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How I Began Writing Poetry Accidentally

I was frustrated at work about seven years ago. A painter, cartoonist, and scrabble player, where next would I go? I needed something new to do. Not sure where to start. Suddenly feeling bored with my own art. We were required to stay until seven that night. Parent Teacher Conferences, but I stayed out of sight. Being the counselor, seeing me makes them blue. That is something I did not want to do. Suddenly the word poetry came into my head. I used to write short stories, now they lay dead. I had not written anything since I was twenty-nine. I found a poetry site and began typing poems online. One poem, two poem, three poems, four. I liked doing this, but I wanted to know a lot more. I zoomed around the site and found types of poems and tips. I have no more story; this is simply it….

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Date: 4/21/2024 10:54:00 AM
I do love your poems Caren, wish Trixie could be cloned and i could be as prolific as you:-) hugs Jan xx
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/21/2024 6:13:00 PM
Thank you Jan I appreciate and and Trixie is kicking her legs with glee about this comment
Date: 4/21/2024 12:51:00 AM
I enjoy reading your poems. Well done.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/21/2024 6:13:00 PM
I appreciate your appreciation Jeanette

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