Information and opinions on Schizophrenia from Claudia Krizay at SchizophreniaConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829 http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41916/life Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:26:15 -0000 Claudia Krizay   In This Life     In this life I could have been Someone great or wonderful Just like everybody wants to be, although I never wanted or cared to be. I could have climbed a tree until I reached the sky Way up there upon the highest branch for everyone to see, Or to be as an eagle soaring above the rest I have been told I could have been, Although- Somewhere along the way I hurt myself Not intentionally... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41916/life http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41345/laughter Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:34:57 -0000 Claudia Krizay   Laughter   My home is the only world I can Be myself, though- who myself is, I have not yet learned, The world outside my picture window I don’t believe in, As some religion that is too far-gone for me To come to understand, It is within the world inside, I stand alone, or inside this world, my home, I can be me, even if I want to harm myself, or I feel so afraid or too shut down I can never cry, though I can sit... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41345/laughter http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41018/deluge-poem Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:38:42 -0000 Claudia Krizay Deluge     Light peers through a seemingly open window. I am alone in this room, a box with a shelf or two Where I sit pensively Perhaps on the second shelf, I can see the rocky shore of Monterey, my father’s colorful rose garden, Memories are suddenly flooding As a deluge before my eyes, that Could have been a hurricane, I never wept, I only left the day That he passed away- Nothing real ever mattered, not the sun... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/41018/deluge-poem http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40764/books Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:52:44 -0000 Claudia Krizay Some of the people who have visited t his site have expressed interst in buying my poetry books, with illustrations, and someone suggested I write a share post about where to order it. I think one can log onto XLIBRIS.COM and enter my name- Claudia A. Krizay and click on search- or enter the names of the books:   The first-    Take Five Seroquel and Call Me in the Morning and the second:     Far... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40764/books http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40695/poem-clouds Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:34:19 -0000 Claudia Krizay         Clouds     If I lived high above the trees, Somewhere in the sky, I might have been a thundercloud, For I could then show my wrath, overpowering, as I Clap with fury and vehemently     Throw lighting bolts all about, The world could see the rage I feel…   High up in the sky, However, a rain cloud I could never be, For a rain cloud rains copious tears as I... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40695/poem-clouds http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40572/deer-peace Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:47:07 -0000 Claudia Krizay   Stag     Stately, proud, you stand, Today these woods you own, The coat you wear, mahogany, Muted, blending with the trees. Your eyes, earnest but fear-filled, Peer into mine then glance aside. You are stalwart in you stance, Shy ruler of the woods, You wave your pennocel- White as the stars that incandesce the sky At night- I am misunderstood by you- For if you were to venture towards me, In all of your... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40572/deer-peace http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40571/deer-peace Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:44:52 -0000 Claudia Krizay   Stag     Stately, proud, you stand, Today these woods you own, The coat you wear, mahogany, Muted, blending with the trees. Your eyes, earnest but fear-filled, Peer into mine then glance aside. You are stalwart in you stance, Shy ruler of the woods, You wave your pennocel- White as the stars that incandesce the sky At night- I am misunderstood by you- For if you were to venture towards me, In all of your... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40571/deer-peace http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40159/homeless Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:58:12 -0000 Claudia Krizay Homeless   Just two days ago The weather channel broadcasted 95 degrees. I wanted to go swimming, The pool was crowded, I ran home. Although… Today was almost like a Day in early fall, The sky a deep cobalt blue And the air, crisp and cooler- I thought of the woods, The deer, wild rabbits and The evergreens – My home space- I will take a walk, I thought, and I walked…I realized that  In the... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40159/homeless http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40103/broken Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:16:00 -0000 Claudia Krizay Broken Mirror   As does the sun so unobtrusively hide behind cumulus clouds Nearer to the horizon at the dawning of a new day, Only peering from behind a corner Just enough to weep, though never wanting to be seen- I have hidden my pain from the outside world, Or as I look out the window Bewildered and to mention not remotely confused, For the outside world is a threatening place, I pierce my arm with a shard of a broken... http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40103/broken http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40009/peace-mind Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:09:42 -0000 Claudia Krizay I ejoy long walks in the woods- it seems to clear my mind.  The fresh air and the beauty of it all- I love to see deer- here is a picture of one I wish to share- such beautiful  and graceful animals they are-and quiet and fearful as I am..I   I took this photograph with my digital camera las week. C. camera the other day. Claudia http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/c/93829/40009/peace-mind