I dont remember NOT writing poetry. A few years ago I moved and thinking that a box of stuff was for the junk (very disorganized looking) my darling father set it to the curb. It contained all my poetry. Of course he felt miserable.. the poor thing. I cant recapture those but Im moving on. When my wonderful friend told me about Authors Den recently, it caused such excitement that I have stuff coming out of my head at locomotive speed. I have always wanted to be part of a community of writers/poets.. never did I think it could be such a source of friendships and guidance and real encouragement. more...