My Favorites Guide

Occasionally people ask what my personal favorites are from what I've posted. Here's my top ten, starting with number ten and moving up to number one, along with a bit of explanation over the what and why of them, along with a link to each one's location on this blog.

Number Ten:  "Still"
I wrote this poem while living in central Alaska. Sub-zero temperatures helped me recall Jack London's story titled "To Start a Fire." I wanted to mesh the spiritual and physical together as I struggled to stay warm and that's how this poem came to life. The photo I took and placed above the poem reflects the icy, eerie look of a full moon rising at noon in the grip of winter.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2009/01/still.html

*For whatever reason, you may have to copy and paste the link to "Still." 

Number Nine: "The Only Son" 
Flash fiction rocks! I love the idea of putting out just a few strong sentences and watching people's faces light up as they start to find their own interpretation.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2006/03/only-son-micro-fiction.html

Number Eight: "My Journey Into Fitness World" 
Any woman who weighs more than two pounds understands the insecurity felt when surrounded by people with perfect bodies. I wanted to lighten that feeling with some humor pertaining to just what happened when an instructor forced me to visit the gym. Repeatedly.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2006/02/my-journey-into-fitness-world-humor.html

Number Seven: "Introduction" 
I was invited to share a poem and instead of introducing myself and then reading, I bundled both tasks into one. Yes, it's off the wall but you know what? That's who I am. "Introduction" is a pure piece of work and an unrefined, unpolluted look into me.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2007/01/introduction.html

Number Six:  "Storm" 
Music, nature, and poetry. There's no better reason to make this a favorite than the simple inclusion of all three of these things!
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2008/06/storm.html

Number Five: "The Rocking Chair" 
This essay seems to be a favorite with many readers and is probably the only published piece I put on this blog. It is real and speaks of sweet times spent with my children over the years. I miss that rocking chair but nothing compares to the memories created.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2006/06/rocking-chair-rewrite.html

Number Four: "Grace in Motion" 
Solemn reflection resulted in this poem. I wanted to capture the intensity of the moment in writing so here it is:
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2005/11/grace-in-motion-poetry.html

Number Three: "Blessing for Baby" 
The deep love I hold for my children took me by surprise. Before their arrival, I never dreamed that love exists in such a beautiful form. I wrote this for my children.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2005/11/blessing-for-baby-poetry.html

Number Two: "The Backwards Road"
This poem fluctuates in meaning. Take it as you will. Since this one came straight from the deepest part of me, I'm unable to explain the poem itself in words. The poem does the talking for me. I hope you find meaning in it.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2008/06/backwards-road.html

Number One: "Worthy"
The God I serve is faithful and the only part of my life that remains 100% honest and true. How can I cease to be amazed and in awe of that? My Creator, who knows what I need before I need it. This poem is my way of sharing that thought with the world.
http://literaryworks.blogspot.com/2005/12/worthy-poetry.html


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