KJ Aartila

Joined March 2021

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A writer of words in northern WI with a small family and a large menagerie.

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UnBlinded
This is often the feeling that sweeps over one after leaving the experience of an intensely passionate gathering. Depressed
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Poets
"Story Genius"
Am I a genius when it comes to writing? I’d like to believe so, but sadly, no. I need some support. I think this book offers me some. Maybe it’s a crutch, or maybe not so much a crutch, as a jumping-off point, giving me a strong push in the right direction; giving me some support while developing my own technique.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Humans
Life Changing
Today I say goodbye to me, myself and I candle’s flame flickers with new light Tonight *** Tonight I lay awake
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets
My Dad is No Hero
I have never been very close to my Dad. Not for lack of trying; he is just that way – always around, but never really there. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Dad very much. He has never been big on communication. At least not with me.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Families
Wild
Wild She dances to the beat of her own heart, struck off key, to rhythm widely unknown, skipping over heavy rocks and Autumn
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets
My Mother-in-Law on Life Support
To fellow Vocal creators - this is why I've been a bit distracted and non-interactive lately. I'm very concerned and don't know what to do. I guess this is a cautionary tale about responsibility.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Families
BOTH
EGO In your need to fight for the option to be right, do you even know the war that you are losing? Pounding my silence
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets
Transformation
TRANSFORMATIONS 3 Butterfly Cinquains Butterfly Cinquains are not necessarily about butterflies - it's a style. :)
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets
Adapt-able Horsemanship - Derby Video 1 - Ground Manners and Equipment
Adapt-able Horsemanship – Derby Video One – Some Ground Manners & Equipment Inspiration From My Youtube Channel
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Petlife
I Married a Man Who ...
I Married a Man Who … ... repeated everything I said to the people I spoke about in confidence – even when requested “Please don’t repeat this.” He would say “OK. You know you can tell me anything.” So I didn't speak.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets
A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 10
The cover image is not of Blu, but is my stallion, Marvelous Mister Mark, enjoying his paddock last weekend the morning after the ice storm. That was messy! Beautiful, but messy. Now it’s warm and getting sloppy. Still messy, but in a much more encouraging way.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Petlife
Parasite
This poem is dedicated to all the narcissistic fools I’ve met throughout my life who have made me the woman I am today. Thank you.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Poets