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Eliza Sininen was born in Sydney, Australia in 1975. She grew up in Ryde and has studied at Macquarie University.

She has mentored internet beginners for some time and has also written many letters to the Sydney Morning Herald. Her interests include moderating

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Deadbeat fathers: 3 of 56

You brought me flowers, You beamed at your tiny child. Balloons proclaimed, "It's a BOY!" Your smile was wide. But then the baby cried at night And wanted clothes, and food, And entertainment, picture books, How fast this changed your mood. And then our knight in shining armor Jumped onto his horse, Disappeared one afternoon...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drowning: 2 of 33

Health-bringing, wonderful, cleansing, complete, maker of icicles, snowflakes unique, Lifeline of coral, home of the fish, thirst-quenching drink every farmer shall wish Water, invasive, replacing my air, presses against me, invades without care Wrapping its tentacles, weighing me down sapping at energy... Losing, I drown.
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Challenges facing moms restarting their careers: 1 of 11

The biggest challenges facing moms who restart their careers are twofold: childcare and time management. It might be a surprise that dollars aren't the biggest barrier. Yes, financial concerns are there, and can be a major consideration, but in most cases parents will start with their financial goals, and then tackle the bar...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Not knowing: 4 of 28

I said to my mother as she brushed my hair, "What will the world bring to me? I worry there aren't any jobs out there, and what if I don't find a husband, what then?" She put down the brush and she smiled. "Child, you are all of ten. The world can wait a little while. Things will work out when you're grown." I listened to Mo...
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Figure skating: How to fall and get up graciously: 1 of 6

We all fall, and sometimes it can be embarrassing. But don't give up, because yes, you can learn how to fall, stand up quickly, and still smile! The most important part is falling properly. If you realise you're about to fall, try to pull your knees in and roll sideways, so that your side and front protect you a little as yo...
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to cope when you find out your husband has been cheating: 6 of 35

Coping is a personal thing and we all do it differently. When a husband cheats it undermines the very foundation of the relationship and makes you question what the marriage even means. So many questions and so much hurt. But even though it's devastating, it's possible to survive and become a better person for it. How you ch...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Small-town living: 6 of 33

Nature unfolds at my front doorstep; the same canvas is always here. Yet the turning of the seasons and the doings of the neighbours change the landscape constantly. The wide-boughed Jacarandas have thrown their petals and the road is bathed in a sea of purple flowers. I look up at branches, soon to be bare as dead sticks, f...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rebirth: 11 of 58

Old friends who understand me. Who've travelled where I walked. Who saw the dust I trod upon, sat beside me at night, and waited patiently for me when we parted. My calloused hands touch their skin with nary a caress, my hastened grab fleeting and then, I pull them in directions suiting me alone, they comply wordlessly. Thei...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Tips for keeping the romance alive: 8 of 37

Roses, moonlit walks and candlelit dinners - how romantic! Don't we all wish that romance was easy and happened with no effort? It's hard work to maintain a relationship and spend time with the one you love. But the rewards are truly wonderful. It's romance that keeps us "in love" even after years together have passed, and i...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A photo in a frame: 4 of 17

A smile, a laugh, a head thrown back in joy. Your arms around me, my first car behind us. The dog you used to have which ate my teddy bear. Me, in my ball gown, looking like a princess. Every image captured a moment. An emotion. A time. Frozen in history for us to reminisce and remember, to smile and to cry and to exclaim in...