Amanda M. Thrasher's Writings
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May.11.2011
This poem was inspired after spending time with the children from the Pythian Home in Weatherford, TX
What are you doing?
Where will you go?
Will you come back?
We simply don’t know
Why are you leaving?
What did we do?
We can do better
We’ll be good; it’s true
I don’t understand the hurt in your eyes
We’re your children
Shouldn’t you smile?
Look what we drew you
Would you like to see?
Our hand prints and foot prints
For your memories
We said please...
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Poem
May.06.2011
Hidden laughter
Silent tears
Broken bones
Many fears
Desperation
No way out
Childs’ protector
Let’s them down
Tattered clothing
Shoes worn out
No gloves or scarf
To wrap about
Head held low
Mind bogged down
Heart is heavy
But where to go
No confidant
To hear the pain
Isolation -
Becomes the way
Loud voices
Screaming yet again
Head held in...
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Poem
Mar.06.2011
Hidden laughter Silent tearsBroken bonesMany fears DesperationNo way outChilds’ protectorLet’s them down Tattered clothingShoes worn outNo gloves or scarfTo wrap about Head held lowMind bogged downHeart is heavyBut where to go No confidantTo hear the pain Isolation -Becomes the way Loud voicesScreaming yet againHead held in handsTo block them out Homework...
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Poem
Mar.05.2011
Direction
Shattered Layers
Broken Dreams
Tattered Hearts
A Past Revealed
Twisted Paths
Shadow Dark
Out of Grasp
A Lovers Heart
Tormented Mind
Sorrow Weeps
Bitter Feelings
Wounds Are Deep
Rise Above
Head Held High
New Approach
Clearer Eyes
Fresh Perspective
Dreams Anew
Hearts...
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Short Story
Mar.04.2011
Fumbling with her purse and keys in hand, Shaun dropped her purse at the foot of her condo door. “Damn it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home this late angered her; not managing her time or new team effectively, left her feeling inadequate. As she kicked the grocery bag through the door, her hand traced the edge of...
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Short Story
Mar.04.2011
Fumbling with her purse and keys in hand, Shaun dropped her purse at the foot of her condo door. “Damn it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home this late angered her; not managing her time or new team effectively, left her feeling inadequate. As she kicked the grocery bag through the door, her hand traced the edge of...
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Short Story
Mar.04.2011
Fumbling with her purse and keys in hand, Shaun dropped her purse at the foot of her condo door. “Dam it,” she whispered, knowing no one was around to hear her frustration. Arriving home this late angered her; not managing her time or new team effectively, left her feeling inadequate. As she kicked the grocery bag through the door, her hand traced the edge of...
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Article
Sep.27.2010
Brilliance in Motion…Lesson Learned!Like most people my week has been incredibly hectic, soccer games, home work with my children, Author school presentations, book signings and a book festival to boot. I have witnessed some amazing things this week, things I will never forget.I often go to schools and discuss the process of writing and creating with the children...
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Sep.27.2010
Brilliance in Motion…Lesson Learned!Like most people my week has been incredibly hectic, soccer games, home work with my children, Author school presentations, book signings and a book festival to boot. I have witnessed some amazing things this week, things I will never forget.I often go to schools and discuss the process of writing and creating with the children...
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Sep.27.2010
Brilliance in Motion…Lesson Learned!Like most people my week has been incredibly hectic, soccer games, home work with my children, Author school presentations, book signings and a book festival to boot. I have witnessed some amazing things this week, things I will never forget.I often go to schools and discuss the process of writing and creating with the children...
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About Amanda
Born in England and moved to the States, Fort Worth, TX, when she was fourteen. Though American high school and college was quite the culture shock, she adjusted well. Being a dreamer by nature and goal setter second to that, she truly believes in chasing...
Connections
Causes Amanda Thrasher Supports
I spend time with lots of children my self; hospitals, orphanages, schools and private institutions. I really admire the 'Make a wish foundation,' and...