'Tale of the Silkie  Part I  A world of rocks and polished waves, subtle shifts in light and shadow. He loves the sea, wild and full of mystery. Seven generations of fishermen bred into muscle...|||Thank you, Dalien! :blushed:|||Although there is a thread for haiku, I wanted to share some of these here:    Across open moors, the purple mist of heather hides foot prints and bones.|||Longing  Moonrise, round and pale and melancholy. The wind blows through the trees, calling in an unknown tongue. I search the soil for gold leaves, and the skeletons of birds; their bones as...|||Although this sonnet has Irish history/folklore references that some people might not know, I hope it is still enjoyable.  Mother-Song: A Spenserian Sonnet  Poet, long have I searched for a...|||So beautiful, Dalien!|||I enjoy ALL your poetry, but this one is particularly moving!|||From childhood I've always been sensitive, and it was very difficult growing up in my tough family...tears were for sissies.  My mother tried to understand me, but no one else did. For years I...|||It's never too late to pick up a pen and start writing again!  I wrote in High School, but stopped in my twenties because I was so busy, taking care of my children and trying to be the perfect...|||I took this test a year ago, and I'm a HSP...which didn't surprise me at all, as I've been this way my whole life.  I can empathize with everyone who has posted on this thread.    Instead of...|||Ok, Zwanglos...as haiku comes easier for me, so here is one about your avatar:  Perched above the clouds, indomitable spirit challenging the gods.|||The Bard  Time has bent him to the shape of his harp, his skin wrinkled as a winter apple; yet he is still as clear-voiced as when he learned the old songs under the greenwood tree. As gnarled...|||Homemade macaroni and cheese, made with five cheeses and rice pasta, because I have Celiac Diease.|||Since my avatar picture is taken from a Japanese screen, it is fitting that this poem be a haiku:  Loss and desire~ the white petals are falling like scent snow.|||I have travel to a number of places over the years, and I choose Ireland. Particularly Western Ireland, near Roundstone Bog.  It is lovely, and so are the people.  Also, I'm 3/4th's Irish...I have...|||I do believe it!|||I am OCD, but thankfully it is mild.  I need order, or I can get stressed out; fortunately, I do have order in the house.  But, my loving husband has a mild hording problem.  He has filled up the...|||Feasting  Eating memories under the ink-dark moon tasting of cinnamon and loss. Choking on the sorrow of impossible things, I devour all this strange abundance.|||Thank you!  I really needed this right now!    Even in dreams, we should not lie to ourselves.  -Caitlin Kiernan|||Each time when I was pregnant I knew the sex of my baby, without having any tests done.  Girl, boy, girl.  A few of the people I told ( my mother, my sister, a friend ) didn't believe me, until the...|||Cloak of butterflies sun-dancing upon my skin- exhilarating!  Crickets serenade the velvet-eyed flowers... their leaves like moth wings.  Pearly shell bursting- the cicada cries for love|||I believe that real love is what you have described...AGAPE.  I have nothing to add to this. Thank you.|||Through the years my purpose has been two fold:  1) to be a loving wife and mother, a good friend, treating others with respect and kindness; 2) to use my God-given abilities to create beauty,...|||When I was a teen, I had a new crush (seemingly) every week.  As a woman (and happily married) I have one crush, that my husband thinks is cute...the actor Gerard Butler.  My wonderful hubby will go...|||Amelie Beowulf and Grendel  Casablanca Coraline The Count of Monte Cristo Dear Frankie Elizabeth Elizabeth, the Golden Age Enchanted April Gladiator|||Thank you so much, Dalien!|||Welcome Psycho!  I'm still new, too.  My daughter is the one who told me of Personality Cafe.  It's a lot of FUN!|||I used to like working with people, but as I've gotten older, I prefer to work alone. I feel I can accomplish so much more, if I don't have to mediate within a group.  And, I don't function well...|||What a lovely family you have, Runescribe!   And, thanks for sharing your insightful thoughts, encouraging others.  Peace and joy to you and your loved ones, always!|||Dalien, I'm glad that you have found comfort in writing poetry!!  Through the years, it has been my way of healing, as well.  I like what Robert Frost said, that poetry is a way of taking life by...|||It is such a profound and moving novel!  I found mine in a used book store four years ago...one of my favorite things to do is browse book stores. There are so many treasures waiting to be discovered!|||Diversity is so wonderful!  I enjoy many genres of music, as well.  Anuna Bach Chet Baker Beethoven  Johnny Cash Roseanne Cash Celtic Woman Chicago|||Thank you! I appreciate your kind words, Rune!  Sometimes I am too critical of my work...even over minuet things.  For example, after rereading this poem, I realized that I missed a word in the last...|||I totally agree, Rune!  My grandmother always used to tell me that I had an old soul.  Funny thing is, I  feel as if I'm growing younger with each passing year, a sense of being lighter in my soul,...|||I have never looked my age, which used to bother me when I was younger.  Oh, the foolishness of youth!  It has certainly been to my advantage now.  My body has fought many battles since my twenties,...|||Seasons: A Woman's Life  Spring- Palest splinter of the new moon Tiny crocus pushing into the world Smooth petals of cheek The tender smell of green A thatch of muddied hair woven with twigs...|||Gee, it's hard to choose...there are so many books that I love.  I'll try to keep the list below twenty:  The Sparrow, and it's sequel The Children of God The Hobbit Lord of the Rings The...|||Although I was born and raised a city girl, I find great joy being in nature.  Working in my garden is a sanctuary from this face-paced world.  There are a lot of lakes and forests less than an hour...|||My 51st birthday was last month.  Fortunately, I don't look my age, but sometimes I feel my age.  Mostly I feel as if a new phase in my life has just begun...and I enjoy every single day!|||What wonderful insight, Runescribe!  I hadn't thought of it before, but it makes sense that self-compassion would be necessary to heal.  How can you love your neighbor as yourself, if you can't...|||That sounds fun...I've heard that they make good pets.|||Yeah!...for putting introversion and insecurity into perspective!   I'll be sending you good thoughts concerning your health!|||It surprised me, too.  :shocked:|||Thanks for the smile, Runescribe!  And, you're right...just because we are INFJ, doesn't mean we hide all day in our homes, don't have a social life, or adventures.    You sound like an amazing...|||I'm so glad you enjoyed the sunrise this morning.  It was lovely here, as well.  I was up and in the garden as the sun was rising here in the mid-west.  And, I hope the sunset is amazing for you,...|||AEIOU, I certainly hope so; unfortunately, human nature is not wired that way.  My motto is to be kind to everyone I meet, and maybe they will learn to be kind.    Even the smallest kindness has...|||If God could be seen with the naked eye, then faith would not be needed.   And, yet, I can see God in the beauty of a star-splashed sky, and in a glorious sunrise...hear God's voice in the songs of...|||Indecisiveness and disappointment with myself has been a hard battle my whole life, and I agree with you Seeker about having simple goals.  I think of mini-goals to strive for, so I don't get...|||This is a very true description of myself as a teenage girl.  Although I can relate to most of it, I hope as a woman that I can continue to grow beyond the negative traits, yet retain the positive...|||Dislike: Doubting my abilities Indecisiveness Being afraid to succeed Stubbornness Anxiety over personal relationships Procrastination Difficulty forgiving two people in my life (who seriously...'