My name is Penny, which is short for Penelope.
My mother got my name from the Greek mythology.
A king once had a daughter, he did not want to share,
So he made her suitors pull back a bow he placed there.
He did not count on Hercules, pulling back the bow,
Which he did with ease, so she became his wife you know.
Now I am not a queen, my husband no Hercules,
But he is all I need, and he always tries to please.
I am a wife and mother, roles that I dearly love.
I have a deep abiding faith, in my God above.
My faith carries me through, all the trials that I bare,
When it comes to trouble, I've had more than my fair share.
Still I am quite happy, filled with the Lord's peace and joy.
I like writing faith based poems, though some it does annoy.
I don't mean to incite, but rather to share my peace,
I see so many hurting, who from pain need release.
I was born in September, and I am a Virgo.
I don't follow astrology, but my sign I know.
I think it really fits me, at least what I have read,
I wish I could get perfection, pushed out of my head.
I always strive for more, nothing's ever good enough,
Wanting everything just right, can really be quite tough.
Virgo's are warm hearted, they're loyal and loving also,
Again this sounds like me, for in my heart love does grow.
Well, now inside of me, you have had a little peep,
I think I'll stop this now, before I put you to sleep!
Author notes
As you can see, I have used all four topics together. I ended this with a bit of humor because I have a sense of humor also.
I read A Demon's Worst Nightmare by BonnieQ
Written March 23rd, 2005
A contest entry
- Who Are You?????? by Mrs. Dumas.
350 points, ended March 29, 2005, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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What a wonderful poem about your allpoetry name. Really cute. Take care, Sandy
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This is wonderfully writen, thank you for your comment on my poem, good luck to you to. You have a beautiful way about the way you write, I truly enjoyed this.
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you explained yourself in many different aspects and it such a smooth way. but i think that my favorite part was when you wrote "I don't mean to incite, but rather to share my peace,
I see so many hurting, who from pain need release." I read so many poems on people telling how much their lives suck, but we all have our tough times. it is nice to read you positive poems and how much faith you have. great write and good luck with the contest! Jess -
WOW... This is an awesome poem!!! I think it is awesome that you put all four choices together!!! Good luck in the contest!!!
Hugs,
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Ooh, I love autobiographical poems! "I don't follow astrology, but my sign I know" hahaha! That made me laugh
It's good to know who you are, and you've clearly expressed that here. Great work!
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This is a wonderful testimony to your faith. I love the rhythm and rhyme scheme of this poem. It flowed as smooth as silk! Best of luck in the contest! Keep writing! God Bless~ Sandy
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This was so beautifully written and arranged. I love that you incorporated everything about yourself into it and even managed an effortless rhyme scheme. Wonderful write! Good Luck in the contest
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Bravo Beautiful one!
Beauty is as beauty does!
Penny... I have a dear friend who is also called Penelope. I only wish that she had your openness to share your love of life
I enjoyed and treasured each word here that you have written!
May your day be blessed!
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This is a wonderful look into who you are. You are who you show yourself as within your poetry. Not putting on facades, just being your blessed self. I am so thankful to have you in my poetic life.
S♠m
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Wow, this was great! I try to explain myself in song lyrics and it just doesn't work, but you do this, and I feel like I know you better. Never ever ever ever stop writing, even if you become paralyed and can't write or type
"I like writing faith based poems, though some it does annoy.
I don't mean to incite, but rather to share my peace,
I see so many hurting, who from pain need release."
I completely feel you there, but that a whole different topic for a whole different time
Anyway, the rhyming and flow were great. Good luck in the contest! God bless you! (Man I love saying that to someone without being afraid I've offended them)
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Fabulous Write!
Awwwww, Penny! This was so great! Not only did it have wonderful rhyme, but it flowed really well! And you told us so much about yourself, in such a short poem! I'm a Scorpio, and in some ways, a very typical one, but in others, very atypical! I'd like to think that those "stinging" qualities of the Scorpio are those that I've turned over to the Lord, and that He has gotten control over. (OK: would ya' settle for "He's working on it???" ) This was a really terrific write, girl! You are very talented! I have no doubt that this will do great in the contest! Good luck!
