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Loretta Murphy-Birster has been a writer since the age of 8 when she wrote a full length story about a black stallion named Lightening long hand on a yellow legal pad. After a 30 year nursing career (achieving both a bachelor's and a master's degree) and raising

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nighttime blues: 1 of 159
NIGHTTIME BLUESBaby, Baby, BabyI got them old Nighttime BluesThe same ones I always getWhen I get started missin' youIt's been a long cold lonely night, BabeThat's why they call them the Nighttime Blues...I'm ok in the daytimeWhen the sun is shinin' in the skyBut when the moon and stars come outAll I wanna do, Baby, is cryIt'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The sky: 2 of 118
THE SKYThe magical skyscape beckons me with cloudly tendrilsWispy curling vapors, drugstore cotton poofs evade my yearning reachThe sky reflects a thousands dreams, each one taking shape overheadA canopy of wishful thinking and baby blue tomorrowsA archway of rainbow imaginings that take my breath awayThe sky is no limit...Th... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Are great singers born with their talent?: 1 of 57
ARE GREAT SINGERS BORN WITH THEIR TALENT? When people look at me and say "I can't sing", I smile at them with great indulgence and tell them in no uncertain terms that everyone can sing. All creatures great and small sing in their own universal vibrations and by golly, man is no different. So then, if everyone can sing, are g... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Storytelling ability: 1 of 21
STORYTELLING ABILITYOnce upon a time...Those immortal words have led spellbound listeners on many a journey. Through time and place, earth and space, those four small beacons of light set the stage for a performance as old as man.There have been storytellers as long as there have been stories to tell. Without stories, no cult... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I do not cry: 11 of 185
I DO NOT CRYTears will not flowI do not cryI shall not bendMy eyes are dryI need to holdOnto my griefI am drowningIt is my reefMy mouth is setDeterminationStays with meTo my destinationThe time has comeTo say good-byeI say a prayerBut I do not cryOn your graveOne rose I leaveI do not cryAlone I grieve More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 51 of 784
LOVELove comes in bunches much like flowersDaisies, lillies, rose red bloomsBouquets of scents full of the gardenBringing beauty to my soul's dark roomsPick a petal, pick a posieDoes he love me, does he not?O the question matters littleWhen I am myself besotAnd yet love comes in spring's soft showersThough storm clouds gather... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 24 of 309
WHEN YOU LOOK AT MEWhen you look at meLook deep insideYou may be surprisedAt what you find...When you look withinYou might see the painBehind my eyes fallSilent tears like rainWhen you look at meSee what makes me wholeLook with honestyYou might see my soulDon't just look at meWith sun-glassed eyesSuperficialityDisguisedWhen y... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to suppress bad thoughts: 2 of 23
How to suppress bad thoughtsAs a working therapist for 25 years, one of the hardest interventions to teach is how to control unwanted, or for the sake of a value judgement, "bad" thoughts. There are many articles and types of therapy tricks that deal with this issue. Much of a person's success or failure in controlling their ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Is Publish America a legitimate publisher?: 1 of 11
Publish America is indeed a legitimate publisher. As an author whose first novel has been published through PA (as well as one who regularly writes for Helium), I stand by my publisher. Prior to my decision, I researched my options. In the end, after weighing the pros and cons, I took the risk on PA.In the year since publicat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Separation: 23 of 229
SEPARATIONWe cannot live in this small placeI need my room/I want my spaceWe will never bridge this distanceWhile you continue with such resistanceYou blame me and I blame youIt is what unhappy couples doGuilt is wreathed around our headsIt's all your fault I said/you saidThis I speak now without reservationAhead lies the can... More..