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Chris Davis: I am sharing this that TammyGail wrote for her wall after a discussion we had:

"when reviewing
one should always keep humanity in mind
as there are many souls that write to release
not follow prose and count but to bleed
you haven't an idea what mindset that writer is in
and if you haven't any suggestions that are helpful
than pass it... really is it worth a bit of change
pushing a frail soul over the cliff
just something to think about.

you may bite my words if you like
but I tell the truth
its not a rank game to all
some really just write for relief" ~TG

Thank you Tammy, for formulating this... and for understanding. My heart to yours.

~Chris
    Kelleigh: I second that! Miss Tammy, you are absolutely right :) -
    DIS-illusioned: Despite a few spags here and there, Tammy, very well said. :) -
    Nhala: Tammy is amazing. big time talent and thinker -


Chris Davis:
    DIS-illusioned: I really don't think Andre would appreciate that.
    :) -


Chris Davis:
    DIS-illusioned: Wow! 'He' must have been 'real good', Chris. LOL :) -
    Chris Davis: Oh... it's just still in the crush, fantasy stage... who knows if it will happen? But isn't that the joy and thrill of a crush? ;)
    -


Chris Davis: I am 'in-crush'... ((sigh)) :)
    shelley kaye: but.... what about us?

    ;-)

    -
    DIS-illusioned: Good. Now, it can lead on to an unhealthy infatuation, a disastrously awkward first encounter, and someone suing the other for stalking.
    The joyous process of love--ahhh!
    :) -
    Chris Davis: lol ... oh heck... it's been 16 years... give a gal a break! We had our first 'date' the other morning... breakfast. It's only taken 3 years+, but we sat and talked for 4hours while time got away from us. We only left when we did because he had to get ready for work. It was... lovely. ((blissful smile)) The parts you all get is the inspired writing... check out 'Breakfast at Diamond Jim's' and 'wondering'... ;) Be close to a cold shower... or at least that's what I've been told. ;) -


Chris Davis: The book with my first published poem came today! I am over the moon! :D
    Melspoems: Wow!!!! That is awesom!!!
    I want an autographed copy ;-D -
    Chris Davis: lol... I wish I could afford to give everyone I know a copy... but even I had to pay for mine (though at a discounted rate). :) -
    Larissa B: congrats Chris! did you get picked up by a publisher or you self-publised? -
    Chris Davis: They contacted me, Blaze... it was a real shock. It's only one poem in an anthology but it's a start, right? I have a second one being published in the biannual magazine put out by one of the Honor Societies I belong to also. :) I am hoping to finish compiling my first poetry book, then go on the hunt for a publisher... we'll see. I am so busy right now it's hard to have time to think about it. -


Chris Davis:
    Sally Carter: A truly amazing voice. This lad appeared on a UK talent show quite recently. Not sure about the choice of song for someone of his age, but if I were not looking at him I would have no idea he is so young. Thanks for this. I'm going to go and check whether he has any recordings yet. -
    Chris Davis: He does, Sally. I just happened upon him when I was on youtube; quite by accident. :) -


Chris Davis: Thank you to everyone who has sent birthday wishes... I am touched. The tenderly gentle and accepting group of people that We call friends here on FS does not cease to amaze and humble Us. Thank you for being there and being you, each and every one.


Chris Davis: Feel foggy and groggy and sort of icky today...

I can hear the owls hooting to each other from tree to tree next door. Their mirrored calls echo through the spaces between them and it reminds me of that recent animated 3-D movie with the owls. I loved the scene where the young owl is learning to fly through the sprays of water. I used to fly in my dreams; it took years worth of occasional dreaming to get good enough to fly for a long time, it is so mentally exhausting. But now it has been years since I took flight that way, free and alive and filled with promise. Oh how I wish I could get back there again.
    Joy Graham: I envy you to be hearing owls so close to you. I love nature! -
    Chris Davis: Me too, Joy! I was working outside and found sweet little nest with 5 blue eggs speckled heavily with brown... saw the little mommy bird. Fortunately saw the nest before I finished clearing out the old bamboo it was built in. :) Now I know so they'll be safe. I took pics and hope to be able to watch the babies hatch and grow since the nest is about knee-height. We'll see. -
    shelley kaye: you're feeling icky because it is too dang hot! :-P

