Imported Poems

It takes a special kind of person to be happy with loneliness. Do you go to church? That might help if you do (not trying to be pushy here. just a suggestion) How about spending the night with a close friend? I know you're not a chatty type but maybe you have a close girlfriend to talk with? How about shopping? Do you like shopping? Personally I detest it, but to each his own. Go to the movies, maybe? pirates 3 is out? oh here's one! Do you have a pet? We have two cats named Garfield (after the comic) and Ronnie (after President Reagan) and they're tons of fun to play with and care for.
And before I close, you are most certainly NOT boring. And I'm sure hundreds of other people will agree with me. And hopefully in the not too distant future, hundreds of fans as well.

**Edit**I hope I don't sound pushy. I've never been through what you have Countess and I really don't know what to say or suggest. You're in my prayers!

Hmm...Yeah, being nocturnal sounds fun. And in no way are you boring. Because if you were, I would be dead.

Countess, haven't we been here before? I assure you the long suffering spouse is very aware of your name. As well as Kathycf and Grace86--don't mention andave ya (too young). Logos is the name I dare not breathe. What am I saying? My point here that you of interest to me in a number of ways--you are full of life and experience and joy and sorrow. A whole person. Plus I believe you know you have people here on the net that genuinely care for you nd enjoy your writing. Wish I had half your talent but the laziness would counteract it. Please don't roll over and fade. Boring does not become you. I will be the very first to admit it's a bear to find reasons to move along but God continues to bless--He is much more interested in you and me breathing then we are truth be known. Andave ya is right, chruch, friend(s), even a cat?) I appreciate VERY much that you are a regular prsence on the net--I almost left myself a year back but Grace 86 and especially Logos encouraged me to stay adn I have become somewhat fond of this place. ANd of you. Love Rich

Well, I am still relatively new here, so what right have I to dispense advice, but hey, I respect you as a talented writer and a regular here at LitNet, and as a kind and caring person (your posts give it away, Countess ). But anyhow, don't let this mood overwhelm you, you need to keep going. Sometimes when I have almost lost it, I try to re-find myself in drawing, my piano, or just driving to my North, where there is a loooooong beach shore to walk down (winter or summer -- doesn't matter). Try to find something aesthetic to cling to (that is what I do). And though I know nothing of your son, I will only add that you need to keep your head up for his sake, too. In reading this entry, I hope you do not find me intrusive. I care and that is why I am typing this to you. Best wishes, Countess. Hang in there.

Andave - I do go to church, but it's hard for me to relate to "church" people. It seems everyone there is a stock character in some play and I crave dimension. I went to an all-womens Sunday School class Sunday before last, and the only thing that came to mind was "Birds Chirping". As I listened to the histrionic conversational voices from the dressed-up/overdone I thought of colorful Robins tweetering away on a budding twig outside my window.
I am not a bird.
It was somebody's birthday. They bought her a Tiara and she wore it and everyone was delighted. If one bought me a Tiara, I would raise an eyebrow, and if one attempted to put it on my head, then one would most likely lose a hand in the process.
NEO - why would you be dead if I was boring?
Rich - glad you didn't fade away. I love your variagated memoires. They enrich me, seeing through an entirely different perspective.
KIZ - you're right. The aesthetic is the thread from which I hang - which is why I love the night. At night, everything feels right -darkness, a moon, silence, a fan blowing tepid air through my hair and over my skin, peace. Only at night does daylight appear sufferable, but then daylight comes - stark light and its unfolding of hideous reality. Right now, the sun is my enemy.

ouch. yeah, it can get like that at churches. Sorry about that.

Because a dead person is the most boring person of all. And since I'm alive it means that you're not boring.

You've touched on a problem that has troubled me for years. Meaningful church fellowship. Am often bothered that so much said fellwship is more discussing weekly events rather then anything related to spiritual growth or insights in how we each feel God is dealing with us. For the past year or so my attendance has been just enough to keep my name on the rolls. I do NOT believe in shopping around for THE perfect church because there are none and men at the best are but men. I HAVE had the privilege of knowing some truly Godly men and sharing some time with them but that seems so long ago. So I rarely tell people to go to church but rather seek God and hope for better times. It is to be confessed that I tend to isolate myself from others as I highly suspect you do--in that I think we are much alike. I also think we KNOW the potential of blessing in communion with others of like mind and heart. A tiara???!!!! Wonder Woman immediately came to mind plus a sinful desire to see you do a hand removal operation.

of course you're boring! all the interesting people I know are boring
hehehhe, sorry I'm being insensitive once more but what helps me best when I'm sad is a good old kick in the butt
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