had to share my thoughts. Hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteTHE VIOLIN
An instrument of such poise and beauty
A true master can make it sing
The sound so rich and true
The strings speak of such things as
happiness, love, and grief
The neck is sturdy and strong
The body full of history
It hides tears, it shares its joy
Rhtymically it sways keeping time
The bow so long and magical
It makes its partner come to life
To tease, please, and delight
The violin can rule the night
WOW..Totally unexpected..A beautiful poem filled with imagery..
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back and commenting..I am sure everyone has missed you
DeleteAwww thank you so much Cross :). I have missed blogging with everyone. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I'm trying to get better with my use of imagery as I write. I don't have your skills but I hope I'm entertaining everyone at the very least.
ReplyDeleteBELLA AND BORIS
ReplyDeleteI WATCHED THROUGH THE GLASS
FEELING LIKE A VOYEUR
AS YOU GENTLY TRACED HER FACE
WITH YOUR TENDER FINGER TIPS.
SHE SLEPT BESIDE YOU
NEVER MOVING OR RESPONDING.
HER CHEST RISING AND FALLING
TO THE RHYTHM OF HER BREATH.
YOU BENT OVER TO KISS HER FACE
AS SHE SLEPT... THE POWER OF THE DREAM
UNAWARE OF YOUR ADORATION.
PERHAPS SHE WAS RUNNING FREE...
ANOTHER TIME ...ANOTHER PLACE
PURER THAN THIS ..HER NOW EXISTENCE
BARREN, LIFELESS WITHOUT HOPE.
ALMOST AFRAID TO AWAKEN HER
FORCING HER TO LEAVE THE HAVEN
THAT GAVE HER HOPE, YOU SAT
SO QUIETLY,WIPING A TEAR FROM HER EYES.
YOU PLACED ONE FINGER ON HER ARM
AS YOU TENDERLY TOUCHED HER FLESH
CARESSING THE FOLDS OF HER SKIN.
YOUR BODY SO THIN, SO OLD...
BUT THE EYES SHOWED A WISDOM OF THE AGES.
THEY SPOKE OF A LOVE I COULD UNDERSTAND
AND I WATCHED , AND I WONDERED
WOULD I EVER SHARE THE COMPASSION OF
THE TWO CHIMPANZEES AT THE ZOO.
I went to the zoo and was in awe of the love and compassion between these two chimps. It went beyond touching and I found myself just wanting to share this experience . The tenderness and the love could be seen in the eyes of the old chimp as he kissed and touched his mate. Perhaps one day we will "evolve" to this point. Love just for the sake of loving and care for the sake of caring. There was a point when a small object fell off his face and dropped on her's. He was so careful to remove it so that it wouldn't get in her eye. All the while, afraid to wake her from her slumber. It was so poignant.
DeleteWow very good Cross !!! reading at first made me think of something totally different from the ending. have to give you hats off on this one.. Loved it and felt it again from you. You do have alot of passion and talent writing. Thank you again .. Keep up the awesome work and share with us im sure we all love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Cross! This latest poem is just fantastic! Just like wolf said, I was thinking of something completely different until I read the last line. The first stanza I felt like I was standing outside a window watching such a touching moment. The second stanza you describe, what I thought was an old woman, soooo well. I'm in awe with this poem..
ReplyDeleteJust a wonderful poem :)
Good morning Cross. I completely agree with the other bloggers on your poem, it is jut wonderful. :) You are very talented, you should consider finding a publisher for your writings.
ReplyDeleteMy writings just pale in comparison to you. Do you offer classes in your free time?? lol
Aww ..Thank you all for the kind words. We all have different styles and everyone's writings are interesting and amusing to read. Please contribute as I look forward to reading each and every one of them.
ReplyDeleteI finally did finish the book this week. I need a new author, he writes the same now all the time. I have a new poem I'll post, hopefully everyone enjoys it.
