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Secret writers business

To all the visitors of secret writers business,

My name is Alex Teli, I am the proud father to a wonderful son and I love my partner very much and am also loved.
Orble have offered me to choose a site from a selection of inactive blogs and consequently I find myself with “secret writers business”.
I’d like to say many things but let it suffice that I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read on the site very much which was a driving reason for my choice, the other major reason was the name itself.
I love to write and have been actively writing since I was a very young. It is one of the few constants in my life and is responsible in part for the person I am today.
I do so wish that I can do justice to “secret writers business” as its new caretaker and may it continue to grow and inspire; it’s all up to me now. Where we’ll go is anyone’s guess but I can and do enjoy writing everything from black, dry humour to serious and challenging prose.
As for my first venture on “secret writers business” I would like to re-post one of my poems, “the anguish”.
Please enjoy.
Alex.


The anguish.



Life is precious, it always has been, it always will be,
how we focus when confronted with its potential loss,
how we feel an abysmal and bewildering sense of emptiness
when we look at death in someone else’s eyes,
especially if we are close.

No deed is too much,
no deed that one could summon upon,
except the one that matters.
We can never turn back time;
If only.

To learn of severity and humility, to bow eyes,
to open palms, to give to unseen masters,
to speak with death,
“please delay, there’s other more luscious fish to fry.”
If only.

To speak of love, not aware of running tears,
to hold a frail hand, cold to the touch,
no sense of strength,
to gently caress it lest I break it,
please don’t hurt, don’t feel your pain,
I’m here, next to you.

My thoughts seemed all in vain,
I could not give you life, this precious life,
it turns out I was watching death collecting his dues,
collecting his precious prize.
Coveting this anguish, this pain.

original prose by Alex Teli

An angel in my heart.
An angel free at last.

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1. June 23rd 2009 @ 15:44. Michelle Sweeney Says:
Welcome. It is great to see some new faces appearing. Good luck with your blog.
2. June 23rd 2009 @ 20:24. Unsane Says:
I love that. And welcome to your very own page. You seem to have started off with a bang. Beautiful.

Janice
3. June 23rd 2009 @ 22:52. JP Shaw @ Rants n Rascals Says:
Your poem is beautiful and welcome. I knew the previous author of the site and I'm sure you will do the site justice. Welcome to Orble and I wish you the best of luck.

JP
4. June 23rd 2009 @ 23:50. quatro Says:
Thank you for your encouraging comments.
I've been on edge since I published this post so it is pleasing to see such a welcoming and positive greeting.
Thank you Michelle, Janice and JP Shaw.

Quatro or Alex
as you prefer.
5. June 24th 2009 @ 12:09. Elisabeth Fraser Says:
Hello Alex,

I'm new here too and new to blogging as well. I guess we'll both find our way around this place eventually.

That was a beautiful piece you wrote.

Just call me Lis.
6. June 25th 2009 @ 00:44. quatro Says:
Hi Lis
thank you for your encouraging comments..
especially about "the anguish".
If i can ever be of help please do not hesitate to ask.
I am learning as well but i've met a couple of bloggers on orble and i've emaled them on a couple of occassions for help.
many thanks Alex.
7. June 25th 2009 @ 01:00. Elisabeth Fraser Says:
Alex,

Thank you for the offer, I shall certainly take you up on it I have found some very nice bloggers too.

Also some friends from another site have followed me here! They're having a great time and seem much better at it than me

Lis.
8. June 25th 2009 @ 03:28. David O'Connell Says:
Alex, my friend, I hope you've inherited a million readers!!

This is a great pickup, and I look forward to seeing your work flourish here.

Take care mate.

9. June 25th 2009 @ 11:14. quatro Says:
Hi David,
thanks for your wors of encouragement.
Coming from a master I am indeed humbled.
Be good healthy and happy.
Alex
10. July 18th 2009 @ 11:17. JoeG Says:
Alex, a true poet projects his feelings straight from the heart and transforms them into words...not an easy task by any measure. You have suceeded in doing this very well in "the anguish" and I felt as though I was actually there watching you through your time of grief...you were speaking from the heart, and it shows. Well done!

Without doubt you have a unique talent! Keep it up! I look forward to seeing you succeed in your quest as I know you will. Determination and belief in yourself are powerful forces.
11. July 20th 2009 @ 20:16. Jeanne Dininni Says:
Alex,

A very moving poem -- one that particularly hits home with me, since it echoes many of my own emotions on losing my mother just two short months ago. Thank you for sharing it.

I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Orble! Hope you'll enjoy your experience of blogging here.

Wishing you success,
Jeanne
12. July 21st 2009 @ 19:28. quatro Says:
Hi Jeanne,
thank you for your welcoming and kind words.
So far I'm enjoying my blogging experience.
I hope I can continue to write prose that people
enjoy.
Alex
13. July 21st 2009 @ 21:12. Jeanne Dininni Says:
Alex,

Judging from what I've seen so far, I don't think you'll have a problem -- writing straight prose, prose-poetry (aka free verse), or anything else!

Enjoy the journey!
Jeanne

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