My Book Chap 1 - 4
MY BOOK Chapter One - Four
I was a US Contractor working in Iraq. I am currently working on several books One, Emotions of an Americn in Iraq/Emotions of an American Man. I just completed the Posse Cumutus and the Brotherhood of the Outlaw Bikers and should finsh Cloud Jumpers Soon. The last two are more Novels the first is a poetry book. Publishers are welcome to contact me, You gat to try. My poetry is event driven heart felt and Spirital in nature. I have two Children one 20 year old Son who recently Graduated and a 24 year old Daughter. I am divorced. I Have been home for a while now and I'm looking forward to getting back to normal. I live in Longmont Colorado and work for IBM. I've been writing for years but got back into writing when I was in Iraq to pass time. I'd love to here what you think. My books are available via E-mail(eldridgecharlie@yahoo.com on request. Feel free to contact me or add me to you IM.
On Poetry
I do have a few weaknesses and I love to wrte about them, Women Eyes, smiles, and of course red hair. But my biggest weakness will always be a womens heart. And if that women can make my heart write then all the better. But please don't break my heart, I'm just a man. I just recently realized that my style is: Say what I want to say and end strong. So if your favorite part of my poem is the last line. Now you will understand.
Poetry must come from the heart or a fertile imagination. That is one reason teenagers write it so well. Mothers are great inspiration and those that have had a tough row to hoe also create beautiful
poetry. If you want inspiration look know further then your own life experiences and the deeps of your heart. KISS keep it simple stupid is my motto when it comes to writing in general. But that not so easy when you need 60,000 words for a novel.
'Trees' by Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
I believe thats poems should make a statement. This does in a simple way thats why I love it so
First a soldier here in Iraq and fellow poet. If you are one of the troops, in Iraq or coming or one who has left, let me know I will Add you to this list.
Here are a few of my favorites here on All poetry
Cupcrazy
AP Daughter Army Girl 2007
sandygram
Winner of the
"Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award from the International Society of Poets" for 2006.
A Favorite and Fellow winner
- Last seen on Nov 4 8:51 AM. Member since April 15, 2006.
- I'm a tigereye texture poet for 1,404 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is "Awe for the love of a women".
- I am a 50 year old guy from Colorado (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a Network Administrator.
- I am in the groups Romantics Dreamers
- I have 1,404 comments, 243 poems, 4 stories, 1 journal
My Poetry
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perhaps she was a goddess,
Of this will never know,
11 lines, 4 comments, October 19. In Fantasy -
Be this the end of days,
Or is this a new beginning. -
My days in hell
will end soon, my love
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I fear that I won’t make it home
Or maybe I’ll get hurt
My Stories
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3086 lines, August 5, 2006. In 2000-5000 words, War
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2193 lines, 1 comment, August 5, 2006. In 2000-5000 words, War
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5017 lines, July 17, 2006. In >5000 words, Emotions of an american in iraq
My journal entries
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I was fairly new in Longmont Colorado. I had been around the world while in the military. I had traveled to Europe and Asia. Here I was stuck in a sleepy little town called Longmont Colorado; it is your typical medium size town, located north of Denver. Longmont is stuck right between the states two biggest colleFebruary 25, 65,500 words. → 1 comment, Add one?
Guest Book
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Broken-Rickie on June 21Happy Father's Day...
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Broken-Rickie on June 1I hear you, I hear your voice in the wind it's faint but there, remember me it says from the wind, remember me as i was and as i am now, remember the happiness and not the sorrow, remember the good times and not the bad, look to the future and I will still be there, look to the stars and you will see me, please don't forget about me, I wont I say back as the wind blows around me as if hugging me........ I ponder the possibility of living life like it says but still remembering it....... I wonder if anybody out there is thinking the same thing........ so i reach out to you and extend my had to you my brothers and sisters from around the world..........and if you agree with me post this on your page or send it to someone else and extend your hand to others out there.
Written by a great friend of mine that I was stationed with: I love you Dawson! You my brother and my inspiration! -
Sandygram : Hello, ben much too long since I stopped by. I hope all is well with you. Sandy on May 20
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Broken-Rickie on April 28SEXIEST PEOPLE ON AP....WHEN YOU BEEN HIT YOU GOTTA SEND THIS PLAYBOY BUNNY TO ALL THE SEXY PEOPLE YOU KNOW INCLUDING DA PERSON THAT SEND IT TO YOU...
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