ReplyDeleteSECRET DESIRE
What are these thoughts that fill my head so often
The knowledge of something more than normal
A world where needs and wants are met with joy
The fear in a different life fades away
Darkness is met by candles slowly releasing their pleasure
Beauty is cloaked in many layers of cloth
Your heart beat races as your senses survey your dreams
The object of your desire embraces your secret
They know your body longs for acceptance in its home
The whispers you hear awaken your thoughts
Their touch is warm, firm, controlling
The air is rich and full with the sounds of passion
Your spirit is given as a sacrifice
Your mind can finally release its grasp on conformity
These desires renew us and make us feel whole
After the appetite has been quenched
We make our return knowing the desires will be back
Very nice Jake and thank you for sharing....
DeleteIntense Imagery .. Thank you for sharing this with us, Jake.. Don't feel bad, I'm drowning in THE AMERICAN SNIPER ..I don't think it's a chic read
ReplyDeleteSOCIAL NETWORKING PART 2
ReplyDeleteME: (Conversing with best friend from high school days) Wow ..noticed you have H.K. as a FB friend.
I mean I forgave you for "messing" with my boyfriend behind my back but this really is over the top !!
HER: Oh yea..you remember her huh?
ME: Like I could forget her? Don't you remember how she tortured me for years?
HER: (snickers) ..She's been wanting to add you but was afraid you"d deny her.
ME: Why would she want to befriend me now? Like for what purpose?
HER: I think you'd better let her tell you herself. Just accept her friendship request. You can always delete her later.
A Week Later
ME: ( Reads FB request) H.K. wants to add you to her friends list...Hesitates ...Thinks..Wonders...Accepts ..click
A Few Days Later
A Few Days Later
ReplyDeleteHER: Can't believe u accepted... u remember who I am?
ME: Kinda hard not to. (Silence and a pause..) So How have you been?
HER: Strange , huh after all these years ?..I mean..To be talkin to u..Well not talking , but u kno.
ME: Well, that's why it's called social networking..So H. Let's beat to the chase..Why?
HER: (Coughs) This is gonna b hrd..You do remember things that happened back then? One incident in particular..a bathroom scene..somthin I could never get out of my head ya kno....
ME: Yea was hard for me too H. Real hard...the time you shoved my head in the toilet bowl..This is the one we are talking about right? The first time..the second or was it the third?? Or was it the beatings from you and your gang after school? Or the name calling? The keying my car? The threats to all my friends that you'd do the same to them if they continued to talk to me? Please refresh my memory if it isn't one of the above.
HER: Damn..I waz bad then..but ya it waz the bathroom thing..that waz the worst and the one that has haunted me for years. I know it's probably too late..for forgiveness and all..but I had to find u..talk to tell u how sorry I am and to let u kno why...why I did what I did and hope u can forgive me ..if not now, someday.
ME: Listening..go on...
ReplyDeleteHER: Well..I know this ain't a good excuse but I hated u back then..really hated u. U were everything I wazn't. Everything I could never be. Everything I wanted to be. U were smart, pretty, kind... popular. I waz an ugly kid, comin from the hood in Nu Yawk. All I ever knew waz fightin..U were an easy target for me . Doin what I did to you got me noticed..got me friends. Guess they waz just scared not to follow along...fraid I'd do the same to them. Anyway gettin to the point of the why..why I'm here tellin u this crap...U'd laugh of u could c me now..I'm really overweight close to 300 lbs..none of it muscle either..been in a wheelchair for years..some rare neurological disorder. Doc's don't give me long..prob payback for all the shit I caused u. Not an excuse but I don't want to die and carry this burden of guilt with me. Wanted to apologize and ask u to forgive me . I hated myself for what I did..thought of u almost everyday...wondrin if I'd get the chance...the chance to say I'm sorry..and if u'd accept my forgiveness. I'm doin this for u..not for me really..I wanted u to kno why ..to let u kno..it wazn't anything u did nothtin waz ur fault...it waz bc I was insecure ..I had no self-confidence ..all I knew waz fightin to survive to be number one. Pretty shitty excuse but it's all i got.
