Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
September
1st, – We will never
forget, God bless the USA
Hello and welcome
to Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter, and this will be a monthly newsletter.
If there are blue
lines under sentences, it’s a link.
I’m Amanda D. Petty. I was born in 1982,
drowned at 22 months old and live in a power wheelchair, and I’ve got Spastic
Cerebral Palsy on my left side of my body, and I’ve got speech impairment. In
2001, God gave me a very powerful gift of poetry. In January of 2012, I thought
of writing poetry for other people. On July 10th, 2012, “Pretty
Petty Poetry” has started!
My Thoughts: On
August 11th, a brilliant actor died, Robin Williams, at 63. They say
it was suicide. The true cause was severe depression. Mr. Williams wore a mask:
he was a hilarious man, always happy; in the inside, he was despair, lost. He
had a rain storm inside. One day, he couldn’t handle it. Farewell, Mr.
Williams. We will miss you. To those who really knew him, I’m sorry for your loss.
I’m praying God is comforting you.
The mask, I’m talking about, is
extremely dangerous to ware. I have this mask too. There is no name for this
mask. I describe it as depression. Depression will do many wrongful things to
you. I have very mild depression; but in 2006 to 2009, it turned into severe. I
wanted to die. I even thought of suicide. But, I had poetry to save me. My very
good guy friend saved me through poetry. He knows who he is; but I feel I
need to mention his name.
Rick, I honestly want to thank
you. If I didn’t know you, I would be in heaven right now. Because of my second
ex-boyfriend, I would write and write. I think I wrote ten poems a day; that
what kept me sane. Rick, you’re my hero. Thank you.
13 years ago, the world stood still. I don’t want to relive that terrible day. Our own blood
is in war because of that day. Two of my grandfathers serve, so I have a soft
spot for those who are in the war. I’m praying YOU are safe. My hat is
off to you.
A lifelong friend thinks I hate
him or we aren’t friends anymore; to those think that, I am sorry.
This business is really hard.
It takes a lot of my emotions. You just see the surface of “Pretty Petty
Poetry”. There are tons that you don’t see; like praying, hearing the Holy
Ghost, and know what and how to say things. I have to consider my friends:
non-members and members of LDS religion, young fans, handicapped people, my
families, and my international fans too. My schooling is difficult. When I get
a client, my whole focus is on her or him. But, I love it.
My friend, why, on earth, would
I hate you? You SHOULD know me by now. I have not change. “My love for
you is forever.” I’m sorry that you feel this way. I would never hate you!
My Spiritual
Thoughts: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints/Mormon:
This month is sad because of September 11th, 2001; that day will go
down in history as the saddest day. Thousands of families torn apart because
their loved-ones are in Heaven. Where do we go after death?
In the LDS religion, we believe
there’s an afterlife. The truth about this is, THERE IS AN AFTERLIFE! You will see your loved-ones again, I
promise. I died when I had my accident, before I’m confined to a power
wheelchair. I saw Christ. I have no doubts. I can’t remember what He told me,
but I KNOW I TALKED TO HIM. Please do not ask me questions about this.
This is very sacred to me, and I will not answer your questions about this.
We don’t stop living after
death. Yes, our physical body is dead. Our Spirits still lives. Do you feel a
ghost/spirit watching you? I, personally, believe those ghosts or spirits are
angels. I know I have lot of angels in heaven watching over me.
For more information, go to: www.mormon.org.
If
you’re a Spiritual person of any religion, I would love to put your thoughts in
the newsletter. Don’t be afraid, I won’t be scornful. Just e-mail me at: prettypetty2010@gmail.com, and put in the “subject bar”: “My Spiritual thought for
the Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter”. I would like to have them before the 1st
of the month or sooner. I won’t put your name. But, I will put your religion.
The News: Nancy
taught me the instructions on “Sonnet Sequence”. It is difficult. It has 6
sonnets and up in one. She also taught me “Sonnet Cycle” and “The Orpheus
Sonnet”. These two sonnets are difficult! The Orpheus Sonnet is like a
narrative poem. The sonnet cycle has 5 sonnets in it. I have to redo the
sonnets that I did in July.
