A Little About Me
My name is Andrew Houtman. I live in the Mid Hudson Valley region of New York with my beautiful wife.
For 27 years I have worked as a developmental aide for the state of New York. It is at times extremely challenging work, but can be very rewarding. I love to laugh, love, and play.
In my spare time, I am a songwriter, and am getting more and more into poetry.
What I Believe
I am an agnostic. I do believe there is something greater than us, I just don't believe any of us truly know who, or what that is.
I believe that if people realized that the major religions of the world have many of the same core beliefs, then the world community would have a much greater chance of coming together, instead of constantly being pulled apart.
I believe that without Hope, there is no Light.
I believe without Faith, there is no Strength.
I believe that without Understanding, there is no hope of Forgiveness
I believe that without Forgiveness, there is no chance for peace, on any level.
I believe that without Love, there is nothing of value.
My name is Andrew Houtman. I live in the Mid Hudson Valley region of New York with my beautiful wife.
For 27 years I have worked as a developmental aide for the state of New York. It is at times extremely challenging work, but can be very rewarding. I love to laugh, love, and play.
In my spare time, I am a songwriter, and am getting more and more into poetry.
What I Believe
I am an agnostic. I do believe there is something greater than us, I just don't believe any of us truly know who, or what that is.
I believe that if people realized that the major religions of the world have many of the same core beliefs, then the world community would have a much greater chance of coming together, instead of constantly being pulled apart.
I believe that without Hope, there is no Light.
I believe without Faith, there is no Strength.
I believe that without Understanding, there is no hope of Forgiveness
I believe that without Forgiveness, there is no chance for peace, on any level.
I believe that without Love, there is nothing of value.
- Last seen on Nov 7 11:35 AM. Member since March 1.
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, and quote is "love heals". - I am a 55 year old man from New York (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm a developmental aide.
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- I have 148 comments, 30 poems
Poems I'm focused on
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There are no words to say
To give hope. No comfort, no solace.10 lines, 4 comments, April 16 -
I woke early this morning
And noticed frost on the windowpane.20 lines, 9 comments, April 13
My Poetry
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All those years together
Crossing rivers of tears27 lines, 4 comments, April 16
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I didn't believe in ghosts
Until you were gone
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trekkergirl on April 18just stopped by to say hi and thank you for commenting on my writings. Also, I added you as a favorite. Hope that was okay.
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Amana Araya Jabari on March 14Hey how are you?
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SanitZdFreedom on March 12Hey! just showing my appreciation, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it!
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loafy on March 3hey
