Cesspool of Wisdom

By Wendi Bird Barnhart

Wendi Bird Barnhart strikes again with this collection of twisted delights. She continues to prove her innate ability to twist the endings of her poetry and prose, leaving you wondering what the next line has in store.
- Rev. Dr. Deborah Simpson, owner of Spirit Cove, LLC.

Wendi Bird Barnhart- A poet, a woman of infinite wisdom- Her poems are as diverse as she is. They come from the heart- speak from the soul, wrap you up and toss you about. She never minces words and her point is made. Life is life; the good and the bad. Her poem Refuse to Cease, reminds me of my brain which never shuts up. It is like she has crawled inside my head And taken up homesteading. Her poem Maybe You Will Smile, is whimsical and does make one smile. Wendi has the ability to not only capture the moment, but also the mood.
- Best Selling Award Winning Author Yvonne Mason
Silent Scream
The Last Rites
A Voice From the Grave

Yep, she did it again: reached way back into the dankest crevices of her psyche and pulled out a steamy, swirling CESSPOOL OF WISDOM. With this latest collection, Barnhart takes off her gloves, rolls up her sleeves and boldly lays out the realities of life and the human condition - complete with diarrhea and constipation. Who says poetry cant have a good fart joke?
- Dawn Svovill, author of two contemporary novels, IMMORTAL BONDS (paranormal suspense) and CHASING KID ROCK (commercial, redneck fiction) and a short story contributor to two BeanPods Press anthologies, BIOHAZARD 2012 and FIRST LOVE. All her work is available on Amazon.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Nov 6, 2013
• ISBN: 9781491711880

Wendi Bird Barnhart

Wendi Bird Barnhart has received four Editor’s Choice Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry from The International Library of Poetry, who also nominated her to be the next Poet of the Year and selected her as a United States of America 2007 Poetry Ambassador, as well as a member of The International Who’s Who in Poetry. Barnhart was an Associate member in good standing with The International Society of Poets for the month of April, 2007 and has since been nominated as a Distinguished member of The International Society of Poets Wendi Bird Barnhart has been chosen to receive a crystal trophy, a watch, medallion and a pin from The International Library of Poetry for her achievements in poetry. Her latest poetry award was a bronze pin, recognizing her as the 2008 Published Poet of the Year. Barnhart was featured on Deborah Simpson’s blogtalkradio show on February 27, 2010. Her interview can be heard in the archives at http://www.blogtalk radio.com/droundtable. Wendi Bird Barnhart also has a fan page on Facebook. The link to her fan page is http://www.facebook.com/the.official.wendibird.barnhart.fanpage Wendi Bird Barnhart is also the author of Until Now, Cognitive Conclusions, Just When You Thought it Was Safe To Read Poetry, You Know I Do It Write, Giving The World ‘The Bird’ and I Know Now…..at least I think I Do. She was registered with The Cambridge Who’s Who as a Poet/Author for 2010-2011. Wendi Bird Barnhart has used her gift of poetry to positively express herself for as long as she can remember and will continue to write poetry. Wendi Bird Barnhart has devoted readers from around the globe.

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CONTENTS

Dedication Page

Acknowledgments

Stick With Me

I Know What I Want

Seclusion

My Resolution

Ordinary Lines

Slight Possibility

Rush Of Emotions

No Noticeable Regret

Think Of Me

My Own Happiness

Even When You Cry

Maintaining

Positive Components

Unrelenting Grip

Learn To Appreciate

Within Myself

Out Of My Sight

Promises

The Key

Branded

Maybe You Will Smile

That Day

My Poetry

Robotically Inclined

Somber Mood

Five Cents

Peculiar

Time Cannot Mend

I’ve Had Enough

Imbedded

Storm Within

God’s Will

The Impact

The Key

Fully Erect

Those Few

Initial Intent

Another Day

In Theory

Solitude

Trying My Patience

Inner Predicaments

A Hush

Experience

I Have No Choice

Action Of Some Kind

Leary Of The Day

Cover My Ears

Your Selfish Act

The Memories

I Know I Look Better

Special Care

The Secret

Place The Blame

You Cannot Do This

Along For The Ride

A Cry For Help

Curious

When I Believe

My Emotions

My Definition Of Ptsd

Out Of Control

Grieve

Intoxicating

I Just May

Reality Refuses

Weeping

Somewhat Melancholy

The Depth

Own Way Of Coping

This Intimacy

Utilize Moderation

Stand Firm

Divine Wisdom

Something Is Funny

Bears Repeating

My Response To That

Beyond Belief

Over Your Head

Your Best

Moocher

The Valuable Service

Personal Hygiene

No Desire

It Feels So Good

Reality

Defeated

Confident Enough

A Positive Seed

Caution

Reconnect

My God

It’s Better To Give

My Right

Desire Comes With A Price

Certain Senses

I Try Not To Watch

Try This For Yourself

Keeping It Wrapped

Easier To Show

‘Chained To’ Events

An Essential Component

We All May Crave

Trust

Welcome That Humor

Stick Around Me

I Can Keep Me

Intense Frustration

Anger Constipation

They Flow

Silence

Happy Inside

Without Regret

Frontiers In A World

That Bitter Hour

Who Is To Blame

I Keep Moving

You’ve Not

Collectively Rebred Anew

Extra Weight

I Am

Youth Reigns

Part Dead

Lacking In Some Areas

Pain Beyond Belief

Each Time

Illuminate

Fit Inside Of Me

Somewhere

Being Arbitrary

A Special Love

Kinship

You Can Do This Nicely

More Whole

I Recommend

A Must

Childish Tantrum

I Needed You

Not Really Sure

Refuse To Cease

The Arbitrary Ones

God’s Symphony

Least Appealing

Joyously Surge

You Want More

An Emotional Trip

Peculiar Events

Any Funeral

About The Author

Reviews

DEDICATION PAGE

C esspool of Wisdom is dedicated to the loving memory of my parents, Vonny and Sam Barnhart, for teaching me that wisdom must include a sense of humor. I love and miss you both forever.

To quote my younger sister, Beth, Sixty years ago, our parents vowed to spend the rest of their lives together and they did.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

F irst and foremost, I want to thank God for giving me the gift, ability and opportunity