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About me - Cara D'Antonio

My name is Cara, I'm 24 years old, and I'm the mother of a 2 year old. I'm a transplanted New Yorker and was raised mostly in Florida.

I started writing about 1997/1998. I remember my first journal entry was when I was in 7th grade. I have, so far, only finished

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On poems: 16 of 191
"the birth of a poem" (written: 5/12/2002)A river of tearsbecomes alphabet soupas words pour forthfrom my soul.Splattering onto papera poem slowly formspiece by pieceit grows frommy fountain pen.A poem is a windowthat reveals the poetin the most intimate waysheart, soul, and mind.Wondering if the poemis good enough meansyou w... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 53 of 317
A marriage is a sacred institution between two people, regardless of what gender they are. Marriage is about love, trust, commitment, and honoring your partner. Marriage is about sharing your life with someone and having your "happily ever after." It is about meeting someone halfway, about working together and perhaps raising... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blessing or curse: 3 of 10
"Blessing or Curse" (written 7/30/2002)A blessing(in disguise) andA curseAll rolled into one(Surprise!)Eyes wide open blindTaken for a loop-de-loopWhen you didn't even knowYou were on a rideWalking on eggshellsWithout a road mapThanks for the misdirection(My friend) You were (a) greatBig HelpFinally catching a breathTaking it... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Enemies: 35 of 115
"True Nightmare" (written 9/5/2002)A menace tosocietyA dark visionI professed to beThat was a lieIt was you, not meHateful words and actionsSpilled from youThe hurt and pain you causedWhat did I ever do?People made excuses for your behaviorInside you laughed, everything you did, you knewFrom this, a lesson I have learnedYou a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspiration: 54 of 152
"Inspirational Women" (written 5/1/2002)An inspirational womanis a flower blooming in the desert.A woman who walksthrough fire everydayand still manages to come through.An inspirational womansuffers many blowsBut by living each dayShe triumphs.Deep wounds,And many tears later,She grows into aStronger woman.A beautiful spot of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Butterflies: 23 of 64
"Butterflies" (written 11/12/2001)Butterfliesemergebrand-newfrom a pastbroken and dullto becomeGlittery starsthat last alifetime.((Dedicated to my Mother, in loving memory. 8/19/1955 - 4/15/2007)) More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle: 79 of 215
"Trapped" (written: 8/29/2007)We areTrapped bythe very freedomwe breatheInvisible ChainsBind us toour existencePossibilities are endless.But only if you canbreach the glass ceilingof limitationsAre the lessonstruly worthself sacrifice?Is the knowingworth the never ending struggle?These are our questionswhich are answered only... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anger: 199 of 403
"You make me Sick" (written: 2/26/2002)you areinsanitysparked bya disgusting desire.stomach churningrhinos running rampantin my headyou make me sick!stinging bees crawlingin my skinwould be preferredto your roller coasterride of Hell.lying cheating sonof pond scum andtoe fungus youmake me sick!you are vomit embodied,broken ra... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Father: 66 of 128
"To the Fathers of Daughters" (written 1/31/2002)Daddy, my knight-in-shining armor,I'm your little princess . . .Locked away in her secret tower.Unlike Rapunzel, my hair is notThe size of a football field.So let me out, would you please?It's time I tried out my new wings.I promise to make you proud . . .And if I stumble and f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 756 of 1307
"Kissed" (written: 7/18/2001)Bloody red lipsGive the pale kissOf death to be rebornUndead.Eyes full of wailingSouls Flesh drainedOf all colorImmortality.Chittering of batsHowling of wolvesThe chorus ofNight creaturesStills all else.Dark beautysmiles, andThe nightGoes on. More..