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I am a poet and a writer. I can be found within my words.

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~Jess~

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The struggles of motherhood: 1 of 33
I Wonder If Erma Had One of THESE Days: Parenting A TeenToday has been one of those' days.A day where I seriously considered suicide or homicide as an alternative - it may sound amusing and I guess everyone has bad days like this, but it did not make getting though it any easier.My oldest son has decided he'd rather move to a... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How depression and bipolar disorder are different: 1 of 32
Depression is when it feels like it will never stop raining inside your heart. It is when you lose all joy in things that once made you happy like shopping with your sister, dancing with your sweetheart, or watching your child play in the park. When your bed seems to be the best place in the world, and getting up, dressed, an... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Do you believe in love at first sight?: 3 of 94
When I was a little girl, I dreamed that I could speak to animals, that I'd be able to have some secret superpower, and that when I'd meet my Prince, I'd fall in love hopelessly instantly! Now that I have matured, I understand that I will never have secret powers, that I can understand my animals but I will never have a tru... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to live a good life: 1 of 25
Living a good life means learning from life around you.A checklist could be something like this...Can you--Keep calm when others fall into chaos? Can you understand it if you are blamed for things beyond your control?-Trust the choices you make when no one else does? Can you find that faith within yourself? Believe, though th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Ways to enjoy this summer: 1 of 25
Summer Daze: Family Fun Ideas for Everyone!Summer has come. The children are out of school and the temps are toasty. There is a great variety of enjoyable things to do, dependant on your family size, your pocket book, or your interests.Single people often flock to beaches. There are party scenes with other like-minded individ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Children: 10 of 200
NOT A BABY ANYMORE...The toys are boxed and stored, or soldHe's past that age, he's much too oldMy almost-adult has reached the legal limitThe world has changed, now that he is in itDecisions, choices, filled-full his headUnsure, unsteady, he ceiling stares from his bedSensitive eyes blink back brimming tearsRemembering, fond... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Conflict in Iraq: Is it possible to support the troops but not the war?: 1 of 17
Anything IS possible. I just read today that an ordinary house cat took the GED high school diploma test, online of course, and passed it. Her name is Oreo and I hear her next step is community college ( She doesn't want to make the commitment needed at a university until she has a little more experience on her side ). Anyt... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 10 of 150
Dogs have masters, cats have staff.Independent. Self reliant. Beautiful. Timeless. Classic. This list could describe many things, from cars to popular actresses. However, in this instance, it describes cats.Cats are wonderful pets and loving companions. Anyone who has one or two cats would gladly agree that watching their ani... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Society: 21 of 282
Society's New LifeCell phones with text and voice commandDriver's satellite mapping on demandA thousand cable channels on TVThirty kinds of coffees and exotic teasVideo games that never endYour Child's activated newest friendFace to face has gone awayInter-net personal here to staySpeed of light as time zooms byNo time to thi... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 10 of 124
Living with someone before marriage decreases the odds of getting married. It may work well for a select few, but overall, it is a recipe to disaster. I suppose I could use a religious argument about premarital sex and breaking the laws of God, but I will stick to simple practicalities and financial aspects.Unlike in protecti... More..