I started this simple blog as a way to share the poetry that I write and the occasional writing of observations. Sometimes I share my writing on Facebook but I wanted it on a site that was more accessible to the public. I did some research about blogs and the rules of what makes a blog “successful", one of which is to offer up something that people need. This one stuck with me because I remember questioning if sharing my poetry was something that people need?! Is poetry reading a need? Is my poetry, Beth Achenbach’s poetry something that people need?! I mean, I’m not offering any fabulous recipes, am I? I’m not helping people look more fashionable, am I? I’m not an expert telling women how to apply their make-up better, am I? Can I tell folks how to declutter their closet? Help parents to raise their kids better? I’m just sharing words that I have selfishly written down to get some thoughts out of my head! After fretting over this for a while I came to the conclusion t