    -
    Chris Davis: shelly kaye~
    I bet you're hot down there in SoCal, but up here in wet, Western WA... not so much. It was tummy trouble. :) But better now, thankfully. ~Chris -
    Larissa B: Happy Bday Chris!:)) -
    Melspoems: Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday dear Chris ...and everyone :-)
    Happy birthday to you!!! -
    Chris Davis: Thank you, Mel and blaze! :) -


Chris Davis:
    Chris Davis: She is a new favorite of mine... ((sigh)) a voice sweet as honey and smooth as silk... a poet with a guitar. ((bliss)) -
    Word Weaver: yes...true poetry...
    it speaks for itself
    *siiigh*


    my muse is back... -
    Chris Davis: I am glad WW... so weave me some words... a poem is like a tapestry of old, telling a story between the lines of thread or ink.
    ~Chris -
    Word Weaver: a poem is what you write on a lonely bench under the pouring rain, with a lump in your throat, a pain in your heart, and tears streaming down your cheeks... -
    Chris Davis: Damn skippy, WW! I am there (except the rain part... it can be raining outside. But I often find myself inspired in the tub. :) -
    Word Weaver: LOL! -


Chris Davis:
    Chris Davis: I love this... -
    Melspoems: Great song!!!

    Thinking of you all (((((hugs))))

    Keep holding on okay!!!

    My hand's here anytime, my arms too... -
    Chris Davis: We're holding on to our Mel... we value you. -
    Melspoems: <3 -


Chris Davis: Hello friends...
Getting better... almost recovered from the surgery and other than waking up with the stomach flu (really? I got my flu shot) I am feeling physically much better over all for the first time in many, many months.
AND I am officially getting two poems published in different publications. And then a third poetry entry into a local (County wide) contest didn't make the final cut, but one of the judges sent me a personal letter/note card to tell me how she had been moved by my poem and wanted me to know...(it's on here as 'untitled' in my portfolio in my poetry 'book'). That note means as much as being a contest winner, at least to me.

So, emotionally, it's still a theme park. 'Please keep your safety belt on and your hands inside the ride car.'

Thanks for flying C.Davis Air.....
    Larissa B: congrats Chris!
    as to the flu...did you know that the flu virus has too many varied strains and the existing flu shot we get does not cover all of them? tsk,tsk,tsk:(
    I think the best way the best way to fight off these buggers is to just improve you arsenal by taking probiotics and antioxidants.
    Feel better!;) -
    Rob Caudle: Hey, Chris, glad your feeling better, other then the flu of course. Personally, I am my hands over my head kind of theme park ride rider. congrats on getting your work published. I knew you could.

    Rob -
    Chris Davis: Blaze,
    Yeah, I knew that about the flu shot, but dang, I just had surgery 2 weeks ago and a major car accident 2 months ago... the flu? Really? :( (yes, I'm whining) ;) I probably got sick because not only do everyone I know have or have had it, AND I have been not only lowered immunity b/c of being 'sick' for so long, but also being in DR offices almost every day for the last many months has raised my risk, I am sure. :) Still, I am just disgusted... really...?? (sigh) -
    Chris Davis: Rob,
    Yeah, feeling better in some ways and not others... I am not such a roller coaster lover myself, at least not the kind that go upside down.... and this ride has been upside down for too dang long!
    Thanks for the congrats on the publishing.... you had more confidence in me than I have had in my self... I think that's probably pretty safe to say, don't you? I am still in shock. School starts again on Tuesday... that always makes me nervous. I got a good grade in my last class (A), but still, I always expect it to be a mistake somehow. -
    Rob Caudle: Yes I have confidence in you and you are so right, time to turn the roller coaster upright. you not only deserved to be published but I am sure the A was no mistake either. one foot in front of the other a journey is made complete. As Jerry would say Keep On Truckin.
    Rob -
    Chris Davis: No, the 'A' wasn't really a mistake (got 1000/1000 points, 100% in the whole class) ... my overall GPA is 3.9, after all. Thank you for saying I deserved to be published... I don't know about that... but I am glad for at least a bit of sunshine in the storm of life lately.
    ~Chris -


