He is

He is a mirror you see in the fun house or the museum
the one you stand in front of and see more than one image
the first image you see is beautiful

stand there for awhile
and you see
another distorted picture

How can such a kindhearted person deceive you?
What has he suffered to make this monster appear before you?

How can you know?
He hides behind his ghosts every second of his existence

After some prodding

it becomes more c l e a r

pressure to be someone you are not on the inside
moving from place to place when you need solid ground to grow
out at sea for months on end
was that man on the gurney screaming out in pain going to be okay?
how did that happen?

go child this is not your place to be

find a hiding place
escaping to my canvas...subject ANYTHING;a bird landed on the deck

what is in its' mouth?
is that a fish?

Immersed into a place of your birth at a time of instability and confusion
How old am I today?

Traveling on a bus full of dreams

Where is my pencil and paper?

Why did we stop???? Who are these angry men in uniforms
Let me go
I do not belong among you...

I am not of the age...see my papers

Falling in daldrums of chaos and forced to fight in a conflict that I do not fully understand. Months of war and death, images like slow clicks of a camera.

Images I wish can be erased from my mind
Is this man I am sleeping next to breathing?

Are you alive.........

close
my
eyes

I am not here.....

Woke up in a military hospital with a bullet in my leg
I have to go back.....what do you mean I have satisfied my duty?

Returning to the states. America.....the land where they take everyting for granted.
Do they even know what is going on just south of them?

Fighting back my ghosts everyday....I find my true love

only to be deceived....

I've given you everything.... Who is this man? What about our child?

A burning passion deep inside. I have to exalt the pain, the memories

Where is my brush? Where is my bottle?

e m p t y


Test it anyway....got a taste

When did I drink that? Days merge into weeks...Weeks merge into months

My trials of normality, responsibility, PuRpOsE
Failing with each tilt of the head....burning in my throat and belly

Can't drive anymore
Can't pay my bills

Who was that girl? Surrounding myself with soul sappers

People like me.... looking for purpose

and

not finding it

Drowning in sadness

Spinning in this vicious circle...round round round

He needs to get out of here

Can't you hear him? H E L P


To be continued.....

We sometimes resort to harmful ways to deal with life's strife
we poison our bodies on days we feel we cannot deal
what seems as an easy way out
is only a cop out

I look upon these walls and see
such creativity

Healthful ways to deal with our struggles
an understanding and acceptance of oneself


Let us repose
look at each pose

Is this self-indulgent crap (sic)?
or is that just slap stick?

We are not of one color, race or creed
we are all from the same seed

I see a women at peace with herself
through a camera lens
reflecting on her day or taking a stand

She does not see flaws
for there are no laws that are written
telling us how we must appear
or who we must fear when there eyes lay upon us

the beauty is in expression
expression of one's soul
of one's heart

we can express ourselves with a gentle stroke of a brush on canvas
or with some creative words on paper
or some do not waver when grasping the camera
or opening their voice in song


Thank you, Christy and Sarah
you have a beautiful aura about you
you've shared a piece of your soul
and spread your creativity

Come to our art exhibit if you can. The pieces were hung this week and they look beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there. Peace, Jen

Dreamin of days long gone

I have been catching up with my old grade school friends on Facebook. It has been so fun to hear from each of them and to see what they are up to these days. It seems unbelievable that we are all that much older and have children of our own. I can sit and remember some of my younger days as if they just happened, yet it's hard to remember what I did yesterday ! :) I have some photos I am going to scan and post. See if some of my old pals will recognize themselves.

Holiday Anticipation

Christmas Time of Year

Anticipation. For some, it is a stressful beginning and warm, self-fulfilling end. For others, it is a time for reflection. For many, it is a time filled with sadness, loneliness and remorse. Somehow we all pull through. Oneness. Even though it is hard to feel it sometimes, we are truly ONE. One breath, one song. One Love. God Bless and feel the comfort of togetherness. No one is truly alone.

