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Location: north node of pisces in past lives

Characteristics: moon-angel, summer gypsy

Philosophy: in life and love, don’t settle for less than 100%

Greatest sin: can do nothing for a day and stay in the “ now”

Education: a student of life on earth and outbound

Style: blend of classic and eclectic

Strengths and weaknesses: shadows chasing light; light chasing shadows

Luxuries: inner spirit dancer, theater actress, educator, painter, poet, interior designer

Addictions: diet coke, rare collections, travels around the world

Unforgettable scene: pathways of Prague in Czechoslovakia around dusk

Claim to fame: the world's worst typist

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HAS IT BEEN SEVEN MONTHS?

Blog Posted:5/9/2020 10:15:00 AM

i know, i know... i left you guys when this mildly excruciating scoliosis made me go into physial therapy that i associated the back pain with poetry writing , hence, my eyes could not stand the sight of a laptop... it wasn't normal for me to dismiss the computer but i found no other alternative...

good thing, the nerve test was normal...still , craning my neck and lounging on a chair for hours left my torso numb, my muse dumb...yes, i tried the ipad and cellphone to no avail...

then came the holidays, my january birthday, travels, death of an aunt, and finally this darn pandemic...just between us guys, my ortho doesn't know i am being a truant now, pounding the keys for 2 days...

what is life without painting, writing, doing advanced yoga? terrible!... i am grateful though for my stubborn streak as it made me experiment ways to get my groove back-- dancing, lifting the legs, brisk walking, listening to mood music-- and ease all restrictions of spine troubles ( blame it on heredity, no other excuses)...

thank you to those who soupied me and friends who knew beforehand i was achinggg;; i'll respond via mail soonest ...

moving forward, i will sponsor a contest as my redeeming act, lol !

shall we let the games begin?... you are all part of my crazy, charmed world... huggs!

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Joe
Maverick

Date: 1/30/2024 8:40:00 AM

Hello Nette, I wish you well..I trust yiu will read This enquiry at some point..? All the very best.'

Phyllis
Babcock

Date: 5/21/2020 6:42:00 PM

So glad to see you back Nette. I truly understand the scoliosis and not being able to do things. I had the cast, braces and surgery to correct it years ago but still suffer with back aches and neck problems. I was doing to much time on the computer so cut back drastically and understand. I hope you were able to find relief. Sending prayers your way. Hugs love phyl

Anil
Deo

Date: 5/12/2020 8:41:00 PM

Shalom, shalOM, WELCOME hOMe, as well as AUM Blessings. When i read U know yoga & include it in your repertoire of healing. Yes, I will do more than say welcome, I will intercede in prayer, & when U are healed, give the credit to Jesus Christ. amen and hallelujah

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/12/2020 8:42:00 PM

how thoughtful of you, anil! thanks, huggs, and amen!

Anne-Lise
Andresen

Date: 5/12/2020 12:27:00 PM

- So glad to see you, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/12/2020 8:44:00 PM

my special anne...missed you lots... sending you warm thoughts!..huggs

Lawrence
Sharp

Date: 5/12/2020 4:13:00 AM

Good to see you again, Nette. Here's hoping you'll stay in good health.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/12/2020 8:46:00 PM

hello lawrence.... great to ' see ''you again...i'm feeling real good though less time on the comp!..huggs

Jeanne
Mcgee

Date: 5/11/2020 11:56:00 AM

Glad you are getting back to it...I too have been away for a few months and am glad to be coming back....so welcome back to Poetry Soup amiga. Can't wait to see more of your poetry.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/12/2020 8:48:00 PM

likewise, jeanne...stay in top form!...huggs

Eileen
Manassian

Date: 5/11/2020 1:09:00 AM

Sorry to know you've been unwell, Nette. Glad to know you're doing better and can come back to write. Welcome.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/11/2020 2:25:00 PM

great to be in your company once more, eileen!... thanks with huggs!

