Oh, hi there! So happy you decided to see what I’m all about.
I am a poetess, one who thrives in the darkness, and seeks out the shadows in the light. I live for nightfall, and occasionally come out in the day. I do have a softer side, although I tend to not show it often. I can also be quite whimsical if I choose to be. I write, because it is my escape from reality, a chance to release the passion I hold in my being. I’ve also a passion for photography, especially nature, which I share here, on Wednesdays & Sundays (and whatever other day I find it comforting).
If you’re taking the time to read this, I hope you’ll take the time to read my poems. They will tell you so much more about me than I ever could, in this small section of my blog.
On a personal level, I am a mother, wife, and daughter, in that order. My children are my greatest accomplishment.
Thank you for stopping by. I do hope you’ll stay 🙂
You can follow my blog by subscribing via email so you’ll never miss a poem or post. (Just click the Follow My Journey link to your left) 🙂 My poetry reflects life, mostly my life, and I hope you find yourself somewhere in there, too.
You can also find me on:
TheNightOwlPoet
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You missed one, on the 5th LOL https://dorindaduclos.com/2018/03/05/down-by-the-old-mill-poetry-marchwriting/
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Very impressive personality
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Thank you 🙂
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Great blog, and thanks for the follow!
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Thank you! Looking forward to reading yours 🙂
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Love you, Michelle!! ❤
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Hi Dorinda I am inviting you to join in with First Post #myfirstpostrevisited rules on my post at https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/my-first-post-myfirstpostrevisited/ have fun.xxx
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Thank you!! I have it set to go tomorrow morning 🙂
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Great 💝😊
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Hello Jersey Girl, I’m from South Jersey. Looking forward to reading more.
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Hello back to ya! So happy you could join my journey. Looking forward to following yours 🙂
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Quite in awe of your blog,. looking forward to reading your posts, cheers! 🙂
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Thank you very much for your kind words and for following! I’ll be heading to your blog asap!! 🙂
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I did I! Thank you so much.
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I know but it’s not letting me. Weird
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Hmmm, maybe they have the setting so you can’t? Feel free to friend request me if you would like 🙂
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It went on my page not sure why it didn’t post to the group. Let me see if I can send it.
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You should be able to share to your group
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The Transverse Myelitis Folks (Blue Crew) it’s a wonderful group very private but accepting. I love it.
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I am in that group. I didn’t see your post. strange
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Thank you I shared through fb. 💙
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Which TM group is it? I don’t think I belong to that one.
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Of course that would be just fine. I was looking for inspirational poems about TM. That’s how I fouND you.
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Ah! I’m glad you did 🙂 And thank you for wanting to share mine with the group!! ❤
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I’m sorry it’s the you look fine one.
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I answered in the first part 🙂
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The silence of the night awakens my sou . I believe that’s the one.
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Yes you can share it but only by linking from the blog post. I don’t allow copying and pasting. I hope you understand. You can share the poem using the Facebook button. And thank you. I have TM..I’m guessing it’s how you found me 🙂
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Hi Dorinda
I was wondering if I can share your poem on my TM support group page. Every word you wrote is telling our story. It is beautiful. So touching and true. Would love to share ideas I could. Thank you
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Hi Isabel. Which poem are you referring to? I’m written several about TM 🙂
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Hi Dorinda, Thank you for following my blog. Your following is an honour.
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My pleasure, Joseph! I look forward to reading your posts!! 🙂
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Awesome blog. I’m from NJ and love owls too! 😀
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Thanks! Nice to meet you 🙂
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Hi Dorinda, lovely to meet you. I found you through Paul’s Especially epic award for epic awesomeness x Congrats on your award.
Oh and an extra special CONGRATS on your published books.
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Thanks, Daisy! Lovely to meet you also! 🙂
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Liked your blog. I write poetry as well.
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Thanks for coming along on the journey! Will hop over to yours 🙂
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Hi Dorinda! Thanks for popping in at my blog….and following…brought me here. Most captivating blog…will be staying in touch. Hugs!
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So glad to have you along for the ride! I hope you enjoy what you read here. Happy to follow, love your style of writing! Hugs back!
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Thanks…..Feelings are mutual. Hugs!
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I love this and you💁🏻 Here’s to a new friendship blossoming over WordPress🍷
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Thank you!! I’m in! 🙂
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Thanks for liking my Martin Luther King Day post, and for the follow! Looking forward to your poems and images. Thanks again!
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My pleasure! Thanks for following back!
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Hi Dorinda! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! https://reluctantprophetspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/versatile-blogger-award/
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Aw, Matthew, thank you for the nomination!! My blog is award free but I am truly honored that you would consider me for this award.<3
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I’ve nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. Here’s the link!
https://hooklineandinkwell.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much for nominating me, FT. My blog is award free but I am truly honored that you would consider me!! Thank you again 🙂
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You are welcome, Dorinda. 🙂
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Great to meet! I have liked and followed your social media sites. I look forward to great conversations!!
