Deborah

Deborah:  the name I’ve grown into.

I am also called seeker, dreamer, believer, ever hopeful;
	For I am all these things.

Helen and John, grandparents extraordinaire, 
	Their imprint strong upon me as though they truly were my parents.

Deborah:  lover of words, of ideals, of the beautiful and the profound.

Truth, honor and integrity - these are my touchstones.

Cowardice, dishonor and mendacity - these are my fears.

Someday you may see standing in the bow of a boat, 
	Facing Kalvoy, Norway, island of my ancestors.

Someday you may see me walking a beach in Greece, 
	Barefoot, bare face turned up to the sky, daring the sun. 

Someday you may see me striding the moors, 
	Unpretentiously holding a walking stick and wearing English wool.
 
Deborah:  resident of St. Paul, Minnesota,
	Land of 10,000 lakes, northern lights, frozen winters, hot summer nights.

Radke:  the name I chose.

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/16/2011 2:14:00 PM

You have the same first name of one of the more prominent Judges of the Old Testament. You have described yourself well with this presentation.

James Fraser

Date: 1/4/2011 1:06:00 PM

It's a pleasure to meet you Deb's, and it's been a pleasure to read you. So Radke, it's Norwegian, kool. Our ancestors may have met in the past, with the North of Scotland being visited by the Vikings over 1100 years ago....:)

L'Nass Shango

Date: 12/30/2010 2:22:00 PM

It's a pleasure meeting you, I hope we will become better acquainted here ... for you describe in poetry the personality that always a good poet make.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/29/2010 9:46:00 PM

So you have ancestors from those places, Deb? From Norway, England and Greece? Or you just like those places? And how interesting that last line you wrote!! Is it a hubbie's name? YOu seem to have great character! Luv, Andrea

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/29/2010 4:01:00 PM

We are both Deborah's...judge and prophtess in the Bible too! "The Sowing" was written/inspired because of a few things, Veteran's Day, Flanders Field, Degas Field of Poppies...I was expressing my wonder and fury at the neglect and abuse of women and the utter disregard by most cultures for how many of us die at the hands of men..where are the fine citizens selling poppies to support the charities for our wounded sisters? sigh Light & Love