Monthly Archives: March 2012

Caffeination of Thoughts

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

This is the way my brain operates when I drink soda… I want to start off with a story. I was visiting my grandparent’s home and they gave me a gift. I didn’t know how to respond at first, especially … Continue reading →

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Breathing Time

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Hello all, I am so happy its Friday, I’m almost too happy if that makes sense. I don’t like feeling extremely happy or upset…freaks me out. But Friday nights are all about fresh air, quiet time to read or relax. … Continue reading →

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First Poem I ever Wrote (9th Grade)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Masterpiece By the Sea By Gretchen Anne Gundel While building a sandcastle, I build slowly carefully making perfect grooves, Molding walls and bridges making sure they’re smooth. Creating each bold new tower, Making each one strong and tall. The middle, … Continue reading →

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Oldies…

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

These poems were found in either my book Monochrome or Welcome to My Yesterday (under Gretchen Gundel) A Colder Season By Gretchen Anne Gundel Kindle the flickering light Within your palm. Gather the candles, and inscribe their flame unto your heart. … Continue reading →

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Cozy

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

If I had it my way- everything about life would be what I consider “cozy”. Cotton flannel pajama pants have literally gained the nickname “cozies” these days with me. I think of hot peppermint tea, sitting in front of a … Continue reading →

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I Hate Socks

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

If you take anything from this blog, you’ve already read it, if you actually read the title. My mother brought me my new glasses this past weekend. They have transition lenses which I have never dealt with before. I am … Continue reading →

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Love & Hate Relationship With Senses

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes music is calming. Sometimes music makes me feel like screaming. There is truly a fine line between my love for my extreme senses and a hate for the level of anxiety it causes when things are not “just right”. … Continue reading →

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Bullied & Broken

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

“Dark clouds loom before me- I bow my head to keep me warm and I hold tightly to the light within me to see beyond the storm” I have been contemplating how to write this post in a way that … Continue reading →

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Feeling really, really accomplished!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Today was interesting. My moods seemed a bit up and down so I used my headphones at work today for awhile but then I suddenly didn’t want to listen to music at all. Coping skills weren’t working all that well. … Continue reading →

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Listen – A Poem

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Embraced by a redefining memory and a reviving sense of healing, I am slowly rebuilding my inner voice So that you may hear me- Let me be. Let me breathe. Let me speak. Just stand beside me and hold my … Continue reading →

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