Hogwash!  You completely belong here, and I, for one, enjoy your writings.  Let judgement reside elsewhere -- here, simply thoughts, emotions, memories, and impressions are stirred, and you contribute as nicely to this as anyone else here.  

-MVS

"It's all in the details -- the Big Picture always takes care of itself."
-MVS

Awww...you sweet dear people....thank you!  I can't help but feel self-conscious but you all have always made me feel welcome.  This poem is just about that moment right after I've hit the "submit" button before anyone has replied.  It is scary sharing something so close to your heart!

Cpat Hair~ Thank you sir for always being there.  You're always one of the first to reply to my poems and I'm always encouraged by your words    big hugs to you!

Mark~ hehe, hogwash...love that!    thank you for the sweet thoughts...as always, they are something worth pondering.

2dalimit~ thank you for the encouragement  

MidniteSun~ What a beautiful thought!  Thank you so much    

RSWell~ thank you for understanding   that is one of the most beautiful things about this place, there is always someone out there who understands...."tentative and timorous tiptoing"  I think there's a poem in that sir!

Lady~ hehehe    ah sweet Lady...thank you!  For the chuckle and your kinship  

Sven~ I do so love what you do with words    thank you for the kind reply!

Thank you all!  Hugs all around  

"Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you.
And all you can do is to go where they can find you."
~Winnie the Pooh

Oh, SweetLittleSmittenKitten~
We all have felt that moment~
Just ask us ... we'll all concur~

I still remember that first night~
That's EXACTLY the way I felt~
And suddenly ... there they were ...
the friends of the circle ...
taking my hand ... and pulling me in~

We love ya' here .... and don't EVER forget it~
Love ya'
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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