ME: Whew...deep breath here..First let me say ..Sorry to hear you're not well..I hope things will get better for you..next ..It's ok H. really..we were young then..crazy kids with even crazier ideas on life ..all that matters is you had a conscience and a desire to set things right. Shows you have grown into a caring woman. That's the important thing, that we learn from our past mistakes. If you are looking for forgiveness, I had done that long ago..That was my metamorphosis into becoming a woman..learning to forgive..Thank you for wanting to apologize..takes a lot to do that ..probably harder than the fighting you did as a teen. Sorry is a difficult word to say even harder than the emotion behind it...I wish you peace..
HER: Hey, keep in touch ok?
ME: maybe
© 2012 Southern Cross
Sorry..had to submit this in sections, as it wouldn't accept in it's entirety
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ReplyDeleteWell Cross i think you hit it on the head about what happens from high school to life. Makes me think back to the high school days and see how bullying hasnt changed in all these years. It starts out small then gets so bad that it makes it hard to even want to go. Then your right again usually the ones doing thing bullying are the ones in life that go nowhere or has a life changing illness that finally lets them see the light and know what they did was wrong. Its a shame this still happens today and so many kids get hurt on both sides from it. You writting still brings us into the story and lets us feel what is happening. Very good again Cross thank you for all you do here...
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone, I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I've been working hard to get better with imagery when I write. I'm not great at it but hopefully getting better. Thank you for the book suggestion, I've heard it's very good but just haven't gotten around to buying it. I'm quite impressed that you're reading it. :) We'll have to compare notes.
ReplyDeleteSo, on to part 2 of your story. This is a very important subject that needs attention. You were very kind to give your tormentor a chance to explain why she did what she did. That does not make what she did right but I'm sure it may have given you some closure or understanding at least as to the reasons. You're a very strong woman and I commend you for sharing this with us.
....for my Mother..who's voice my ears miss
ReplyDeleteGLASS WALLS SILENCE THE HEART
You lay still behind the walls of glass
time ticks too slow
as questions are asked
wanting to hear voices speak.
My ears hear trains colliding
waves crashing
and yet sounds are silent
my ears are deaf.
I beg for the silence to be broken
as i watch you fade from me.
I want to hear your voice speak
yet not wanting to hear them shout.
Does anyone hear my cries
are my prayers cast in silence
Do they scream to the Heavens?
Corridors so quiet....
voices so hushed.
Life as it fades..
sounds no longer.
The silence ..the silence
has broken my heart
So why do i hear thunder
crashing in my ears?
Cross, this is a very touching and loving poem. Your emotions are so obvious as you write. I'm sure your mother misses your voice every day as she watches over you. I have no doubt that she's very proud of the woman that you are.
ReplyDeleteFrom Afar
ReplyDeleteLooking on with careful eye
more as friend not as spy,
to trace the vein
alleviate the pain
it's not the same yet it works for me
Taken back by things I find
wondering what has seized that mind
New hands pen words void of soul
Trying so hard to fill a hole
Doesn't seem the same but must work for you
My vision is blurred by the falling tear
It drops and mositens the drought that is here
From afar the sun never fails to shine
Even when the darkness is mine
Happy memories scatter the mist
I clench them firm in my distant fist
BH
Oh and beautiful writings as always....
DeleteAnon..could never be anon ..and yet I question the phrase..."new hands pen words void of soul"...my soul is out there for all to see and has been seen and appreciated by many others who seem content with the void I fill for them...Glad (at least) memories never seem to fade..they are the hardest to rid from our minds
ReplyDeleteWell anon...you're definitely welcome to your opinion about the writings here. I'm not sure why you think they're written without soul since the things I write about are the things I enjoy. Is it the content of the writing that bothers you? Cross has been very welcoming and helpful to all of us and we enjoy all of her writing. She bears her soul beautifully for everyone to see.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you not subscribers to our u tube site..This is a very good song by Gotye called Somebody That I Use To Know..if you have the time listen....
