Susan, I LOVE your tree. Love the poem. You are one of those people who really "see" nature. It's a gift. And you seem to be happiest when you are surrounded by it. Me too.

Nicky, What a cool side to you. It never ceases to amaze me the variety of how someone writes or draws or whatever. Your poem had such passion, such insight into - like Susan said - the "mundane" of life. I wanted to add that your poem evokes a strong visual, at least for me. That may sound stupid but poems that do that always amaze me.

There are people like my oldest sister who make cooking an art form. Creativity I think just makes people feel good. And I when I see what someone else has done, I appreciate it so much. Especially when they probably feel like crap but set out to create anyway.

Don't you all wish more doctors were creative? I believe, truly, that if they were they would be much better doctors. So many see things in black and white.

I'm still worn out, so I'll keep this short. Thank you all so much for sharing your work. I know it's hard to do. It's like putting a piece of your soul out there.

Annie