Last month, I said the “21
Sonnets” will be ready this month. It looks likes they will be ready in
November, I hope. Trust me, you will see them.
You see, Sonnets are very
difficult. There’s the feel, the word selection, and I truly want them the best.
Pretty Petty’s Poem for
Missionaries: I will do an issue for the Missionaries of all religions every
third week of a Friday. It will start on September 19th.
If you know a Missionary, tell
them about this part and give them my e-mail address. I just need their
Missionary’s e-mail addresses. The issue will be called: “Pretty Petty’s Poem
for Missionaries”.
Families, friends, and fans of
my poetry, please tell a missionary. I don’t care what religion they are, just
get the word out.
If you want to be a part of
this issue, let me know. Just remember, I’ll be focusing on The Missionaries.
This will be a huge change in
my career. Yes, everything WILL BE the same. But, I will be more
spiritual than before. Heavenly Father wants me to do this. To be honest, doing
this issue will be a true honor.
A fund for my future poetry
book: My unreal, incredible sister, Carrie Petty-Cottle, started a fund
to get my poetry publish, and we need your help. The site is: http://www.gofundme.com/ddlw3o. This is my lifelong dream. If you read and like my
poetry, please help to make this dream come true.
I truly want to thank my sister
for doing this. Carrie, I am truly blessed to call you my blood, my best
friend, and my sister. I’m truly speechless. You are unbelievable. Thank you
for believing in me.
I will not let you and the
Pretty Pets down! I promise. Please, share this site to
EVERYONE, and have them help too. Get the word out.
Carrie and I thank you for
helping us.
Pretty Pets, I need to give my
true gratitude for supporting me in this journey. I am honestly speechless.
When I thought of doing this book about six or seven years ago, I thought I was
insane. I truly believed that I wasn’t good enough. I even push this thought a
side. But, I had this voice keep on repeating to do a book. Now, I feel and see
all the love and the support; not for this book but for my business, giving me
requests, spreading the word to the world. THANK YOU to everyone.
I’m picking out the poems for
my future book. Don’t worry, I will not put YOUR poems in, I swear.
An Ease: On
August 21st, Dr. Lowe, Nancy’s husband, let me use “Pain Warnor with
AcuKnee”. It’s for your knee. Dr. Lowe says that
I can use it for my back. It has 4 pads, and you put these pads on your back.
It sends you little shocks to the muscles. I had it on a few times now, and it
felt weird. After I had it on, PAINLESS! Thank you, Dr. Lowe.
Dr. Lowe is talking to another
doctor to see if he can help.
Exceedingly Excited News: On
August 28th, at 9:07am, I got a call from the “Tobii”. I will have
it on Friday, September 5th! I am bursting with joy. This will open
a lot of doors. Because of my speech, people think I’m stupid whenever I talk
to strangers. Now, I can talk with my “Tobii” to strangers and my friends.
Poetry Reading: It will
be on Friday, October 10th, at 7:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time in
Liberty, Utah, USA.
Remember: these readings are
for everyone. If you want to come, come. The readings are in the LDS
church. EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME! I
just have one request. If you come, tell me because I’ve got a list to know how
many copies of my poems to make.
About the Readings: The
reading is about an hour long because of my Spastic in my CP. Within that hour,
you will feel God’s Spirit. If you want to give a comment, you can. Before and
after, we say a prayer. Then, we have refreshments. It’s a truly spiritual
experience that you won’t have again. You can bring your friends. Also, you can
bring a poem or just listen.
Your Thoughts: I
truly want your thoughts on this poem:
Drive
Me, Father
By-Amanda D. Petty
Drive
me, Father.
Take
over my life and drive.
Guide
my words to the people’s hearts.
Succor
my speech from Thy Spirit.
Let me
walk in Thy footprints.
Let me
touch Thy hands.
Hold me
in trouble times.
Smile
with me in pleasurable times.
Dry my
tears.
Heal my
pains.
Laugh
with me in hard times.
Love me
when I feel forgotten.