ReplyDeletehttp://youtu.be/8UVNT4wvIGY
Anon, hello and good morning to you. I read your poem and wanted to provide a few comments. You do have a nice style of writing but I wouldn't agree with you when you say that the writings posted here are without soul. If you have a background in writing, you should realize that each writer has their own soul. I would say that all of the writers here consistently do a good job of displaying their innermost thoughts. We as people may not agree with or enjoy the topics being shared here but as writers, we should be open to all forms and ideas of the written word and provide our feedback based on the art form not the topic.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ted for the words but maybe take your own advise - feedback based on the artform not the topic: so don't take my topic matter i.e. 'words void of soul' too seriously.
ReplyDeleteWell folks I have no idea what the void of soul thing is all about because I thought we were talking about spring time and things like that. I've been looking for anything to do with spring and haven't seen it for a while. All I see is poems and stuff and yes I know you people write about your feelings so don't get all upset about what I'm saying. Spring is simple stuff to me, baseball season, planting, and fishing. I don't read too much into anything, its just my way and you can think I'm stupid all you want but I'm still here breathing so I must be doing something right. You might learn something from me if you pay attention, you never know.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is entitled to their opinions..Whether or not we all agree on what is voiced here. I thank you all for any contributions that you post. Sorry I haven't posted but I was away..
ReplyDeleteYou're more than welcome for all of the posts. I enjoy sharing my thoughts here and getting feedback, either positive or negative. I definitely have no problems sharing my opinion(s) do I? lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I speak for everyone when I say it's nice to have you back. :) I'm looking forward to sharing some new stuff. I think my schedule will give me some time finally to write or talk at least. I don't know if that's a good thing for everyone here but we shall see...
Welcome back PM..Sorry to have been MIA on here but I was traveling and writing having limited time for much else. I know I haven't changed the topic or picture for the blog but thought I'd throw this out there. I wonder if any guys or ladies on here have advice as to what a good firearm would be for a woman. I have a small petite frame so nothing like an UZI LOL. I am open to all suggestions. This is for personal protection only..no hunting or crazy thoughts here.
ReplyDeleteWell Cross I'm glad to hear you want to protect your 2nd amendment rights and get a gun for protection. I do have some ideas for you. I'll even tell you why I think you should pick one over another.
ReplyDeleteYou say your small so I'll give you a couple of suggestions. A lot of people will tell you that you should buy a 9MM or .22 caliber pistol since they don't have a lot of recoil and would be easy for you to shoot. Yes they're right no recoil and easy to shoot but they simply do not have the stopping power you need if someone is trying to hurt you. If you have to use a gun for protection, you want to stop them the first shot. You should get a .38 caliber revolver. They did have more recoil but they are not a cannon. They are easy to hide and easy to use. They have the stopping power you want.
A 9MM does hold more rounds but they're bigger guns and not as easy to hide. A .22 is small, easy to use and easy to hide but doesn't have enough power either. A .40 caliber would be too big for you I think but I'm just guessing because you said you are small.
I hope that helps you.
Thank you for your suggestions..and still hanging around here
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ReplyDeleteCross, your words couldn't be any more prophetic. There seems to be so many men of the cloth that completely take advantage of their position and destroy the trust that we should have in them. The portray a "clean" outer image but in fact are anything but good and wholesome.
ReplyDeleteSorry I had to delete it to add something and posted in the wrong place...the poem is now down under yours
DeleteI do have a poem of my own to share. It's on a completely different topic but I would still like to share it with you.
ReplyDeleteTHE QUICKIE
I see you sitting at the bar
I wonder who the hell you are
I undress you with my eyes
Dreaming of your creamy thighs
Look down her dress I see her chest
I want to lean over and taste her lips
Telling her take me now I'm feeling hot
Right now right here on the spot
Throw me down on the bar
Shall we do the it in the car?