Line
Gauthier

Date: 5/10/2020 4:53:00 PM

Welcome back, nette. Sounds like you went through on heck of a roller coaster ride. Glad to see you are stronger for it and more resolute. Warmest wishes, Line xx ~

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/11/2020 2:29:00 PM

when it rains it pours...just happy i'm on a rainbow of late...all the best to you as well!..huggs

Daniel
Turner

Date: 5/10/2020 12:34:00 PM

Nice to see you back, Nette. Seems like we wake up with a new pain everyday. Ah, the joys of growing old. LOL

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:34:00 PM

youth is on my side, daniel, so i'm raring to swing away, lol...missed your antics!..huggs

Paul
Callus

Date: 5/10/2020 11:37:00 AM

Welcome back, Nette! You have been missed. I tried contacting you but did not realize how bad your situation was. Take care...Hgs // paul

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:31:00 PM

a much needed rebooting in the repair shop, paul.. not that bad!.. missed you as well...stay safe; huggs!

Craig
Cornish

Date: 5/10/2020 9:44:00 AM

Awesome Nette, There's been a huge void left in both talent and heart here, welcome back!

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:28:00 PM

back to the good ole days, craig... be blessed more with the power of poetry, my friend!... huggs

Maureen
Mcgreavy

Date: 5/10/2020 8:07:00 AM

Missed you. xomo

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:24:00 PM

and so did i, dearest mo...huggs!

Jc
Hawkens

Date: 5/10/2020 5:16:00 AM

Welcome Back, I look forward to reading your Poetry.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:26:00 PM

my pleasure to read your writes, JC...huggs!

Gregory Richard
Barden

Date: 5/10/2020 12:35:00 AM

You are a calming presence, Nette, and it is much needed these days, (you missed some truly horrid and negative stuff here) ... always happy to see a friendly face return, and I am particularly fond of Asian eyes, (just wrote about it!). I will check out the contest ... I saw my buddy Andrea's post below - I went away to prep school and they did NOT teach typing, so I never got it, while my siblings DID - I STILL type with just TWO fingers, but I'll wager I'm one of the fastest two-finger typists around, lol ... I started early in the family pharmacy, typing RX labels at age ten, lol! Blessings, Friend - I'm glad you're back! :o) <3 (Here's an even longer piece on the oriental ocular subject you might like - https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/eyes_of_the_orient_896347 )

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:23:00 PM

greg, good thing i was away when those intrigues happened...we had worse snags before!...so we have something in common-- elementary typing, sigh!...i'll check your poem; thanks for cheering me up!...huggs

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2020 8:34:00 PM

ha, I just read your bio and saw you claim to fame. For me the opposite. Best thing high school taught me was to type fast!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/10/2020 5:39:00 PM

I had to take it for two semesters before it "kicked in" for me. Honestly, no other class really taught me a skill of practical use except for that one!! And my creative writing instilled love of writing in me.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:14:00 PM

typing was the only elective i gave up on in school.. really bad at it, yipes! :}

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2020 8:33:00 PM

oh nette, I was wondering what had become of you and I think I soupmailed you. I remember now that you told me of this painful condition you have. Are you at least feeling a lot better now? It's so nice to see you again and doing a contest and this blog. Welcome back!

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:12:00 PM

andie, yup i did write you about this spine condition...all's well for now; just need to be a good girl, lol...thanks and huggs!

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 5/9/2020 7:37:00 PM

Welcome back Nette. You have been missed, as you can see. I hate to hear that you have been through so much. I know you have been taking care of yourself, the best you can. You are in my thoughts. :) Brandy

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:06:00 PM

your warm thoughts invigorate me, brandy...life is good and i'm around to stay...you were missed!...huggs

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 5/9/2020 3:41:00 PM

Great to see you back Nette, I asked around but nobody knew what had happened to you. Sorry to hear of your troubles, hope you're soon back on your feet. ( no travelling for a while, damn virus) Regards Tom

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 4:01:00 PM

ohh my, that's what i'm concerned about, tom--no travel!.. great to be here; i'm okay!...huggs

Eve
Roper

Date: 5/9/2020 3:38:00 PM

Sweet lady, with pleasure and enthusiasm to see you back. I'm grateful that the artist doesn't let you go. Hugs Eve

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:59:00 PM

the way you deal with challenges inspires me, eve...so, here i am!..huggs

Constance
La France

Date: 5/9/2020 3:37:00 PM

nette, I am so sorry that you have been so unwell, and happy that you are back doing what you love, welcome back, have a great contest _Constance

