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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 4 of 287
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 thin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Easy-to-read poetry: 1 of 47
The term easy-to-read can mean different things to both writers and their readers. Some categorize easy-to-read poetry as juvenile. Short and simple rhymed pieces that are meant for beginning readers.This generalization of the term easy-to-read poetry excludes many wonderful pieces of mature and well crafted work. There is no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bedtime poems for children: 1 of 32
Good night sweet prince Another day is done You laughed and you played Now sleep little one You need your rest The morning draws near Close your eyes baby boy You have nothing to fear Good night my son Have the sweetest of dreams There's no telling what pleasures Tomorrow will bring Sleep peaceful and sound for when you awak... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remember me: 1 of 30
In The Company of AngelsAlthough you cannot see me, I'm hoping you will hearthe message I am whispering, softly in your earI know I left too quickly, I didn't even say goodbyebut when the angels came, I just had to try and flyI caught a glimpse of Heaven in the twinkling of their eyesand I couldn't help but follow them when t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A mother's prayer: 1 of 30
During times in my lifewhen I'm tired and weakmy dear Lord providesthe comfort I seekBeing a motherisn't easy to dowith God by my sideI can make it throughThe gifts I was givenmean everything to meI thank the dear Lordfor all he chose me to beMy life is so fullof happiness and loveBut there are timesI need help from aboveI ge... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Non-Christians' chance in Heaven: 5 of 138
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 unto... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autism: 1 of 27
When they told me he would never talk,I taught him to sing.I mimicked his little soundsuntil he began to mimic mine.When they told me he would never walkI taught him to run.I put his little hands in mineand helped guide his feet toward our goal.I fell to my hands and kneesand raced along the floor by his side.When they said h... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Humor and the lighter side of housework: 1 of 25
Guess what a blue crayon, a pink crayon and a green crayon make in the wash . . . a rainbow in the dryer. Normally, I am a quite fond of rainbows but for some odd reason I found no beauty in the brilliant colors splashed across my last good shirt, my socks and every other wearable article of clothing I personally owned. As I ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium Helium writer autobiographies: 3 of 72
I was born beneath a rainbow on summer's first day. The beginning of a new decade. Age of Aquarius won a Grammy that year, Let the Sunshine In became the soundtrack for the first years of my life. Dubbed the "Disco Decade," society turned away from the activism and rebellion of the sixties and began to embrace self gratificat... More..
Other Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction?: 7 of 135
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 li... More..