My name is Jim and my SW name tells something about me.
Now living in the Seattle, Washington area times have been spent by a campfire when my only companions were the moon, a lake and a wolf in the distance, all making my world expand.
I've been left asking questions about everything, writing poetry, and being a bit cynical. Others also say my sense of humor is strange (though it doesn't seem that way to me) so you be the judge.
Now is the time to give in to the stories that insist on writing themselves each I see an old building or read the inscription on a tombstone and to do some things want to do instead of taking care of others.
Also there is work with the homeless to insure they get a decent lunch each week, even if it means sandwiches. Not a "do-gooder" just hate to see people without go hungry if it can be avoided.
INVICTUS
by: William Earnest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody buy unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
Favorite authors range from Taylor Caldwell and Poe to Robert Penn Warren to Maya Angelou.
Guess it's easy to tell what type of music I prefer...classical, right? Actually classical isn't too bad, but then my ringtone is Smokin' Gun, some heavy blues.
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Now living in the Seattle, Washington area times have been spent by a campfire when my only companions were the moon, a lake and a wolf in the distance, all making my world expand.
I've been left asking questions about everything, writing poetry, and being a bit cynical. Others also say my sense of humor is strange (though it doesn't seem that way to me) so you be the judge.
Now is the time to give in to the stories that insist on writing themselves each I see an old building or read the inscription on a tombstone and to do some things want to do instead of taking care of others.
Also there is work with the homeless to insure they get a decent lunch each week, even if it means sandwiches. Not a "do-gooder" just hate to see people without go hungry if it can be avoided.
INVICTUS
by: William Earnest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody buy unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
Favorite authors range from Taylor Caldwell and Poe to Robert Penn Warren to Maya Angelou.
Guess it's easy to tell what type of music I prefer...classical, right? Actually classical isn't too bad, but then my ringtone is Smokin' Gun, some heavy blues.
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- Last seen on Mar 30 10:43 AM. Member since January 16, 2007.
- I am a man from Washington (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm Busy, very busy. Family and friends always need something----.
- I am in the groups Adult Room, Candy Cafe, S a R, The Editors Corner, Writing 101, Writing Whatever You Want
- I have 539 comments, 1 contest, 31 poems, 22 stories
My Stories
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September winds race down the mountain passes, playing hide-and-seek in the trees and adding a bite to the sun-warmed air.1
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I look around to discover something missing / And nowhere to be found / Wait, there must be some mistake / Give me time to reason; get calm
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The past few months have been a difficult time for me; my very best friend first had a two heart attacks followed by pneumonia, then was given less then three months to live. Yes, difficult for me as death was something he200 words, 5 comments, April 9, 2008
My Poetry
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Let us make a feast
Upon the summer grass -
Gazing at the stars,
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She just smiled and said, “Hello” to capture my heart.
Arms entwined, kisses in the sunset for only a few days<100 words, 5 comments, November 10, 2008
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- With A Smile at allpoetry
She just smiled and said, “Hello” to capture my heart.
Arms entwined, kisses in the sunset for only a few days - Cascade September at allpoetry
The September winds race down the mountain passes
playing hide-and-seek in the trees as they add a bit to the air - Khaki Man at allpoetry
Throughout days or nights of thought, while sleeping or awake
there are those special people who through your memories will creep
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