Make me
yours when I feel hated.
Keep me
safe in Thy eyes.
Drive
me, Father.
I trust
you.
Please, e-mail me at prettypetty2010@gmail.com with YOUR thoughts on this poem.
Poem of the Month: I write two or three poems a day, and I want to share my best one
of the month. I’m getting a very strong impression that I should read the poem.
I may pause in the middle of the poem. I will do my best. Some words are hard
to understand. If you have “Window Media Player”, you will hear my voice. The
audio will be attached.
This one is an old one and a goofy
poem. Star Wars fans, this one is for you. Enjoy.
I Come
In Peace
By-Amanda D. Petty
Anything
that’s loud.
Just
say,
‘I come
in peace.’
Then
make a
Live
long and prosper sign.
That
fear will go away.
Does it
work?
No.
But,
it’s fun to be goofy.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry
has a plethora of styles, and my ultimate favorite is lyrics.
“What about me?” I think everybody asked this simple and yet, powerful
question.
My high school friend came to
visit me. She told me about the “fix” prom that I went to. I’m hoping my guy
friend won’t mind if I mention his name.
Nick has a mental disability.
He was the prom king, and I was his date. Before the prom, Nick was bully
because he was a “no one”. At the prom, Nick sang to me and everyone tear up.
Why? My friend told me that it was the best prom ever in my high school. Why do
you think that? My thought is about this is; ever through Nick was picked on,
he shined at the prom.
Another example is this
business. Before “Pretty Petty Poetry”, I was a no one. Now, I’m international
because you believe in me.
These two stories have
something to say. They are speaking about nobody turning into someone. True, it
is very difficult to be bully. BUT, when you shine, you will be
remembered.
Want help: If you want to
help with “Pretty Petty Poetry”, you can! I am looking for some volunteers to
help with the desktop wallpapers and getting me clients. I can’t do everything
by myself anymore, too stressful.
For New Comers: This is MY idea to do this business. Everything you see is me alone with
the help from God. This is a part of “Pretty Petty Poetry”. I’ve been studying
English with the help from a professor, Nancy Lowe, from Weber State
University, Utah, USA since October of 2011. For more information:
www.prettypettypoetry.blogspot.com; everything is there.
The World’s Holidays: This will be
celebrating all the holidays in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
Andorra:
September 8th, Our Lady of Meritxell Day
Armenia: September
21st, Independence Day
Belize: September
21st, Independence Day
Botswana:
September 30th, Independence Day (Botswana Day)
Brazil: September
7th, Independence Day
Chile: September
18th, Independence Day
Costa Rica:
September 15th, Independence Day
El Salvador:
September 15th, Independence Day
Gibraltar:
September 10th, National Day
Guatemala:
September 15th, Independence Day
Guinea-Bissau:
September 24th, Independence Day
Honduras:
September 15th, Independence Day
Libya: September
1st, Revolution Day
Mali: September
22nd, Independence Day
Malta: September
21st, Independence Day
Mexico: September
16th, Independence Day
Nicaragua:
September 15th, Independence Day
North Korea:
September 9th, Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Papua New Guinea:
September 16th, Independence Day
Qatar: September
3rd, Independence Day
St. Kitts and
Nevis: September 19th, Independence Day
San Marino:
September 3rd, Founding of the Republic
Saudi Arabia:
September 23rd, Unification of the Kingdom
Slovakia: September
1st, Constitution Day
Swaziland:
September 6th, Independence Day
Tajikistan:
September 9th, Independence Day (or National Day)
Uzbekistan:
September 1st, Independence Day
Vietnam:
September 2nd, Independence Day
Very Unique BUT Real Holidays: I’m going to share
with you the monthly, weekly, and daily holidays. Note: I am not making this up. (An * in front of
the day means that the observance is on the same date every year regardless of
the day it falls on.)
Enjoy.
