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Against The Tide – A Sonnet

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets: Form For All– A Sonnet. This a form I don’t believe I have ever attempted before. There is significance in the fact that the word “his” is not capitalized in the second stanza. I did “cheat” once but … Continue reading →

Posted in dVersePoets Prompt, Poetry | Tagged DversePoets, Form Poetry, Miltonian sonnet, poetry, Sonnet, Spiritual, storm, Writer | 28 Comments

Up In Smoke – A Poem

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

For dVersePoets. I am not sure if I did this prompt correctly but this was supposed to be read from the eyes of an object. With a little lit wick My brave flame warms her face Brushing shadows away as … Continue reading →

Posted in dVersePoets Prompt, Poetry | Tagged Candlelight, Oil, poetry, Writer, Writers Block, writing | 19 Comments

Sweet Dreams – A Poem

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Sweet nostalgia cradles me / in moonlit blankets of memories As dreams call out to me again like the oldest of closest friends I press my cheek To your heartbeat & sweet nostalgia cradles me Gretchen Leary 2013

Posted in Poetry | Tagged ASD, Lullaby, Memories, poetry, Rhyme, Sweet Dreams, Writer, writing | 33 Comments

To Be Continued

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I have never thought of myself as a public speaker. In fact, although I have always felt that I had a story to share, I always felt like more of a follower than a leader. Then I met you. All … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Equality, GLBTQ | Tagged 2012, 2013, ASD, Aspie, attitude, Autism, Beginning, Beginnings, Changes, Confidence, friendship, Gratitude, Gretchen Leary, Humbled, Inspirational, Josh Groban, Journey, Leah Remini, love, New Year, poetry, Relationships, Thank-you, To Be Continue, Twitter, unity, Wordpress, Writer | 1 Comment

The Dance – A Poem

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Introduction – This poem was written while listening to Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”. What an incredible inspiration. Please be sure to listen to this classical piece before or while reading this poem. This is more of a story than a poem … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Poetry | Tagged Aspergers, Aspie, Author, Beethoven, Boston, Fur Elise, Gretchen Gundel, Gretchen Leary, poetry, Writer | 29 Comments

About: “Really, Really Like Me”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

This year, I have felt the call to advocate for the Autism Community like never before. I’ve written and published two books of poetry, but I knew this challenge was going to be different. As an individual who is on … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism | Tagged 2012, Acceptance, Advocacy, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, Aspergers, Aspergers Syndrome, Aspie, Author, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autistic, Book, Boston, childrens books, Dani Bowman, disabilities, disability, Dream, education, End Bullying, fundraiser, Gretchen Gundel, Gretchen Leary, illustrations, inspiration, interaction, life goals, literary agent, literary agents, Poet, poetry, Powerlight Studios, publishers, Really, Really Like Me, Really Really Like Me, Self advocate, Sensory, Sensory Integration Disorders, Special Needs, Stop bullying, story book, Writer | 4 Comments

Firefly – A Poem

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

I lie flat on my back On this weathered raft As my long hair spills Down around me Tangled with leaves Blown and tossed Into the crisp night breeze As the tips slip into The shattered black glass That flows … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Author, Gretchen Gundel, Gretchen Leary, night, Peace, poetry, summer, Writer, writing | 4 Comments

Words of Affirmation – A Short Story

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

“Let this day change your life” was the first thought that ran through my mind as I slowly opened my eyes that morning. I closed my eyes again trying to adjust to the light pouring in through the windows. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Stories | Tagged Asperger, Aspergers, Aspie, Author, Autism, Blog, Book, Carolyn Hart, Gretchen, Gretchen Gundel, Gretchen Leary, Heat, Inspirational, Letter from Home, Library, poems, poetry, short story, summer, Writer, writing | 9 Comments

Beyond Hello – My Aspergian Philosophy on Friendship

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

“My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement.” Joe … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism | Tagged Advocacy, Asperger, Aspergers, Aspie, Autism, Awareness, Confidence, friendship, Frustration, Gratitude, Joe Versus the Volcano, Making Friends, Open Letter to the World, philosophy, Relationships, Self Improvement, Vent, Writer | 26 Comments

To the Attention of: Josh Groban (@joshgroban) UPDATED

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Gretchen Venters

Dear World, One of my biggest dreams right now, is for Josh Groban, to one day read this poem. Having Asperger’s Syndrome, everything is intense. My writing is definitely intense as well but it is almost always inspired by a … Continue reading →

Posted in ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Dedications, Music, Poetry | Tagged #FAY, @joshgroban, Aspergers, Ivory, Ivory at Midnight, Josh Groban, Letters to Celebrities, Midnight, music, Piano, poem, poetry, Reading Poetry, Writer | 24 Comments

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