"Where Have I Been & Where Did The Time Go?"

~~Within the last 2 years, Many Good things have happened, along with a few obstacles in the long journey of life. As a firm believer that 'Tomorrow is always a better day' keeps me thinking positive, regardless of unexpected crisis that many of us face.

Where have I been?  Aside of personal family responsibilities, which were extremely challenging. I began my Business as President of Author Promotions LLC in AZ.  This has kept my mind focused on My Authors & my work through devotion & sincere dedication. I'm always out there Promoting & Reviewing.

In addition, I have been quite busy on Amazon with tons of Reviews as I moved up to one of their Top 500 reviewers, which I was very pleased with. On Christmas Eve, I finally hit 1,000 Reviews & am now up to 1,061. Most of the time, I have enough books to Review that grows taller each week.

I have received several Awards from the IBC in the past few years & every day is a busy one for me with my Business, running my Ning Network & always out there Promoting. The number of clients keep increasing & the work continues.  

There is a great deal that I'd love to write about, especially in poetic verse, which I am almost ready to go back to as a comfort zone in my writing. I will keep you all posted & I wish for 2014 to be a Great year for everyone.  Happy Writing to All!

~~About 2012~~"Here & Almost Gone"

Another year almost gone, a very Challenging year, with a weak & troubled economy. As for me, faced many Challenges of my own & somehow, got through them. 2012 almost gone & 2013 around the corner. For the New Year, I Pray economy gets better for many. And I Pray, that along with my work for my authors, I may finally be able to write some words of my own in Peace & Tranquility. 

"Wishing Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving Coming Soon & the Best for the Holidays. May all your Dreams Come True!"

**Happy Holidays** 2011

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?

~~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!"

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

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*

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***

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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~

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~~~~

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~~

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****

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~~

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