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My tag, free to snag!




Thank you, Debilynn for my personalized tag!



Thanks Tammy, for the friendship tag!




We want you to snag our tags! Check this column out!
http://allpoetry.com/column/show/2347403

Then check these links:
http://allpoetry.com/list/59869-Snag-a-Tag

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My new prayer. Thanks, Jeannie D. for the first line, from one of your poems:
My priorities must be aligned with what matters most
Please help me, Dear Father, Son and Holy Ghost.


My Mom and Dad in their early days.




A photo montage of my family




Peace Tag I designed




I am a 54 year old woman who lives in New England,
which is in the Northeastern region of the US.
I am married and have one son.
I write poetry, song lyrics and occasional prose.
I belong to a couple of writer's groups outside of Allpoetry,
one of which I run.

Knitting is my newest interest,
and my passion for gardening/playing with dirt has returned.

I hold a BFA in Graphic Design. I worked for twelve years
in the field of digital type design and hinting technologies.
I occasionally freelance as a graphic designer
(emphasis on free, LOL) and have designed
a line of greeting cards with my verse,
scripture verses and photographic images,
many of which I've photographed and edited.
I have shown them to family and friends,
have sold a few, and have gotten an overall good
response.

I joined the graphics groups here on AP
and have learned how to design borders and backgrounds.
It is totally addicting, especially if you like art
or design. Please check out my borders,
backgrounds and graphics lists her on my author's page.
Feel free to use any from the first list here,
or anything from my Snag a Tag list.

I suffer from fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, clinical depression,
and generalized anxiety.
I have taken steps to improve this part of my life.



If you are depressed and/or suicidal, please get help. Here are a few resources:

metanoia ~ http://www.metanoia.org/ ~ http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/

AFSP Association for Suicide Prevention ~ http://www.afsp.org/

NAMI National Association of Mental Illness ~ http://www.nami.org/

Parents, there's help for you, too!

Parental Stress Line ~ 1-800-632-8188 ~ www.parentshelpingparents.org



My poetry rules:
1. Less is more.
2. Show, Don't tell.
3. Poetry is a deep,complex craft. I have barely scratched the surface. so --
4. Learn, baby, learn!

Jeff Newbury is a poet, musician, teacher, husband and father.
This is one of Jeff's "unwritten poetry rules" which I think is a true gem:

Tune the lines like strings. I read every line aloud, rearranging syntax & replacing words until it sounds right to my ear, just like tuning a guitar.

I found his "rule" at this site: http://wordcage.blogspot.com/




http://allpoetry.com/Mirthryl

Diane is my closest friend on AP.
She is a gifted poet and a humble servant of God,
as well as a doting Mom and Grandmom,
her husband's delight, and a loyal, loving friend.

Diane wrote this poem about our friendship.
I couldn't be more pleased!

Freed by Mercy

Despite my failings
her friendship is unfailing;
She knows my tender aches
and speaks in Epsom salts;
We laugh together,
startling butterflies to dance!

She creates beauty,
sharing bouquets from her heart
through her fingers.

A delightful friend with whom to
lament laundry in Latin,
giggle at goof-ups,
focus on family.

She spell-checks my poetry
and reality-checks me!

Together finding forgiveness,
relying on repentance,
glorifying God,
searching by the lamp
of the Spirit,
rejoicing to be
Freed by Mercy!



My wonderful, generous, loving, brave,
talented and inspiring Allpoetry sisters.
Each faces adversity in her life;
courageously confronting storms of pain,
stroking gracefully through calm waters,
thankful for sun-kissed days.I love you all!

JeannieD Hunter http://allpoetry.com/JeannieD Hunter


Debilynn http://allpoetry.com/debilynn


PassionsPromise http://allpoetry.com/PassionsPromise


Dove http://allpoetry.com/Dove

~LilacThOughts~ http://allpoetry.com/LilacThOughts


BarefootSoul http://allpoetry.com/BarefootSoul


Blushfulmoon http://allpoetry.com/Blushfulmoon


The Poetic Angel http://allpoetry.com/The Poetic Angel

Recluse Writer http://allpoetry.com/Recluse Writer




Love Will See Us Through
by Tory (PassionsPromise)

(dedicated to Freed By Mercy)

Upon the mantle of an old fireplace,
a picture perfect painting of us.
As words recover and ink went dry,
we enjoy the memories of love's grace.

