Gerald Washington
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lostone89 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about your goals for 2025 1 months, 1 weeks agoMore Goals For 25
Gerald WashingtonMore goals are ahead
I feel led
To achieve them
One at a time
To reach each finish line
The stars are slowly aligning
I’ve seen the sharp lightning
After years of mixed messages
And confusing paths
Thanks to outdated maps
But the life game is slowing down
No more feeling like I had drown
In a sea of confusion
More books are on the way
After finally finishing my first one this year
I cheer with happy tears
Continuing to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree
At UMGC
Will be another goal that I strive to work on
Getting more involved in The Unsealed again,
is a goal I hope to work on through baby steps
If more goals come along
I welcome them with a big hug
May we all
Stand tall
To end 2024
On a high noteVoting is closed
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Current Events 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you kindly, Harper. I appreciate it Ah yes, those times with my niece watching kids shows like The Backyardians and The Wonder Pets are wonderful memories. . I believe Janice would have loved to read this letter also. 😀
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Current Events group 3 months, 2 weeks agoMs. Burgess
Dear Janice Burgess,
I hope this letter finds its way to you in heaven. I meant to release these words months ago, but events during the summer made me lose sight of them until today. So, please forgive my lateness.Since you passed away in March, several talented people have also left this earth, such as Rico Wade, James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Dikembe Mutombo, and, recently, John Amos.
It saddened me that it wasn’t until the news of your passing that I learned that you were the one who created the cute cartoon show The Backyardigans.
I was entering my 20s and living with my oldest sister and niece in Maryland when I discovered your show. My niece and I enjoyed another kid’s show called The Wonder Pets. It took a little while for me to get into that show, but once I did, I wanted it to the point where I believed I enjoyed it as much as my niece did.
It was a blast watching the three main characters in The Wonder Pets have adventures and talk to other animals in their world.
Once I was eager to watch The Wonder Pets, I noticed your show, The Backyardigans, would come on before The Pets. It looked interesting, but I wondered if I would like it as much as The Wonder Pets. I’m so glad I was wrong about that.
Slowly but surely, my niece and I would start watching The Backyardigans as much as The Wonder Pets.
Listening to the theme song of The Backyardigans was always a great way to start the day when I was babysitting my niece. It was also fun to see what the main characters were up to in the episodes we watched together.Watching my niece light up when your show and The Wonder Pets came on TV made me light up. I saw how happy you made her. She’s 16 now , which is mind-blowing to me. But I’ll never forget those times I had with her watching your show and The Wonder Pets early in the morning.
So thank you, Ms. Burgess, for creating a show that gave me memories with my niece and all the other work you’ve done. Just from looking at some of your photos online, you looked like a sweet person who gave other people joy.
Rest in power.Sincerely,
Gerald
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Gerald, this is so sweet. I am glad that you have so many great memories with your niece and that you two have bonded over something like this. The Backyardigans may be a kid’s show, but it will connect you and your niece forever!! Great work, I’m sure Janice would have loved to read this.
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Thank you kindly, Harper. I appreciate it Ah yes, those times with my niece watching kids shows like The Backyardians and The Wonder Pets are wonderful memories. . I believe Janice would have loved to read this letter also. 😀
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Why do you love yourself? 5 months, 1 weeks ago
Your expressive words said it all! I agree.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Chasing Your Dreams 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I enjoyed your poem. You dropped a lot of messages in your moving words. Doing things that are to our heart will feed us as well as our favorite foods.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Why do you love yourself? 9 months, 1 weeks ago
Thank you, Lauren. I’m happy that you loved everything about this piece. It was a thrill to write. And once again, thank you for the opportunity to share and be a part of The Unsealed family. <3 Gerald
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Poetry 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Well said, Kayjah. It really was a nightmare for those who were on the bridge when it happened and the ship that hit the Baltimore Bridge. I went over a bridge here in Texas a few days ago, and all I could think of was how the Francis Scott Key Bridge went down. It’s so sad. It’s been a while. I hope you’re well.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Why do you love yourself? 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Most definitely, it’s very easy to lose sight of self-love. I love the self-love comparison you made to eating or breathing. And thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Poetry group 9 months, 4 weeks agoShaky Bridge
Gerald WashingtonA nightmare became real a few days ago
Seeing it unfold in Baltimore on Twitter X
was confirmation of its existence
Thankfully, you, and I were nowhere near it
But other humans were in the eye of a storm
A storm they didn’t see coming
A storm they never thought would come to pass
A storm they didn’t think
would be the final chapter they would see
In a dark atmosphere
The almost hero of the night
did his best to hold himself up
But the boat’s power that glided in his path
was too much for him to handle
His strength quickly dissipated into nothingness
and finally collapsed into cold and dark waters
along with the people he tried to save
It’s a sad situation
seeing events like this affecting the human nation
It’s another reminder to appreciate life
And to live it with all our might.
