POETRY IN MOTION

Happy Holidays 2011

2011-11-26T15:47:00.000-08:00

Wishing everyone a Safe, Healthy & Happy holiday Season. I hope all your dreams come true. May the New year be the Best ever!

What Will 2012 Bring?

2011-10-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

~~Wishing everyone Peace & Tranquility for the Upcoming Holidays! May 2012 be Better for so many & may we Follow our dreams!

~~I will keep you posted on Websites & New Projects in 2012!

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

2011-01-23T13:48:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! May 2011 Bring Peace, Good Health & Happiness to ALL!
I'm Happy to say that 2010 is now Behind us. A Very Challenging Year for Many, including Me.
I hope to begin 2011 with rewarding News & Progress by beginning to visit this Blog More often on Progress in my own Writing Endeavors. Sending out 'Blessings' to All my Friends!

WRDF My Website

2010-07-30T16:13:00.000-07:00

ALL Writers and Readers are invited to join WRDF

http://romancewriterandreader.ning.com/

It's a Great place for All Writers to Promote their work, and very Enjoyable for Readers.

We have Many clubs & it's a Friendly site!

Happy Weekend!

2010 Update on Poetry

2010-03-13T13:01:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon, I will be Posting some Poetry for Enjoyment of All readers. The last few
years, I focused more on Promoting my fellow authors, which I enjoy. Wishing All Poets and writers much Success in your writing achievements.

THE POETIC CAFE

2008-05-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

AN UPDATE ON POETRY OVER AT ...."THE POETIC CAFE"

We Now have Poetry Showcased by Different Authors. All are Welcome To Visit.

It's a Friendly place on A Friendly website & Readers, Writers & Poets Are All Welcome!

Come On Over & Visit Us...I'd Love it if you can leave some Comments for these

Talented Authors!

Thank you & Wishing U All A Pleasant Week!

Geri

What's New?

2008-04-09T18:06:00.000-07:00

I recently opened up a New Group on:

The WRITERS and Readers of Distinctive Fiction Website

The Name of my Group is:

"THE POETIC CAFE" On:

http://romancewriterandreader.ning.com/profile/GeriAhearn

It's open to READERS & WRITERS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

It's A Place to sit-back, take off your shoes & Relax!

No work is required...

For poets who wish to Write a poem, or just read & enjoy...that's fine!

For Members in the Group who wish to comment on Displayed Poetry--
That's Fine too...

And...For Anyone who just wants to meet new friends & chat--that's Fine too!

On Special Occasions--I will have Contests & Award Prizes!

Happy Wednesday Folks!

I WELCOME ALL READERS & POETS

2008-03-25T12:15:00.000-07:00

I created this Blog specifically as a Place to come to for Relaxation--to destress
and Ease the mind--Poetry to me always brought Peace & calmed my Nerves-- Feel free to just relax & read,
and if U wish to comment--that's fine also. Wishing U all a Pleasant week!

Under The Stars

2008-03-11T20:28:00.000-07:00

Pitter-Patter, horseshoes echo
while prancing dark street
in buggy,
escorting two lovers kissing.

C 2001
"Life's Poetic Journey"
Geri Ahearn

A Lonely Soldier's Lullaby

2008-03-02T08:53:00.000-08:00

The illuminated sky became obscured
when night had fallen.
The lonely soldier hid in darkness
in a misty hole of dirt
where his frightened voice lingered on.
"Free me from this misery,
his buddy heard him calling."
Every night after gray clouds rolled by,
the lonely soldier
sang his humble lullaby.
But, no one could see
the tears in his eyes
when the soldier began to cry.
Once a happy man was he,
just like you,
and just like me.
A man who had a life before Vietnam
with a wife, a child, and a happy family.
Now, crouched down
in a black hole of silence
where his family and friends from home
can't see the tears on his face,
or the rags he wears for clothes.
No one could feel his pain
from wounds that made scars
every night when he hides from the enemy,
while he cries a lonely soldier's lullaby.

C 1998 Geri Ahearn
Published in "Life's Poetic Journey" 2001

The Vietnam War Began 3/2/1965

2008-03-02T08:33:00.000-08:00

This Poem "A Lonely Soldier's Lullaby" Was written in 1998, in Memory of All those
who Served in the Vietnam War. I wrote it After working as a Student Nurse in the
Veterans Hospital in Northport, Long Island, New york. In 1995, After I began a
writing career, Poetry was my first craving. I had a burning desire to tell the World
about the Era of the 60s---especially 1968--The year that Rocked America!
This Poem is dedicated to my Classmates of 1968. Prior to Reuniting with my Class
of 1968 for my 30 year class Reunion. The Memories of this era & what the Babyboomers
were forced to face encouraged me to Dedicate Poems to the world--in the USA &
International. This is for Brentwood High School--Class of 1968--Long Island, New York.
This is for ALL Those who served in the Vietnam War, all those who gave their lives,
and for the families who suffered a loss. I intend to keep a Special Candle burning
in Memory for our American soldiers, their families, and the affects upon All babyboomers
of the 10 year war--Vietnam!

