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Welcome to my little corner of the cyber world. My name is Crystal, better known as Qwietpleez in this wild and wondrous world of point and click.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 2 of 173

Today I kissed an angel I held his broken wings My voice rang out to little ears that could not hear me sing I smiled my best smile although he could not see I know inside his precious heart he was smiling back at me At first I thought the Lord chose me to comfort him as the hope of those he loved had begun to slowly dim As ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autism: 1 of 28

When they told me he would never talk, I taught him to sing. I mimicked his little sounds until he began to mimic mine. When they told me he would never walk I taught him to run. I put his little hands in mine and helped guide his feet toward our goal. I fell to my hands and knees and raced along the floor by his side. When ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 3 of 82

The power to give and help and bring change is within us all. I am not unique; I try to do what I can when I can as do thousands of others everyday. I've seen people reach out, perhaps without even realizing they are adding value to humanity. The man who helps an elderly woman empty her carriage in the checkout line at the m...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing: 1 of 26

I forgot to freeze time like I said I would now tomorrow is here. I'm not ready to leave yesterday behind. I thought it would last a little longer than it did. When did your little hands grow bigger than mine? Wasn't it just yesterday I cradled you in my arms while you slumbered? I used to hold your tiny hand now mine seems ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My favorite things: 1 of 22

Beauty and music, sunshine and light The wings of a dove softly rustling in flight. The smell of the morning after summers rain Crackling campfires and bubbling champagne. Voices of children singing songs of praise The evening mist and long autumn days. The changing of seasons, a moment of prayer Goosebumps and laughter, my ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 9 of 152

Every day I try to accomplish my goals and my dreams, some I can only hope and pray will come to pass, others I know for certain I will achieve. Sometimes, my dreams change for that is the nature of dreams. They may change because I have changed in some way, they may change because they simply were never meant to be. Many th...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A day in the life of a mother: 2 of 30

My Daily Grind It's 4:30 a.m. when I awake and attempt to open my sleepy eyes. I can't see anything, all is black and I can't move. I'm paralyzed from my shoulders up. Intense panic begins to set in. I feel trapped and suffocated. Just before pure terror consumes me, I take the sleeping baby off of my head and tell myself to...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious poems for children: 1 of 15

My Special Friend Do you want to know a secret? Come closer and I'll tell. Pay very close attention, now listen very well. I have this special friend you see, he helps me through my day he never leaves my side, he's with me all the way. He calms when I'm scared, brings me up when I am down when I'm Happy he shares my joy, hi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction?: 9 of 121

Falling has to be one of the most painful experiences there is, I'm not simply talking about physical pain, I'm talking about full blown emotional trauma. I've taken an awkward tumble more than once in life, thankfully not all had witness. One fall does stand out among the rest however. One very embarrassing and ultimately l...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Non-Christians' chance in Heaven: 6 of 77

Heaven is reserved for those who have sought salvation, those who have humbled themselves before the Lord, asking forgiveness of their sins, known and unknown. Heaven is reserved for those who have faith, those who put the almighty before themselves, accepting God's will as their own . . . John 3:3 Jesus answered and said un...