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I am in a mighty institution called marriage.I am employed by my hubby and three kids in a workplace called the house,which I like to call home.So I like to call myself a domestic engineer.


I got back to writing poetry again after a hiatus of eighteen years,that's because I found this wonderful website called Poetry Soup.And all the wonderful poets from whom I learn and who continue to inspire me to write better.


I started writing poetry at a very young age.That's because I did not have the happiest of childhood.As a little child with no one to turn to,the only respite I got was by putting down my feelings on paper.I still think I wrote my best poetry during those early teen years.


My motto in life has always has been,Live and let live.I would like to see peace in this world before I die,its asking too much considering the current state of affairs,but its always good to hope,optimism,I think brightens life,its sunshine in the mind.


Adios dear friends.Take care and stay safe.








 

Most Recent Blog Post


Dear Poets from the Philipines.
Blog Posted:1/16/2013 5:11:00 AM

 

We are all worried because we haven't heard from Nette Onclaud for a long time and it is so unlike her..so I request all poets hailing from Manila or any part of the Philipines to please find out about her..It will not be so difficult if you live in the same country..

There are many on the soup who are from the Philipines and I am sure most of you know her, so if any of you have any information about her, please leave a comment..or soup mail me.

Thank you for your attention..I am so grateful..
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  1. Date: 1/17/2013 12:24:00 PM
    The only name I have is Annette and I have emailed her twice now in the last two weeks. Have not heard anything back as of yet.

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  1. Date: 1/16/2013 11:53:00 PM
    I am sure she is okay Cyndi...i feel helpless..Su, | really can't help you , come to think of it , Nette must be her pen name...well, all we can do is hope and pray..

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  1. Date: 1/16/2013 11:17:00 PM
    From her Bio (poem): "Daughter of God and Dawn, from earth –Amy and John".... I will take it from there....

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    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 11:33:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    With 7,107 islands to search on, it is no easy task.
  1. Date: 1/16/2013 11:12:00 PM
    One of my friends in Manila reported back (she is in the medical prof ) that "Onclaud" is not on the casualty lists of the flood victims. If anyone could please tell me at which learning institution she has a post (Prof in Literature), then we could take it from there. Maybe "nette" is short of "Annette" or ......? Furthermore, it was suggested by my friends that often people will site Manila as their town, but actually stay on one of the islands.... It is a pity that nette's Bio is so vague. It could be that she is busy with her new studies. Psychology is a difficult subject to master. I will check back here or you may mail me if you think that I could help further. Hugs, Su

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    khan Avatar yasmin khan Date: 1/16/2013 11:54:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Su..if there is anything at all that I come across I will let you know..
  1. Date: 1/16/2013 7:31:00 PM
    I am no longer worried. I am FRANTIC. I've tried emailing her (I too did a collab with her ages ago) Now, Nette IS a nickname. I read a hint of a name on one of her poems. I've searched the Philipines telephone directory. I've tried Philipine newspapers...and I'm glad to report that the last name Onclaud did not come up. I've tried copy/pasting some of her poetry lines into google to see if anything comes up, anywhere... if anyone out there knows anything, please, we won't hound her... just let us know if she is okay! The storm, her SEVERE asthma... I've been trying to contact her for some time... She is a unique, precious person... as Nette would say HuGGS to all... :(

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    khan Avatar yasmin khan Date: 1/16/2013 11:55:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Cyndi, what about other poets here on the soup who are from the Philipines..I haven't heard from anyone yet...
  1. Date: 1/16/2013 12:29:00 PM
    Yasmin, I did a colab with her in October and have her personal email which I will keep confidential but you can be assured I have tried to reach her through here and through her email---no response--very worried as well!!

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  1. Date: 1/16/2013 11:06:00 AM
    Su, she also works with disabled and handicapped children..David, I soupmailed her ages ago and then I got worried, she has always been prompt..Debra, I know that she doesn't use facebook....and I don't know about other sites..

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    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 3:04:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you. I will add this info to the list. Hope my friends can come up with something.
  1. Date: 1/16/2013 10:34:00 AM
    oh my !! I do hope she is ok !! Prayers for her and that we soon see her back on the Soup. Perhaps she is displaced due to the flooding...we can only guess at this point. Does she use any other forums?? Poetry sites or venues like facebook?? Might be another place to start looking.

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  1. Date: 1/16/2013 6:23:00 AM
    Yas, I sent her a message about 2 weeks ago and have not heard anything from her so I do hope she is ok...David

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  1. Date: 1/16/2013 5:22:00 AM
    Could you tell us whether this is her real/full name? Many poets on here use pen-names. What about those with social website connections in the Philippines? I could ask my friends in Manila, but I am reluctant to do so: Nette might not wish to be "found"....