Submissions for the 2008 J. D. Poetry Award

2008-03-01T18:49:00.000-08:00

PoetWorks Press is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Josephine Darner
Poetry Award for 2008. This honorable award will be presented to the poet whose work
is judged as "most distinguished" among the submissions received. In addition to a cash
prize($350.00), ten perfect bound book copies of a collection (60 to 80 poems) of the
winner's poetry will be published and awarded to the winning author. Submissions will
be reviewed after the Award cutoff date. All submissions are received in confidence
and will not be made public, with the exception of the winning poet.

Submission Guidelines can be reviewed at the following website:

PoetWorks Press 2008 Poetry Award

PoetWorks Press, LLC

WWW.POETWORKSPRESS.COM

Candle In The Wind

2008-02-24T16:29:00.000-08:00

There's an eternal flame of love
for Princess Diana,
a love that I can see.
A fire felt by the young, and old.
A burning fire
from affection deep within our souls.
Her tragedy crossed our path,
but a radiant feeling
in our hearts will forever last.
We must take time to see
that keepers of the flame
is what we must be.
She's a true legend who will outlive
the last fading light of the universe.
A lovely rose
who wanted so much to grow,
with enough radiance
to steel the show.
One single rose of beauty,
no other flower could compare.
A special woman
who showed the world how much she cared.
We should not forget Princess Diana,
especially since we've drifted apart.
The eternal flame of love
began at midnight,
a flame that will never burn out,
and will always remain in our hearts.

C 2001 Life's Poetic Journey

~TO MY POETIC FRIENDS~

2008-02-17T19:20:00.000-08:00

I need to say something special
to each and every poetic friend,
before it slips my mind.
Each and everyone of you
is a jewel
in life's sparkling crown,
a rare and precious find.
Although our lives and homes
may change
as we grow from young to old.
I predict
that our friendship will never die,
for it shines like pure gold.
Never feel that you are all alone
on life's endless sea.
No mater what the years may bring,
you'll always find a friend in me.
Your poetic words are sweet, warm, and dear.
Words that tell me what is in your heart
when we share a laugh, a cry, and a dream.
Words that mean so much,
even though we are many miles apart.
I may never see an angel near
on sad and lonely days
to be my guardian light,
to lift my soul,
and help along the way.
But, I'm sure God hears our prayers
as he sends through heaven's door
someone who believes in us,
and that's what friends are for...

C 2001 Life's Poetic Journey

MY POETRY

2008-02-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

My Poetry can be Viewed On these Websites...

http://www.authorofpoetryandchildrensbooks.com/

http://www.blueturtlecrossing.com/

www.myspace.com/geri_ahearn

I've been Published over the last 10 years in many Anthologies at:

http://www.poetworks.com/

from 1995 to the present time...

My 3 Books of Poetry Include:

Inspirations

Words To Live by

Life's Poetic Journey

I've written over 500 poems from 2001-2008

Some of my work has been showcased in Magazines, Ezines & AOLs AIN--Amazing

Instant Novelist--Writing site when I worked there as NovlHeart--helping New

writers get published--while posting & showcasing my own work.

~A FLYING DOVE

2008-02-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

There's a heavy veil of dreariness
that I see on this winter's day.
A dreariness
that saps all the hope and love I have,
leaving my life no longer gay.
With the bitter coldness
chilling my bones,
while gray clouds hide the sun
and wintry winds sing sad laments
as this new day has begun.
Sadness carpets all the world
as darkness takes its toll.
No vibrant colors can be seen,
for gray is the only color
that has covered everything.
Then all of a sudden,
appearing among the clouds
came a brillant golden ray.
A flying dove from that ray
turned the darkness into light.

C Geri Ahearn
2001
Life's Poetic Journey

BLUE TURTLE CROSSING

2008-02-03T20:51:00.000-08:00

A POETRY AND PHOTOGRAPHY E-ZINE

AT: http://www.BLUETURTLECROSSING.COM

Editor, Colleen Breuning

Beautiful Poetry & Breathtaking Photos...

Be Sure To Visit...A Calm, Peaceful Environment, filled with Inspiration....

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

2008-02-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

PoetWorks Press is now seeking Poetry submissions for its next Anthology

Titled "BabyBoomer Birthright."

Submission guidelines Can be found on the Following Website:

http://www.poetworks.com/BabyBoomer.html

Submission deadline is April 30, 2008

~WELCOME ALL FRIENDS

2008-02-03T20:05:00.000-08:00

This Blog is Fairly New...And Since I'm up to my Chin in book REVIEWS--LOL

I will be a bit delayed in Constructing this Blog

As I intend to make it a Place Of Comfort & enjoyment--Our getaway Cafe--Except we

need to brew our own fresh Coffee...

