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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wishes: 17 of 101
I wish I could fly,like in my dreams,so high, so gracefully, so effortless it seems.I wish I was beautiful, like a princess,perfect pools of mystery in my eyes,that shone through the night and sparkled in the sun.Beyonce's butt, Johansson's figure, Aniston's smile andRapunzel's smooth locks, only a little more practical.I wis... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The love of money: 4 of 17
Is the root of all evil?I'm not sure I LOVE money.I certainly LIKE its ability to procure material items I can't help but desire.I LIKE its illusion of power and status, alluring despite its shallowness.I LIKE its promise of help, stability and safety, comforting however misguided.I LIKE the way it promises happiness.It's lik... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Christmas cards: 3 of 8
It's funny how they dim in importance.At the age of 12 they were a crucial ritual to every December - The Great Christmas Card Writing.I'd write the List of Recipients.Purchase the cards with great care.Then sit down with the List on my right and the box of cards on my left, envelopes in front(where a dessert spoon would sit)... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 109 of 267
ButterflyCaught.Its delicate wings shimmering through the sticky trap.Threads act like chains, binding the slender body.Imprisoning its fragile form.Tainting its beauty.Why doesn't it struggle?Why doesn't it fight?Have those coils of pain defeated it?Weaving their poison into its heart,Draining its soul,Stealing its hope.Plea... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Transforming tedium to creative growth while commuting to work: 12 of 29
Things to do on The CommuteFor Gain:1. Write poems.Maybe write a couple of lines a day; you could start off with a limerick abusing your boss at work then progress to full sonnets of love to the hottie sat opposite you.PRECAUTIONS: Try not to move your lips as you are reading over/trying to find good rhymes, you will look ins... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Battle of the spreads: Butter vs. margarine: 5 of 11
On taste? Butter.This is particularly noticeable if you don't have butter for a while then have say a hot buttered crumpet. Or Butter shortbread. Or the truly classic Bread and Butter. How can something so simple taste so good?The beauty of butter is it's smooth richness, taking the dryness out of bread and making it taste he... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Favorite trivia questions: 1 of 2
Questions I have often pondered, some trivial, some deeply philisophiocal, sorry I have found the answer to, some that remain a mystery to me still.This is just a sample:1) Why do men have nipples?2) How do we know inanimate objects don't move when we're not looking at/filming them?3) What would it be like to wake up one day ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being grumpy: 17 of 33
I f* hate morningsPlease don't misunderstand, I'm not usually like this.This face of mine, it usually carries a smile.My sullen silence is more often happy chatter,And I don't usually kick things unnecessarily.It's just in the morning, something odd happens.Like Jekyll and Hyde I'm suddenly a monster.No Sleeping Beauty here, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Why do women cry?: 12 of 23
I've always been a cry baby.Not on purpose, it just happens.When I was little I would cry when my daddy was angry at me, just because I hated that feeling of being unliked. This just frustrated my dad further as a sign of blatant weakness, or manipulation. Even though I knew this I couldn't hold the tears in. ( I REALLY hate ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Should belt-less pants, showing boxers or a whale tail, be banned?: 29 of 49
Belt-less trousers are like drink.In moderation, the user is a little flirty, a little teasing, there is a certain I-don't-give-a- confidant edge; its kinda cool. :)In excess, the user looks comical or ridiculous and occasionally grotesque, and the risk of indecent exposure increases dramatically.Beltless is fine, as long as ... More..