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I am very much enjoying writing again. I seem to gravitate toward the short form, which makes online writing a very good fit. I am primarily a poet and essayist, and dabble occasionally with the short story. I am verbose in my non-writing life as well, but

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: You're having a bad day when: 13 of 88
You know you are having a bad day when: 1.) ...you smell something burning, you bump your head, and drop your cell phone - and you haven't gotten out of bed yet. 2.) ...you're sitting at your desk, goofing a bit with your friends, and you get your report back. It says "See me". Your co-workers start laughing their asses off.... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living in the moment: 8 of 54
If I knew to an absolute certainty that today would be my last day alive, I would throw down all the foolish, imprisoning, mind-numbing, creativity-hampering, fear-inducing, nonsensically "sensible", obsessive compulsive, conforming-because-I'm-too-chickensh*t-to-do- otherwise! rules that have been the bane of my existence s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 59 of 378
Death Grabs Me Everyday A warm and tingling line drags long across my neck another day imposed upon my flesh. I'm torn from single finite rags, the cross I bear - my wreck! Somehow I know I will not start afresh. As yesterday's neglected chore of living, lives and breathes, its haunting breath compels familiar dread. Today's... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 5 of 31
This debate has worn many masks and will continue to manifest itself anew with each generation. It is indeed as timeless a juxtaposition as is bemoaned in countless long-sighed expressions of exasperation among the senior of the two sides engaged and embattled in contests and conflicts attibutable to (or dismissed as!) the "... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 88 of 544
Humanity's Blood What bright, crimson fuel from history's pool - a vital and rich river - pours throughout our vast and infinite past which every conscience stores? How is it we find threads of oneness that bind the tapestry of common ground while self-preservation yields blind condemnation - when to our own ends we are boun... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Meaning of life: 27 of 162
FATE'S FRIGID KISS An icy, menthol exhalation from behind the naked trees, a vibrant, stinging inundation sets me numbingly at ease. A soft and tantalizing cover gently flurries down my spine - a minty cold and tingling lover that I lust for to be mine. It blinds me as it steals my breath - this paradox of frigid fire - all ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues A tax on gasoline could help America rebuild its older bridges: 2 of 12

While I am not opposed, per se, to yet higher taxes on gasoline - I worry about the burdon of running society taking an unbalanced toll at the pump. Ideologically, I believe wholeheartedly and proudly in taking small pieces from the collective citizenry so that each and all of the individuals of whom that society is comprise... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: No one can break me: 2 of 12
Last Will's Baton I resolve to be strong. You cannot shake my will to be what is right. There are reasons greater than fear of you that move me. The struggles are so long. Still, I will make it. I am blazing with fight! Your 'gater tears are not endearing to yours truly. To give in is so wrong! The hill tries to break me, my... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Pool and billiards tips: Breaking a 9-ball rack: 1 of 6
The foundation of a good break - for any pocket billiards game, be it 9-ball, 8-ball, straight pool, or any of a variety of house/bar-room adaptations - say cut-throat for 3 or 5 players - is the same as for shooting in general. I will fess up immediately that my confidence to write about such a topic comes from years of mak... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Warning signs that you are depressed: 1 of 6
*DISCLAIMER: Please note that I am a "lay person", not a professional, and this piece is written from that perspective: I am NOT a clinician or therapist. I am speaking strictly from the point of view of a client/patient, and as one who has, yes, done quite a fair share of research on this subject - but more out of self-inte... More..