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Name:  Laurie Benedict

Location:  Colorado

Age:  Age?  Age is just a number!

Pets:  Yellow Nape Amazon and two "intuitive" cats

Favorite Poet:  Someone who touches something within me

Favorite Poem:  Drawing Close to the Cross

How long have you been writing poetry?: About two years now. Although, my poetry writing has led me into writing my first book, so the poems only spring up occassionaly these days.

What/Who inspires you to write?: My muse (lol)! Before I start to write, I quiet my mind and "listen". I find that if I don't bring any preconceived ideas into the process, wonderful things seem to take shape of their own volition.

Favorite Quote or Motto: "Life is denied by lack of attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a masterpiece." - Nadia Boulanger

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: Shadows Ink Poetry Chapbook, Series 1-Volume 3; Woven Words, Community of Poets Collection-Volume 1; Shadows Ink Poetry Chapbook, Serie 2-Volume 1; The Little Bitty Poetry Competition Award of Merit January 2004.

Additional Poet Information: Visit my new website The Dweller Within Us