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Poems for My Wife

Inspiration

April 30, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

At first, there's nothing and then it appears. If you're not careful, it just disappears. A small idea that pops in your head. Sometimes you're at work, sometimes you're in bed. Where ever …

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Falling Behind

April 29, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Time rushes by us and we get behind; Free time is always difficult to find. Sometimes I wonder just what I would do; If for some reason, I had not met you. I don't ponder this sad thought …

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My First Choice

April 28, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

I always have doubt about my talents. I have doubts about my soul's outer vents. The funny thing is that I never choose. With all my passions, I feel I can't lose. This is true only if I …

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My First Reaction

April 27, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

What does this note mean? What is it saying? Does it mean give up, times up, stop playing? I try to not care and just brush it off. I fight back my tears with a makeshift cough. Why should …

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My First Rejection

April 26, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

Dear Mr. Ortega, Many thanks for sending "Dragon Lore" my way, but I'm going to give this one a pass. I'm afraid this fantasy didn't quite grab me, alas. Thanks anyway for giving me a look at …

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My First Publisher’s Reply

April 25, 2001 By Thomas Ortega II

My stomach's dying, my dreams are flying. It's one of three things that his package brings. Acceptance is one and would be so fun. My doubts would be killed, my desires filled. Or his …

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