September Monthly Observances
AKC Responsible
Dog Ownership Month
All American
Breakfast Month
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder Month
Atrial
Fibrillation Month
Baby Safety Month
Backpack Safety
America Month
Be Kind To
Editors & Writers Month
Bourbon Heritage
Month
Childrens' Good
Manners Month
Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month
Chili Peppers and
Figs Month
Cholesterol
Education Month
College Savings
Month
Eat Chicken Month
Fall Hat Month
Go Wild During
California Wild Rice Month
Great American
Low-Cholesterol, Low-fat Pizza Bake Month
Gynecology Cancer
Awareness Month
Happy Cat Month
Hunger Action
Month
International or
National Guide Dogs Month
International
People Skills Month
International
Self-Awareness Month
International
Strategic Thinking Month
International
Square Dancing Month
Library Card
Sign-up Month
(World) Leukemia
and Lymphoma Awareness Month
National Recovery
Month
Million Minute
Family Challenge (September-December)
Mold Awareness
Month
National Campus
Safety Awareness Month
National Chicken
Month
National Child
Awareness Month
National
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Coupon
Month
National DNA,
Geonomics & Stem Cell Education Month
National Fruit
and Veggies Month
National Head
Lice Prevention Month
National Home
Furnishings Month
National Honey
Month
National Infant
Mortality Awareness Month
National ITP
Awareness Month
National Mushroom
Month
National Organic
Harvest Month
National
Osteopathic Medicine Month
National Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month (Gov't)
National Pet
Memorial Month
National Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month
National Prime
Beef Month
National Prosper
Where You Are Planted Month
National Save A
Tiger Month
National Sewing
Month
National Service
Dog Month
National Sickle
Cell Month
Ovarian Cancer
Awareness Month (www.ovarian.org)
National Piano
Month
National
Preparedness Month
National Prostate
Cancer Awareness Month
National Rice
Month
National Shake
Month (Ice Cream)
National Skin
Care Awareness Month
National
Wilderness Month
One-on-One Month
Passion Fruit and
Peach Month
Peas and Radish
Month
Pediatric Cancer
Awareness Month
Pleasure Your
Mate Month
Save The Koala
Month
Sea Cadet Month
Self Improvement
Month
September Is
Healthy Aging Month
Shameless
Promotion Month
Sports and Home
Eye Health & Safety Month
Subliminal
Communications Month
Superior
Relationships Month
Update Your
Resume Month
Whole Grains
Month
Women's
Friendship Month
World Alzheimer's
Month
World Animal
Remembrance Month
National Hispanic
Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
September Weekly Observances
*International
Enthusiasm Week: 1-7
*National
Nutrition Week: 1-7 (UNICEF-India)
National Payroll
Week: (First Week)
National Waffle
Week: (First Week)
*Self-University
Week: 1-7
Play Days:
(Tuesday thru Saturday after Labor Day)
Popcorn Days:
(First Weekend after Labor Day)
Substitute
Teacher Appreciation Week: (First Full Week)
National Assisted
Living Week: 7-13
Suicide
Prevention Week: 7-15
Line Dance Week:
(Starts second Monday thru Saturday)
Hummingbird
Celebration: 11-14
Child Passenger
Safety Week: 14-20
Dating and Life
Coach Recognition Week: 14-20
International
Housekeepers Week: (Second Full Week)
National Truck
Driver Appreciation Week: 14-20
Pollution
Prevention Week: (Third Week)
Prostate Cancer
Awareness Week: (Third Week)
Balance Awareness
Week: (Third Week)
National Love
Your Files Week: (Third Full: Monday - Friday)
National Postdoc
Appreciation Week: 15-19
*Constitution
Week: 17-23
Farm Animal
