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BIO SKETCHES:

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


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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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.'
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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
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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
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/12/2020 8:42:00 PM
how thoughtful of you, anil! thanks, huggs, and amen!
Date: 5/12/2020 12:27:00 PM
- So glad to see you, Nette :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/12/2020 8:44:00 PM
my special anne...missed you lots... sending you warm thoughts!..huggs
Date: 5/12/2020 4:13:00 AM
Good to see you again, Nette. Here's hoping you'll stay in good health.
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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
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.
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Date: 5/12/2020 8:48:00 PM
likewise, jeanne...stay in top form!...huggs
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.
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Date: 5/11/2020 2:25:00 PM
great to be in your company once more, eileen!... thanks with huggs!
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 ~
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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
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
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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
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
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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!
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!
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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
Date: 5/10/2020 8:07:00 AM
Missed you. xomo
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Date: 5/10/2020 4:24:00 PM
and so did i, dearest mo...huggs!
Date: 5/10/2020 5:16:00 AM
Welcome Back, I look forward to reading your Poetry.
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Date: 5/10/2020 4:26:00 PM
my pleasure to read your writes, JC...huggs!
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 )
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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
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!
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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.
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Date: 5/10/2020 4:14:00 PM
typing was the only elective i gave up on in school.. really bad at it, yipes! :}
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!
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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!
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Date: 5/10/2020 3:59:00 PM
the way you deal with challenges inspires me, eve...so, here i am!..huggs
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
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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*
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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!
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
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Date: 5/10/2020 3:54:00 PM
dear suZ, rocking on despite fewer comp hours...missed you too; huggs!
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
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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!
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.
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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!
Date: 5/9/2020 11:12:00 AM
Welcome back my poetic friend
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Date: 5/10/2020 3:37:00 PM
hello frederic...glad to be home and read you once more... huggs!
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
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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

 
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Date Posted: 5/9/2020 10:15:00 AM
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Date Posted: 2/22/2017 12:42:00 PM
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Date Posted: 10/15/2016 4:33:00 AM
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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
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Date Posted: 12/16/2015 2:45:00 PM
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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

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6/17/2025 willow hiku Haikuage,tree,
6/15/2025 i detest AI Monokuart,future,
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6/11/2025 junco Tankabird,celebration,
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6/6/2025 Pages From Decrepit Seasons Imagismmemory,old,
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5/30/2025 Point Of No Return Rhymeheartbroken,
5/30/2025 Color My Mood Winners Free versecolor,
5/29/2025 Reflections In A Cemetery Dramatic Versebereavement,death,
5/28/2025 Lay, Lady, Lay Rhymedevotion,love,
5/26/2025 Wave Of Hair Othercelebration,hair,
5/25/2025 lychee Haikufruit,
5/25/2025 Love's Sweet Moment Lyricromantic love,
5/22/2025 Without Hate Coupletconflict,love,
5/20/2025 Summer In Wild Abandon Personificationcharacter,summer,
5/17/2025 Tower Of Magic Light Versefantasy,imagination,
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5/14/2025 tangy scent of spring Haikuspring,
5/12/2025 Frame Of Crystal Eyes Dramatic Verseemotions,pain,
5/11/2025 floral pageant Monokuspring,
5/11/2025 anagram-- forest haiku Haikubeauty,nature,
5/9/2025 Road Trip Verseintrospection,journey,
5/8/2025 To Fly Rhymeearth,sky,space,
5/7/2025 bouyant lily --monoku Monokubeauty,flower,
5/5/2025 Into Day's Quiet Time Rhymeintrospection,silence,
5/4/2025 The Louvre Quatrainart,places,
5/3/2025 keyboards Cinquainmusic,
5/2/2025 Nuptials Rhymeengagement,may,
4/28/2025 Young Man In Battle Dramatic Verseangst,poverty,war,
4/28/2025 Brambles Of Thought Free verseremember,
4/26/2025 Lamb Chops Epulaeryufood,
4/20/2025 Popcorn Pleiadesfood,happiness,
4/13/2025 I Just Called To Say I Love You Romanticismdevotion,romantic love,
4/12/2025 National Poetry Month Light Verseintrospection,seasons,
4/9/2025 Looking For Owls Dramatic Monologuebird,dedication,
4/8/2025 swan's ballet Tetractysdance,death,
4/8/2025 waves recede Haikustorm,water,
4/5/2025 Sutra Afterglow Light Versecelebration,devotion,love
4/5/2025 saxophone Pleiadesmusic,
4/3/2025 What Makes You Feel Monokufriendship,loss,
4/2/2025 Rare Is A Star's Luster Quatrainappreciation,star,stars,
3/31/2025 ornate lilac tree Haikurain,spring,
3/31/2025 Felix Culpa Free verseblessing,pride,
3/25/2025 Two Liners Of A Quote Crystallinehope,
3/23/2025 Loyal And Devoted Love Romanticismdevotion,love,
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3/22/2025 Prisoner Of Poetry Dramatic Versecelebration,image,poetry,
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3/17/2025 The Story Of My Life Quintain (English)life,time,
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3/8/2025 Brushstrokes Of Sunset Versesad,sunset,
2/27/2025 Omen Blank versememory,teen love,
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2/5/2025 into night's refrain Senryuromance,valentines day,
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1/27/2025 How Sudden Dramatic Verseanimal,loss,
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1/18/2025 Ashen Backdrop Dodoitsuimage,tree,
1/16/2025 Thousand Blooms Trioletflower,inspirational,
1/14/2025 Wild Is The Night Carpe Diemcelebration,life,
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12/28/2024 Child So Dear Versebaby,feelings,
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12/25/2024 Sprawl Of Quiet Stars Imagismsilence,star,
12/23/2024 First Month Free versejanuary,
12/22/2024 A Kiss In The Dark Dramatic Versekiss,lost love,
12/17/2024 Moon's Halo Rhymebeauty,moon,
12/16/2024 Galactic Force Imagismplanet,space,
12/16/2024 Lasagna Pleiadescelebration,food,
12/7/2024 Sea Of Love's Mystery Romanticismromantic love,
12/7/2024 Autumn Beguiles Coupletappreciation,autumn,
12/5/2024 I AM Thankful For Rhymethanksgiving,
12/4/2024 Heron Verseappreciation,bird,
11/28/2024 Life's Cycle Of Existence Verseseasons,
11/23/2024 Sunrise In Love Rhymesweet love,
11/22/2024 Time Traveler Free versespiritual,
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11/1/2024 Chime Of Meditation Imagismsilence,
10/30/2024 Shikata ga nai Sonnetchange,character,
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10/22/2024 Pitch Black Verseblack african american,fa
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