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About me - George F Pecoraro

It has been a long journey becoming the man I am today. The poet and writer of essays. It has taken far to long to discover this I might add. But perhaps not. Perhaps all the trials ,the good times, the bad, the mistakes I have made, are what was necessary

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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What would be the most dramatic difference, in terms of U.S. foreign policy, between a President John McCain and a President Barack Obama?: 2 of 52
Setting aside other foreign policy issues a president has to deal with, such as, Immigration issues with Mexico, troubles in Dakfur, or Zimbabwe, China and Taiwan, Korea and Japan. I would like to speak of the dramatic differences between the two , only using the backdrop of the most prevalent issues under discussion at prese... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Vietnam Conflict: 1 of 12
Viet Nam-it conjures up so many images for so many different people; Each valid in its own way; Each biased by our own perceptions; Images distorted and perverted by Truths and semi Truths all depending on which master you serve; Depending on what goal you are striving to achieve. I am a Viet Nam vet-I am no hero-I did nothin... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Death and ethics in the Western genre of film: 1 of 8
Ethics and death as a topic for discussion, and the manner in which it is being utilized, and by whom, and for what purpose, can become quickly vague and distorted. Subjective and inferred references are often the cause of many a writer getting caught up in the side nuances, of which ethics, or death as a topic can induce. Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How can US foreign policy be improved by the paradox that Iran is often viewed as America's most serious threat even though its youthful population is among the most pro-western Muslim countries?: 6 of 42
What some deem a paradox within Iran is actually not. It is easily explainable. It reflects more of an acceptance of "cultural aspects of the west" then ideological western concepts.I warn those who think this seemingly antinomy is exploitable, it is not. Any adjustment in foreign policy should be made from a " Less is more" ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to be the best father and husband you can be: 2 of 11
When you are a complete failure as a father, husband, and worse yet a man, giving advice to others on how to be the best father or husband they can be, at first, seemed to me a ludicrous concept, or at the very least, stupid, for me to attempt. Yet, as I sit here typing these words, words that could never overcome the rock of... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Does the best poetry come from the heart or from the mind?: 42 of 115
Before I go into the reasons why I believe the "Best" poetry comes from the heart, I cannot in good conscience let go unchallenged the outrageous and insulting contention that somehow, if a poem is written, not from the heart, but from the mind, it some how negates its right to be called poetry! By what right of ascension do ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am: 81 of 204
Solomon's legacyI am that which derives from the past....I am that which dwells within the present......I am that which dictates the futureI cannot be seen....Unless..I cannot be heard....Unless.I cannot be invoked... Unless.Unless....Eyes be shut openUnless....With non-egoistic earsUnless....Of course.....You choose More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's way: 55 of 131
.... Surprise ....... A miracle chant ....... Silky soft .......... Delicious ......... And sublime ........... In .......... Nature's love ........ can .... ...... and will .............. be .............. Found ........... Balanced harmony ...... Echoes of .......... silent stars ............... Waters of life ...... Cascad... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Children's books: A look at the works of Dr. Seuss: 9 of 19
I am not a cat or a hat or a bat,....can you imagine that?I am not a breeze a wheeze.... or even a sneeze!I am simply in awe,.........if you please! Dr. Seuss is on the loose. His writing is soo good, he makes me feel like a silly goose! As a poet, when I need to be inspired, to get back to the basics, I do not turn to Frost,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you think you're alone: 14 of 29
View From The ThroneHere I sit on the Throne....you seeLooking out a window.....what do i see?Why it's a squirrel......looking at me!I smile and nod....and give it a winkAnd just like that.....It's gone in a blink!So here I sit on....the throne you seeThinking all along....I had privacy!I finish my business....with a groan an... More..