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Post by lanaia74 on Jan 13, 2007 12:50:24 GMT -5
Lanaia Lee is a 46-year-old stroke survivor that suffered a stroke at 35 due to high blood pressure. Her disease is called erratic hypertension. Ever since the stroke Lanaia has been in a wheelchair but she hasnt let that stop her one bit! In Lanaia own words "I still rock and roll, and I mean literally roll!" Lanaia has also lost six children due to her problem with blood pressure, leaving her with no living children, except for her 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier. He is her baby and constant companion. She has been married to a wonderful husband for ten years, who is also in a wheelchair, but they live totally independently and on their own. Although according to Lanaia, "This factor does make life interesting! But we face each challenge with the help of God." Her grandmother, a self-professed black witch, raised Lanaia after her mother died when she was eight years old. Why does Lanaia write such dark poetry? In Lanaia's words, "I guess being raised with the occult and supernatural explains why I have such a knack for dark poetry. Writing is one of the few things I can do that relaxes me. I will probably write for as long as I live because this is something that I really love to do. God gave me this literary gift, so why not use ?"
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Post by Man in Black on Jan 15, 2007 11:08:08 GMT -5
Well, we are glad to have you here on AFAP. I think everyone here is pretty interesting so you'll probably fit in fine. Personally, I'm glad to have someone posting in the poetry section. We also have a Haiku thread in the posting games section if you'd like to check that out. If you need anything just ask... MIB
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Post by Valentine on Jan 15, 2007 16:38:03 GMT -5
Welcome Lanaia! I've been enjoying your poetry so far so keep up the great work! That dark poetry is so beautiful and I can't wait to read more of your works. Enjoy your stay here and be sure to explore this far away place
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Post by 4C-696E on Jan 18, 2007 11:04:03 GMT -5
Jack Russel Terriers are so cute. And smart too. This is a good explaination about why the poetry is so dark. You've been through quite a lot in your life. It is good to have something to keep sane in life sometimes. I write stories and take out my fustrations that way.
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