SPG Poets & Writers

This is SPG's (a Single Parents Group)personal blog. Besides the latest news and events, it is also a collection of poems, short stories, slide shows and articles from our group of single moms, their kids and their friends. They are a talented bunch. It might be that we are the only audience, but that's okay. All of these poems will be published in book form. It's a fund raiser.

***We are also publishing Cook Book number 2 (not a fund raiser). Go to Symphony of Sisters if you would like to submit recipes for their fund raiser. Currently, for our project, we are looking for fun and unique recipes. We'll include fillers like cartoons, doodles, illustrations, anecdotes, devotionals with a cooking theme. If you would like to be a part of this cook book just leave us a comment on this blog or contact gtargirl@aol.com. You will receive credit (a by line) and a link to your family-friendly website or blog. Join our cooking club on Facebook . . . it's a fun and easy way to stay in touch. If the link doesn't take you to the club page look for us under groups as Cooking: Come and Dine.

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Interesting Interview With "The Fray."


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A Lament For the LA Football Fan

Woe to the stadium
Filled with dust and gloom
Ode for a quarterback
No kickers loom

Woe to the seats
Without fans or cheers
Cry for a defense
No body fears

Woe to Hail Mary's
For the wide receivers
Fourth and goal
No fumble retrievers

Woe to the Bucs
With the O and six season
Come to LA
No crime for treason

There is no football in LA
No Brett, no Peyton, no Curt
No pay!
We lament, lament for football in LA


This poem is also featured at
Associated Content
copyright, 2009, Debby Alten

Fiction: A Light In The Forest

Chapter 1

Déorah clutched her child close to her bosom as she ran into the blackness of the old forest. The rain broke effortlessly through its thick, leafy canopy. She was frightened, but brave, as the darkness seemed to steal her very breath. Nonetheless, she hurried her journey upon the
narrow path to the fortress of Berothai. She tried to comfort her son, to no avail, as the rain fell heavily upon them. For now, her cloak sheltered both.

Her protector, Jthan, a knight from the king's inner circle, followed close behind—his sword unsheathed. "The sun has its troubles shining through the forest, but the rain does not seem to have such a problem. I will find a place for us to rest."

She shook her head in gentle protest. "They will find us. I must bring my child to Berothai. Only there, will he be safe."

to read the rest of the Story click here . . .


copyright, Debby Alten, 2009
Graphic Source: Wikimedia Commons
Artist: John William Waterhouse
La Belle Dame Sans Merci

Inner Me

Beauty
Fresh
Clear
Crystal blue
Like a stream caressing a pebble.

But then
The heat of lethal sun
Burns it all away
The beauty lies dead
A dry bed of cracked clay

Inner me
Is beautiful
A gentle and quiet spirit
Waters my thirsty soul
Kindness overflows
Love caresses and
Graces my old, cracked face

And those who see inside
Will know the beauty
Is not from me.

copyright, Debby Alten, 2009
first published on AuthSpot

Poetry Published on AuthSpot

Edge of Forever

Long, Long Winter

Sadness, Madness

Running From the Night

Dear God

Though the season is dark
You are the maker of the sunrise
Though my path is long and dry
You lead me to green pastures

Though sin wars against me
You whisper through dreams
Though peace is elusive
You bring it to me

Though the river rages
You build a bridge to safety
And though I feel like dying
You give eternal life


©Debby Alten, 2009
This poem is also published
on Associated Content

SPG Book Study

Now there's a girl we can relate to. This book is awesome, funny, and heart warming. Here's my review at AC of Bad Girls of the Bible. Pick up your own copy, it's the book we'll be going through at SPG.

A Flood of Thoughts

by Sam Friends

Sadness….what I have left when the anticipation has given way to no patience to wait any longer for the beginning.

Anger…what I feel when the frustrations of waiting get to be too much to bear.

Sorrow… for having these feelings.

Guilt … for not being excited. A vicious cycle that keeps me awake and makes my mind and heart fight longer and more.

Prayer…what is needed but my soul only groans.

God can decipher the sounds and bring peace in the misery.
Will my stubbornness let Him?
Will I allow myself to feel His presence and peace?
Or will I continue in this cycle until I am so miserable and worn out I have no other choice?

Sadness…


©Sam Friend, 2009

SPG Meetings

What an awesome gathering! We have quite the extraordinary group of women. I am really excited about the things we discussed and of course, let's see which book we are willing to read through together. Here's the list . . .

Sheila Walsh: Let Go: Live Free of the Burdens All Women Know

Max Lucado: In The Eye Of The Storm

Patsy Clairemont: Catching Fireflies: Teaching Your Heart to See God's Light Everywhere


Click on the above links or Search Here and help with donations to SPG/Pantry . . .



I think you can read, at least, the first chapter of each book on Amazon.

And finally, we've got a new schedule for SPG meetings. We will now meet every other Sunday--the first and third Sundays of the month, starting in October.

Cook Book Trailer/Teaser

Music: Kevin McLeod
Photo Source: Public Domain Image
Yes, I have become a public domain junkie!

We are still looking for illustrations, devotions, poetry, stories and a few more recipes because one can never have enough recipes!! Photographs are plenty, thanks. The above painting is public domain on account the copyright has expired. It's a painting by Jan Davidszoon de Heem - Fruits and Pieces of Sea (oil on wood), born 1606.