A month of surprises indeed. Health issues always at hand I ended up with a horrible ear infection. Seems I am allergic to my new found feline friend, Stacie. She is very lovable, but has separation anxiety; and is tearing up my carpet and furniture! I've also found her sleeping in the litter box??? I didn't think cats did such things??? This is my first cat, so if anyone can give me some information I'd appreciate it.

I've gone on two dates this month. One was with a man whom lied about his height/weight; nice restaurant, showed up with a yellow rose, conversation was boring at best. The other turned out to be a perfect gentle man and brought me a huge bouquet of flowers; he was very sweet and the conversation flowed well; we have plans to go to a charity event next month. I'm hesitant about the dating scene; though it was nice to meet someone who seemed normal for a change; experience tells me to keep my head on my shoulders, as I believe one never really knows another. I'm not used to the whole internet dating scene; and am finding there to be lots of creeps out there.

I've been dealing with writer's block through most of February. Prose doesn't want to flow from my pen. This was the last poem I wrote several weeks ago. I hope you enjoy the read; and let me know what you think.

R.O.M.M.

In the remnants of my mind-

Lie things of the darkest kind...

Memories once faded to black...

Jump into my consciousness stat.

Bottle the tears, place 'em on a shelf-

No need to linger, no need to dwell...

In the remnants of my mind...

No going back, no rewind-

All the bridges crossed and burned-

And never around did I turn...

One step at a time on my path-

Court jestures always wear a mask-

I am the only thing that's real...

My fragmented mind and how I feel-

Just keep walking, try not to think...

Or into the darkness I shall sink-

Ellusive is the test of time...

In the remnants of my mind.

Sena 02/08

Constructive criticism is always appreciated. I've been working on putting a book together of my favorite works. This is one of them. I enjoyed writing this one; it was quite therapeutic. I haven't been able to write anything since; and am wishing that the block leaves me soon. I'm planning to play in the dirt tomorrow and give my plants some much needed TLC. Perhaps being out in nature will inspire me to write something beautiful.

I hope everyone is having a great year thus far.