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Born and raised in a small town in upstate New York, I relocated to Florida in 1993. I've been writing for personal pleasure for many years, and it's nice to have found Helium as an outlet and an audience. I'm a paralegal by day, married, have three dogs and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Desire: 3 of 361
Forbidden DesireForbidden desire swells in my breast.Heart catches fire, though love will protestFor love is not the feeling of which my hand writesBut the sin known as lust that drew me here tonight.I had you in a vision, a fantasy, a dream.I did not know just how it would seemBut when your lips touched my thigh and I exhale... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Intimacy: 1 of 42
Dew Covered Rose Petals for DavidDrifting into my lonely life,I swear I heard his precious voiceCarried on the cool ocean breezeAnd he softly whispered my nameAs he caressed my hesitating earsAnd blew through my quivering bodyThe brush of my lover's sweet handsAgainst my cheek, so gentle and tender,Like silk sweeping my blush... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Deciding to euthanize a pet: 1 of 28
Euthanasia is the final agonizingly painful selfless act of love that we show our beloved pets. The decision to euthanize is never an easy one. If we're lucky enough, over the years we watch our animal companions go from robust, playful creatures full of vigor and life to slight shadows of their previous selves. I say lucky b... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Ice skating on the pond: 1 of 18
It was the Winter of '77 and I found myself alone on Wiley's Pond one cold Saturday morning. It was early still; too early for my classmates and friends to be awake, the morning silence like frozen gold all around me. I sat on the snowy ground and put on my ice skates, admiring the shiny blades and running my finger over them... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews How to prepare for a job interview: 6 of 71
You've already impressed the potential employer with your stellar resume and now they'd like to discuss your possible position amongst their field of players. Sitting through an interview can be an anxiety laden experience or it can be an exciting chance to meet new people and expand your business network. Your perception of ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Losing love: 2 of 19
The last time I saw him, he was standing in the cold at the Metro Station, hands in his coat pockets, staring up at the train that would take me away from him forever. His name was David and he was a beautiful soul. He was tall and thin, with gorgeous green eyes and a big fabulous smile. He had a great personality and a terri... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Why people need to look inside themselves for happiness: 7 of 35
I love handbags. I have a weakness for them, always have. While surfing the web one day, I came across the perfect leather handbag. It was big and roomy, but not too big. It had stylish trim and cool zippers on the sides and I knew it would look fabulous on my arm. The only problem was the price tag. See, even though I love h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering love: 45 of 161
Discarding MemoriesAn old coffee tablebeing hauled to the dumpster -sentimental stupidity takes holdas fond memories resurface an old forgetful mind.Nights of rented movies and Chinese take-out,pizza and spilled lemonade,Gin Rummy and Strip Poker,Nights cuddled together on the couch,legs outstretched with sockless Floridian f... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction Breaking the cycle of abuse: 14 of 42
There is a powerful element that keeps the cycle of abuse in motion through generations of a family. It can be referred to as the shroud of silence and secrecy, and it is perpetuated by humiliation, fear, and shame. The longer the silence continues, the more the toxin spreads and sickens all who come into contact with it. It'... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Inspirational: 22 of 62
Leave Me NowHear me now,This is not the way.I can't believe your life is leaving me today.So much I could have done,And things I didn't say...They find a way to escape me with your hand in mine this way.Did I thank you for the time you tookTo read to me my favorite book?The pain you healed inside and out,Oh, how time can stea... More..