http://geminigem.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Angie O. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:11:57 GMT 2009-12-28T18:11:57Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942864 I know it is the Christmas Season, the season of peace, the season of joy.  But many get lost in the thoughts of the commerical side of the holiday and forget the reason for the holiday and the . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:27:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942864 Angie O. 2009-12-11T18:27:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930251 Hi Everyone A bit behind on my reading and commenting but hope to be back to it and writing soon.  My mother took a fall on Monday at her home and is in the hospital;   They have detected . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:05:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930251 Angie O. 2009-12-04T07:05:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905441 Hi   Anyone having a rough time lately?  Things have been a bit crazy in the panic zone so anyone who wants t6 hibernate with me until after the hoiday, please join me.  One . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905441 Angie O. 2009-11-17T21:44:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890732 I haven't been on for a while, with this new site look, where do I found the explore recent or new posts?  All I can find is some of my friend posts which are on my home page.  Help!!! . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:39:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890732 Angie O. 2009-11-08T07:39:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890730   Be careful with your trust Don’t give it away for free Some things just have to be earned Because that is how it was meant to be Be careful with . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977890730 Angie O. 2009-11-08T07:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870358 I thought I’d continue on with this topic as I have written a few articles previous on this subject.  Please keep in mind; I write this from a woman’s point of view, I am sure a male . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:17:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977870358 Angie O. 2009-10-26T13:17:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860287 Hi, it's been a while but trying to get back into the writing and reading, just short on time lately.  Anyway, I started writing this poem based on horse racing as I am an avid fan of horse races, . . . Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:56:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860287 Angie O. 2009-10-19T17:56:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839858 How Elsie is doing.  If I missed a post about her or anyone has any news, drop a line on here or send me an emal, got to keep up with her, she's probably chasing the docs down the hall or something.  . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839858 Angie O. 2009-10-05T20:53:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835691 I wanted to share some of my poems (posts) with someone outside of Gather, is there a way to do this without having to invite them to each individual post, I tried sending them the web page for my postings . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835691 Angie O. 2009-10-02T15:08:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835092 I don't know about you all but I would love to be here right now soaking up some rays and letting the world drift away.   I stood on my balcony Watching the waves ebb and . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835092 Angie O. 2009-10-02T05:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835084 I was looking back through my old posts and think some of my work was better back then but have written a few recently, finally have the time to get them on here.  This one is not about my life before . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:23:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835084 Angie O. 2009-10-02T05:23:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835078 I know your support Would not last forever But I also did not think it would end On this sour note of displeasure This is not at all the ending . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:13:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977835078 Angie O. 2009-10-02T05:13:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732333   I was ready to put my heart out there Not hide behind the walls like I normally do But jump in with both feet, fears aside And all this would be for you   . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:54:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977732333 Angie O. 2009-07-08T18:54:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718471 Just a little something I came up with or didn't come up with while at work.      I stare at the stark white screen, emotions running high And yet my fingers refuse . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:46:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718471 Angie O. 2009-06-22T18:46:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717173 Here is a repost in tribute for my Dad  who died in 98. MISSING YOU     I weep for you in silence Only I can know my pain I weep for you in anger Why could you . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:29:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717173 Angie O. 2009-06-21T04:29:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711949 This is one of  many poems I have written on Betrayal.   Meandering through my tortured past Standing with our arms entwined Sensations jumped out from the page . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:55:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711949 Angie O. 2009-06-15T18:55:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709826 Hi Everyone   Now I'm not a big big fan of hockey but I had to watch the final game to see who won the Stanley Cup and Our Pittsburgh Penquins came through and beat the RedWings 2-1.  It . . . Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:12:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977709826 Angie O. 2009-06-13T05:12:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706743   The jade green in your eyes Matches the envy in your heart Looking with longing at the others But never really becoming a part   Gowns made of . . . Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:23:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977706743 Angie O. 2009-06-10T05:23:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704162   I have come to expect Those who would be cruel Who cast me as different Words of rejection they hurl   But I thought I would know Their . . . Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:37:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704162 Angie O. 2009-06-07T18:37:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698260 Hi Everyone Well today is it, I was born 49 years ago on this date.  Does anyone like their Birthday?  I imagine I did when I was a child but as I get older I tend to dread this . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:54:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698260 Angie O. 2009-06-01T18:54:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697741   Fingertips touching Briefly felt Yet readily able Making my insides melt   Hand enclosing hand Fingers entwined Touching . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:44:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697741 Angie O. 2009-06-01T06:44:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694735 Hi Can someone tell me if I missed the email with the winners for Poetry Nation (forgive).  I know I deleted some emails and I went on the site but can't seem to find them.   . . . Fri, 29 May 2009 00:27:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694735 Angie O. 2009-05-29T00:27:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687502   I try to find solace in my tears And tell myself it did not matter You didn't mean to hurt me Then my world starts to shatter   To forgive you is . . . Wed, 20 May 2009 17:27:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977687502 Angie O. 2009-05-20T17:27:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683562   Looking back in the endless abyss of my mind I'm amazed to see how much is inside Places that I've heard of, places that I've been Water and Land stretching . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 18:22:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683562 Angie O. 2009-05-15T18:22:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676958 I wrote this poem last year as a xmas gift to my mom.  She is a special person in my life.  Such a small word    For such a special person   There . . . Sat, 09 May 2009 20:24:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676958 Angie O. 2009-05-09T20:24:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676263   Sometimes in the night Your face enters my mind But it doesn't stay long Because sleeps not far behind   Then there are the mornings As I . . . Thu, 07 May 2009 15:03:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977676263 Angie O. 2009-05-07T15:03:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668232     If I would have known before That after a rain would be a rainbow That those we love the most May be the ones we barely know   If I would . . . Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:31:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977668232 Angie O. 2009-04-28T15:31:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664821   Two pair of eyes Watching my every act Two pair of ears As sharp as a tack   Abandoned as a tiny ball of fur Peanut is my oldest cat Multi-colored . . . Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:09:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664821 Angie O. 2009-04-24T14:09:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656881   I was flipping through the pages of my life Loss, Death, Betrayal, Pain And the other side of the coin Love, Friends, Family, Gain   All are vivid memories . . . Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:03:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977656881 Angie O. 2009-04-15T18:03:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654695   I should preface this as this is not actually about my life but just a dark poem written from a dark mood.  Wrote it in a few minutes here at work and wanted to share it. Frozen . . . Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:59:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977654695 Angie O. 2009-04-13T13:59:44Z