I'm so naughty, your so nice
Maybe we should do it twice
I don't even know your name
You don't even know my name
I know I wanna hear your screams
Cause you're the one that's in my dreams
Had to giggle at this one...You are the ultimate playa my dear Jake..Bad Bad Boys..gotta luv em
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ReplyDeleteStanding behind the pulpit, you cloak yourself into delusions
Of being a Man of SOUL ..sinful SOUL
To those who know..and those who don't
Who's trust you hold and destroy
With your pretend faith.....just words and scriptures
Actions so intent ..so cruel you deceive even yourself.
Outwardly, clean image .... Alter boy
Betraying the Blasphemy of the Devil
Re- read the scriptures.....Learn as you preach
They are not just words..
Certainly not
Your words
Who's gonna save your soul?
Who would want to?
I did see your request for some help in choosing a firearm. I have some experience with firearms so I think I can help you out. I spent four years in the Army, I was a Ranger. We can talk about that tonight at Spellbound if you like. I'm really looking forward to meeting you. It's taken a while to arrange but I'm sure your well worth the wait. We can share some readings together, browse the store for a while, and get some coffee afterwards.
ReplyDeleteI will try my best to meet you there..Should be interesting and tonight they are also having a signing ..some author I forget his name..Someday it will be us with he signings LOL
ReplyDeleteCross, your words definitely ring true for many men in such trusted positions. You think they are good, honest people that are genuinely concerned about you and your well being but there seem to be so many that are deceitful and you find out their actions and words are not the same. They hide evil thoughts and sometimes deeds behind the cloth.
ReplyDeleteCross, you had asked about some help in purchasing a firearm. Well, I do have quite a bit of experience with firearms so I can try to help you. So it sounds like your looking for something for personal protection and you're right...the Uzi would not be for you. LOL
ReplyDeleteI did see that Dan posted a few suggestions above and I do have to agree that he's in the ballpark with what you should be thinking about. It comes down to the question of, do you want to stop him on the first shot or not? A 9mm is a fine hand gun and is fairly easy to operate and does hold more ammunition than a revolver. They use something called a slide action mechanism to chamber, fire, eject, and load a new round in the chamber. The ammo goes in a magazine which you load into the gun. Like I said, they're fairly easy to operate but they do have drawbacks. They are bigger than some more powerful revolvers and the biggest drawback is the fact that they don't really pack the stopping power you need or want if this is a protection firearm unless your shot is perfect and during a struggle, your shot won't be perfect. I would recommend a .38 caliber revolver if you really want something with stopping power. They do deliver more recoil but they also give you the stopping power you need during a struggle. The revolver does only hold 6 bullets but you shouldn't need more than 6 for a one on one encounter. They make models specifically designed for females so I'm sure you would have no problems finding one that fits you. The handgrip would fit your hand better than a slide action and they make them without hammers so you don't have to worry about the gun getting stuck on something when you pulled it out of a purse or handbag. I don't think you would want anything bigger than a .38, it would definitely be a good choice for you. The 9mm is just to small for defense in my opinion. If you want to talk more about it, just let me know.
Thank u so much for your input. I should go to a gun show or shop and see what feels right for me.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, glad I can help you. Those are both good ideas. A gun show will give you a larger selection since there will be a lot of shop owners and gun manufacturers there. Most people at the shows are very helpful and will tell you legitimate places to go for help in buying and for shooting classes. I would definitely recommend a class for you since your new to shooting. It will teach you safety and how to use your handgun the right way.
ReplyDeleteOn a separate note...I sure which I had my March weather back. It's been way below average temp wise and the weekends always seem to be a bit soggy. I guess I shouldn't complain too much after the really light winter I had.
Well it looks like you've had some other people give their opinion about a gun. I figured you would get some more suggestions. I had a good time over the weekend getting some target practice in with the 45. Great gun but too big for you. Nice to see some other chatting besides the artsy stuff..