Edward
Ibeh

Date: 5/9/2020 3:21:00 PM

I'm so glad you're back, Nette:-) I definitely felt your absence. I was wondering what happened to you..if you left because of disillusionment considering we've lost some really fine poets because got fed-up with Poetrysoup! I'm glad I assumed wrong. Again, welcome back! You're one of my all-time favorites here. I'm glad you're feeling better. *Hugs*

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:57:00 PM

another saga on soup? we will prevail, edward... a nice welcome from you is a delight...thanks and huggs!

Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 5/9/2020 2:17:00 PM

A big Hey from me too. Never the same without you here. Glad you are on top of your pain or managing it. Look forward to your Contest. Big ( gentle) hugs. SuZ

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:54:00 PM

dear suZ, rocking on despite fewer comp hours...missed you too; huggs!

Susan
Ashley

Date: 5/9/2020 1:56:00 PM

Nette, I thought of you often, wondering where you were and hoping all was well.. I missed your rich artistry and your warm, inspiring presence. I’m so sorry to hear of you hardships. Welcome back, dear poetess. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:47:00 PM

thinking of you as well, susan...now we can exchange ditties after my hiatus...all the best and huggs!

Rob
Carmack

Date: 5/9/2020 11:51:00 AM

I had heard through the grapevine you had alot going on. Good to have you back. Hugs to you and Snickers. Boo sends tail wags.

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:41:00 PM

rob!... reporting for duty, sir...yes, snickers was great company during this time...huggs back to you and dear boo!

Frederic
Parker

Date: 5/9/2020 11:12:00 AM

Welcome back my poetic friend

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:37:00 PM

hello frederic...glad to be home and read you once more... huggs!

Jan
Allison

Date: 5/9/2020 11:10:00 AM

welcome back Nette you have been missed,I did mail you but heard nothing back, so sorry to hear of your troubles, so glad you are being a rebel and are back on the computer ... but do take it easy Nette:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/10/2020 3:36:00 PM

my inbox has been almost cleared, jan...nonetheless, i appeciate your kind thoughts... yup, i'm on the keys again with long intervals...missed you!...huggs

My Past Blog Posts


HAS IT BEEN SEVEN MONTHS? Date Posted: 5/9/2020 10:15:00 AM
PRAYERS FOR THE PASSING OF VICTOR BUHAGIAR'S WIFE Date Posted: 2/22/2017 12:42:00 PM
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE DISH! Date Posted: 10/15/2016 4:33:00 AM
I WAS IN SAN FRANCISCO...ANY SOUPER FROM THAT AREA? Date Posted: 9/11/2016 7:24:00 PM
ARE YOU ALSO HAVING TECH ERRORS HERE? Date Posted: 6/6/2016 11:45:00 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR BROKEN WINGS ! Date Posted: 1/29/2016 12:24:00 PM
WITH ONLY A FEW HOURS ON SOUP... Date Posted: 12/16/2015 2:45:00 PM
WHAT MAKES US BLOCK MEMBERS FROM OUR PAGES? Date Posted: 11/22/2015 11:29:00 PM
TOO MANY ARE CHANGING USERNAMES? Date Posted: 9/13/2015 12:27:00 PM
YOUR FIRST POETRY CORNER Date Posted: 8/29/2015 6:13:00 PM
"THERE ARE CEMETERIES THAT ARE LONELY" Date Posted: 6/12/2015 4:02:00 AM
FOUR LINES CONTEST-- REAL THING NOW POSTED! AND A GAME.. Date Posted: 6/6/2015 12:59:00 PM
LET'S TAKE THIS MUSICAL BREAK! Date Posted: 5/8/2015 2:21:00 PM
WATING FOR SO LONG... Date Posted: 3/26/2015 2:56:00 PM
PRAYERS FOR SARA KENDRICK Date Posted: 9/13/2014 3:41:00 PM
SYLLABLE COUNT Date Posted: 7/14/2014 12:18:00 PM
GET WELL WISHES FOR DAVE WOOD! Date Posted: 5/13/2014 4:21:00 PM
GUESS WHO I MET PERSONALLY FROM SOUP TODAY?..YEAHH! Date Posted: 5/3/2014 5:38:00 AM
TAKING A BREAK Date Posted: 4/23/2014 2:48:00 PM
A SLIGHT ERROR RE MY CONTEST! Date Posted: 4/17/2014 1:00:00 PM
ON JUDGING WINNING POEMS Date Posted: 4/7/2014 3:33:00 PM
WHATT.. 28 CONTESTS ON SOUP! Date Posted: 3/10/2014 11:43:00 AM
ADVERTISEMENTS ?? Date Posted: 3/5/2014 12:11:00 PM
WHERE WERE YOU LAST NIGHT? Date Posted: 2/9/2014 3:02:00 AM
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT Date Posted: 2/4/2014 9:00:00 AM