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Thank you!! Welcome!
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Very amazing and wow your whole family is helping out! That is wonderful! nice to meet you!
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Thank you! Nice to meet you, too 🙂
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So nice to have your children supportive and doing such amazing work!
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Yes, they are my shining stars!
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yes me too, I have 9
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Hello,
I have nominated you for the “Creative Blogger” blog award. If you decide to accept it you can check the rules in my post.
https://art2peace.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/blog-awards-5/
Enjoy the award.
Cheers
Prasna
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Hi Prasna, My blog is award free. Thank you so much for thinking of me.
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I enjoy your work and had to include you 🙂
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Thank you so much!! That means a lot to me 🙂
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Hey, WordPress people told me that they will be working on a fix to the poetry display in Reader problem soon. Hope so. ~Dennis
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That would be wonderful. I can’t imagine they thought it would be ok. Thanks for letting me know, Dennis 🙂
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Just want to prevent you from getting bored 😉 https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/3-day-quote-challenge-day-1-2/
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Me? Bored? You’re silly. But thanks for the challenge 🙂
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Haha… just kidding! I am a little ironic 😉
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I was being sarcastic LOL
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Hahah… two of a kind….lol
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haha “kind” I see what you did LOL
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I did not even notice that… lol But you are right!!!
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Thank you so much for the follow. 😀 I really appreciate the support. I will come back to read more from you. Happy blogging!:D
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Thank you so much for following back!! Looking forward to reading your works! 🙂
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I hope you like what you read. 🙂
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Hi, I just bothered you with a mean challenge 😉: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/allergic-to-e-challenge/
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Hi Erika….I haven’t said anything so you wouldn’t know. I am recovering from some surgery (part one, part two next week). All the poems you see from me are scheduled and I try to check in when I can. Right now I’m concentrating on healing. That doesn’t mean I won’t do the challenge, just that it might not be soon 🙂
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First of all I hope you are as well as possible and that you will recover soon! Don’t ever worry about any participation or time to participate. There is no dead line and no obligation. I am glad to hear from you! Take care! ❤
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Thank you ❤
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🙂
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Hi Dorinda, another nomination for you 😊 ! I would like to pass the Premio Dardos Award on to you. Please don’t feel obliged to participate but feel free to do so. Here is the link to my post: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/what-the-4th-already/
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Hi Erika Thank you so much for thinking of me. My blog is award free, basically because of the time consuming “rules” of each award. Again, I thank you 🙂
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Oh, I am sorry! I did not notice that. But I hope you get some new followers anyway, Dorinda 😊
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Don’t be sorry! I’m honored that you thought of me. I don’t have it “marked” anywhere on my blog, so you didn’t miss it 🙂
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Ok…. glad about that! I just hope I remember for the future. In my excitement I easily forget… 😉
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Love in Ten Sentences challenge. Here’s the information if you’d like to accept: https://sylviafitzgerald.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/love-in-ten-sentences/
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Thanks for visiting my blog plus liking and following! Always special for me when people touch into my world and stick around – even more so when it is talented people such as yourself! 🙂
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Hi, Rob! Thank you for following back!! I’m looking forward to reading your posts. And thank you for the very kind words 🙂
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Hi Dorinda 🙂 I am contacting you to query if you should like to participate in a Blog Hop post with me? The Topic of the post is “Why I Write” and its quite simple. You write a post about why you write/ what inspires you, you invite another blogger whose writing you enjoy to participate, you spotlight their blog briefly in your post and then you post. I was invited by a friend and have written my post and would LOVE to spotlight Your Blog/You, should you feel inclined to accept? I will be posting mine tomorrow(hopefully) and then you’d have a week or so to post yours and pass the Hop forward.
You are free to decline, of course. Do please let me know 🙂
Thank You !!
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Morgan, I’m honored that you thought of me! Of course I would love to participate!!! Thank you so very much!
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🙂 YAY!! I will be posting mine tomorrow and will link to your page, then you will know 😉 I hope you enjoy the opportunity to “soul search” a bit and also to spotlight others 🙂 Thank You 🙂
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What a gorgeous blog you have! I’d have missed you, but for Redgladiola’s party.
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Thank you so much!! Glad you found me, thanks to Red 🙂
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Thank you so much for following my blog. Am poking around yours right now.
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You’re quite welcome! Please enjoy and thank you for poking 🙂
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Hello,
I enjoy your blog, and nominated you for The Liebster Award. It’s all in fun and there is no need to do anything if you don’t wish to participate.
Here is the link to my nomination:
http://ericianhuffman.com/2014/03/24/the-mysterious-liebster-award/
Best regards,
Eric
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I just read your whole story! Loved it. I’m so glad it’s not lobster…I’m allergic! Thanks again and have a wonderful day 🙂
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You’re welcome. You have a wonderful day too 🙂
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