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Birth Of A Poet
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now 
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“BIRTH OF A POET” by Bill Charles ~~~~ Didn’t know it was coming, there was a thundering smash, my head hit the car window, happened so very fast… Changed my life in an instant, but not knowing then, the many years I would spend in pain, it was about to begin… When I awoke, I asked myself, “Who am I”? I didn’t really know, and I couldn’t go back in time… A name I searched my mind for, but nothing came, Joe, Fred, George, Jim, many crossed my mind, but nothing rang… So I met the people in white coats, taught me about before, therapy they called it, speech, coordination, and many more… In my head the pain wouldn’t stop, until they lay me on the table, and then they worked on me, until it became acceptable… The months slowly went by, and I gradually started to heal, but they told me I would never come back, and be ideal… I did a lot of praying, even got to meet my maker, he took things inside my head, and changed them for the better… The years passed, and gradually I came back from despair, slowly but surely I accepted the Lord, and I knew that He cared… He told me my name is Bill, and went with this personality, it felt really good, to know the two of them went together, actually… A lot was altered within, things I still can’t talk about, but what the hell, I did awake from that terrible blackout… My whole world was changed, for better, or for worse, and at times during those difficult years, I felt that I carried a curse… And then I found out, that I might have this special gift, I started to write and share it, was really quite a shift… From the life I had lived previously, but today so much different, I now know I can never go back, to what I had before, that damn accident… I’m still perplexed by the past, mixing it up at times with the present, but to be able to sit down and write, I believe has been my atonement… So I thank all of you, who read my writings, and believe that they are adequate… For they come from deep inside me, but came only after, the “Birth Of A Poet”… ~~~~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
And the birth of a fine poet it was!! so glad to read some of your work again Bill yes a gift it is and I'm so glad you're sharing it with us......these things have a strange way of working out somehow and often for the better in some aspects......take care ....ethome Keep on with that beautiful writing!! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Quite a story Bill, glad you came out of it ok, and with the poetic muse, at that. Sandra |
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The Poetic Plumber Junior Member
since 2000-11-05
Posts 38 |
Bill! Boy am I sorry. I pressed the wrong button and my reply went up as a new poem. Sorry for the misque. Please forgive me. And as I said in my first reply. You are a fine poet today, and I certainly look forward to reading more of your poetry in the future. Roger< !signature--> [This message has been edited by The Poetic Plumber (edited 11-06-2000).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
what a story..you are very lucky..and i guess something wonderful came out your misfortune..God does work in mysterious ways doesnt he..enjoyed..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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compassion Member
since 2000-11-01
Posts 135USA |
Hi Bill, This piece really touched me! Wow! So well written with detailes yet so flowing. Now, glad to know WE are witnessing(reading) the "good" resulting from a horrible episode. You have been through the fires, haven't you? Sounds like your faith substained you also, thats wonderful. Keep writing..it's good for us. (smiles) |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
ethome - thank you for your kindness and for the understanding. Yes, amazing as it was, to write now is my passion. Thanks again for visiting me and my writing. catalinamoon - sure was a story to tell. And your words are very kind, and appreciated. The Poetic Plumber - no apology necessary, at times things happen. Thanks for the compliments and please do visit again. Victoria - yes, lucky or perhaps fate stepped in to change things from what they were, and change they did. And He does work in mysterious ways. I feel as if I was given a gift, and am thankful for it. compassion - thank you for coming by and read this writing of mine. You are so right, some good things did come out of it, and are continuing. Thanks for the wonderful comments, and peace go with you. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is so moving Bill ... you've touched my heart with this inspirational rendering. Truly an amazing verse, and equally amazing life. I'm so glad you feel you've come through for the better, what a wonderful outlook. Take care, Best wishes, /Kit |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
BILL, you got me sighing over here And all I have to say is...it's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance thru this poem you tenderly wrote HUGS2UPoetFriend Coco [This message has been edited by CocoBaci (edited 11-07-2000).] |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
Bill, what a fascinating story, and it's true? How neat that you are able to put it (and so much of yourself) into words so well. Take care, dear poet. Rainydays |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Bill..... Sometimes what we think is the end is only the beginning! Great write.....  Follow your dream! |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Bill, I always enjoy your writings, as I find all the hidden clues you hide within them. And we may walk a path unknown in search of answers, and if we do happen to stumble and fall on that path, it is but just another chance to get up again and continue. fate? luck? divine hand? whatever it is, we find ourselves and realize our dreams. glad you have too. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Hey Bill... This was indeed a very difficult and intensely life-defining time for you. Sometimes we need this sort of eye-opener to remind us about the important things in life - seeing the simple beauty of the world and writing about it for those who aren't looking... Nicely done, my friend..  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
A truly impressive recounting of what had to be a very rough time in your life - Clearly - you came out the better for it! and the best part is - we get to read your poetry! |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Bill I am truly sorry that you had to endure such hardships. This was very well written so I am pleased that in the end, something good has come of it. Don't give up - I am a firm believe that the best is yet to come. Ariana [This message has been edited by Ariana (edited 11-07-2000).] |
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Highlander Member
since 2000-11-06
Posts 50Dundee, Scotland |
You pen a fine poem Andrew |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Kit - thank you so much, more than you know, for the kind words that you write. I am very touched by you and everyone's response. Thank you Kit. CocoBaci - thank you for the sweet words, and it is my pleasure to have met you through Passions. Rainydays - yes, it is all true, right to the last word. And I would like to thank you for the kindness and sweetness of your words. Thanks again. Sunny - thanks for coming by Sunny, it does feel good to see that you are well, and writing those fabulous poems that you do. Thanks again. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Ron - thank you for the kind words that you say. I appreciate that you came by, and enjoy my writings. And yes, you do find those hidden clues. I must say that it does amaze me, but at times I wouldn't mind if you let me know what you see. At times it is a tough road, but also, at times their is a light at the end of a tunnel. Thanks Ron. Nan - yes, you are so right, and we all should look and see what the really important things in life are. As you say, the simple beauty of the world and writing about it. Thanks Nan, for understanding. Wilfred - thank you for the kind words, and yes, a very, very rough time. And thanks for saying 'we get to read your poetry'. That has much meaning to me. Ariana - I believe that something good has come out of it, and it is writing. I love to write, and would rather do that, than most anything. Thank you. Highlander - appreciate the gracious words from you. Thank you much, and thanks for stopping by. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Bill.. A sad story with a happy ending hpefully...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Bill, you are around today and I praise God for that  |
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