Chris Davis: Thank you everyone for your well-wishes. It means so very much more than I can express. Still on heavy pain meds from Friday's surgery. Anyhow... going now sine falling asleep between words...
    Joy Graham: Feel better soon! -
    Chris Davis: thx :) -
    Jen Gentry: CHris
    My thoughts and prayers are with you as yours have been with me. Sending you hugs and warm thoughts
    Jenny -
    Chris Davis: Thanks, Jenny... recovering from surgery... it's already better (At least I think so from a pain standpoint. -
    Melspoems: We miss you :-( -
    Chris Davis: Here.. :) -


Chris Davis: Just found out I have to have another surgery, the 5th in 15 months, and to repair damage from the 4th. I'm feeling pretty defeated. I can only hope it will stop the pain the last several months have been defined by. It could be as soon as Friday!
    Melspoems: Will be thinking of you...and hoping that it will at last make the pain go away...hugs -
    Chris Davis: It's scary. Pushes all kinds of buttons. -
    Melspoems: I know :-( .... Hugs <3 -
    Melspoems: Happy New Year !! -
    Chris Davis: Thanks, Mel! It's not starting very auspiciously with a visit to a surgeon... but at least I see Christine for 2 hrs today. Thank GOODNESS! -
    Joy Graham: I'll be thinking of you. Take care! Hugs :) -
    Chris Davis: THank you.... home but recovering and thus not 100%.... oh, heck, even 20%.... surgery is a bugger. -
    miss.dani: Good luck -
    Larissa B: Hey Chris, I hope you will continue to recover & yeah, surgery IS a big bugger .... unfortunately, some are inevitable!
    Take care!!! -


Chris Davis: Thank you too all whoever are sticking with me, thought injured, depression, hopelessness with me struggling so much and let just unable to be find my voice within the voices, broken and hurting, hoping it better gets better someday...
    purrfect tale: Think of it this way -- the best people are often given the hardest tests. Happy Easter. -
    Chris Davis: Thank you... -
    miss.dani: I hope you feel better!!! You are incredibly talented and you deserve to be happy! -
    Chris Davis: Thank you, miss.dani -
    Melspoems: I'm sticking with you always.... Hope you stick with us too ... Hugs -
    Chris Davis: thanks, Mel... I needed that most right when I saw it. -
    miss.dani: You are very welcome ;)

    p.s, you can just call me Dani, lol
    -
    Chris Davis: :)... Ok, Dani :) -


Chris Davis: They cannot be the best, but they are my heart. They bare much achig heart afire...


Chris Davis: I guess I have been a busy bee the last few days... lots of writing going on... and even a contest winner! I hope everyone is feeling as productive as I have been.
    shelley kaye: bzzzzzzzzzzzz - how much honey have ya made?

    ;-)

    -
    Chris Davis: Not enough apparently... I wrote another last night. -
    Joy Graham: Buzz Buzz Busy Bee have you any honey?

    Yessir, yessir, give me lots of money.

    (sing this to the tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep song) -
    Chris Davis: :) -


Chris Davis: This is one of my favorites also... to me it's about making things different for our children... changing the messages they are given... and carry away with them.



Chris Davis: In a fairly dark place at the moment. Comes and goes, like the waves of this migraine I have had since the accident. Not sure if it's the ebb and flow of healing, or if something is really, very very broken. Both in my literal head and in my figurative heart. I guess time will tell. Hold on, the ride's about to get a little rocky...

    Melspoems: You can hold my hand if you want to ... -
    Chris Davis: Thanks, Mel... we'll be holding on... do you have enough hands? -
    Melspoems: Not as many as you ;-) but you can all share. :-) -
    Chris Davis: k... :} -


Chris Davis: OK, make that 5+ a new one that is only promoted by the site's new release thingys. Yup. Used that word. Thingys. Did it again. ;)
    Melspoems: Lol :-) -


Chris Davis: I currently have 4 poems bearing certificates and member cent pumps. Check them out and let me now what you think if you haven't already. They are the last 4 chapters added in the poetry book "The Human Condition". Thanks for stopping by.


Chris Davis: head occasionally bobbing up to the surface... trying to find something to motivate me to write.


