I have several special interests. . .

I enjoy learning new things - especially something that is a challenge. �Writing poetry was a challenge to me. It forced me to examine my inner thoughts and feelings - which is not easy for me. � I took a poetry class several years ago. �It was unreal. �Below is an example of one of the poems I authored while taking this class (this was hard because the professor assigned the topic - the drama of love and what it meant to you.)

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"Possibly"

I miss the drama of love

I miss the push and tug, the pull and shove

I miss the highs and lows The roller coaster of emotions

The unexpected blows that are spoken

The words not intended to be harsh

My weakened state making me vulnerable

The spontaneous bursts of joy

My heart singing a new song every day

Appearing as lovely as I feel

I miss the heaven and hell

The nervous rush of adrenaline

The sight of him, a torturing pleasure

His unconscious ability to destroy me

No routine, no confidence, no security

Everything so up in the air

Standing on the cliff's edge looking down

I miss the fall and the catch

And the lack of a catch...

I miss hitting the bottom

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Another one of my favorite things to do in my spare time or even when I'm busy, is listen to music. �I really love "girly music." �This includes music by Tori Amos, Bjork, Indigo Girls, Abra Moore, and Paula Cole. � Nothing can express your emotions like a song - and I find that listening to the melody has a truly calming effect on me, and refreshes my mind and soul.

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