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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: Growing: 2 of 26
I forgot to freeze time like I said I wouldnow tomorrow is here. I'm not readyto leave yesterday behind. I thought it would lasta little longer than it did.When did your little hands grow bigger than mine?Wasn't it just yesterday I cradledyou in my arms while you slumbered? I used to holdyour tiny hand now mine seems smallwhe... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Raising another woman's child: 1 of 13
Raising another woman's child is not something you generally set out to do. When I dreamed my dreams of motherhood they did not include someone else giving birth to my children. I respect and admire the many parents that choose to adopt and raise a child birthed by another. It just wasn't something that had ever crossed my mi... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Internet: Can users become addicts: 1 of 12
Sometime near the end of 2005 The New York Times reported six to ten percent of (then) one hundred eighty-nine million Internet users were afflicted with IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder). Some say it is a legitimate addiction, some say it is nothing more than a fad illness, either way the mental health field now includes Int... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Should children be exposed to people with special needs?: 2 of 23
We live in a world filled with judgments and assumptions, prejudice and a fear. These issues are born from ignorance, lack of understanding and empathy. If we don't teach our children to accept and embrace differences I fear the future will be a very bleak place for all. Should children be exposed to people with special needs... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hair: 2 of 23
When she calledshe was franticin her voiceI heard panicI found a gray hair!What do I do?Tell me the truth,do you have one too?In fact I did notI don't like to lieso I told her the truthand she started to cry.Her tears made me sadI'd no idea what to doso I wrote her this rhymeand said this one's for you.*I know a young womanwh... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy: 13 of 145
I'll never forget the day I was touched by the miracle of new life. The sights, sounds and sensations of that glorious day etched a beautiful picture on the canvas of my mind. Sleep had not been a friend for days, I buzzed around doing anything and everything I could think of to satisfy the boundless energy an expectant mothe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Easy-to-read poetry: 1 of 11
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 > Reflections Reflections: What value are you adding to humanity?: 8 of 85
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 ma... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Should trust be free or earned?: 4 of 41
Trust is a valuable and precious thing to have as well as give. The essence of trust is faith. Faith means believing in something you cannot see nor touch nor feel. When we have faith we have hope. Hope is rooted in trust.We should afford everyone a token of conditional trust. By conditional, I mean we do not prejudge or assu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Overcoming those parenting moments when you think you just can't make it a minute longer!: 1 of 10
There are many mommy moments I'm not certain I've the strength to muster through for even just a minute more than I already have but then the next minute comes and I realize I survived and it gives me hope. This is not to say the journey has left me with all sanity intact but I am confident I shall reach my destination with a... More..