This is an image (one of about 50) that my son took. I was going to put up one of the ones he took of me straightening my skirt, fluffing my hair, fixing my bra, making a face or yelling at him to quit laughing and just take the stupid picture ... but decided on this one instead.BIOI am a freelance writer and published author, from Canada. I also putter with web design and fractals. My friends cringe when they open their e-mail and see an attachment with the subject line "What do you think of this one?"
I also do public speaking and have a book published, on bullying, which came out this year. I speak in schools and for different organizations about bullying and writing and it's pretty time consuming but a lot of fun ... the kids are great. I also work for a major financial institution, I guess you could say in my spare time. :)
I have a website for the book, if anyone is interested in seeing what it's about ...
outofbullying.com
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Comments (14)
hobbit
I'm so glad you finaly posted,, and a wonderful thought provoking poem, great work my friend.
meico
This is the obviously genuine voice of compassion. The poem combines insight with striking honesty. It is very apparent that there is a caring loving person both behind and within the poem. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jalen
awesome Pat...and u were afraid to post why????????????....what a impactful message and I want to read your book when its done..my youngest is in 8th grade and going through that bullying experience now...its defnitely nothing to push aside ..my son was dangled over the banister on 2nd floor..it happened during the day right outsude like 4 classes..but noone heard and saw anything..yeah right,,well welcome Pat ,,,uve encouraged me by your postings on my poetry...Hugs sweetie..Jalen
loswl_
Excellent first post, I love the fractal image..SWEEET :O) And the poem is very heartfelt..I think we all can relate...thanks for sharing ;O)
jas55
The pairing of poem and image really throb with honesty. I sense, in these lines, a heart-breaking and heartbroken staccato of sorrows that will always grip you, the writer. You also punch at the reader with the most delicate of human facts and, as a result, I feel a punch that lingers. The lines of your image dare to be beauty in the presence of an infinite darkness behind them. Your many visual ambiguities hypnotize slowly. We're not sure what we're seeing and we're not sure what we're feeling. You and your talent have guts to express one of the most unbearable of pains. Thank you. I was moved to see and read this.
vlaaitje
wonderful words.....
kansas
Very moving poetry. Oh the pain in some fragile children! Thank you. Beautiful image too.
ObsidianLogic
wonderfull my friend and sincere all to gather the bully and the bullyeeee are swept under the preverbial rug way too long "" your blowing it out of preportion son/daughter"" its to bad what we concidered bullying has turned in to almost man slaughter thease days !!!.... by the way lamase works to calm the nerves and next time don't be nervous how can we but look forward to such wonderful works from you
jocko500
very good ...I was bully when I was young I think it made me wiser and less fearful of anything that comes at me. not saying I have no fear it just I can look in it face and say come on I not backing away you in my face I in yours now what you going to do? Only Jesus can give you peace and the migth to do it.[not saying figth is the only way] Your poem and fract is great. keep posting
mushypea
excellent fractal and poem.
roadrunner69
WOW! '77' viewings first time out!
LFNForever
Absolutely beautiful!! :)
TallPockets
V O T E
logiloglu
a heartfelt thanks to your friends from me,too.i am so glad that you post your wonderful art in words and images,Pat, so it was possible to meet you. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!