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Theodore McDowell

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  • A Campfire and a Joint

    A Campfire and a Joint

    Questions on the beach
    from 38 reviews.
    General  Poetry
  • Couple at a Seaside Bistro II

    Couple at a Seaside Bistro II

    Variation on the previous poem from a different perspective
    from 20 reviews.
    General  Poetry
  • Old Couple in a Seaside Bistro

    Old Couple in a Seaside Bistro

    The grief within love
    from 18 reviews.
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FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Congratulations! Honorable mention finish in the reviewing contest!
    karenina: May all your "mentions" be honorable!
    Congrats! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congratulations -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations!

    diane -
    Frank Malley: Thanks, Theo. Poetry is a very difficult art within which to achieve credible standards. I find it persistently difficult, but I learn in the process. Frank -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Chiseled Beautiful by God finished first in the contest "Emotion"
    karenina: As well of should have!

    Well deserved.

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    Melodie Michelle: Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Congratulations! Choices is the new Story of the Month!
    karenina: Congratulations to you!

    Well-deserved! -
    RGstar: Well done. Good to see your writing paying off.
    Best wishes. -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations!
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    Sally Law: Congratulations, Teddy. Stellar achievement! Sal XOs -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you. :)) -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations!

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    jenintorre: Congratulations Theodore on your so well deserved win. I loved your story. -
    jenintorre: Congratulations Theodore on your so well deserved win. I loved your story. -
    lyenochka: Congratulations!!

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    Melodie Michelle: Congratulations my friend! -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: A Mannikin and Bleached Bones finished third in the contest "Free-style poem: human suffering"
    karenina: What? You were in a contest and I didn't vote? LOL.
    Congrats on third! -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Bruises finished third in the contest "75 Words Flash Fiction"
    Elizabeth Emerald: CONGRATS! -
    MissMerri: CONGRATULATIONS!! Hooray for this recognition. -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Tim!!

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    pome lover: Good Goin'!!! -
    karenina: Way to go. -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Joe Cocker: So Beautiful to Me finished third in the contest "My Favorite Musician/Band"
    karenina: Congratulations. --Karenina -
    Meia (MESAYERS): fab work!
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    Urial: Thank you Theodore! -
    Jesse James Doty: Congratulations, Tim, I love Joe Cocker very much!'
    He is my favorite singer!!!
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FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: Nostalgia for Fall finished first in the contest "Poem about wind or air"
    lyenochka: Congratulations! -
    karenina: Congratulations! Superbly written. I hope this is the first of many "FIRSTS"--Karenina -
    Meia (MESAYERS): well done! This is brilliant!xx -
    Senyai: Congratulations! -


FanStory wrote to Theodore McDowell: On the Pier--To My Wife finished third in the contest "Bio"
    Senyai: Congratulations, Theodore! -
    karenina: It was first in my book. Congratulations! I have become your fan!

    Karenina -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Welcome to our fanstory family :) -
ABOUT
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Born April 2, 1957
Gender Male
Member Premier Author
Joined June 2021

Interests
gardening, jazz, art, sports
In 2004, I suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. I was disabled and forced to retire from the practice of law. The injury led to periods of depression, mania, and substance abuse, and these cycles had a traumatic effect on my identity, family relationships, and spirituality.

I joined FS to develop emotional and artistic connections with other writers and experience a sense of community with fellow poets and writers.

Most of my poems on FS come from two collections of poems entitled Yearning for Human Touch: Collected Poems and Stories by Theodore McDowell (published on Amazon on May 5, 2022) and Wrestling a Blessing from God by Theodore McDowell (published on Amazon in June 2021).

My first work, Wrestling a Blessing from God, attempts to express in a gut-wrenching and moving style the deep despair during the period of trying to cope with the traumas and damage and stabilize my life. At the same time, a theme of grace transforms pain into hope. God, in His grace, allows me to wrestle with the Spirit, but in the end, God weaves my anger, weaknesses, and gifts into a song of love. I am forever in God's firm grip.


My second most recent book, Yearning for Human Touch, takes a different look at my traumas. Yearning for Human Touch is a collection of poems and stories that explore human touch and intimacy as a healing experience. I examine the yearning for human relationships and deep connections in response to personal traumas in my life, such as my traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse. Emotionally gut-wrenching and haunting, the poems and stories emphasize the impact of these experiences on my identity, family, and spiritual life. The search for intimacy and healing emerges from a deep sense of loneliness, grief, and alienation. At the same time, as with the first book, a theme of human compassion and grace transforms pain and isolation into hope and reconciliation. In the end, God weaves my suffering, loneliness, and yearning for human touch into a song of love.

I also have a new novel being published on Amazon in 2023 entitled The Aspen Grove.

I live in Atlanta with my wife of thirty-seven years and have five adult children scattered across the country.
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#8 Ranked Poet
#62 Ranked Reviewer


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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A Campfire and a Joint reached "All Time Best" status.

A Campfire and a Joint reached "Recognized" status.

Couple at a Seaside Bistro II reached "Recognized" status.

Old Couple in a Seaside Bistro reached "Recognized" status.

Depoe Bay, Oregon reached "All Time Best" status.

Depoe Bay, Oregon reached "Recognized" status.

Publication of New Book reached "All Time Best" status.

Publication of New Book reached "Recognized" status.
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