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Gerald, the recent events in Baltimore were a nightmare come true. It was a storm that caught people off guard, leaving devastation in its wake. Though we were fortunate to be far from it, others were not so lucky. The hero of the night fought valiantly, but the forces were too much. Lives were lost, and it serves as a reminder to cherish every…read more
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Well said, Kayjah. It really was a nightmare for those who were on the bridge when it happened and the ship that hit the Baltimore Bridge. I went over a bridge here in Texas a few days ago, and all I could think of was how the Francis Scott Key Bridge went down. It’s so sad. It’s been a while. I hope you’re well.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic What is your ”perfect day?” 10 months ago
Greetings greetings,
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Good food is a must…haha.
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Current Events group 10 months, 2 weeks agoThank You, Janice Burgess, For The Backyardigans
Gerald WashingtonDear Ms. Burgess,
I hope this letter makes its way to you in heaven. It saddens me that it took the news of your passing to learn that you were the one who created the cute cartoon show, The Backyardigans.
I was entering my 20s and living with my oldest sister and niece in Maryland, when I discovered your show. My niece and I were enjoying another kid’s show called The Wonder Pets. It took a little while for me to get into that show. But, once I did, I enjoyed it to the point where I believed I enjoyed that show as much as my niece did.
It was a blast watching the three main characters on The Wonder Pets have their adventures and talk to other animals in their world.
Once I was eager to watch The Wonder Pets, I noticed your show, The Backyardigans would come on before The Pets. It looked interesting. But I wasn’t sure I would like it as much as The Wonder Pets. I’m so glad I was wrong about that.
Slowly but surely, my niece and I would start watching The Backyardigans as much as The Wonder Pets.
Listening to the theme song of The Backyardigans was always a great way to start the day when I was babysitting my niece. It was also fun seeing what the main characters would be up to in the episodes we saw together.
Watching my niece light up when your show and The Wonder Pets came on TV made me light up in seeing how happy you made her. She’s 16 now– which is hard for me to believe. But I’ll always remember those times I had with her watching your show and The Wonder Pets early in the morning.
So thank you, Ms. Burgess, for creating a show that gave me memories with my niece as well as all the other work you’ve done. Just from looking at some of your photos online, you looked like you were a sweet person who gave other people joy.
Sincerely,
Gerald
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lostone89 submitted a contest entry to
What is your ”perfect day?” 10 months, 2 weeks agoA Perfect G.W Day
Gerald WashingtonAnother day rises from the ground
But with a different flavor to it
A day of traveling and clearing the cluttered mind
And also creating a wonderful timeLet the special day start with eating some delicious breakfast
Food that speaks to my soul
That makes me feel whole
And inspires me to conquer the roadWhen the road and I meet
Some of my favorite songs and I greet
Like it’s the first time
We’re getting to know each other’s mind
As I unwind during this special timeWhile jamming and cruising on an unknown highway
Various historical statues and beautiful land catch my eye
Giving me a positive high
That I don’t want to end
But continue to ascendAnd embrace this rare feeling
A beautiful beach awaits me
And hypnotizes my eyes
With its wavesIt waves at me and says ‘’come on in’’
But, before I take my first jump
I just want to stare at its beauty
And take a million pictures of itThen I charge to the calming water
Like a soldier ready to do battle
But only remain in the safety zone
While watching others enjoy themselvesThe perfect ending to a perfect day
It would be great to have another perfect day tomorrow
If only this could become a reality.
