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Born Joy Faith Elliot on November 25, 1966 ON THE SHORES of lovely Tampa Bay, Florida.

(Maybe that's the reason I still love the salt spray in my face, even today. I wonder if I still would, if Mom had made it all the way to the hospital.) :}

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What could have been: 4 of 55

What could have been, if you had seen, a heart that cried alone...despair? What could have been, if life were green, and you'd have been all there? Yes, right there! I tried to open up my heart, and let you see inside? But why did I ever want to start, it must have been some foolish pride! What could have been, if we had kno...
Arts & Humanities > Religious Literature Explaining the longevity of the Bible: 3 of 9

That is an interesting question? Why has the Bible been around so long? I mean if it has so many errors, why does it remain the world-wide best seller every year? Does it have magical powers? Do people buy it for sentimental reasons, like...say...because it was important to my family? Do we give the Bible to families for the...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unspoken thoughts: 185 of 493

Did you know that someone lives... behind this placid face? Do you hear the scream that gives... a glimpse of fading grace? Do you care that I'm alone, without one blessed friend? Do you feel the inner moan... that begs life, "Let me win!"? Did you know I tried to say, what's wrong when talking way back when? Did you know yo...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What we've lost: 7 of 10

PAIN! ANGER! HOPELESSNESS! WHY! Wasn't my life bad enough without THIS? Little sisters should out-live adults,... Right? Please, tell me I'm right! O, GOD, WHY? I was just learning how to be a Mommy,... to give Mom a break! What are we supposed to learn from this? YOU give HOPE! Where's MINE? YES! Your ways are always Right ...
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God exist?: 68 of 78

Does God exist? O, I sure as heck hope so! I am so tired of having to fight all my battles alone! If God exists, then why does He let all my friends and family roll their eyes at me every time I open my mouth to ask another one of my questions? Sure I went to church when I was little...Who didn't? But what kind of a God gets...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cats: 151 of 171

Soft and silky coat, Low and calming purr, Gentle, rhythmic kneading, You make my life complete... Almost... - My heart is still a little blue, From waiting, longing, hoping, trusting, believing, Will Time really heal every broken dream, every crushed desire? Every... But why kid myself...? My Day is over... My chances are g...