My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
11/4/2020	Despondent Heart	Free verse	love hurts,
11/2/2020	Phantasmagoria	Triolet	dream,surreal,
10/31/2020	Journeys	Verse	home,travel,
10/30/2020	Gift of Time	Verse	meaningful,my child,
10/28/2020	Beats of Quickened Days	Free verse	day,time,
10/24/2020	Deeply Lush Orchard	Rhyme	farm,
10/23/2020	Bloom, Autumn	ABC	autumn,beauty,
10/18/2020	October Ushers Autumn	Quintain (English)	autumn,blessing,
10/16/2020	Purpose of Poetry	Dramatic Monologue	devotion,passion,writing,
10/15/2020	Jazz--Pleiades	Pleiades	magic,music,
10/13/2020	Body Snatchers	Senryu	dark,halloween,
10/12/2020	Gazing At Him	Rhyme	image,
10/11/2020	City of My Birth, Agleam	Rhyme	beautiful,places,
10/7/2020	In Stillness	Verse	silence,
10/7/2020	Astronomy--Pleiades	Pleiades	space,
10/5/2020	Flower In Snow	Rhyme	flower,winter,
10/3/2020	Pouring of Ink	Monoku	angst,writing,
10/1/2020	Boney Maples	Dodoitsu	tree,
10/1/2020	Maiden Fey, Really	Rhyme	fairy,magic,
9/30/2020	Calm of Waters	Tetractys	water,
9/28/2020	Blossoms Fair	Rhyme	appreciation,flower,
9/27/2020	Girlhood Stages--Edited	Dramatic Verse	girl,places,remember,
9/27/2020	As You Sleep	Light Verse	silence,
9/25/2020	In Ruins	Quatrain	beauty,seasons,
9/23/2020	Far Fair This Ride	Rhyme	journey,life,
9/21/2020	Beloved Jack	Quintain (English)	america,bereavement,
9/19/2020	Past Doorways	Free verse	conflict,self,
9/19/2020	Enduring Is Hope	Rhyme	angst,hope,
9/18/2020	Resting With Nature	Quatrain	happiness,nature,
9/17/2020	Home	Verse	family,home,
9/16/2020	Thrill of Rain	Rhyme	rain,romantic,
9/15/2020	Faith Fulfilled	Alliteration	devotion,faith,
9/13/2020	Autumn Sparkles	Rhyme	autumn,image,
9/12/2020	In My Woodland	Ghazal	appreciation,nature,
9/10/2020	Once	Lyric	devotion,relationship,
9/10/2020	Fleeting Sand	Tetractys	remember,
9/8/2020	All In a Day	Free verse	introspection,memory,reme
9/6/2020	Evanescing	Dramatic Verse	break up,
9/5/2020	At the Prom	Monoku	11th grade,celebration,
9/4/2020	Through Youth's Eyes	Rhyme	memory,youth,
9/3/2020	One Word	Free verse	poetry,
9/3/2020	Being Alone	Dramatic Verse	loss,love,
9/2/2020	Streaks of Summer	Verse	summer,
9/1/2020	Kitty Pam	Limerick	cat,humorous,pets,
8/31/2020	Musings In a Forest	Blank verse	introspection,memory,
8/31/2020	If I Am Thor	Monoku	character,
8/29/2020	Woman In Chains	Free verse	abuse,recovery from,woman
8/26/2020	I Want You	Monoku	sexy,
8/25/2020	Isle Hopping Snagged	Monoku	boat,holiday,
8/22/2020	Cosmic Impressions	Imagism	imagery,stars,universe,
8/20/2020	Place of Sanctuary	Couplet	appreciation,nature,
8/19/2020	Seasons With Snickers	Dramatic Verse	devotion,dog,
8/18/2020	Sunset Bleeds	Haiku	sunset,
6/29/2020	Portraitures	Imagism	appreciation,art,