ReplyDeleteGood morning bloggers. I hope everyone had a good weekend. I'm just up early so thought I'd pop in and say hi. I'm watching my local news and it's nice to see the weather is going to be much warmer than it has been. I was spoiled in March with 70's and 80's. It's been in the 40's and 50's the last few weeks. I've been watching some robins make a nest on my porch over the last week. They somehow made it in between my porch light and siding. I'm also staring at a yard that needs some mowing...it's spring for sure. I'm a total brown thumb so I'm not in a rush to plant flowers and things since they I kill them in about 6 weeks LOL. Oh well..can't be good at everything :). Well I'm off, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOK...let me try using the English language for a second. What I meant to say was..
ReplyDeleteI'm a total brown thumb so I'm not in a rush to plant flowers since I kill them off in about 6 weeks.
Not the jibberish in my previous post. I guess the LOL is on me :)
Hey Cross..I just wanted to say thanks again for meeting me at the book fair over the weekend. It was really great to finally get to meet you :). I had a fabulous time just wandering around the fair with you. I guess I'll be reading for a while with all the books you helped me pick out.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad Thursday didn't work out too but no worries, we can meet at Spellbound any Thursday now. Have a great day, talk to you soon!!
Glad I could be of some help..want to let you know there are some coffee shops opened in the Miami area for poetry reading..Churchill's Pub in Little Haiti and Luna Star Cafe in North Miami's arts district also the Betsy on South Beach Hotel which would be closer for us then the other 2 mentioned. For erotica reads it's the Bohemia Room at Downtown Miami club Grand Central . You might like this bc on the Erotica Guys nights girls buy the guys drinks LOL
ReplyDeleteI had heard a little bit about the Bohemia Room. We should make that our first stop for sure. I wonder how busy it gets? We'll get there early enough so we make sure we get a good table and you can buy me a few drinks. LOL. We can hit the Betsy too if you want or maybe we'll save that for another time since we'll have some drinks in us. We can just enjoy erotica night and go from there ;). Let's definitely make some plans!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how comfortable i'd be in the Erotica readings lol
ReplyDeleteso umm just the Betsy..besides I don't write erotica ..that's so your genre besides on guys night ..i'd get pushed away with all the single women out there and you and your surfer good looks
It might be my genre but I think your ears aren't quite that innocent. If we went for erotica night, I'd make sure you were right next to me all night.
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ReplyDeleteGood morning everyone. It sounds like you guys are going to have some fun there Jake and Cross. I don't think there's anything around me like you're talking about Cross. I hope you guys have a good time, you'll have to fill me in on the details when you have time.
ReplyDeleteSo last week I was complaining about the snow..today it's supposed to be 86 here. Go figure right lol. I'm definitely not complaining about the 80's at all I love the warm weather. It's nice to have that 14 hours of daylight too. I'm still procrastinating on the planting too. Ok I'll ask..does anyone have good tips for knowing when you've under or over watered plants? It's always my downfall, I can never tell. We could probably have an entire topic teaching me how NOT to kill plants. :)
Well it's time for me to get ready for work so I'll just leave you with that thought. Have a great day everyone..
Sorry dude, I can't help you at all. The only green I ever see is money passing through my hands. I'm a city dweller, maybe someone else can help you out.
ReplyDeleteGotta laugh at you guys...Well.... PM usually a drooping plant that looks like it spent a week in the desert is a good indicator that it's in desperate need of water. If it turns yellow. you probably drowned it. Most plants come with a care label attached to the pot as each needs different requirements. Wish that applied to us humans as well. I'd proudly display my care instructions but at this point i"m either wanting to be a Snap Dragon or a miserable Cactus with buyer beware as my label.
ReplyDeleteLove's Robber Baron
ReplyDeleteA Poem by Southern Cross
Love's Robber Baron
Picture frames of dreams
Lie shattered like shards of glass
Skeletal love is all that's left behind
After vultures have picked the bones dry
Passion that existed in the mind
Never was or could be
Just empty longings
Of useless wishes bathed in
Promises begot with lies
I will enter this life once again
Void of you.. of us.. but not of me.
I will walk the paths you promised,
Laugh the laughs you stole
Share all there is of me
All that still remains.
