Comment from PoemsOfDD

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Hi Maureen, I am reviewing in the snippets of possibilities I have at present as I am out of town. Your 'cry for help' with Fanstory seems a bit of concern. I hope the black hole is more a slump and that 'a breather' is all that is required. Be sure to continue to wave your flag of positivity as I know it flies high with dignity. ~DDxx

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2016

Thanks DD, actually I really enjoyed reviewing in snippets and reflections whilst on holiday in Byron Bay, and also the sense of wintering on FanStory.
Winter has long been an important time and metaphor for me, and I feel that increasing as I embrace the winter season of my life ? believing in general we are the first to fully value and open up both autumn and winter in our lives today. And, these are some of the concepts I wish to write and expand my thinking and experience of during my second year. In this new light, I feel so blest by my need to winter awhile, and so confident for this time FanStory was the rock that God knew would focus growth of my new spring. Thanks for your gentle, loving, spring breezes, Maureen*&*

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

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It's my second year as well and I'm glad to share the black hole with you. You are an amazing lady who has shared her soul with us. Good luck on the next year. I'm glad to have you along for the ride!!

Rhonda

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Thank you Rhonda! I imagined you had been with FanStory much longer, you have been such a wonderful mentor with your encouragement, inspiration and empowerment. I must say I gained so much in my first year, and am happy to rise anew with the spring; and, hopefully, gain the enlightenment I need to remain confident to ensure it can support and empower my particular goals and destiny. So lovely to share again, my thanks, Maureen*&*

Comment from BeasPeas

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Hi Maureen. Welcome back from your vacation and foray into poetry writing again. Hang in there and keep writing. I primarily read poetry and think that is your niche. Why? Because poetry requires fewer words to confuse. We have to limit what we are trying to convey--stick to one topic per poem and not wander. A good vehicle for us wordy ones to hone our skills. :) Marilyn

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Thank you so much Marilyn, I love the encouragement and Words of your heart. However, they shine light on the challenges for me, as poetry is a gift to and of my God, I feel, empowering my growth. And, where blooms of the past radiate easily into new growth and integration, it is they that are bringing up the challenges of FanStory I need to transcend; plus the struggle to flower anew though the ground, and start spreading petals anew for review, and nourishment for the new summer of my life stirring inside,

I am so happy just to have emerged from the ground of yesterdays, to embrace a new spring, and energise visions of tomorrows anew. Happy Sunday, Maureen*&*

Comment from JanPerry

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When you declare you have been "in a black hole," do you mean you have no more ideas? Do you mean you took a break from Fanstory?
I too enjoy all the feedback from Fanstory and sometimes read it several times. You have approached this in a very unique way, [perhaps leave the "Beatles song" out of this!]
Thanks

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Hi Jan! Yes! The black hole concept has been very pertinent for my experience at the crossroads to my second year of my FanStory journey. As a whole the first was such an exhilarating and exciting ride, I hoped, and indeed expected, it to be the vehicle of my remaining years. Indeed, I?ve promoted it highly, and had eagerly reached forth for the new Eternal Flame. But then my fall and wintering, so to speak! And so the struggles of being stuck!

However, it is so wonderful to have my tender new growth recognised and nourished. And, I am happy to rise again with the potential, and hope for clarity, inspiration and beauty of a new spring.

Thank you for being part of that, I?ll always treasure my FanStory journey and special people gifting so much to each day. I shall look forward to exploring your work, happy new week, Maureen*&*

reply by JanPerry on 18-Sep-2016

Great Maureen

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

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A very well-written poem and cry for help. My advice us to write your heart out. There is nothing more therapeutic than to write your feelings down, you don't have to share it necessarily just get it out if your head.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Thank you Sandra, yes wonderful advice; and encouragement now I?m ready to emerge anew. The challenge of new growth has been clarifying the Words in my head to nourish and support the expansion of my heart and soul. Such is the work od winter for me, and I?m so pleased to see the new colours of spring. Maureen*&*

Comment from royowen

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I can but offer prayers for your "healing".Maureen, I can't think why you should be dry at this time, but if one can write about nothing else, write about that. I've come back back, and along with the inspiration from reviewing, there are so many things on this earth to write about, but well done, good write dear sister, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Thank you so much Roy. I am so glad to see and share the early new radiance of spring. But, I honour the processing and lonely, dark struggles of winter, the reflection, redefinitions, letting go, and struggles of new growth deep in one?s heart. And, your healing prayers are so welcome, and of special significance I feel in our world and hopes today. Thank you so much, Maureen*&*

reply by royowen on 18-Sep-2016

Well done

reply by the author on 18-Sep-2016

Thank you again, Roy*&*

reply by royowen on 18-Sep-2016

Most welcome

Comment from KyColonel Randal

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Thank you for sharing. What exactly do you need help with? I am interesting in learning more about your experience. Was this expression mostly to send a message or is this a poem you intend to polish up for your collection? What is it you would like to get out of the FanStory experience?

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Hi! Randal, lovely to get your warm greeting and offer! And, I hope to elucidate and share more as I emerge from my wintering struggles of last year, gently assimilating the new light and ability to ask the appropriate question for the new growth of tomorrow. Thank you so much for nourishing the joy and courage of spring, Maureen*&*

Comment from Teri7

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This is a very interesting poem you have penned. Does this mean you are quitting Fan story? I hope not my friend. You are a blessing to me. hugs, Teri

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Thank you Teri. No not quitting, for the friendship and sharing has been the wonder of my life and amazing growth for one year. However, my wintering was deep and quite severe. I?m delighted to emerge with the hope, courage, and trust in the potential of spring. Trust that if this is the Way of Christ for my destiny, I shall see new light and clarity transcending the recurrent challenges before my second summer fades.

For now the hugs and warmth are just delightful, enjoy your weekend, Maureen*&*

Comment from RoostyNester

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A deep poem of being in a lost state of mind. Your poem is very emotional and gives turmoil to the message you are relating to the reader. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2016

Thank you, it is so good to share and receive such nourishment and warmth again. A wonderful gift that reinforces the potential of a new spring for me; and hopes that after the lonely but important work of my wintering will catalyse a second summer?s flowering of new light, clarity, and joy. Have a great weekend, Maureen*&*