Awareness Week: (Stars on third Saturday)
Banned Books
Week: (Last Week)
Build A Better
Image Week: (Third Full Week)
Deaf Dog
Awareness Week: (Last Full Week)
Deaf Awareness
Week: (Last Week)
National Clean
Hands Week: (Third Full Week)
National Farm
& Ranch Safety and Health Week: (Third Full Week)
National Indoor
Plant Week: (Third Full Week)
National
Rehabilitation Awareness Week: (Third Full Week)
National Singles
Week: (Last Full Week)
National Dog
Week: (Last week)
National
Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week: 21-27
National Keep
Kids Creative Week: (Last Week)
Remember to
Register to Vote Week: (Last Week)
Sea Otter
Awareness Week: (Last Week)
Tolkien Week:
(Third Week)
World Reflexology
Week: (Last Full Week)
International
Interpreters and Translators Week: (Last Full Week)
International
Women's E-Commerce Days: 22-29
World Hearing Aid
Awareness Week: (Last Week September)
National Chimney
Safety Week: 28-10/4 (Week before Fire Prevention Week)
Fall Astronomy
Week: 29-10/5
September Daily Observances
*Building and
Code Staff Appreciation Day: 1
*Calendar Adjustment
Day: 1
*Chicken Boy's
Day: 1
*Emma M. Nutt
Day: 1
Great Bathtub
Race: 1 (Always on Labor Day)
*International
Day of Awareness for the Dolphins of Taiji: 1
Labor Day: 1
*National No
Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day: 1
*Save Japan's
Dolphins Day: 1 ( USA)
*Toy Tips
Executive Toy Test Day: 1
*Bison-ten Yell
Day: 2
*V-J Day: 2
Another Look
Unlimited Day: (Day after Labor Day)
*National
Wildlife Day: 4
*Newspaper
Carrier Day: 4
*Be Late For
Something Day: 5
Bring Your
Manners To Work Day: (First Friday)
*International
Day of Charity: 5
*Jury Rights Day:
5
National Lazy
Mom's Day: (First Friday)
*Google
Commemoration (Founded) Day: 7
*Grandma Moses
Day: 7
Grandparent's Day: (First Sunday after Labor
Day)
*"Neither
Snow nor Rain" Day: 7
*Salami Day: 7
*International
Literacy Day: 8
*Pardon Day: 8
*Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day: 8
*Virgin Mary Day
(birthday): 8
*World Physical
Therapy Day: 8
National
Boss/Employee Exchange Day: First Monday after Labor Day)
*Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders Day: 9
*Wonderful
Weirdoes Day: 9
*Swap Ideas Day:
10
*(World) Suicide
Prevention Day: 10
Odd Day: 11
*Libraries
Remember Day: 11
*National Day of
Service and Remembrance: 11
*Patriot Day: 11
*Remember Freedom
Day: 11
Banana Day:
(Second Friday)
*International Day
for South-South Cooperation: 12
Stand Up To
Cancer Day: (Second Friday)
*Video Games Day:
12
Farmers' Consumer
Awareness Day: (Second Saturday)
International
Drive Your Studebaker Day: (Second Saturday)
*International
Chocolate Day: 13
*Kids Take Over
The Kitchen Day: 13
*National Celiac
Awareness Day: 13
National
Hollering Day: (Second Saturday)
National Iguana
Awareness Day: (Second Saturday)
*National Peanut
Day: 13
Prairie Day:
(Second Saturday)
*Roald Dahl Day:
13
Yom Kippur: 13
Miss America
Pageant: 14
National Hug Your
Hound Day: (Second Sunday)
*National Kreme
Filled Donut Day: 14
National Pet
Memorial Day: (Second Sunday)
Pet Rock Day:
(Second Sunday)
*8-Track Tape
Day: 15
*Felt Hat Day: 15
*Google.com Day:
15
*Greenpeace Day:
15
*International
Day of Democracy: 15
*International
Dot Day: 15
*LGBT Center
Awareness Day: 15
*Anne Bradstreet
Day: 16
Get Ready Day:
(Third Tuesday)
*International
Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: 16
*Mayflower Day:
16
*National
Guacamole Day: 16
*Stay Away From
Seattle Day: 16
*Stepfamily Day:
16
*Trail of Tears
Commemoration Day: 16
*Citizenship Day:
17
*Constitution
Day: 17
*International
Country Music Day: 17