Of long ago, when vows were made,
for better or worse we'll fight.
To keep all the promises back then
as we overcome burdens in life.

Within your arms I remained cherished,
whether or not the storm battles in.
Two precious hearts have never perished,
no matter the sorrows given...

Love will see us through....



Tory also dedicated this poem to me.
I was so touched when I read it, and so grateful.

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4656561

My sister Debilynn sent me this link less than 10 minutes
after Tory sent hers. It is another poem dedicated to me!
I almost fell off my chair! I've been feeling so discouraged.
These two poems really lifted me up.

http://allpoetry.com/poem/4656639

I think God is trying to tell me something...

Debilynn wrote me another poem:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4949793



Lyndon
I'm proud to call Ron my AP Grandpa. He is an essential member of the Allpoetry family, from Queensland, Australia. Ron runs a number of groups here on AP, including Winklings and the OVW Anthology groups. His poetry is superb, his knowledge of poetry and the English language deep & his interests wide. He is a wise and witty gentleman and a true friend to many on AP.
http://allpoetry.com/Lyndon

Griswold
Scott is my AP brother-in-law and Tory's ap husband.
He is funny, upright, passionate about life
and very prolific on AP in both poetry and design.
http://allpoetry.com/Griswold

Paulcreates
Paul is my new AP brother. We met while submitting poetry and assisting with the "On Viewless Wings" Anthology. Paul is generous with his time; willing to help another hurting soul (thank you) through prayer and active listening, or take on a task which needs to be done. We are the same age! Paul shared a saying with me which is so sad but so true: Hurt people hurt people.
Check out his fine poetry at:
http://allpoetry.com/paulcreates

My AP daughter is SunDew.
I am thrilled to welcome her to my family!
She is very pretty, and was born the same year
I was married. She just gave birth to a beautiful
baby boy named Dewey! Does that make me an AP Grandma?
Her author page is
http://allpoetry.com/SunDew

I am honored to add 2 nephews to my Allpoetry family;
Zach and Arkbear.

ZachP
is a very talented graphic designer and poet.
and has a bright future ahead of him.
He was a guest on Maya Angelou's radio program
on XM radio, "Oprah and Friend's" channel;
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 4 pm Eastern time.

I am so proud of you, Zach!
http://allpoetry.com/ZachP

Arkbear
Bear is among the most dedicated members on this sight.
He heads numerous groups along wit the PO' contest series,
which he created, and are very popular on AP.
He has expanded this series to include contests for stories (SO).

My niece is OurgirlFriday.
She is an intense and intelligent person
with deep beliefs and a fascinating past.
She changes her username often.
Her username is current as of July, 28, 2009.
Check her out at:
http://allpoetry.com/OurgirlFriday





Two of the awards I received from GraphicOholics
designed by DKakaLunaticSerene






Pride badge designed by me. This badge stays.
I am and will always be a GraphicOholic.




Member badge for our new Graphics group, designed by me.




An official member badge/avatar I designed
for the Poetic Bandits, which I belong to.




I designed this for Winklings, which I also belong to:







ZachP designed this tag for my Healthy Choices Group




Designed by Hekate to prove I'm checking in regularly to my support group.









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  • Column: Please Pray for Tory (Passions Promise) at allpoetry
    Griswold has just informed me that Tory has been in a coma for two days after suffering a severe seizure caused by a treatment. She is not expected to live through the night.

    Please storm Heaven's Pearly Gates on her behalf, and let her know we a
  • Column: A Primer on Type at allpoetry
    Observations and biases about fonts from working in the field of digital typography. If you have questions or would like to know more, please contact me.
  • Column: Backgrounds for Kevin's Consideration at allpoetry
    I have found these backgrounds I have designed to be font friendly and well received. I give permission for public usage of these on Allpoetry.

    Freed by Mercy
    aka Joyce Josephson

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