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I have been a nurse for many years, since I was a teenager. I both love and hate my profession. Love the nursing, hate the paperwork. I have had a love of books for as long as I can remember, I think I was born reading. I love to write poetry. I wake up with

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 12 of 818
"Tomorrow's Tears"I feel joy at the sound of a child's laughterPlaying under a mother's loving eyePlease embrace happinessSadness is for tomorrow's tears.I see pure blue skies with rays of sunshineBeaming from the heavens, chasing away the darkPlease enjoy the lightRain is for tomorrow's tears.My eyes are bright and shiny, ea... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Is your past controlling your life?: 2 of 82
Does the past control my life? Yes, I believe it does. Do I want it to be like that, no. I know that what I went through is not as bad or as traumatic as something that happened to someone else, but it was traumatic to me. I lost my childhood and my belief in happy endings. I lost my belief in my parents as caretakers and pro... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Rape: 1 of 39
The End of A Child's Innocence The other day, I was sitting in my living room, watching TV and just chilling. I got a phone call from my best friend. That was nothing unusual, we usually talk daily, sometimes several times a day. The words she spoke were as far from usual as possible. She spoke in a voice I had never heard, i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Missing a loved one: 8 of 179
"Remember Me"I remember when you arrivedThe joy, the wonder, the sheer beauty of you.I touched you, smelled of you, held you close to my heart.I remember your first day of schoolYou were brave and courageous, I cried till you came home.Then I held you tight in my arms, close to my heart.I remember your first day of high schoo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I'll be fine: 8 of 154
I'll Be FineAlone, yet not aloneA small miracle growing in my bodyJust eighteen, scared and unlearnedNot knowing what to do, where to turnEverything will be ok, I'll be fine.Two of us now, standing on our ownNew experiences, learning as we growFull time teenage mother, college studentTired all the time, just trying to liveEve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 6 of 100
Snapshots In TimeA toothless grinChubby fists wavingTufts of unruly hairDiapers as a fashion statementSnapshots in timeMissing two front teethShy smile, first day of schoolHair in pigtails, falling downFrilly little dressesSnapshots in timeSmile so brightIndependent, starting high schoolHair sleek and shinyDesigner jeans and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Separation: 16 of 229
"Today"Yesterday I thought of youwishing you were hereWanting to feel the safety and securityof your arms around meMissing the sound of your voice, your laughterThe way you looked at meI thought of the future we were to haveLast night I dreamed of you, the way we were.Tomorrow maybe I will think of you againI might wish for y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Passion: 40 of 427
"Night Moves"The night is full of dreamsNot thought of in light of dayFeeling cool breezes caressing my faceFingers of wind brushing through my hairThe crisp taste of night air on my tongueTilting my head backGazing at the dark velvet skyListening to the soft melody of the night songSinging of mysteries and longingsNot voiced... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Losing friendships because of "the blame game": 1 of 8
True Friends vs Friends of the MomentI have pondered this issue over and over the last few months. I naively thought I knew who my true friends were until a situation I never expected came up with devastating repercussions. I found myself temporarily staying with a friend I have known and cherished for about ten years now. We... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 46 of 282
Second ChancesI have started over so many times I feel like a worn out ignition switch on a used car. Having the chance to start over is both the beauty and beast of life. The beauty of it means that you are not just totally done in and have nowhere left to go, unless it is up. The beast of it means that you might just have t... More..