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People write for different reasons. I write because if I didn't, I think I might burst with stored up passion for life events past and those up ahead and around the corner. We're living in a most

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Outcasts: 1 of 72
Her hair was wild and unkempt as the wind blew it across her face. She was a loner and they said she was crazy. The towns folk laughed behind her back as she strode through the open marketplace. She heard their undisguised whispers each time she passed this way. She straightened her shoulders, lifted her head and continued o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a firefighter: 1 of 31
It was Sunday morning and when I awoke, the house was freezing. I jabbed Mark in the ribs. We'd slept late. It was 8:30 and we were due in church by 9:30 am for a breakfast meeting. "Honey, I think the furnace went out, it's freezing in here." Half asleep, Mark roused himself long enough to look at me, then laid his head bac... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Eyes: 5 of 151
His eyes smiled from under his brow. He invited me to walk awhile and I, seeing he was pleasant agreed to share his journey. We walked through a meadow and swam in a sea of flowers. His eyes drank in every one. We walked through a forest and heard it's joyous song. His eyes drank in every tree. We walked through an orchard a... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Religion: 3 of 69
Religion, Christianity, and "The Secret" A few members of the congregation came to me over the past week, asking me to comment on a film and a book called, "The Secret." If you haven't heard of this book that's sweeping the global community, you've been working too hard or taking too many naps. Does "The Secret" really hold ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother's Day without mom: 2 of 43
My mother was strong, domineering and resourceful with a no nonsense attitude toward life. It took a very long time to understand how she came to be that way. Celebrating Mother's Day without her brings poignant memories of the relationship we missed. I don't remember exactly when I first became "smarter" than my mother, but... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 19 of 300
Let me Fade Let me fade from your memory on soft petals without regret, like ocean waves and soft winds, like a sunset's fading palette. As light gives way to sunset, and meadows slowly die, let me fade away on gentle clouds like a sunset in the sky. Morning sunrise will cleanse memories yet to forget. Release my heart, my l... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A historical mystery: 2 of 25
The Cherokee Phoenix Rises Suspects: John Marbly Denny Chota Ben Balew Sarah Mitchell New Echota was teeming with activity two months ago. That was the day the printing press and the specially made print arrived at the station. Who would have thought that by 1826, the Cherokee would have their own newspaper written in their ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Youth: 5 of 51
Oh look! I see the rocky sunlit shore a vision knocks upon my humble door bringing youthful dreams, spun long ago. I close my eyes and instantly, here am I young, vibrant with hopes to the sky waiting patiently for for youth to return. With eyes closed, I can touch the sky again my limbs are strong and there is no pain to ke... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Autumn: 4 of 34
Yona walked silently listening to the sounds of the forest. The leaves crunched softly under his feet as he breathed in the crisp autumn air. He and his son walked peacefully, wrapped in the glory of colors and sounds. The child at his side stopped to pick up sticks and rocks along the trail, then threw them at some imaginar... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A music mystery: 3 of 24
The Musical Detective Suspects: Andre the music conductor Tony the baritone Darby the financier Jack- the scene designer It's not easy being a spy while singing in a musical production. I had to do the whole audition without any strings being pulled by my employer. It was a win or lose proposition and fortunately, I won. Tha... More..