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I am a divorced mother of 2 and PROUD grandmother of 6 living in northwest rural Tennessee. I have been an engineer for more than 25 years.

One of my MANY childhood ambitions was to write short stories and poetry. Although never formally pursued, it has remained

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love between a mother and daughter: 1 of 176
TWO SHADOWSLooking back on years forgotten,in view, my journey made.Two shadows there, not of my ownappeared along the way.One shadow bright, and much like mineshe walked in step with Him.To lead me closer to the dayhis shadow no longer dim.In troubled times with strength, my ownthe pain I could not bear.They held me up and m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food: 2 of 71
CULINARY OFFENSE:"You shouldn't cook that!"I heard them all say."Why, that's only servedon Christmas Day!""You shouldn't bake that,Something else you should cook.Our husbands will knowand how will that look?""It's fourth of JulyNo time for that dish.These rules can't be brokenplease honor our wish!"But I pay no heedto wives' ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 11 of 277
THE GIANT__He stood before the PhilistineWith rock and sling in hand.The giant mocked and goaded him.But the child stood as a man.At risk was God's own Holy name,And faith was on display,But David knew the taunt would endThrough God's own hand that day.His faith was practiced everydayWith use it grew and grew.Belief directed ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Personal growth: 2 of 46
A potter's wheelI spin upon,Removing endless,Saddened wrongs.Who am I God?What do You see,Within the planYou made for me?Forsake me not,This searching mind,That quests to proveYour Word Divine.No soul may growTo truth within,Until is knownIt's hidden sin.It hurts to freeMy selfish pride,And look uponThis wretch inside.Please ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Books: 3 of 65
MY BIBLEThe journey to my Father's HouseIs paved with joy and pain.Reflections of my chosen pathThese pages bound contain.Steps of joy, if led by Him,The travel calm and smooth.But, oh the pain that I did bearWhen from His grasp I moved.Lest I forget when memories fadeAnd twilight shades my view.Colors used to light the pathP... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Satan: 5 of 84
REBUKED: Don't try to trick me Satan!You have no hold on me.Your sting was long defeatedthat day on Calvary.You are no longer welcome.My days of sin are gone.I build my Lord this templewhere He sits upon His throne.Your adversary reignethMy heart is where He stays.We meet together oftento fight your evil ways.I go now to His ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 19 of 296
I LONG FOR LOVEI long for love. Oh where could it be?"I'm standing here" You said to me.But blinded I walked and could not hear it.Each lover lost weakened my spirit.I know you're there close by my side.But I look for love where love is denied."But I am here," you said to me."I am your love. Please, look at me."Lost hope at l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Repentance: 2 of 31
REPENTANCEYour touch I feel subsidingYour presence no longer near.Tell me why the one I loveSo faint I cannot hear.Your silence is so deafeningI strive to hear your voice.The once delightful melodyis now a silent noise.I long to hear your laughter.Your song I grieve today.The loving sound of guidanceNot here, but gone away.My... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Motherhood: 4 of 52
REFLECTIONS OF A CHILD: Reflections of my eyesare looking back at mineconsidering the memoriesI thought were left behind.Attempting to rememberhappy moments that avail.Though visions of regretreturn to me unveiled.A parent's love perfectedmust from their errors bloom.Intentions, not consideredby memories, are consumed.Your po... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How can I be sure of my salvation?: 9 of 75
HOW A PERSON CAN KNOW IF THEY ARE IN THE TRUTH AND SAVED_A 10 point scriptural test for assurance of salvation. (1 John)Instructions: This test must be taken in complete honesty with yourself to be effective. You do not have to write down or speak your answers aloud. Answer them silently and truthfully inside your heart. No o... More..