For now, wishing and dreaming about it will surfaceSincerely,
GeraldVoting is closed
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Greetings,
Your piece is very descriptive and nicely written. Delightfully adventurous and includes the good food, the best idea.-
Greetings greetings,
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Good food is a must…haha.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Write a poem about what you are grateful for in your life 12 months ago
Thank you, Lauren. You’re so right about there is more to see and accomplish in life. I’m inspired to reach the stars like you have. I’m grateful to call you my friend as well and to be a part of The Unsealed family. <3 Gerald
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lostone89 submitted a contest entry to
Why do you love yourself? 1 years agoLoving Yourself Is A Must
Gerald WashingtonDear Gerald,
Loving yourself
is like putting a warm blanket
to shield me from the brutal cold
that’s eager to enter my place
and take over my spacebut my increased self-love
from above
inside my mind
reminds me
to protect the warmth
I have inside my vessel
and keep my heart alive
from those who wish harm and hate
to crush my mental state
and conquer melike a conqueror wanting new land
to bring his/her band
to rule in sinister ways
and cause darker days
for the conqueredself-love
is a must for us all
to stand tall
in the face of adversity
that will persist to threaten our peace
and try to cease
the love
that we worked hard to keep
for ourselves
and show others the way
to love themselves all-dayself-love is a non-stop process
that we must maintain to have success
in loving ourselves
On your self-love journey
I wish you well
so that you can have a self-love story to tellVoting is closed
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You’re absolutely right; love IS a non-stop process. It’s so easy to get lost in goals and forget that self-love is like eating or breathing. I love the literary devices you used and you have such a strong and unique flow. I really love this piece 🙂
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Most definitely, it’s very easy to lose sight of self-love. I love the self-love comparison you made to eating or breathing. And thank you very much, I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
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I love how you started this piece. The imagery was so clear and it is such a good analogy. I love everything about this piece, as it has so many important and accurate messages for people. It is also very thoughtful. As always, thank you for sharing, and thank you for being part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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Thank you, Lauren. I’m happy that you loved everything about this piece. It was a thrill to write. And once again, thank you for the opportunity to share and be a part of The Unsealed family. <3 Gerald
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Love yourself to love others!
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Your expressive words said it all! I agree.
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Current Events 1 years, 1 months ago
That’s great, Lauren. It’s the best! Yeah, I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and ate well too! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving too. <3 Gerald
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter 1 years, 1 months ago
Hi Aisa. My pleasure! I agree, existing how you want to exist is hard work. It helps to have those that encourage us to exist how we want to. I appreciate your respect, Aisa. Respect back to you. 🙂
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Magical Moments 1 years, 1 months ago
You’re very welcome! I’m grateful for our friendship as well. I love you too and your generosity. Happy Birthday again. <3 Gerald
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Gerald Washington shared a letter in the
Magical Moments group 1 years, 1 months agoL's Birthday
Gerald WashingtonDear Lauren,
I heard you had a birthday coming up real soon. I’m so glad I got the message so I could wish you a very happy birthday! I hope you get to enjoy every hour, every minute, and every second of it. I also hope you eat lots of apple pie– or the foods you want to eat on your special day. Happy Birthday, Lauren (L)! May you have a billion more birthdays in the future!Sincerely,
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Thank you so much! I am so grateful for our friendship. I love you and your heart. You are wonderful. Thank you again. <3 Lauren
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You’re very welcome! I’m grateful for our friendship as well. I love you too and your generosity. Happy Birthday again. <3 Gerald
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lostone89 submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about what you are grateful for in your life 1 years, 1 months agoBeing Able To Be Grateful
Gerald WashingtonDear Unsealers,
Being grateful is something that I don’t do enough
especially when life is rough
but when the grateful spirit enters the mind
A great wave of gratitude gives me joy insideThere are so many things I’m grateful for
and have me eager to see what more
life has in storeI’m grateful every day to have another chance
and to start a new dance
I’m grateful for another day to choose
even when I have the bluesI’m grateful that I was given the blessing of life
even though it’s filled with constant strive
I’m grateful for the life experiences that I’ve had
Some happy and some deeply sadI’m grateful that I’m in a different place
when years ago, my head was in a different space
I’m grateful for the many connections I’ve made
some connections remained, while others faded awayI’m grateful for the achievements I’ve accomplished so far
they make me feel that it’s possible to reach the stars
And I’m grateful to be in a position to be able
to express feeling gratefulVoting is closed
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Awww Gerald… Your beautiful heart shines through once again. You can reach the stars. You are brilliant and kind, and there is much more life has to offer you – there are more accomplishments for you to achieve and more love for you to give and receive. You are wonderful. I am grateful to call you my friend. Thank you for sharing and thank you…read more
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Thank you, Lauren. You’re so right about there is more to see and accomplish in life. I’m inspired to reach the stars like you have. I’m grateful to call you my friend as well and to be a part of The Unsealed family. <3 Gerald
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Gerald Washington responded to a letter in topic Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 1 years, 1 months ago
I appreciate your touching words, Lauren as always. Thank you for creating the Unsealed and for having me be a part of it. It’s a great gift to the world. <3 Gerald
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