Every now & then--I will Continue to Add some News & Poetry & Links Of Interest..

Wishing U All A Great Week!

Cheers, Geri

THE OLD GARDEN

2008-01-26T16:56:00.000-08:00

The old garden is where I long to be,
a place I belong,
it's my life.
Something new is just not the way,
not the same it once was.
The garden of yesterday
is where I want to go.
Something new is just not for me.
The old garden is filled with laughter
from our children, and from our friends.
Old memories
of days gone by still hang in the air.
Memories of joy, tears,
and happiness we've shared
through all those years.
Memories of youth, and of growing old,
echo long into the night.
Memories of our family tree
still linger there.
This new garden doesn't blossom,
like the garden I used to know.
There are no sweet aromas, no sounds,
thoughts are not the same.
My mind wanders off into a deep trance.
I wonder why I moved,
leaving so much behind,
who did I do it for?
Only the aroma from the old garden
can put the sweet scent back into the air.
I remember the people who made that garden
as fragrant as a fresh rose.
There's nothing like that sweet scent anywhere.
The old garden
is where our memories stay,
and there's nothing to compare.

Copyright 2001
Geri Ahearn
(Life's poetic Journey)

RAINBOW ON THE WING

2008-01-26T16:35:00.000-08:00

I always wonder where all the butterflies are going
when I see them high up in the sky flowing
with a rainbow on their wing
as they head for their yearly fling.
I gaze at the beauty of their wings as they flutter,
while I listen to the sounds of people as they mutter.
I begin to realize how beautiful butterflies are
as I watch them fly their travels so far.
They journey for their mating flights,
while they fly with sorrows and delights.
They wheel and sweep over the mountain top,
dazzling me without a stop.
Creating a rainbow iridescence bright
in their dazzling, dancing flight.
Whither the winds of my thoughts blow,
they carry me up, and they carry me down
with their sparkling, colored rainbow.
I know they will quickly pass away
at the very end of today,
but the colored hues will return in spring
on those wondrous days to make my heart sing.
The rainbow will once again be on the wing...

Copyright 2001
Geri Ahearn
(Life's Poetic Journey)

TO MY POETIC FRIENDS

2008-01-26T16:16:00.000-08:00

I need to say something special
to each and every poetic friend,
before it slips my mind.
Each and everyone of you
is a jewel
in life's sparkling crown,
a rare and precious find.
Although, our lives and homes
may change
as we grow from young to old.
I predict
that our friendship will never die,
for it shines like pure gold.
Never feel that you are all alone
on life's endless sea.
No matter what the years may bring,
you'll always find a friend in me.
Your poetic words are sweet, warm, and dear.
Words that tell me what is in your heart
when we share a laugh, a cry, and a dream.
Words that mean so much,
even though we are many miles apart.
I may never see an angel near
on sad and lonely days
to be my guardian light,
to lift my soul,
and help along the way.
But, I'm sure God hears our prayers
as he sends through Heaven's door
someone who believes in us,
and that's what friends are for...

Copyright 2001
Geri Ahearn
(Life's Poetic Journey)

WELCOME POETS, WRITERS & READERS

2008-01-26T14:23:00.000-08:00

I Welcome Poets, Writers, and readers to my new Blog here. Whether you are a Poet,
or someone who loves to read poetry. ALL are welcome. My aim in developing this
Blog is to make a place for ALL of us to hang-out in when it's time to get rid of
the Stress.
A place to bring peace & comfort. A place to make friends, and a place to
become inspired. Many moons ago, I worked for AOL on a Writing site known
as AIN. Amazing-Instant-Novelist---better yet, it was a place where new writers
became inspired, pros displayed their Masterpieces, and where I met many friends
who were writers--and today years later moved on for different reasons--but through their journey became authors of one or more books. One of those writers
was me. It was where I got experience-feedback & inspiration to move up the ladder
& make dreams come true. I began there as a brand New Rookie---took my try
at Poetry----made mistakes--but learned a great deal with the help of those pros.
A Few years later--I wanted to inspire others--so I began working there as
LDRSNOVLHEART. Through those years--while I continued to learn myself--
I encouraged many to have their work published. What I learned there was
worth Gold to a writer--not to mention some of my dearest friends I met there
are now treasures in Friendship.
Then it seemed everything there we built drifted away. A family
& friends that had a Great Time every moment we spent--memories cherished-
but finally it became a ghost-town for many of us & so we moved on.
Today--the purpose of me Creating this Blog is to provide the
same atmosphere as I once enjoyed so much. So...sit back--Relax---and most
important--Enjoy. God Bless to ALL!
Cheers, Geri

POETRY IN MOTION

**Happy Holidays** 2011

What Will 2012 Bring?

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

*WRDF* My Website

*2010 Update on Poetry*

***THE POETIC CAFE***