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Great write about who you are This was a lovely poem telling me all about you, keep writing because this was a lovely poem with good rhyme and gives me a good picture of a personality (whether it's yours I don't know but I definately imagine a real person so...)
All the best,
Pozo
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Wow this is so beautifully written. I feel like I know you now The flow was just...Wow...No forced rhyme, perfectly written. I had a lot of fun reading it, thanks for giving us a little peep into your life Best of luck in the contest.
~Lana
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I'm glad this is the first of your works that I clicked on. Thank you for this introduction. Fits the rules of the contest, and is quite a nice piece of work. I loved the flow, and the way you have woven yourself into your words. Very nice.
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GOOD JOB
I realy enjoyed reading this about you and you did not put me to sleep well done , I have enjoyed all your poems that I have read and I am looking forward to reading more SAM
PS good luck in the contest
Edited on Mar 25, 4:49 p.m. because ''. -
Penny, this made me smile. I do have something to say, if you want to write faith based poems, you should go for it and don't let the people who get annoyed by it bother you. Everyone has to find their own path, and if you have faith and happiness in your own path you shouldn't be afriad to share it. I like how you used all four of the choices, it really gives a greater view to who you are. Great Job! Good luck in the contest!
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I love it
Hey I really like this poem...it shows that you dont really care what other people think about you writing poems about God. I think that my next poem I will write will be about our wonderful creater..Well I hope you have a blessed day and all the days following.....GOD BLESS!!
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lol! Put us to sleep, you don't give yourself enough credit. This was a wonderful poem and it was great getting to know a little bit more about you. You sound like you have your sights set on the right track. Christ will alwyas lead us out of crisis or give us what we need to fight it. Never worry if people get annoyed by you Spirtual poetry. If they get annoyed at least you know that they read it and you got their attention. You are a very lovely, caring and compassionate person. You expressed that well in this poem.
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Awwww Penny!! This was so beautiful and sooo wonderful!! If this is who you are, I am so thankful that we are friends ;-) lol j/k I loved this, you did a great job on telling us a little about you and your flow was amazing I love to see your works!! Im glad to see your faith just keeps right on growing!! Never stop!! God Bless You my friend!!
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Stunning!
This was beautiful! I completely adore this piece. It's very real, it shows a lot... it's very you, which is good. I feel like I know you so much more. I hope you win the contest! I'll be shocked if you don't! -
Thanks so very much! I had the ' in nothing's and the spell check showed it was wrong, so, I second guessed myself, decided maybe I was wrong and took it out. LOL The 'tuff' is purley my mistake. (Too much slang writing) Anyways, I want to say thank you for all the wonderful and kind comments. God Bless and Hugs to all of you. Penny
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Excellent
I have to echo Vickie's declaration! Virgos and I have always gotten along famously. 
I'm a double gemini, thus there are many, many facets to me and many women inside. So, now I understand why you and I hit it off so rapidly when I joined A/P last year!
This is so cleverly written and simply has to be a winner! You covered the whole of Penny... well, I'm sure you have a few things you haven't given away. Nevertheless, dear one, good luck in the contest!
Lots of love and hugs, B♥n 
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OH, Penny!! No wonder I love you. This poem explains so much about you. I feel like I got a better glimpse of you. I love the honesty and to end this with a sense of humor, was perfect!
I hope you do well in the contest, I'm rootin' for ya!!! ♥ vj -
Aunt Penny, this was great. I loved that you incorporated all the topics; it really worked out well. I enjoyed reading this so much. Great job! I did see a few things that may be errors, but I may be wrong.
"I always strive for more, nothings ever good enough,"
I think that "nothings" should be "nothing's" because it stands for nothing is. But I could be wrong. LOL!
Also in the next line, I believe "tuff" should be "tough." I looked up "tuff" and couldn't find it in the dictionary.
Anyways, you did wonderful with this; great job and thanks for entering.
Hugs and Love
Jess
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