Monthly Archives: July 2013

Stormy Weather

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

When a storm is coming, I can feel it. I’m not talking about ESP. What I mean is that my anxiety and sensory issues go into overdrive. Maybe its the barometric pressure. My ears throb, my head hurts, my body … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

As I am sitting here, listening to “Look Through My Eyes” by Phil Collins I am just letting the tears come. It’s time, I’ve cried so many times not understanding why. Tonight is different. For years I had this repeating … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots – A Poem

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Like little Legos this part of me un-clicks & lets go and then every once in awhile I smile & Something clicks & I miss the good old days that didn’t feel good then when I was young & in … Continue reading →

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Is it Christmas Yet?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

It’s hard to think when it’s so hot, never mind write. My brain needs to relax. I feel like I’ve been so overheated this week that I haven’t really been thinking much, just functioning on empty. I have some updates … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Okay, it has been a very busy day. This morning I had my surgical consultation to get my bottom wisdom teeth taken out. One of them has been causing some problems and they’re both impacted. I’m not sure why I … Continue reading →

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Midnight Butterfly – A Poem

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

time. simply. stopped. under her wide black & white umbrella held tight in one still dry hand she glances back at an emptying theater an Annie Playbill tucked tight to a hollow space that still holds hope in her nostalgic … Continue reading →

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Silver & Gold – A Poem

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets: Poetics The red-faced blues lost in a labyrinth of golden verbs & social cues Like blocks of gems in a spectrum of cookie cutter letters that don’t spell words lost in a “know-it-all, don’t you?” – universe Your … Continue reading →

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What You May Not Know

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

It may seem odd for someone with Aspergers to offer a social suggestion but it’s time. I want to quickly touch on something big for me. I just want to reassure you that 1) I already know I am high … Continue reading →

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