Chris Davis: I am sinking... I hurt and my will to keep going is waning... I am so tired of hurting and being alone... I think I'd rather just be gone. For good.
    redrider6612: You're never alone--God is with you. -
    Melspoems: (((((Chris)))))....you're not alone here, you have friends here who care about you.
    And you have a beautiful daughter that loves you and needs you.
    I'm so sorry you are in so much pain Chris. -
    manicblue:
    First, my friend, I'm placing some healing thoughts for you here and hope they speed you to a quick recovery.
    I just read that you placed in the Vantine's story! Way to go my friend. Please stay well and know stillness...


    -
    Chris Davis: Thank you, I don't know how it happened...didn't seem that special.... but thank you. I appreciate it. -
    writerwish: Sorry to hear about your pain both physical and emotional. Most people don't ever realize how hard we struggle inside. I was told when I felt this way that one thing I can always depend on is change. Odd, but it helped me to know I will not always, everyday feel this way. You are brave to have written honestly about your pain. Keep writing-you are inspiring to others. -
    Chris Davis: Thank you, writerwish.... it means so much that you said that... I am feeling at the bottom of my barrel right now... and just got the one of the nastiest reviews I think I have ever gotten... that my words are nothing but 'platitudes'... I looked it up.... was quite a disturbing definition to have attached to the wishings of your heart. :( -
    Anisa-: Hey,

    Came over to say Congrats on placing third. I see you're not feeling so great :(

    Hope things get better soon.

    Anisa -
    Chris Davis: Thank you, everyone, for your well-wishes, they mean more than you'll ever know. I hear so little from those who know me in real life... mostly the drs and such... so I am grateful that people that I am not 'paying' are thinking of me occasionally. It does mean so much... -
    mrsmajor: My dear friend, one whose heart is warm, and loving is never alone: besides me, you have many many friends; I know of pain, and true we must deal with it, but please remember our God says we are not alone, He is there with us, seeing us through all the difficulties that life has to offer...Smile my dear friend, He is here for you and so are we!
    Love you!
    Victoria -
    kiwigirl2821: Physical pain lets you know you are alive. Mental anguish lets you know you have not finished yet ... I am honored to be in such wonderful company as you. Congratulations on placing in the Valentine's Day contest. Your piece was exquisite. xoxo Deborah -


Chris Davis: i'm sorry I haven't been very active... I was in a car accident that could have killed me but left me in a monumental amount of pain. You can see my scribblings about it (and photo) in 'in a flash'...
    Lady & Louis: Chris, so sorry to hear about the accident - I hope you heal and the pain goes, long road though that will be ...

    Best wishes,
    Louise -
    judy corcoran: wow chris - i am always so amazed at how our safe little worlds can be turned upside down between hesrtbeats.
    so glad that you are ok and still with us. take care.
    love judy -
    purrfect tale: Chris, I am so glad you are still with us. Stay strong and let the healing process ease your pain. -
    Rob Caudle: Chris, hope you get well soon so sorry you were hurt you are in my prayers -
    redrider6612: Don't worry about us. Just concentrate on healing and keep your spirits up. I will be praying for you. -


Chris Davis: To my fans, and all who so graciously read and review my work....
I have decided that to spend my hours and hours trying to review enough other people's work to get enough 'cents' to promote my work is not what I am looking for... what I mean is... I want to read others work and review it because I am drawn to it for some reason, not because it gets me the most 'cents' to be able to promote my own writing to a higher level, falsely inflating it's popularity.
It has taken me but a couple weeks on this site to realize there is a game to be played here; and for myself, I want to have people honestly look at my work, read, be affected (or not) but for the reviews to be from the heart, as my writing is. I cannot write just to write for writing's sake. I am driven to write by powerful emotion and I want those who read my work to be motivated by their own feelings when it comes to the reviews.
I don't expect everyone to like, understand or be affected by my writing, but I do want to know that those who are are motivated by their heart, not by self serving motivation.
To that end, I will continue to promote my work to a basic degree. Not wasting a lot on member pumps, but choosing instead good base certificates, occasional banners or won leprechaun certificates to enable people to find my work more easily and be given a token of appreciation for their time. I will use won member pumps when they happen along as well. But I want the honest reviews by people whose opinions I will value even more for the reviews unmotivated by what they can 'get' for themselves out of it.
I will do the same. I will review (for the most part) those which I happen upon, those which my fans, or whom I am fans of write... I will rate honestly and without apology for my opinion, which will not be motivated by anothers opinion or previous rating.
I came to this site and found a community of writers, many of whom I am completely impressed by, many of whom inspire me and many who let me feel 'heard' when I share what I write and get those heartfelt, thought-provoking, and often very moving comments.
To those who are those people, I thank you... truly, from a deeply personal place within. To those who are offended if I give less than a 5 star on something that does not strike me as being in the 'excellent' realm, for whatever reason... get over it. I don't feel the need to demand an explanation for getting a 4 star from someone on occasion, even if I don't necessarily feel it was warranted or 'fair'... I am an adult (most of the time) and I can handle it if someone doesn't particularly like or 'get' something I write; it does not make that piece worth any more or less to me, it does not make it any less valuable.
So, thank you for listening to my 'mission statement' of sorts. I value each and every person who takes the time to read and comment on my work, regardless of the rating. When I get high ratings, I am humbled and honored... not inflated and arrogant. I appreciate ALL who grace my work with their contemplation. Thank you for your generous words and thoughts. Truly.
~Chris
    Anisa-: I don't think all people who review higher paying work are only in it for the Member Cents.

