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History is my main focal point. As a student of history I have written about the Occult, literature, mythology, women's history, and social and religious issues. In addition, I am also very passionate about religious faith from an experiential perspective.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Survival: 5 of 57
The Tides of ChangePerusing the tales of othersLaunch me into a trip of nostalgiaseven years gonefeeling like lifetimes awayThe men I've known, who were hesitant at timesI never could fathom their concernsBut I sit here remembering those old promisesthe taste of pain writhing through meto resist and control cravings which tas... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chocolate: 6 of 53
Cocoa, divineO sweet divinitydark lusciousness of a time put offguide me through the tides of crimson rushesthere is none finer that I may knowthan perhaps a dip into the passionsthat ethyr knows notmy dark lovebind the curse by one and two and threerid the pain from theeas i indulge in your flavorful essenceonce more.just an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 154 of 1317
Red Lightsthe lights are a comfort; much better than the burning suni can only come out at night anymoreand tonight the lights flash upon us alland you're looking especially good tonightas i lick my lipstrailing the line of your neck with my eyesand i know i must STOPthere are others to eye, as soon as i make my way down this... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should mentally ill people be allowed to vote?: 6 of 43
This is not simply a yes or no discussion. My concern with the direction of this debate is that nobody is asking who is deciding whether voters are mentally ill or not? Within the last couple decades a series of mental disorders have been increasing, but many people have no idea what that means exactly. Parents are told that ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Keeping true to your faith as a Pagan: 1 of 5
Faith has always been tantamount to my spirituality. Coming from a Roman Catholic background, my parents instilled in me a faith in a higher power. But over time that faith expressed itself in different ways. For instance while both my parents were Roman Catholic, the divine expressed itself through various phenomena. To my m... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Why women shave their faces: 1 of 5
Why would a woman want to shave her face? There are several reasons. The most common arise as a self-conscious issue. Some women have darker hair than others, and feel that it would serve as a sufficient means for removing unsightly hair. Some women choose to do so as temporary relief to a medical condition. Women who suffer ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Politics: 39 of 159
Precursorswhere red roses lielay igazing into the nightuntil the air rippled like waterthrough a visage to see my reflectionreflective of who I really amand all that I misswhat I - Miss Information gives outand what she holds backOf all the frenzied masses gatheredshouting their woesfor none other but the wails of the politic... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Consolation: 4 of 16
Modern FolkWind beneath my coat,it reminds me of those endless nightssearching for the musesto woo me 'til dawnand it never cameuntil before my headset I'd restAnd where I sought solace,I found peace.Ignoring the words of my own flesh and bloodbut these words sungby spirits as fiery as Iand far away - they meant so much more.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wicca is underestimated: 2 of 8
Ignorance or MisInformation? It is true that Wicca, as a religious practice, is grossly underestimated but by whom? Has Wicca developed too much publicity in the public arena? Are interdenominational grievances with Wicca an exaggeration of a developing inter-religious factionalism? It is actually underestimated by a greater ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Satanism: Exploring the truth: 2 of 8
Exploring the truth of Satanism requires that one also explore Christianity and other mainstream and alternative religions from an historical perspective. The Occult as a concept developed from Christianity in Europe during the nineteenth century. Many artists, writers and Christian humanists who emerged from Christianity uns... More..