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i was raised in a small town, and very poor, and from that gives me the inspiration to write,
my motto is, i had a hard life;SO WHAT! i can write about it now.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Good vs. evil: 1 of 36
Some say it is the devil,the devil in disguise,Some say that it is in, the power of your mind.Is it in the way, that you were raised to believe.Angelic or demonic,do you plant the seed?The question has been asked ,thru stages of my life,Do I believe in satan? I wrestle with the strife.But the answer that I share ,is that in e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Vows: 2 of 18
Married ForeverThe golden band we will always share,is full of love and despair.We do believe in for better or worse,for twenty five years,we were not cohurst.The souls we share,is beyond belief,we know as lovers from the relief.Forever in heart,forever in soul,we will be together,no matter the role.To be in hate,to be in lov... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being grumpy: 7 of 33
I beg to differ,all in one breathe,being grumpy is healthy,but a really bad test.You try to smile,you try to stress,being happy is good,and nothing the less.But try to walk around happy,happy all the time,some think you are no good,and some what a slime.People wonder if you are happy or trying to fake,a really big smile and o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear: 37 of 171
Time has slipped upon me,but I haven't been concerned.a child of many masks,makes me wonder what I have learned.The mask of being angry,would not listen to any words.It often kept me frustrated,because I only spoke the truth.The mask of being content,was not so easily found.Some think that they might have heard it,but all the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 54 of 230
Bad choices in life,I made a few,quite a few snap judgments. But it wasn't because my parents raised me wrong.My mom died when I was 11,my dad died when I was 14.I raised myself after that.I graduated from high school,not with honors,but I graduated. I made the bad choices in my life because I wanted them that way,no one forc... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Halloween-themed food: 6 of 22
Fall has always been my favorite time of year not just for the beautifull colors of the season but also because its party time HALLOWEEN party time I might add.Menu for the ghoulish timeBat burgersFinger dogsMaggot-beansTater webseyeball punchcracker pillarsgummy worm cakeBat burgers12-24 burger buns5-6 lbs hamburger meatpime... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Gumbo: 3 of 11
chicken and sausage gumbo in a crock pottalk about kick butt good and quick to throw together.1 pkg of boneless chicken breast or chicken strips cut into chunks1 pkg of garlic sausage2 bay leaf1 tsp thyme1 tsp oregano1 tsp onion powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp of dry mustard1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper2 cup of tomato juice2 cup o... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is bluegrass music?: 6 of 19
By historical circumstances not by design,Bluegrass has been played on acoustic instruments.The typical bluegrass band could include some or all of these instruments :the banjo( 5 string),guitar (flat top),fiddle,mandolin,dobro,and bass.But in the earlier blue grass and country folks were poor,what you seen was:bones,spoons,w... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The importance of sex education: 8 of 23
You think teenagers are ready for sex ?Some are not even sure ,what to wear everyday. The fact of the matter is you can't stop them,because you cannot be with them 24 hours a day. I am a parent of a boy and a girl,and they both have minds,personalities,and thoughts of their own and even though i have taught both of them the s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena A fright guide for paranormal experiences on Halloween: 4 of 11
Cemeteries Are always a good place to start.If you dare,you can take charcoal and onion paper and glide evenly over the markers commonly known as tombstones.Then listen for the whispers of the dead.And if you are lucky enough a grotesque hand will slip up thru the grave to greet you.Or maybe you can watch a grave digger.Insan... More..