~ME~
How do you describe someone who is in a constant state of becoming? I don't believe in remaining stagnant... life is about progress, about creating and recreating who we are based on our experiences and the people who touch our lives and the wisdom that comes with it.
"The question is not what you look at but at what you see"
~Henry David Thoreau
The only thing that NEVER changes is that I am an optimist. And I will survive.
~MY POETRY~
I was an obsessive person. Now I'm Buddhist and don't obsess much due to daily meditation. But much of what I write about is my former obsessions - people, bluegrass, sex. Sometimes I wonder if the creativity will still flow without the insanity of obsessiveness.
Emotions inspire me. Good bluegrass music inspires me. Teaching inspires me. Those are the things I live for.
I write for my sanity. If anyone else likes what I write and can relate to it, that's just an added bonus. Please comment if you like what you read.
"Cast All Your Votes For Dancing"
-- Hafiz (lived approximately 1320 - 1388)
I know the voice of depression
Still calls to you.
I know those habits that can ruin your life
Still send their invitations.
But you are with Friend now
And look so much stronger.
You can stay that way
And even bloom!
Keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions' beautiful laughter.
Keep squeezing drops from the Sun
From the sacred hands and glance of your Beloved
And, my dear,
From the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.
Learn to recognize the counterfeit coins
That may buy you just a moment of pleasure,
But then drag you for days
Like a broken man
Behind a farting camel.
You are with Friend now.
Learn what actions of yours delight Him,
What actions of yours bring freedom
And Love.
Whenever you say God's name, dear pilgram,
My ears wish my head was missing
So they could finally kiss each other
And applaud all your nourishing wisdom!
O keep squeezing drops from the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions' beautiful laughter
And from the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.
Now sweet one,
Be wise.
Cast all your votes for Dancing!
How do you describe someone who is in a constant state of becoming? I don't believe in remaining stagnant... life is about progress, about creating and recreating who we are based on our experiences and the people who touch our lives and the wisdom that comes with it.
"The question is not what you look at but at what you see"
~Henry David Thoreau
The only thing that NEVER changes is that I am an optimist. And I will survive.
~MY POETRY~
I was an obsessive person. Now I'm Buddhist and don't obsess much due to daily meditation. But much of what I write about is my former obsessions - people, bluegrass, sex. Sometimes I wonder if the creativity will still flow without the insanity of obsessiveness.
Emotions inspire me. Good bluegrass music inspires me. Teaching inspires me. Those are the things I live for.
I write for my sanity. If anyone else likes what I write and can relate to it, that's just an added bonus. Please comment if you like what you read.
"Cast All Your Votes For Dancing"
-- Hafiz (lived approximately 1320 - 1388)
I know the voice of depression
Still calls to you.
I know those habits that can ruin your life
Still send their invitations.
But you are with Friend now
And look so much stronger.
You can stay that way
And even bloom!
Keep squeezing drops of the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions' beautiful laughter.
Keep squeezing drops from the Sun
From the sacred hands and glance of your Beloved
And, my dear,
From the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.
Learn to recognize the counterfeit coins
That may buy you just a moment of pleasure,
But then drag you for days
Like a broken man
Behind a farting camel.
You are with Friend now.
Learn what actions of yours delight Him,
What actions of yours bring freedom
And Love.
Whenever you say God's name, dear pilgram,
My ears wish my head was missing
So they could finally kiss each other
And applaud all your nourishing wisdom!
O keep squeezing drops from the Sun
From your prayers and work and music
And from your companions' beautiful laughter
And from the most insignificant movements
Of your own holy body.
Now sweet one,
Be wise.
Cast all your votes for Dancing!
- Last seen on Aug 1 11:22 PM. Member since July 28, 2004.
- I'm a obsidian idea poet for 656 comments.
- I am a 40 year old woman (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a *always* a teacher, bluegrass musician, friend/lover/critic/dreamer/philosopher.
- Visit my homepage at myspace.com/theresestarot
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- A Reason, Season, or a Lifetime...
- Always Has A Place In My Heart
- Bluegrass
- Faded Obsession Now Turned to Despise
- Porn! just kidding! The politically correct term is erotica
- When Life's Gotcha Down, Write About It!
My Poetry
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Trying to hold on
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You set me up to watch me fall But aren’t you the one who really fell?29 lines, April 24. In Personal
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I was like a giddy 13 year old with a larger-than-life crush, so when he befriended me on the latest “chat” program, I could barely contain my excitement. The adult side of my brain rationalized with this child in me that he1453 lines, April 24. In 600-2000 words, Romance
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I was like a giddy 13 year old with a larger-than-life crush, so when he befriended me on the latest “chat” program, I could barely contain my excitement. The adult side of my brain rationalized with this child in me that he1453 lines, April 24. In 600-2000 words, Romance
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For some reason, I had never dared to think about Tommy in “that way.” Maybe it was because I was involved with his cousin for a good par2513 lines, October 16, 2007. In 2000-5000 words
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I was like a giddy 13 year old with a larger-than-life crush, so when he befriended me on the latest “chat” program, I could barely contain my excitement. The adult side of my brain rationalized with this child in me that he - [ I was like a giddy 13 year old with a larger-than-life crush, so when he befriended me on the latest “chat” program, I could barely contain my excitement. The adult side of my brain rationalized with this child in me that he probably just added everyon at storywrite
I was like a giddy 13 year old with a larger-than-life crush, so when he befriended me on the latest “chat” program, I could barely contain my excitement. The adult side of my brain rationalized with this child in me that he
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Shayde on June 2Hey, it's Shay from myspace. I was able to find my username, haha I'm glad it was the name I use often.
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nightwolf on October 13, 2006yes you may use my poem as an example for your english class. i'm glad you enjoyed it.
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queenie on March 30, 2006i am waiting for you to enter your entry for my contest opinions into my prewrite contest so you can receive your 2nd place trophy.the other two winners cannot get their trophies until you enter.
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xSarahx on June 17, 2005Awesome song up there