Keep my heart if you must
It was useless anyway.
Blind in its fury
Naive in its dreams
Too compassionate in nature
Too bold in its beliefs
I am stronger now
Crafted of steel
With a mind you left behind
Never taking the best of me
You left the gold behind
© 2012 Southern Cross
Cross..so first on the plants, that's what the yellow leaves mean!! Now I finally know lol. I always thought they were turning yellow because they weren't getting enough sunlight, damn who knew?? The care label huh...hmmm, that must be the thing I throw away when I buy the plants :). I guess I should take 30 seconds and read them this year. Thanks for the tips, I think I may be trying to post pics so you can give me advice through the summer because I'll probably have more questions than you have answers.
ReplyDeleteNow on to your poem. This is just a wonderful piece of poetry. I can feel your pain, strength, and passion so clearly. You are walking away a stronger person for having gone through all the things that you've been through. Your life is yours again and with that will come the happiness and joy that you so deserve. Thank you so much for sharing with us as always.
Cross i have to agree with puppet on his post,Your poem speaks of the pain and the sorrows of lost love and of lies created in it.It shows you growing stonger and moving on to become a better person and a stronger wiser one.Thanks for sharing with us and have missed you and your poems , take care
ReplyDeleteThank you both for all the kind thoughts..sorry was away for the weekend on the Island and have no net service
DeleteHello everyone. I'm finally up and out of bed. I spent the weekend sitting in an urgent care clinic and sleeping for the rest of it. I hate being sick..ugh. Darn weather is making life difficult around here. With any luck I'll finally be able to spend more than 2 hours out of bed. Have a great week peeps and definitely wishing you good health :)
ReplyDeleteHoping you got some rest and are feeling much better by now.
DeleteGood morning bloggers. I apologize for my long absence. My classes have kept me much busier than I expected. I'll be done with classes this week and will some administrative things to clean up so hopefully I'll have a lot more free time later this month. I see that I've missed some outstanding poetry from both Cross and Jake. You both have a wonderful writing style. I look forward to seeing more writes from the two of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping the blog so interesting.
Nice to see you once again Ted. I am sure winding down at the U has kept you very occupied. Thank you for continuing to keep us posted and reading my blog.
DeleteI didn't see any comments about you going to a gun show or store, have you been able to talk to anyone yet? I have lots of ideas if you need any help.
ReplyDeleteI did visit one gun shop where the owner told me that 38's are the most popular bc of their size and weight. Thanks Dan. I'll let you know as I continue my search. I'm waiting for the next big gun show before making a decision
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ReplyDeleteTiny morsels tasting of such sweetness
Yet the hunger is never quenched.
The taste so exotic, exhilaration for the mind
Leaves the bitterness of aftertaste
Lingering long after the consumption.
The palate begs for more....
Needing to satiate the desire
Of the food belonging to another.
All you can share are
The left over crumbs
Of an Epicurean delicacy.
© 2012 Southern Cross
Oh my Cross I have to say the way the words speak and tell of they way you feel. I am glad to read your poems and writings and it shares who you are .I hope others can tell what all you say as you write. Thanks again for posting this. Cant wait to read more....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your support and kind words.
DeleteCross, you bring us another wonderful poem. You have definitely wiped away the crumbs of the past. Your needs are your own now. That bitter aftertaste is something you will never have to experience again. Your strength is obvious in your writing.
ReplyDeleteDeep Deep sigh here and thank you for all your support
DeleteCool glad you stopped in a gun store and got some advice. Let me know if you need help.
