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I live in Ohio with my husband and daughter. I write in my spare time, always believing imagination was way more fun than real life. I write poetry,and love to study anything that keeps me thinking. Hopefully I'll be posting all of my viewpoints here on Helium.

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Moral issues of abortion: 3 of 82
When I was sixteen I got pregnant. All the options were there for me. My parents were wonderful. They were in support of what my individual choice would be. Abortion was brought to the table many times. I even realistically entertained the notion in my head, for all of five minutes. I knew I couldn't have an abortion. I've a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Punishment: 3 of 24
Inescapableness Secret demons take their right to come from hiding and claim new findings. Feeding on the souls of those who could dare to be known for unrelenting perjury. Attempting to...no wait, destroying, what was left by God as gifts. Fate's revenge does wield her sword; much sharper than untimely myths. Those who dare... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 54 of 378
Mask What is wrong I must ask? A love so strong felt should wear no mask. Alas, though mask it wears in clear of life to reveal such death. Pain to ones chest drug deeper than ones heart, past the weary soul and to that place of for so few is rarely known. Yet why I must know? Such emotions to be felt could no one ever hope ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Commentary: How real life parenting changed your early ideals: 4 of 24
When I have kids' was an all too familiar phrase thrown around in my parent's house. I truly believed I was being crushed by the rules and the walls of my childhood home. I would get my turn though, and sooner than I thought. I had my daughter right after high school. I breast fed the first year because my mother had not. I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Challenges of love: 48 of 252
Untitled In my kisses I say to you, what can't be spoken as a rule. Left unexpressed by vocal means, are secrets whispered in only dreams. A touch to you physically, is how I say I need you fully. Warmth in hugs is all I know, to convey my love for you. Words are never right for you, action shown is all you know. Actions nev... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Freemasons and the media: 1 of 3
Freemasonry is no longer a secret society, but as they themselves state they are rather a "society with secrets". The Freemasons have been grossly misrepresented by the media. As early as the late 1690's pamphlets were passed out revering them as the anti-Christ. One has only to read the NCE (New Catholic Encyclopedia) which... More..
Travel > Ireland A guide to King John's Castle, Limerick, Ireland: 2 of 4
Built at the beginning of the 13th century, 800 years old, and residing next to The River Shannon. King John's castle was built to defend the Shannon frontier alongside the longest river in Ireland and Britain. In 1651 this majestic castle, once considered state of the art protection was badly damaged and surrendered to Corn... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: The Backwoods, by Edward Lee: 1 of 1
The Backwoods is a horror story about a woman who must return to her home town. The main character, Patricia White, has nothing but dread for her inevitable trip. Her sister's husband lost his head, and that makes him pretty much dead. Patricia, a big DC Lawyer with a partnership in her firm, left a youthful trauma behind he... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 680 of 1301
When in darkness, tears do cry; Fear of nightly horrors brought alive. Walls of self-inflicted hate; Corners blocked by pitifull sorrow. Here in darkness I shall cry; Then in darkness I do die. Promise of redemption... lie. In this pit forever I. Trapped in shadows I do sigh; For in shadows I do cry. Fight the terrors as I t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is any one religion better than another: 39 of 52
It is said that before the end of days there will be only one religion. Ask anyone you know and the answer may very well go one of two ways. On one hand their religion is the only way into heaven. On the other you may get the polite answer. In an attempt not to offend, you may be told that your religion does not matter so lo... More..