http://loreleijade.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Christine P. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:15:01 GMT 2010-01-07T22:15:01Z 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=281474977717533 My dad has now been gone for 8.5 years.  He passed away at the age of 50 from a heart attack.  This is a poem I wrote about him with things that specifically bring memories of him.   . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:51:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717533 Christine P. 2009-06-21T17:51:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380602 Questions asked but none answered. You say you know what you need? But you talk with uncertainty of what is to come. Your voice shows you are frightened and alone. Instead, your voice . . . Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:26:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380602 Christine P. 2008-06-23T18:26:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347054   Words of hurt erupt out of nowhere. Spewing words to inflict pain. Deep inside you know it comes from somewhere. Saying things that make you feel insane.   You begin to speak . . . Fri, 16 May 2008 19:39:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977347054 Christine P. 2008-05-16T19:39:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307997 The house trembles as the furnace begins. Shakes and thunders in its fiery heat. Radiates and breathes hot air.   Fuel has become untruths and vengeance. Flames blaze higher and hotter . . . Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:21:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977307997 Christine P. 2008-04-11T17:21:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977236832 The warm ray of sunshine has gone behind me. I feel it but am unable to turn around. I feel a sense of darkness. What has happened to me?   I must turn around. Find the beacon that . . . Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:34:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977236832 Christine P. 2008-01-22T15:34:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232349 I have my own thoughts and beliefs. Listen and you will learn much about me. I am an adult and wish to be treated as such.   I have the right to change my mind. I know what . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:40:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232349 Christine P. 2008-01-17T17:40:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193084 My Tea Party   Come to my tea party. Have a cup of my peppermint tea And a scone with clotted cream.   Meet my guest: Billy the Teddy Bear, Miss Lynn and Miss Raquel. . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:14:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193084 Christine P. 2007-12-03T15:14:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977181845 Here sits an angry man. He cannot tell you how his bitterness all began. You hold your hand out as far as you can. For you love this resentful man. On his face you see his frown. . . . Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:17:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977181845 Christine P. 2007-11-19T21:17:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178964 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?  Yes, my first name Christine is from my great grandmother and my middle name Kate was after my Grandma.:) 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Yesterday, . . . Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:37:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977178964 Christine P. 2007-11-16T15:37:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160270   Putting up tents, oh my! Following directions to no avail. Sleep at night. Oh no it rains!   Go for a ride on a horse. This is so much fun! In the saddle I go. . . . Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:53:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977160270 Christine P. 2007-10-28T13:53:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156973     I find an upheaval in my mind. Why is there this storm within me? I need clarity.   Why do I only find unrest? Which way do I turn? I seek order.   . . . Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:22:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977156973 Christine P. 2007-10-24T21:22:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977150021 A feeling of joy that goes through all of my being. Knowing I can grasp what life has yet to offer me. There is tenacity, courage and triumph within myself. With the delight of discovering I can . . . Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:02:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977150021 Christine P. 2007-10-17T14:02:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145594   She is the wild untamed winds of the prairie. She is the gentle and kindhearted scent of carnations. She is a disciple and follower of Christ. She is a traveler and seeker of uncharted . . . Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:57:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145594 Christine P. 2007-10-12T18:57:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977140220 There is a kindling of my spirit deep within me. It flares up and shouts wake up, wake up! Surrender to me. I can show you new life. Express yourself to me. For I will hear each of your pleas. . . . Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977140220 Christine P. 2007-10-07T16:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977102046     Take My Hand Climbing atop the highest mountain. My grasp has become loose. I fall and become lost. Take my hand. I will lead you. I stand in this pit that I dug. Wander . . . Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:46:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977102046 Christine P. 2007-08-30T18:46:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083010   Ode To Coffee   Java, cup-o-joe and black ink. Which do I choose to go through my blood?. Eye Openers, mud and pick-me-ups. Only ten cups for me is a falsehood. . . . Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:05:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977083010 Christine P. 2007-08-11T18:05:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977078369 The Truth I must not be reluctant to tell you the truth. You may want to hear what I have to say. For I have much hope to offer to you. I must tell you to not doubt yourself. You have nothing to . . . Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:46:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977078369 Christine P. 2007-08-07T11:46:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077491 Please Note; I wrote this during a time when I was experiencing great sadness in my life.  I tried to do it my way once again.  God is now in control of my life and I trust in Him to show me . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:52:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077491 Christine P. 2007-08-06T13:52:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059626 I want to comment on my following poem.  This was written during a difficult time for me.  But with God's help I was able to find my way back.   Her Book Chapter One : She leads . . . Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:33:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977059626 Christine P. 2007-07-19T11:33:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977051367     Discouraged Vs. Blessed   Discouraged. I'm disheartened. Not brave. Not calm. Not invincible. I'm just defeated. Apprehensive because of tomorrow. Broken because . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:32:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977051367 Christine P. 2007-07-09T17:32:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046312 Where I Stand   Where I stand sounds like My scale. It shouts and laughs at my inadequacies. It is my dreams blowing away, Moaning, agonizing and shaming me. There are deep sighs of disgust . . . Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977046312 Christine P. 2007-07-05T19:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977020023 I'm Learning I'm learning to slow down. I'm learning the world does not spin faster than I. I'm learning Not to let life push me around, When I stumble. I'm learning Not to . . . Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:04:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977020023 Christine P. 2007-06-04T20:04:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977015214 Turmoil is my jail. I am held captive by you day and night. Set me free! My existence is confusion and misery. You won't release me from your binds. Set me free! I am confined in this prison of . . . Thu, 31 May 2007 01:32:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977015214 Christine P. 2007-05-31T01:32:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011185 Anxiety has become a wet blanket around me with no warmth. Hopelessness has belittled me to the size of a small mean dwarf. I have unconditional love from others Yet I turn my head away and say why . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 17:42:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977011185 Christine P. 2007-05-27T17:42:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005202 Who to talk to? Who to believe? Who to trust with my fears? Who is truly sincere? Who will genuinely help me? Who wants to understand? Who of you actually cares? Who will acknowledge me? I ask I see faces . . . Mon, 21 May 2007 06:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977005202 Christine P. 2007-05-21T06:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977001062 I've been tagged by Debbie G. and Lynn so that I can share five positive things about me. Why is it so hard to find positive things about ourselves but we can list a 100 things negative about ourselves?  . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 20:34:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977001062 Christine P. 2007-05-15T20:34:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976997196 Therapy, hospitals, doctors, and pills! Are these words said only by “crazies”. Then I ask myself, maybe I am crazy too? For I say these words; therapy, hospitals, doctors and pills! I shout . . . Thu, 10 May 2007 15:40:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976997196 Christine P. 2007-05-10T15:40:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976997183 You may see me as always being blue. But remember if you always see me as blue, You will not see my other colors of  green, brown, and purple. For you do not see me as green and someone who is full . . . Thu, 10 May 2007 15:24:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976997183 Christine P. 2007-05-10T15:24:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992032 Fat Girl - Poem I was the fat girl in high school. Who thought she looked such a fool. Why did it matter I wasn't the “Barbie” girl”? Because of her and allow my wings to unfurl? . . . Sun, 06 May 2007 16:25:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992032 Christine P. 2007-05-06T16:25:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975954     Please Understand     I know you look and say,     "Why do you have to be this way?     You have the gift of life before you everyday." . . . Fri, 04 May 2007 17:09:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976975954 Christine P. 2007-05-04T17:09:49Z