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About me - Clifford H. Colpitts Jr.

I was born on September 19th, 1948 and have been writing creatively and otherwise for most of my life. Presently, I am working on the second novel. My first, a science fiction novella, will be published soon.

Because of some good luck I was able to study

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood: 6 of 56

I remember that day so many years ago when I lost my three little angles in such a unfair terrible way. They were a gift, their poisoning was a curse that has haunted me for my entire life. It was the way they were given to me that increased the pain. My memory is so very clear of that beautiful day when the gift was given t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 112 of 596

..................No Need.......................... Here wondering what goes fourth .....From years spent- .....Seemingly unfruitful years I haven't conquered the stars .....Or the earth or even a brook In my fifty plus years- My senses tell me I am .....Still young-even though .....Bewildered and battered By fates I unwilli...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear of death: 12 of 62

I'm not far from home... Where my grandmother's grandmother lives... Fear of dieing...Well no! I've seen the sun set too many times... Not to know... That God has a place for me to go... Where my grandfather's grandfather lives...
Arts & Humanities > Writing (Other) How to write an obituary: 4 of 19

The best way to begin to learn how to write obituaries is by practicing on either yourself or, like hypnosis, someone that you are not too close to. There are many examples of this, and it must be remembered that writing an obituary for a loved one is hard to do, since the event is so shattering. Pick someone you l...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Missing you: 33 of 130

"MY LAST-I DO" I've lost count of my wedding bands... Lost-Stolen-Hocked But the ceremonies remain! A part of my heart lost with each band forgone... My latest one Five diamonds and gold Now covers the finger That laid naked For Three years... Then there were the bands That never...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's journey: 84 of 290

Behold The Rembrant Voyaging among the abundant array of Creations of humanity I spotted Rembrandt's The Night Watch I was delighted With his portrayal Of dignity The coloring was astounding beyond belief Much nicer then Far more profound Then my cat A simple silly Creation by an unappreciated ancient Artist Leaving the Rijk...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 160 of 494

...........Pomp........ Today After several hours of daydreaming of a world of peace The prayers of my imagination were answered And it was a funny ending A very funny ending... No one lost Every one's religion remained intact but enlarged AND even the insects danced when the Pope declared that butterflies might be angels Bu...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 212 of 633

.......................The Call........................... Sometimes waiting...almost expecting That certain phone call to smash me on the head... "She's gone!" A cancer's victory Just days before Christmas Oh...despised faith invisible By logic...good logic I know That there is victory In death Behind that mysterious door I...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Work: 38 of 110

....Which Colors.... Being a writer of my naked perceived truths I often wonder which color for which words would work for which religion for which sex for which philosophical code... Never pretending that warlock pretensions always work... But always knowing that interfering with the legal department of some of the world's ...
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 31 of 85

I'm surprised that such a question should be asked at all during this time of enlightenment. The scientific information that attests that bipolar illness is a disease is overwhelming. It is a physical ailment, and at times a terrible and painful one. I have suffered from bipolar illness now for over twenty-eight years. There...