Member Introductions:

[MonikaWebb]

Beautiful Flaw

I am a ghost
Love has long forgotten
It eludes me like
A shadow
Passing over my soul
Leaving me
As cold as the day
I left the womb

I am not long for this
Once
Twice
Three times around
And my dance is done

I can’t find my feet to
The beat of another’s heart
The steps are foreign
No one takes the time to show me
And so I remain
This brilliant wallflower

Wilting
And brilliant
Passed by and loved
Tolerated not wanted

I am
The flaw
In the crazy diamond
Destined to wait
Ultimately forgotten

~*~*~*~
My Name is Monika and I live in New York.
I have been writing since I was 10 years old and, I guess, up until the time I was 30, had no real intention of publishing anything, but a force of nature called Dr. Theda happened and together we put my first book out in the summer of 2005. My first collection is called "Ms.'d Opportunities" and it's made me very proud.
I have recently begun to put together a Black Writers' Guild for the Greater New York area, modeled after the established Black Writers' Guild in Maryland.
My ultimate goal is to start a small press to publish women and minorities who feel that they have no vioice. I want to give to someone what was given to me.
Thank you for having me.
-Monika

[MsJacquiiC]

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I want to give to someone what was given to me.

Hey MONIKA - beautiful piece of writing you've shared with us! Makes for a AWESOME introduction to our Community - so Welcome!

I'm sure you'll like the atmosphere here - It's really laid-back - We just share in the beauty of the typed word! Poetry, as well as other writings can be found here - The talent is AMAZING & I'm sure you'll fit right in - especially considering the writing you just shared with us...

So yeah... Welcome and Happy posting! I look forward to reading more of your stuff and getting to know you through your writings.

ALSO - congrats on the publication!

Jacquii.

[PaintedDiary]

Monika to the JPiC Forum for writers!!! We are thrilled to have you join us! Yes, giving back is an oh so nice feeling. The intro was fantabulous, and we have a myriad of amazing talent on this forum.. Please do enjoy the full realm of the site. If you ever need assistance, please do not hesitate to send a PM, or ask in the Chatbox. We share in all here. Happy posting, and I look forward to reading more of your works! Double Congrats on your publication!!

{{~~**Kimberly**~~}}

[Altree94]

Welcome Monika! and Triple congratulations on publication!!!!

This forum is so friendly that soon, like us, you will be calling it "home".

I am really looking forward to reading your work - your introduction
was just a teasing taste that whetted the appetite!

If you need help with anything, feel free to PM me or just give a shout
in the chatbox!

[Jeez]

Hi Monika,

Thanks for this write
it felt as if it was a
tour of a distant longing.

An area that had been
visited many times for
different reasons.

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I can’t find my feet to
The beat of another’s heart
The steps are foreign
No one takes the time to show me
And so I remain
This brilliant wallflower

Wilting
And brilliant
Passed by and loved
Tolerated not wanted

Again Thanks.. enjoyed
this thought of depths.

Oh yes.. Welcome..

[Benny]

Thank you for joining us! Love your poem as intro! Make yourself at home, Monika!