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    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 8:51:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    This is all I have to go on: Nette (per a letter):- "a professor of creative writing,..."
    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 8:36:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    *in Manila
    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 8:35:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    BTW Her Bio on soup is very vague, to say the least. Not much to go on..... I think that Nette had mentioned that she taught at a university in Milan.... Any information you might have, would help me and my friends in the search. Thank you.
    Crous Avatar Suzette Crous Date: 1/16/2013 6:08:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    OK... I will contact a few friends to make discreet inquiries.
    khan Avatar yasmin khan Date: 1/16/2013 5:30:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Su, I doubt she used a pen name..I think this is her real name..I am worried for her because of all the flooding that happened there..Nette is not the kind to just leave without saying goodbye..

My Past Blog Posts

 
Wishing all the Soupers A very Happy Women's Day
Date Posted: 3/8/2013 5:42:00 AM
Birthday Wishes For Tim Ryerson
Date Posted: 2/26/2013 4:34:00 AM
The Footle Contest Results
Date Posted: 2/9/2013 6:09:00 AM
Footle contest update
Date Posted: 2/7/2013 11:57:00 AM
Dear Poets from the Philipines.
Date Posted: 1/16/2013 5:11:00 AM
The Soup on Wiki
Date Posted: 8/31/2012 8:30:00 AM
Hey!I love it when my poetry is critiqued
Date Posted: 8/29/2012 2:14:00 PM
Congratulations and felicitations
Date Posted: 7/22/2012 10:02:00 PM
Unread Poems
Date Posted: 7/12/2012 5:21:00 AM
Thank you and congratulations.
Date Posted: 6/26/2012 9:05:00 PM
Syllable Counter
Date Posted: 6/17/2012 1:39:00 PM
I missed the soup
Date Posted: 5/26/2012 1:50:00 PM
Going off the radar
Date Posted: 5/11/2012 3:53:00 AM
Congratulations to all the winners
Date Posted: 3/28/2012 10:30:00 AM
Thank you
Date Posted: 3/9/2012 8:04:00 AM
my contest.
Date Posted: 2/19/2012 4:42:00 AM

My Poems

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5/18/2013Sparkling BlackCoupletnature,
5/18/2013Crimson RainPantoumnature,
5/11/2013BlackTankablack african american,co
5/11/2013An Untitled PoemCoupletnight,
4/16/2013A Soul AwakenedRhymeintrospection,me,me,
4/9/2013Orange RosesTankaromance,rose,
4/7/2013A Soulful LoveFree verse (vers libre)devotion,love,day,love,me
4/7/2013sakura trees bloomHaikuflower,
3/30/2013Spring ShowersFree verse (vers libre)nature,
3/30/2013Tiger WoodsLimericksports,
3/29/2013Upon A Bed Of PetalsRhymenature,seasons,autumn,
3/28/2013Echoes of the HeartCoupletmemory,
3/20/2013A Garden Of SolaceSonnetnature,
3/18/2013My Bucket List PhilosophyCoupletintrospection,life,philos
3/17/2013Color me GreenHaikuearth day,hope,life,
3/17/2013Hallmark of a BenchTankaintrospection,
3/6/2013A Kiss Of SunshineRhymenature,kiss,sun,
3/5/2013Breathing PoetrySonnetdedication,friendship,ins
3/4/2013Heart BoundCoupletinspirational,introspecti
3/4/2013Shoe TalkGrookon writing and words,
3/2/2013Fading DreamsCoupletintrospection,me,
2/27/2013Reflections Of LoveCoupletgod,love,love,
2/27/2013The Spindle Spins for a doll's hour glass figureFree verse (vers libre)angst,time,time,
2/25/2013Moon Is My MuseSonnetinspirational,moon,night,
2/24/2013Battling AddictionQuaternintrospection,life,
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Fav Poems

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The Crimson Lips Of DawnRhymelife,visionary,city,
GROWING TogetherLimerickfunny
ISLAMRhymefaith,happiness,religion,
If I Were Born a BoyLight Poetryfunny,
Egged OnPersonificationimagination,
M ---- Stands for MERhymelife,me,love,me,
MORNING GLORYCoupletfor children,mother,natur
As Big As Your EyeQuatrainfor children,green,
The Truth About Truth -Didacticsports,future,truth,
The Write of YouFree verse (vers libre)romance,write,write,
Something About WaterFree verse (vers libre)nature,

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