6/28/2020	Maze	Light Verse	garden,memory,
6/27/2020	My Heart, You Hold--Lyric	Lyric	care,love,
6/26/2020	Thank You	Acrostic	spiritual,thank you,
6/21/2020	Tim Ryerson	Free verse	inspiration,writing,
6/17/2020	Precious Is Our Life	Couplet	devotion,relationship,
6/17/2020	Abandon	Free verse	celebration,september,
6/16/2020	Dawn's Gifts	Personification	beautiful,image,morning,
6/15/2020	Shooting Stars	Imagism	magic,stars,
6/14/2020	Notes From a Guitar --Sq	Quatrain	grandfather,memory,nostal
6/13/2020	Cravings In Summer	Sonnet	sensual,
6/12/2020	Breathing the Same Air	Dramatic Verse	black african american,co
6/11/2020	Her Garden Aglow	Rhyme	beauty,garden,
6/11/2020	Hugs of Fondness	Light Verse	age,devotion,
6/10/2020	Morning, Alive	Tail-rhyme	morning,
6/9/2020	Kindness Heals	Rhyme	appreciation,uplifting,
6/7/2020	Life's Limitations	Free verse	death,introspection,
6/6/2020	Psalm 91:5-6	Dramatic Monologue	fear,recovery from,spirit
6/4/2020	Fragrance of Spring	Haiku	flower,spring,
6/4/2020	Splash of Inspiration	Imagism	imagination,recovery from
6/3/2020	Horse Totem	Quatrain	animal,self,symbolism,
6/2/2020	Fatality of a Promise	Dramatic Verse	angst,loss,soldier,
6/1/2020	Through Cold Rain	Ninette	care,rain,relationship,
5/31/2020	Almost Heaven	Free verse	heaven,image,
5/29/2020	Luster of Sun-Moon	Rhyme	metaphor,moon,sun,
5/26/2020	Clouds Shifting Hues	Sijo	image,
5/25/2020	Slip-Sliding Down Into Time	Romanticism	care,devotion,uplifting,
5/22/2020	Flatlining	Dramatic Verse	confusion,humanity,
5/22/2020	Summer Comes	Diminished Hexaverse	happiness,summer,
5/22/2020	Toad In Disguise	Haiku	animal,nature,
5/21/2020	Reeling With a Monarch	Etheree	butterfly,dance,
5/20/2020	Sounds of Spring	Light Verse	celebration,song,spring,
5/19/2020	Troubled Heart	Sonnet	inspirational,pain,
5/18/2020	Fragile Dreams	Free verse	conflict,fantasy,moving o
5/18/2020	Evenfall	Verse	introspection,silence,
5/17/2020	Her Image Drifts	Dizain	memory,mother,
5/17/2020	Sky In the Forest--Revised	Verse	environment,journey,
5/15/2020	Oven Mitt	Personification	food,identity,
5/14/2020	Grand Uncle and I	Free verse	8th grade,family,relation
5/12/2020	I Will Not Forget	Dramatic Verse	first love,pain,
5/12/2020	Blue Jay Blues	Haiku	bird,seasons,song,
5/10/2020	I Am --	List	me,
5/8/2020	Hazy Like Mist	Cinquain	longing,love hurts,
10/16/2019	A Nightingale's Song	Rhyme	bird,music,
10/15/2019	Peace At Duskfall	Rhyme	peace,sunset,
9/13/2019	Faith Lights the Darkness	Free verse	faith,uplifting,
9/12/2019	Nightfall	Verse	blessing,night,uplifting,

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Silhouetted Stagnant Shadows	Rhyme	longing,lost love,sad lov
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