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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 75 of 1317
IN THE CORRIDORS OF CONSCIOUSNESSIn the corridors of consciousnesslights are dim,halls narrow,sorrows plentiful.The heart is pinched,the past is present.Tears are its trademark.In these corridors,Shakespeare wrote his classics,knowing every man and woman,who had done wrong,will walk these paths.Mothers, fathers, sisters, brot... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Iraq, Turkey and the US Congress: The politics of denouncing genocide: 1 of 17
Let us straighten out the records on genocide first.Genocide is being practiced on Iraqis since 2003, by the US lead coalition, as Iraq was attacked for no legitimate reason, and illegally. By now, more than 1.2 million Iraqis have been killed needlessly. Iraq had never mass destruction weapons, and the Uranium story was a ho... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Abstract poems: 55 of 576
CANADIAN NIGHTNight had broken in so long ago.Was it black or blue, and did it matter ?Was it dead coals, or clouds passing by ? At a second glance, I met the water drops on dark green grass leaves dissipating slowly into the cycle of Sense Searching.Where was my place ?Silhouettes of trees were waiting for answers.It was the... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The execution: 1 of 10
IN THE MATTER OF REAHWhile death penalty opponents outside the federal prison chant "Death penalty is murder !", Reah's scheduled execution process begins. Convicted of a murder she always denied, Reah is to be put to death at midnight, by lethal injection."I won't eat the last meal, I won't take a last shower, and I don't wa... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment What you should know before getting a root canal: 1 of 8
A root canal treatment is necessary when a decay/infection has advanced into the canal(s) of a tooth, which means that a cavity cleaning and subsequent filling would not be an effective treatment, as the infection would continue to exist in the tooth. That infection would move towards the tip of root(s) and form an abscess ra... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should US troops withdraw from Iraq if wider regional conflict and ethnic cleansing results?: 1 of 8
U.S. troops shouldn't be in Iraq in the first place, as there was never any reason to invadeIraq. Iraq had no mass destruction weapons, the Uranium threat turned out to be hoax, and Saddam had nothing to do with the events of 9/11. Why would anybody ask now "Should the U.S. troops withdraw from Iraq ?". The question is grossl... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry How to choose a reputable cosmetic dentist: 1 of 7
Cosmetic DentistryThe first mistake to avoid when choosing any dentist: do not rely on friends' recommendations. They may not have a clue and like their dentist for reasons which may not work for you. They also may not know what quality dentistry is. One of the best ways to decide where to go is to consider following criteria... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The pursuit of happiness: 2 of 13
A SHADY PLACE TO RESTI had never been here before, yet everything seemed so familiar. Familiar. Interesting word. Originated from "family" apparently. My grandfather was sitting on an old sofa, laughing, nodding his head. Most of his upper teeth were gold-plated. In his days, they didn't have porcelain crowns yet, I thought, ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fairy tales: 33 of 175
INCUBUS INFINITUMMellow spring night. Smells of moist grass and trees accompany Annie to her sleep.Glittering stars decorating the warm, dark skies, quietness everywhere. Heavenly moment for dreams.A mild breeze rushes in through Annie's widely open window, settling on her body slowly, hugging her with a soft grip."Annie, it'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 175 of 694
DEPRESSIONvultures of my mindeating away from memoriesrandomly,ears deaf to the world,eyes blind to life,timeless, space-less,yet heavier than the universe.infernos of unknown originburning irreparable holesin my heartby fibonaccian expansions.distant mega-slaps approachmy wrinkled soul in a fury,accompanied by imaginary sire... More..