In the shadows of death

Thanks Richard I appreciate the encouragement and the critique. As the news is saddening my writing helps me put my thoughts into perspective. I never been comfortable talking about my feelings, writing them into poetry has been a blessing. The friends at Neopoet and their gracious criticism has made it easier for me to write stress releasing poetry that refreshes me emotionally. I feel poetry is a art form an must be done in a way to touches the readers whatever the topic. Thanks for letting me know my rants have become art form. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Writing stress free poetry has become easier and more of a part of me, an art that readers can relate and respond to graciously. My earlier writing about what my feeling weren't too artful, but the Elf suggest I write whatever I was feeling. Tis was hard and incoherent, I took all the critique and suggestion to heart and learn to write my rants better *smiling* Thanks for the encouraging words. I wrote this in only a few minutes. I quickly reproofed and revised it then I posted. Reading and commenting on Lissa poem (in the dark) inspired me to write this as i did not think about writing it before as the new is so fresh and hubby is still trying to come to grips with it. What I wrote is his initial reaction after leaving the doctors office. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

My writing has become just that. Life disappointments has become more bearable for me as i can now write meaningful poetry that helps me to express myself better. Friends and family are helping him to cope as well. I never could talk about anything much less encourage anyone. Neopoet friends has aided me in becoming more articulate in my speech and writing. This particular prayer have been answered. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

Thanks for the encouraging comment i did not think about it that way. glad you mention the global readers and their prayers. I very much appreciate that. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

i appreciate the suggestion ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

glad you see the improvement. all the suggestions given here were very helpful and welcomed. i have benefited greatly. as of January I've been here a year and neopoet is like a family to me. I've learn to write better and purge myself of negative issues ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

your comment and viewpoint to my writing is well taken. thanks for sharing your thoughts and concern. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara

your comment and viewpoint to my writing is well taken. thanks for sharing your thoughts and concern. glad to know i was able to write it in an effective poetic format. ~~~~~~~~~ Be whoever you are At all times, and Remember that Because of this, people will Always Respect, and Admire you ©2008Leonard Respectfully Yours, Barbara