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I am an educator and mother of two, I enjoy reading, writing, shopping, movies. My philosophy is "Sometimes you have to jump off a bridge and find your wings on the way down."
My motto is :
If rhyme
Was a crime,
I'd be in jail
Without any bail.
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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Capitalism: 1 of 10
I've become an unwitting victim Of a burgeoise financial system. Help me before I end up in debtor's jail And languish away without any bail. They dangled before me an exciting bait Of zero percentage interest rate, But they failed to mention if I was late Doomed, yes doomed would be my fate. They gave me credit card, debit ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired by books and movies: 12 of 27
HAVE YOU HEARD THE RUMOR Have you heard the latest rumor? For this one you've got to have a sense of humor. Remember Miss Goody-Two -Shoes from high school Who never broke a single rule, The virtuous one they call Snow White? Well...I'm not the one to gossip but I heard last night Miss White was having the time of her life L... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 96 of 213
TO MY AILING MOTHER To my ailing mother I love you like no other. You're my angel without wings, You've taught me so many cool things, Like "You don't get your head to wear halt alone" Or how to eat an ice-cream cone. One day you said you thought that maybe You shouldn't have had that 5th baby. I wondered if I had been that ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feminine Divinity: 5 of 9
In the early years things were rough, So you had to be tough, Now in life you have all the finest things, You have sat with stars, presidents and kings, I, along with the entire nation Watched your amazing transformation, And I shared your pain As your weight went up, down and up again Yet you just kept on inspiring Even whe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tragedy: 54 of 76
September 11, 2001, fire rained from the heavens, The twin towers shook, then crumbled into nothingness, What a mess! People jumped through windows, dozens of stories down Their fates were sealed before they hit the ground. Firefighters braved the towering inferno's wrath But their efforts were almost naught Many lost their ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 195 of 267
The American legal system's golden rule: "The one with the gold rules" isn't cool! It teaches by example: if you do the crime You won't necessarily have to do the time If you're young, beautiful, rich and famous. Now take my poor retarded neighbor, Amos, He ate a banana and threw away the skin Which sparked a long and scanda... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Parents: 55 of 69
Daddy dearest: To me, you're the fairest Of all the dads on the block. You may not own any Wall Street stock You may not have letters behind your name, Neither riches, prime real estate nor fame, Up to twelve you could do no wrong, You were so big and brave and strong And although I hated you during my teens Now I'm so proud... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: History: 50 of 53
So Chris, this Isabella person who's giving you three ships Why can't her husband go on one of these trips? And what are you giving her in return? Why does she have to be your concern? She says she wants you to discover new lands But if you go, our divorce will be on her hands. I forbid you to leave us here in Madrid, Cause ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wishes: 100 of 103
THREE WISHES If I ever had three wishes I wouldn't wish for riches, I wouldn't wish for fame Cause that would be so lame. I'd wish to find the answer To the deadly problem cancer Because children everywhere Shouldn't have to live with such fear. If I ever had the power For even just one hour I would order world peace Then al... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thank you: 73 of 74
THANKS FOR FREEING THE CAGED BIRD Because you had an honest face, I decided to give you my brother's case, It was the best decision I ever made, And the most deserving money I ever paid. You did not sit back and get lax, You researched your case and got your facts. Then you strode confidently into the courtroom And although ... More..