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Entertainment > Music (Other) Determining what makes music: 1 of 16

I hear the music always... the fingers of a melody reaching out to touch me. I feel peaceful and I smile at the warmth growing inside as I remember all of the people who have graced my life. The music does that for me.... it helps me to remember the poignant, beautiful moments in my life; Moments I can't always seem to find i... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Attitudes: Mistaking lack of common sense for stupidity: 3 of 30
Stupid by definition refers to someone who lacks intellectual acuity. Common sense on the other hand refers to someones judgment or lack thereof.I have known many very brilliant people who didn't seem to have the common sense of a flea. They could name every river in the U.S. according to size and State. They had an incredibl... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Good remedies for lovesickness: 6 of 47
It can suck the life right out of you, leaving you feeling empty but for the pain. Memories pluck away at your heart and create a heaviness in your chest that becomes a burden to carry around. It can numb you to the point of deep depression or be so raggedly painful that it overwhelms your rational mind leaving you in a const... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 59 of 372
I'm a fraud. I was driving down the I79 highway, making another of my short term escapes from the realities of my life when the thought struck me like a slap across the face.It was dark and I had been driving for about five hours with another nine or ten hours to go. A star flew across the sky and then dove downwards. I was w... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Underachieving: The expectations of society: 5 of 28

I have been an underachiever all of my life. I have always been told that I'm capable of greatness and yet I have never lived up to my potential. I'm laughing as I write this because I can still hear numerous people's voices rattling around in my head who have all said this of me over the years and so I guess it must be true.... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Bare basics of truth, love and life: 6 of 33
I was suffering from too much time on my hands yesterday and since the kids were gone all day with their dad, I thought it was a great opportunity to get some work done on my newest writing endeavor. The problem isI think I'm suffering from post Nashville deficit disorder because I just couldn't concentrate long enough to get... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Afraid to love: 14 of 76
You're wearing down my resistanceNo matter how hard I fightYou snagged that little piece of meThat unravels me at nightI feel your arms around my waistAs your lips caress my hairBut I pull away avoiding youAfraid to show I care,You grab my hand and tug me inTight against your chestI struggle with you just a lil' bitConvinced... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Everyday angels: Those who help us along the way: 6 of 27
Quietly and without circumstance, they come into our lives and heal us. Hovering ever so patiently in the background, they offer kind words and a hand to hold. They poke at us mentally just enough to keep us moving and then settle lightly into our subconscious, creating a feeling of well being and hope where there had been no... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Not knowing: 8 of 33

If you knew I was fated to perish soon after we metwould you still have kissed me?Would you have opened yourself to the pain of my lossso that you could experience our joys?The cancer that grows within you breaks my heartBut I love you and will accept the unknownFor whatever time God graces us withDon't push me awayTomorrow i... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Commentary: Are men really necessary?: 3 of 12
I had to laugh at the topic of this commentary. Of course my initial reaction to reading the title was "Hell No!", but of course that only provided me with momentary amusement before I seriously began contemplating the question.As an independent, strong minded, free feeling female, I'd like to think that men aren't really nec... More..