Something to share with my OH friends!!!

i posted a few months back my poem i had wrote 2 years ago, when i was feeling alone in the world...I submitted it to a couple societys on the net and by postal mail. Who would have known it would be pubised in two books in the US and now In the England Book Of Poetry in the UK...I thought I would post it again for my new friends, it means so much to me. and the way my life use to be. iam so sure you all can relate... From The Inside Looking Out by Craig Lee Watts How can they be so different , why don't they look the same? I try so hard to be like them , sometimes it gets so lame. Why do they seem so wealthy, when I don't even have a dime. If I had all their riches, it would only be a crime. They are passing by my window, & one thing theres no doubt I'm just an ordinary person, On the inside looking out. No matter what life gives me, I'll never get to know How it is to be so pretty, how it is to be so known. I'm just an ordinary person, trying to get out of this old clout Because Im on the inside and always looking out. I woke up one morning, tried to struggle out of bed I pulled the sheets up to me, first my eyes then over my head I did not want to face another day, a job I cannot win. For once I want to be the one from the outside looking in. I'll never know the love they have I want it so darn bad. My love always turns out so sour, which always is so sad. One day when I rise I'll feel the way they do. One cannot be so discouraged for some have been the way Iam too. You have to be so careful not to destroy yourself within. Now I know where Im going, I'll be on the outside looking in. Now I can say this Poem has come full circle and the ending is so true.Keep on looking up to Jesus...Push yourself to be the best you can be..its all worth it..I told my mom that all the trips to Sedalia , the pain, was a small price to pay for a joyful happy healthy life....God Bless you guys.............Craig Lee

Craig i enjoyed this the first time and enjoyed it again. Great on getting it published. We all have been there on the inside looking out and now that we are being freed by weight loss it is like coming out of jail isnt it? Wonderful visuals on the poem. Am sending you an email...too Jan

Craig, You're an inspiration. Thanks. Lana

Craig I was so blessed by reading your poem....I'm with Lana, your such an inspiration. God Bless ya bud. Andrew

Craig, Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!! You certainly are gifted....God has blessed you. Kelli M.

Craig, That's a wonderful poem many can identify with. Congratulations on becomign a published author! I'm glad things are looking up for you know! Have you been going back to the Kirksville support group? My sister recently told me she quit. I told her she needs to give it more of a chance and keep spreading the word cause the more people the better it becomes. Everyone brings to the table something new and different and you never know who will walk through the door so I hope you will keep goign and inviting others. : ) Tami

Craig, I too fancy my self somewhat of a writer...never published but I do love writing poetry and short stories. Somehow, putting feelings down on paper is such a great release. It helps the sole heal or at least start to heal. I am so glad you have come full circle and now are on the outside looking in, looking in on a much lighter and healthier Craig who is the same great guy I am sure he always was!!! Sugar