Hidden from Life
… I expect nothing.
Hidden from others
… I miss nothing.
Hidden from demands
… I do nothing.
Hidden from Caring
… I give nothing.
Hidden from love
… I am nothing!
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To be Alive
I know
only that which is so.
To give freely from the heart one must sow.
To love freely from the heart one must grow.
Cultivate friendships,
Nourish relationships,
Living – a matter of heartfelt appreciation,
Not just some technological application!
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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Thank you for stopping by,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
You’re poetry is always breath-taking and enjoyable to my ears and soul.
You have changed the cosmos from its muscle spark of intelligence. 🙂
I miss reading you…I’m back! 🙂
Check out my new “Flarf” poem.
http://charliezero1.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/blow-jobs-and-feces/
Beautiful words and such a precious photo, Penny! xo
Thank you Lauren, the second one pretty much my personal thoughts on things! I love the photo also, my friend! 🙂
Hidden we are nothing…how true. Beautiful photo choice and stirring words on the value of choosing to live life to the fullest. 🙂
Thank you, I do believe the things I write and hope it impacts a few that would otherwise not give life a full go LuAnn! 🙂
Simply beautiful!
Thank you! 🙂
Yes, it is great to be alive. Wonderful photo. 🙂
Thank you very much Paulette! 🙂
Your words are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Thank you for your lovely compliments Deana, have an excellent today and tomorrow! 🙂
Showing, as you do, in your inimitable way, the follies of a life hidden away. I have to say that the stark contrast was very affecting, the first POV is one which I would readily go for usually but the wisdom of the second and the wonderful words which it expounds move me greatly. Simple yet powerful.
Thank you. Your reiteratively free and well crafted comments are exceedingly appreciated by myself. Glad you liked it SteJ!
I have to say these comments are always crafted with a grin, albeit a bigger than usual grin today.
I assumed as much, naturally, those with higher intellect are always aware of such things, big smile returned to you.
The power of the smile is only ever enhanced by the person it is sent towards. Consider it enhanced many times. Your awareness is one of my favourite things about you, I do wonder what type of shoes you prefer to wear though, that has kept me musing a time or two…
Beautiful, yet powerful! Thank you, Penny!
Thank you very much Amy! xx
This was a great read. Thanks for sharing !! 🙂
Hello Arindam, how have you been? Thank you for your visit and compliment, I hope you have a great day tomorrow and excellent weekend! 🙂
I am fine. I took a break from blogging. So could not able to visit your blog for such a long time.
Have a great day Penny!! 🙂
I hope all is well for you my friend, and taking a break is often the best thing to do! 🙂
May as well live while we’re alive. After that – we really have no choice. (Or- do we?)
Let’s live it up!
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Oh, I like the …(or do we?) – I’m good with that flow, let’s live it up! Thanks RoSy! 🙂 xo
AnElephantCant easily be hidden
That is a difficult task to contrive
He has fun likes a quip
Keeps friendships in his grip
And like Penny he loves being alive
A great poem, yes it is great to be alive! 🙂
Beautiful and absolutely true. There is no other way to live fully.
Thank you Emmy!
You are more than nothing my friend.
Great post, but remember … you have friends. You will never be nothing. You are something to everyone. You are an inspiration. You are more than that. You are loved, Penny. Always remember that.
{{hugs}}
The muse was alive and well for me today my dear friend. Have no fears. I’ve never felt better about myself than I do now. These poems where just creations to help others look within. I do appreciate your concerns but in my case, totally not needed. I am indeed a happy camper! 🙂
I’m glad. Sorry, I caught the wrong end of the stick
🙂
This was a great share… love it…
Thank you so much bulldog, my pleasure to share with you! xx
Okay Penny, for some reason I was compelled to come back and re-read this a couple of more times… I have to say this is by far my favorite of your posts. So, before I wear out my welcome here, I’m off to bed now. LOL xxxooo
Beautiful….. just beautiful…. much truths and wisdom is written here my Penny. xxxooo 😉
Thank you Roxi, xoxox 🙂
I see you can’t sleep either….
You better be in bed now, young lady, but thanks for coming back again and the wonderful comments also dearest one, rest up, get that strength back up Roxi! Much love, Penny xo
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Loved this! Thank you for sharing… 🙂
Thank you so much! A pleasure always for me to share with others! 🙂