    I review work even if it only offers twenty cents. Sometimes, if I find something really interesting I check the writer's profile and read more in their profile, even though those are only offering two cents.

    That being said, the only way I discover these authors is if they promote. The same goes for books for sale in a store. They need some promotion.

    Anyways, if I read something and I don't like it, I either don't comment or if I have something constructive to contribute ... I comment.

    Anisa -
    nor84: Chris, you have the right attitude. The star ratings are there to give a writer an idea about what needs to be changed, and how he or she is progressing. It's sad others fret over a less than five stars. Put something in your Profile so anyone looking there will see you want serious reviews. Feel free to browse my portfolio if you like. I'm not doing much reviewing right now, but will add you to my fan list. -
    redrider6612: It is so encouraging to know there are members like you who have their priorities straight, who don't let the ratings/rankings distract them from what is truly valuable--honest, helpful feedback. We could use more members like you, Chris. -
    Rob Caudle: Chris feeling much the same thank you for speaking out. I was wondering if people really
    read profile pages. I guess I will have to put something there, off now to see who you are -
    Rob Caudle: OK, I have read you the waitress in Bellingham. who left the coffee pot still love that piece will try to get back and read some more soon presently taking a break from editing my first short work. I should get back to it. -


Chris Davis: Wow. I never expected to reach a top 100 poet status... :O Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed and rated my offerings... I appreciate all your kind words and gentle understanding of my sometimes hard to read/hear words. Thank you.
    Anisa-: Yay! :) -
    mrsmajor: I was so pleased to read your post, I enjoyed reading it, and agree with everything you have said...Honestly, I do believe many are here for the stars/ratings, it is quite obvious....sadly the invitation to join Fanstory, does not make mention that one must look in another's bio to get further understanding of what a writer says...I just read the front page invitation, perhaps it should make mention also that reviews are given in a reciprocal manner, meaning you read mine and I will read yours...I don't recall reading any of your work, but I will, whether you read mine or not..especially after reading your thoughtful post...I will do the best I can to read carefully, and with respect for your efforts, that may not mean I will only give 5's or 6's but I will do the very best I can....And, yes I will give the fluffy reviews, (I love doing those) if I like what you have written, and there is nothing close to needing change....sometimes even if there is needed corrections...I have made mistakes in spelling, and still received 5 stars..at the same time thanking the reviewer for bringing an error to my attention...no one wants their mistakes in constant view, so I appreciate the critique....When a review gives the writer, encouragment, and appreciation for their work, I believe it should always be accepted with those thoughts in mind...(that goes for all of us) the 5's or 6's are for the best of the best, in my humble opinion, following the rules, as stated in FS information on reviewing.. however, some posts will get more fluff than warranted, and some will get less, so be it!...After you are here for a while, you will see reviews that may appear personal in nature, yep! you sure will, as many of us have become great friends, and if something seems out of order to a friend, they will say so, without hesitation...meaning no harm just friendly chatter, when something is not quite right.. I look forward to my reviews, even the ones that I may disagree with, because it means that, at least, I am being read...
    I wish you well, enjoy yourself, write as you see fit, make friends, accept the lows with the highs (I don't like the lows (smile!) but it's part of the process...What brings me enjoyment most, is that readers understand what my poems are saying, am I clear enough, have I kept to the rules of a paricular form, is writing still worth the effort to me! and after 7 years here, I say yes it is stll worth the effort!! -
    manicblue: Chris, I didn't know where to post this on your page.
    Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. A wreck, especially surviving one as bad as the one you were in, takes time. Please know you can talk if you need to.
    (((((Chris)))))
    Lucretia xx
    -


Chris Davis: ...and let the voting begin!


