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Walayee Who - My Poetry Soup Bio

Walayee Who? She's just thirty two Wasn't trained to write in school In her life she wears many shoes Challenges just about any rule Has 2 daughters and they are cool Divorced once; no longer a fool Inspiration for writing is to reveal the cruel Her mission is to defend She tells her story for your children To open eyes to this enormous sin To protect them from predatory men The one's who rape and abuse them This is real no one can pretend When your child speaks, listen They may be afraid to mention So Please Please Pay Attention Lay

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Eamon Duffin

Date: 1/3/2011 12:26:00 PM

Hi Lay. Your name was not one that I knew either. Now I know that you are protective mother worried about her children. My four have flown the nest so I know a little. Be there for them when they want you. Be there for them when they don't want you and, as you say, listen when they speak. That you have written something as good as this when you say that you had no training is only brilliant. I left school early but went back at age 47. Keep writing and peace to you. Eamon

The Situation

Date: 12/30/2010 9:19:00 PM

at first i thought you were a man. your name is unfamilure to our culture. but now that i se that you are a mother, i'll waste no time in telling you what i discover. keep your children safe in what country they are.. i can only echo what you said so far. listen to the signs do not disbelieve. if the preditor be the father convict and be relieved. T. S.

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/28/2010 4:21:00 PM

great write Walayee, its good to see you being effective!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/27/2010 4:41:00 PM

Interesting bio..We all want to protect our children and we want other children to be protected..I am glad that I decided to read this one this eve..When you stopped by to read "A Body Bent", I think you found something to take away that one could use for another day...Love that last a lifetime is not easy to come by for sure..Sara

Constance La France

Date: 12/27/2010 2:11:00 PM

Lay, you sound like a strong woman, and your mission is one of honor, so, it is my honor to call you ~~wiijiiwagan ag ~~ my friend ~~ in the language of my ancestors, the Ojibwe

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 12/27/2010 1:43:00 PM

Sounds like a courageous young woman. Keep writing. Vince

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2010 8:38:00 AM

oh, boy, it says poetry soup BIO right here. DUH!! (hahaha. what I said below!)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2010 8:37:00 AM

OH, I remember this. Was it at a blog? It's very nice to know about you, Lay! Luv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/27/2010 6:14:00 AM

Glad to know this strong person with firm determination and will power,

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/27/2010 5:49:00 AM

Yes we do have to pay attention and listen....Unfortunately you are correct that it is true and happens more often than many realize by the ones we are supposed to be able to trust. We as writers/poets do have to shed light and open eyes....profound bio Lay! Keep on writing and I'll keep on reading. Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary~

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/27/2010 3:10:00 AM

Stunning bio Walayee.. You are a strong lady and your poetry is a testimony of that.. Love Wilma

Royal Trevino

Date: 12/26/2010 8:10:00 PM

a good head you have on your shoulders your children are lucky to have you:), and I agree on your ending pay attention to things that are missing cause children aren't always open to parents at their younger stages =(^.^)=Royal

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/26/2010 7:24:00 PM

wow Lay,, I'm 35,,, and i have 5 happy campers... divorce once... you are a strong poet,, and I love your poetry,, by the way,, daughters are what makes us fierce... I love the bio about you,,, have a nice one,, by the way I'm feeling better,,your bio,,, is now my favorite poet of the year,,adding to my favorites~~ and I am paying attention,,.p..d