Namate, Jen

Happy Holidays to All my Friends

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY. STAY SAFE, WARM AND FEEL THE COMFORT OF
FRIENDS AND FAMILY. PEACE, JEN

Spinnin in circles

Spinning in circles
good days
bad days

where are they when you need them most?
where am I?

confusion fogs thought
spinning in circles

I wish I could be in 10 places at one time
I wish they could too

negative energy seeping in
go away
spinning in circles

he is in the hospital
he needs me

help someone
I cannot do this alone
spinning in circles

Sleep girl
tomorrow is a new day

perhaps I will stop spinning
clarity will follow

hang in there Brother
May God Bless you this night

love your sister

Imogen Heap Remix DJ Tiesto

Just ask

Now that the excitement if over

What do we do with ourselves? Philadelphia and the surrounding areas have had much excitement the past couple of weeks. A peaceful calm has fallen over us; however, the images will remain in our minds forever.

Another nice note....has anyone noticed the gas prices lately?? In New Castle, DE at a Sam's Club, the cost of unleaded gasoline reached as low as $1.99. Never thought I'd see the cost of gas in this range again.

Let's keep this positive energy going. Peace & Love, Jen

Come on out if you can. I was honored to meet him in Wilmington, DE, and look forward to his visit again. ~Jen

Sen. Barack Obama to visit Widener University, Tuesday

Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama will visit Widener University’s Main Campus in Chester, PA, on Tuesday, October 28. Senator Obama is scheduled to speak in the field behind Old Main at 10:00 a.m. The event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preparations for Senator Obama’s visit will begin on Monday. During this time, expect stricter security and limited access to parking. All students, faculty, and staff must carry their Widener I.D. with them at all times on Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and 28.

Because access to the Main Campus in Chester and to some parking lots may be limited beginning Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, students, faculty, and staff may need to change their parking and/or travel plans accordingly. The university will continue to update members of the campus community about the event, parking, and logisitics as more information becomes available. Look for updates on Campus Cruiser.

Widener is proud to present this educational opportunity for members of the university to participate more fully in the political life of our community. The views expressed by the candidate do not represent official Widener University support or endorsement of any one presidential candidate or political party.

Halloween Scares
Nancy Hughes

Bubble , bubble

toil and trouble.

Witches on brooms,

what a sight!

Goblins and ghouls

acting like fools.

Giving us a fright!

Monsters that groan,

vampires that moan,

things that go bump in the night!

But aren't they sweet

as they cry "trick or treat"

under the bright porch light?

Oh Noooo....he's BUSHING around

Yes, I believe we can do better for our children

Fairy Dreams by Jen Park

I wanted to record this before I gave it to my children. I wrote this for them and will give them a story every two weeks. This is my first of the series.

Fairy Dreams:

To my children,

Meet Penelope Jade Dragonflier. I saw her last Sunday on a stroll in the nearby Park. It was just a quick glance, a smile and she was gone. As quick as she rode in on the prettiest dragonfly, she disappeared into the fog settling down for the day. I was feeling so fortunate to meet such a delicate fairy. So beautiful was she sitting on the stones covered in pink flowers. I tried running after her and asked in a despirate voice, "who are you?" Her quick reply in the sweetest voice stopped me in my tracks. She said while laughing, "hee, hee...I am Penelope Jade Dragonflier." Her voice, like a song trailed off as she flew out of sight.

I quickly returned to the place I had spotted her. While sitting down next to the stones where she had been sitting so pretty just moments before, I ran a smooth rock between my fingers. I wondered why she was here in this very spot....the same time I strolled by. I was so curious to know what she had been daydreaming.

I can't answer you these questions. I only know that whatever she was dreaming, it must have been beautiful. And why was she there for me to witness? Perhaps she watches over my sweet Nicholas, Brianna and Jacob while I am away studying. She was telling me in the way fairies do......they are okay.

For this, I am fortunate.

I love you always,
Mommy