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Halloween-born, Scorpio w/Leo rising, allgnostic, Sk8r mom of three, Daddy's girl, witchy woman, writer, rock-star-wanna-be, movie critic, music lover, singer-lyricist, heretic poet, rising prophet, herb grower, herb tester, common-law-wife, sometimes sister,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear: 30 of 305
Dark delirium drowning in a dream,Erratic heartbeat thumping in my chest,Invented feelings...make-believe distress,Muscles strain to contain a silent scream.Fighting a battle never to be won,Insomnia riddles my restless mind,Searching for answers that I cannot find,Subconscious struggle to *not* come undone.Complex hysterics ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Teen advice: How to decide if you should get a tattoo: 2 of 18
Tattoos are much more acceptable in today's society than they ever have been before. Wanting a tattoo is one thing. Actually going out and getting one is another. There are a number of things to consider before you decide to go under the needle. Tattoos permanently alter your body. Although procedures exist to remove them, th... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes The pitfalls of high heels: 1 of 7
High heels are super sexy, physically flattering and come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Boots, pumps and even flip flops can all be purchased with high heels. However, they are not meant as everyday foot wear. When I was younger, high heels were reserved for special occasions. Weddings, graduations and Christmas ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Yearning: 9 of 52
Wine bottle full of my heart and my soul,Indulge in a glass filled up to the rimIntoxicant nectar comes from within,Sip...oh-so-slowly...and let yourself go,Heaven-sent wine of inebriant sin.Fruit of the spirit that's part of the wholeBeauty is found in the eyes that beholdSavor the taste of what's under the skin.Aged to perf... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: True love: 13 of 66
1st verseWe keep fighting back these feelingsTrying to be blindOverlooking what we seeAfraid of what we'll find.We've been the best of friends now....For such a long long timeOne of these days we're gonna realizeThen somewhere down the lineChorusOne of these days we're gonna wake up and seeOne of these days we're gonna have t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear: 33 of 163
Living the good life...paid for with plastic,Faux castle full of luxurious things,Store-bought happiness, fake and fantastic.NASCAR dad kings and their soccer-mom queens.Drive a red Hummer to show their support,Dollar store magnet of red, white and blue.For soldiers who fight a televised war,Watch it unfold on a plasma screen... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Stereotypes in the 21st century: 2 of 8
If you're an attractive blond the you must be a gold-digging, air-headed bitch. If you're of Arabic descent, then you're most likely a Muslim terrorist with a penchant for vestal virgins. If you're a white Southern male, then surely you're a bigot that drives a pick up, listens to Skynyrd, and dips snuff. Although they should... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Friendship: 84 of 301
Measuring friendship defies all the meansWe normally use for measuring thingsRulers and yardsticks, minutes, miles and yearsCannot do justice to friends we hold dearWillingness always to lend us an earLight to guide us through darkness and fearLong nights of laughter that last until dawnCourageous enough to help us alongForgi... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Falling in love: 33 of 92
Setting myself up forAnother fall from grace.Never learning anythingFrom all of my mistakesI let you get too closenow I cannot eraseThe mark that's on my heart,Or the smile that's on my face.You make it so easySo easy to fall.So easy to pick up the phoneAnd make a midnight callYou make it so easySo easy to seeFar into the fut... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Regret: 4 of 10
I find myself looking forsomething I will never find,I find myself longing forA place I cannot beI find myself reaching backto try and turn the hands of timeTo help the tears fall fasterand help clear my eyes to see.It's just another dayAnother day olderAnother day colderAnother day to live andAnother day to breatheanother da... More..