ReplyDeleteOh I need help so many decisions
ReplyDeleteCross, you are such a talented writer. Your poem is excellent. The imagery you use is wonderful. The crumbs of a life that once was. I'm so glad that life is in your past now and you can move forward as a stronger woman. I can speak for everyone I think when I say that we really look forward to your postings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jake. You also have talent as a writer and the vids of your surfing show great talent as a surfer as well. Not that we have the Cali waves here but Coco Beach does fair better than Miami.. Looks like you enjoy the surf...:)
ReplyDeleteWanted to change the topic and background but forgot how ..*sighs*
ReplyDeleteThanks I definitely enjoy writing, I just need some more time to focus on it. I'm glad you liked the vids I sent..you're right they're not Cali waves but they work for us East Coast boys lol. Surfing is my passion for sure. We'll have to go out together soon. I'll teach you some tricks and get you surfing real quick :)
ReplyDeleteYou looked amazing when we met and you were just wearing casual stuff so I can only imagine you in a skin tight wetsuit :).
DeleteLaughing here bc you make me blush every time..but thank you for the compliment...
DeleteYou are more than welcome. You're definitely deserving of all the compliments :).
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ReplyDeleteA Poem by Southern Cross
WEBS
Intricate in design and painstakingly crafted
Sunlight only heightens it's allure.
Radiating prisms cast light off each finely spun thread.
Patience hides the trappings of the host
Waiting to devour the succulent taste of naivety.
The trap so obscure, the devotion endless
All to achieve the final consumption.
No venom is more dangerous nor deadly.
The sting goes unnoticed, it's bite hardly felt,
Slowly the prey falls to it's hunter
Encased in the beauty of the glistening web
© 2012 Southern Cross
I tried so hard to change this darn post to a newer one. I need help...Anyone out there please .....
ReplyDeleteTHE DEVIL'S WALTZ
ReplyDeleteI DANCED WITH THE DEVIL I
MUSIC RANG IN MY EAR
AS HE WHISPERED
" There is nothing to fear.
Give yourself to me
There is so much yet to see"
HIS TEMPO FLOWED EVENLY WITH MINE
I GAVE HIM MY BODY FROM WHICH TO DINE
SEX SO ELECTRIC
LIES SO PATHETIC
LIKE A DRUG
SHOT THROUGH EACH VEIN
CAUSING ME LAUGHTER
ALONG WITH THE PAIN
WITH EYES BLINDFOLDED
ARMS WRAPPED IN A CHAIN....
I SCREAMED.. STOP THIS INSANITY GAME
" TOO LATE MY LOVER ..THERE IS NO DOOR
FOR YOU ARE NOW MY WILLING WHORE"
© 2012 Southern Cro
Ok so first on the blog..I'll help you Cross no problem at all. We'll figure it out. :) You know me and the computer stuff lol. You tell me when you want to work on it and we'll fix it.
ReplyDeleteNow on to the poem...it's fantastic as usual. The imagery is awesome. I hated being stuck in that web and living with the venom every day. I was so happy to escape as I know you are too as it's obvious from your writings. We shall never be prey again.
A Poem by Southern Cross
ReplyDeleteThinking of a classic poem..The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere and the lines.."Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink."..and to you who have satiated my thirst
THIRST
Adrift in the two worlds of coexistence
Hard to find those drinkable drops
So plentiful on the sea but not for me.
My thirst parches the soul more then my body
Words can quench the lust, the heart...
But ..it is the soul that is suffering from the drought
So many waves rush in to shore
Too many at times drudging in flotsam
Drifting aimlessly about ..no destiny
Nor purpose other than just to be
Wasteland of the ripples of the sea
Then I met you ..or was it you met me?
And we drank not of the sea but of the rain
Amid the thunderous skies..lightning electrified
And caste the tattered sails adrift on the
Typhoon and the fierce winds..
The battered ships sailed on to calmer waters
To shores guided by the Southern Cross
Rocking gently against the tide
Just two bodies enjoying the ride
© 2012 Southern Cross
Cross, what a fantastic poem yet again. The fourth stanza is my favorite by far.. The imagery is wonderful as you describe the tattered sails. I think of you more as a peaceful schooner. You have found the calmer waters now and can finally enjoy the tide.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the poems thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your kind comments...I think I am a peaceful schooner now or at least I hope so
Deletesomeone please help me redesign this blog lol 200 comments and I need to change the topic
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