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I'm 52 years old I suffer from depression, but manage OK when properly medicated...I like to think myself an artist, and poet...I can get lost in a painting...I can tie down my emotions with my poems...Am I a writer, I wrote this poem..asking the verry same question.

I love the white of the paper, but it wont stay that way

As long as I have pen in hand, and something I must say

I write down all my feelings, my hopes, and my dreams

Trying to make sense in a world thats not always what it seems

I love the smell of the ink as it flows onto the page

Without me my pen is emotionless, no sorrow, no joy, no rage

It's just a tool than when applied sets my feelings free

The ink entrapping all for me, and the world to see

Am I a writer, I dont know, what I do know is I like to write

And as long as I have pen in hand, and pages clean, and white

The pen will move, the ink will flow, my thoughts will be contained

On page after page of paper, ever so neetly arainged...

I've never been on this site before, but my fiance and I are in need of any help we can get. I was in an 18-wheeler roll over in Oct 07' and am still in need of medical care and surgeries that I can't afford and can't seem to find help for. I am trying to get SSI just until I can get my medical issues resolved, but have gotten denied and am trying to fight it. To top it off... in June 2011, my fiance' was diagnosed with HIV so bad we almost lost him. He is doing better every day, but is unable to work and I have to care for him 24/7 due to seizures and occasional confusion. It is basically impossible for me to work away from home and we can't afford all our bills right now... God has blessed us with our love, home, vehicles (1 running), and his love and I believe he will continue to bless us...

I am an extremely hard working person. I've been installing floorcovering for over 20 yrs now and paying the price. the economy is just killing my business and my body is breaking down to the point to where I'm in pain with my knees and back everyday. but, I have to work through the pain because I cannot afford health ins. I have been more then generous to family and friends for years. Now that I am in need there is no one to turn to for reasons such as not having any money themselves or simply not caring enough "for me now " Anything that you can contribute to help me would be greatly appreciated. thank you so much and god bless.

My name is Shawnie im 27 yrs old mother of 3 handsome boys ages 8,5 & 2 months. I was badly burned in 1999 in a house fire saving my lil brothers life i was burned 93% of my body in 3rd degree burns my left hand five fingers were amputated & one finger on my right aswell i had over 40 surgeries i lost my nose nostrills the fire left me disabled & unable to work im receiving disablity it only covers my rent im in need of transportaion if anyone can help me it would be a blessing to me & my family 

I was a college student before the accident. Now I'm just trying to get through everyday. I was shot 3 times in October in a random drive by on the interstate. The people were never found. I can walk now, but I have a rod in my leg, can't feel most anything below my knee, and so many other things. I can't run because of the pain, and both my knee and ankle are locked. I'm trying really hard to make it through each day, but not a day goes by that I don't shed a tear. I know I'm lucky to be here, but sometimes I feel like it's not worth it. I can't look at myself anymore because of the scars from all the surgeries. I don't like going out any where anymore. I used to be very outgoing (not the party type) and loved hanging out with friends, playing tennis, riding atv's, riding horses, and so many other things.