Chris Davis: Tremulous morning... :/
    Melspoems: Sendings hugs.. -
    Chris Davis: Thanks, Mel... having a tough day, and last night. ((sigh)) -


Chris Davis: I've heard of people having a song stuck in their head... but a whole durn album? It makes it hard to think; and there's no 'off' button! ((sigh))
    Lady & Louis: At least there's a bit more variation that way than when it's one song - or worse, when it's a song you can only remember a couple of lines from! :D -
    Chris Davis: Yeah... well I love the album, but I also like to be able to turn it off. :/ -


Chris Davis: I would like to thank all who have so generously and graciously reviewed my work and who have welcomed me into the F/S family... I feel humbled. Every review. Every comment. I am gratified. Thank you.
    miss.dani: You're welcome, you MORE than deserve it =) x -
    miss.dani: (p.s apparently i comment on old posts lol) -


Chris Davis: My daughter just joined F/S last night... check out babypicchick and see how the apple landed. She is the talent behind the camera for the pic in my poem 'pebbles on the pond'.
    Larissa B: My story is the opposite of your Chris ... my daughter has been writting since she could hold a pen ... then seeing how prolific and talented she was , i started to reflect ...hmmm where does she get this gift from ?LOL!!
    I'll check her out too... ;) -
    rightforyou: Chris,
    Congratulations on the win...

    Bladewriter,well done...Ron -
    Chris Davis: Blaze,
    I am glad you found your writing voice! You have much to offer.
    My daughter surpasses me in some ways, but I have to sometimes wonder if the difference is that I have supported her talent and always encourage her to reach for her dreams (to be a National Geographic photographer) in a way I never was.
    My poetry is often very raw, ripped from my psyche by intense, trauma-born emotion and left to drip-dry on the page.
    Thanks for checking out Lindsay's work when you get the chance. She never fails to make me so proud of who she is becoming.

    ~Chris -
    Chris Davis: Ron,
    Thanks! I was nearly speechless, but I think it was for lack of oxygen from the long shriek of triumph...lol... Kidding, I was quietly proud. And then sent everyone I knew an email, and posted the news on FB. I have never won anything with my writing, other than a trip to the Young Authors Conference in 8th grade. Still remember the Russian-born author who read from her book.
    I fell in love with the lilting Russian accent... and this was back in the days of still being scared of a nuclear confrontation with Russia so it was even more exotic.
    For a young girl who dreamed of being like her it was magical. For a nearly 40yo woman, it is a wistfully bittersweet memory.
    Thanks for the note! :)
    ~Chris -
    Peridot73: Hi Chris, I like your feelings about reviewing. It is so important to give honest and constructive reviews otherwise how would we learn from each other? A 3 or 4 star makes us sit up and strive to improve our talents. We could become very complacent and uninteresting and I applaud your thoughts on this sensitive issue. Peridot73

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ABOUT
Location Washington State
Born 5/31
Gender Female
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Joined January 2012

Interests
eclectic
I have been writing and drawing since I could hold a pencil, and I can honestly say that sometimes it is more of a compulsion than anything.
I write quite prolifically and currently have a variety of books started in different genres including a children's book, a murder mystery, an autobiography, a teen novel, and more including an endless array of poetry spanning 34 of my nearly 40 years of life. I also have a blog that I use as a diary and that I have been told would make a good book as it stands.
My art is created in a multitude of mediums and styles including graphite, colored pencil, chalk and oil pastel, crayon, watercolor, pen and ink, as well as 3 dimensional mediums, (i.e. clay, wood, metal, etc...). I also work with photography and digital graphic arts. I had my first art show showcasing a series of masks and accompanying poems when I was 20 and had some of my work included in another show a year later. Since then I have not sought to have any of my work showcased or displayed until recently.
In general, my creative expression burbles out in interesting and often unexpected ways.
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Pain reached "Recognized" status.

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