Within These Walls

a year has flown by since i entered this place
quite by random chance one day
instantly i fell in love with all it's charm
vowed here i would stay

in this last year
i've grown and learned so much
from all of your amazing talents
my life has been forever touched

to say thank you
would never been enough to express how i feel
this home away from home
has taught me how to heal

my life was forever changed by passions
and the talent that lies within
it wasn't until i started writing
that my soul and heart began to mend

everyday i am amazed at what is shared here
as i read these pages of blue
you all etch yourself farther in my heart
as i get to know all of you

here's to another year
for i sure shall be around
forever i will cherish and love
this wonderful home i've found

amy m. kennedy

**a special thank you to the following people...
kris (love ya girlie), maree (darlin ya da best), john(without you passions wouldnt be what it is) marge--day one you made me feel at home, thank you, michael (who continues to amaze me everyday) marsha(my new found sis)....

doreen (whose work i simply adore) bal, you are so cool mr, ethome--you got it going on my friend, some awesome poetry you write, sea (you write some beautiful love poetry my friend) coco-for always taking the time to respond to my poetry, means so much to me, laura yes u laura...for allowing yourself to be free at this place, take care....

holly, for always taking the time to make me smile and for your love and support!! melissa my lil canadian friend, thanks so much for your support and understanding, and last but certainly not least...janet marie...your friendship, support, and understanding mean more to me than i could ever express...!

to the countless others who have touched my life, i thank you as well. i could sit here all day lol and name you all...but time and space don't allow that. so i'll just simply say thank you ALL for everything you do!

Love
Amy