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Born in Rotan, Texas. West Texas soul alive and well in South Texas. I work as a dispatcher/customer service representative at a local South Texas newspaper.

Dreamer, friend to all, lover of poetry, travel, television, literature of the nonfiction and fiction

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Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Politics: 12 of 82

Fuel for the fire. In four words describe what President Barack Obama is to the Republicans! These guys work themselves up into a mad frenzy over President Obama! They are throwing everything at the Prez. Look! There goes the kitchen sink! It does not get any better for these insane pinata cult members! Sheesh! AND they thou...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Mental illness and the effects on a family: 8 of 44

Winter of 1979 my family and I travelled to Grand Haven, Michigan to work in a warehouse that packed mixed fruit, blueberries, and rhubarb. We were migrant farmworkers. We were a family of seven. That included my mom and dad. Dad had taken us out of school nice and early. We needed to work to survive. We made the long drive ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 312 of 1171

TORTURE AND TORMENT BLUES I love you! You know that I do! You do not love me at all! It is killing me! It tortures and torments! I just cannot tear these emotions out of my heart and head! What am I to do? Taking my life would not do the trick! It is the easy way out! Doubt that I could find solace spending eternity in hell!...
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Disney's purchase of Marvel: Marvel-ous?: 2 of 7

Mickey Mouse meets Wolverine? Wow! That would have blown my mind had I heard such a possibility back when I was a kid! Now as an adult I understand the workings of business. It still surprised me when I heard of Disney purchasing Marvel Comics. As a child I was a huge fan of Disney. I loved the wholesome movies. I enjoyed th...
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms The power of prayer discussed: 5 of 16

Prayer has been a part of my life since I was a child. I suspect it was a part of me even when I was in the womb. Mom and Dad are firm believers. They are old school Catholics. Both of my parents can recite the rosary, and pray certain prayers they learned in their youth. I admire their spiritual strength. The power of praye...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Strength: 38 of 108

Strength is what I have in reserve all I have to do is call it out! If I let it stay within me it becomes a silent dragon that will only sit and wait for daylight and darkness to dance. it will roam the sidelines. strength is what i need to use to combat my fears and insecuriites to battle the temptations of this world. to s...
Education > College Life Things to do to combat college student homesickness: 5 of 14

Being in my 40's I can look back at my twenties and smile. I realize that I am a different person. College homesickness seems like a mirage to someone at my age. Here is how to combat it: Plain and simple send emails to your family and friends back home! Keep in touch! When you receive emails try to answer them promptly. Cal...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Without you: 84 of 221

SIN TI SIN TI (WITHOUT YOU WITHOUT YOU) Without you in my life the moon is dead. the angels cry and the sun goes mad. the sky is crying and the earth does bleed. Without you I'm all alone! Without you I die a slow demise! I cry day and I cry night! Wailing into the tearful wind I agonize! Your departure has left me void of j...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Suicide: 19 of 45

I was in the Army Reserve from 1981 through 1987. It was alot of fun. My family has a long history of military service. It was my turn. Weekend drills once a month and two weeks of summer camp. Yearly weapons qualifications. Those years were slow and meaningful. I felt invincible. What 20 something doesn't? One of my best fr...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On mothers: 83 of 186

MAMA! MOTHER! LA REINA DE MI VIDA! THE QUEEN OF MY LIFE! Mom i serve under your banner... the flag of love! you taught me compassion patience faith a love of life you taught me how to see beauty wherever it may be found and wherever it chooses to hide! you brought me to LIFE! you are the navigator of this journey... you led ...