National
Rehabilitation Day: (Wednesday of Third Week)
School Backpack
Awareness Day: (Third Wednesday)
*Time's Up Day:
17
*VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Day: 17
*Air Force
Birthday: 18
*Chiropractic
Founders Day: 18
*Hug A Greeting
Card Writer Day: 18
*National
Cheeseburger Day: 18
*National
Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day: 18
*National
HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day: 18
*National Respect
Day: 18
Sukkot: 18
*World Water
Monitoring Day: 18
*Talk Like A
Pirate Day: 19
Clean Up The
World Weekend: (Third Weekend)
National POW/MIA
Recognition Day: (Third Friday)
National Trade men
Day: (Third Friday)
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day: (Third
Saturday)
Big Whopper Liar
Day: (Third Saturday)
Boys' and Girls'
Club Day for Kids: (Third Saturday)
International Eat
An Apple Day: (Third Saturday)
International
Coastal Cleanup Day: (Third Saturday)
National
Gymnastics Day: 20
National Seat
Check Saturday: 20
Puppy Mill
Awareness Day: (Third Saturday)
*International
Day of Peace: 21
Nickelodeon's
Worldwide Day of Play: 21
Wife Appreciation
Day: (Third Sunday)
*World's
Alzheimer's Day: 21
*American
Business Women's Day: 22
Autumnal Equinox
(Autumn): 22
*Car Free Day: 22
*Dear Diary Day:
22
*Elephant
Appreciation Day: 22
Family Day: 22
Family Day - Be
Involved. Stay Involved: (Fourth Monday)
*Hobbit Day: 22
*Ice Cream Cone
Day: 22
*International
Day of Radiant Peace: 22
*Mabon: 22
*National
Centenarian's Day: 22
*National Rock n'
Roll Dog Day: 22
*National White
Chocolate Day: 22
National Woman
Road Warrior Day: (Fourth Tuesday)
Family Day - A
Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids: (Fourth Monday)
*Innergize Day:
(Day after the Autumn Equinox)
*Celebrate
Bi-sexuality Day: 23
*Checkers Day or
Dogs in Politics Day: 23
National Voter
Registration Day: 23
*Restless Legs
Awareness Day: 23
National Women's
Health & Fitness Day: (Last Wednesday)
*Punctuation Day:
24
Rosh Hashanah: 24
*Schwenkfelder
Thanksgiving: 24
Banned Websites
Awareness Day: 25
*Math Story
Telling Day: 25
*National One-Hit
Wonder Day: 25
*National
Psychotherapy Day: 25
National Teach Ag
Day: (Fourth Thursday)
*(World) Ataxia
Awareness Day: 25
*World
Pharmacists Day: 25
Hug A Vegetarian
Day: (Last Friday)
*Johnny Appleseed
Day: 26
Love Note Day:
(Fourth Friday)
Save The Koala
Day: (Last Friday)
*Shamu the Whale
Day: 26
*World
Contraception Day: 26
*Ancestor
Appreciation Day: 27
Family Health and
Fitness Day USA: (Last Saturday)
Fish Amnesty Day:
(Fourth Saturday)
*Gay Men's
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: 27
*Google's
Birthday: 27
International
Lace Day: (Last Saturday)
International
Rabbit Day: (Fourth Saturday)
Kids Day (Kiwanis
Clubs): (Fourth Saturday)
National Hunting
and Fishing Day: (Fourth Saturday)
National Museum
Day: 27
National Public
Lands Day: (Last Saturday)
R.E.A.D. in
America Day: (Fourth Saturday)
Rape Abuse Incest
National Network Day: 27
Support Purple
for Platelets Day: 27
*World Tourism
Day: 27
*Fish Tank
Floorshow Night: 28
Gedaliah: 28
*National Drink
(root) Beer Day: 28
*National Good
Neighbor Day: 28
*International
Right To Know Day: 28
World Heart Day:
(Last Sunday)
*World Rabies
Day: 28
Gold Star Mother's
Day: (Last Sunday)
*MAGS Day: 29
*Mutation Day
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): 29
*National Attend
Your Grandchild's Birth Day: 29
*International
Coffee Day: 29
*VFW Day: 29
World Maritime
Day: (Second Monday)
Ask A Stupid
Question Day: 30
*Blasphemy Day:
30
*Capitol Hill
Day: 30
*International
Translation Day: 30