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I am a retired registered nurse, mother of four and wife of 47 yrs, hoping to celebrate 50 in Rome, Italy. My family comes first, and I am grateful for the many years of joy that they have brought me In return. It is my desire to give my poetry & children's stories to them. Occasionally I will add bits of prose like this to the mix.
I must thank all the people who encouraged me to put my poems and stories on the Internet. There I was exposed to the real people who also write and publish. All my life I had companions like Longfellow, Bene't’s, Poe (all of whom I knew from books) and then I met Daniel Berrigan a real live poet and like the poets of old He too was a rebel. Still the world of literature and poetry beckoned to me, and he encouraged me to publish more of my poetry I submitted "In the Valley of Tomorrow" to the national Library of poetry. I received a letter it had been published in a book called Threshold of a Dream in the Library of Congress. My friends Daniel & Bishop Buswell (he introduced me to Daniel) congratulated me.
It took a while but then I met people like Gayle, Melva, Shy, & Kathleen. They have brought much joy and completion to my life. Then came a real jewel. My friend who recognized my desire to have my own web page referred Captain Jimmy; He is truly a splendid fellow who has helped others like me. From there I came across the truly talented and delightful Designer Lady who I feel is a kindred spirit.
As a psyche nurse I have become a people watcher. All kinds of people: from children, to the senior citizen, all sexes and colors for they are all God’s children. Tucked away in the corner of my heart are visions of God in action. Over 74 yrs. I have witnessed shear joy through the interaction of Mother & child, the first time a father sees a new baby, and the first time a small child utters “Why” and the Parent seems to find just the right answer. For instance “what is thunder” and learns. It is Angels bowling up in heaven. Of course there are little fracture lines in my heart That denotes the sadness of the loss of loved ones and dear friends. But these are so precious because it means they will never be forgotten. Come join me and we will have a laugh, and cry together in Cali's Haven
Cali
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