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I graduated from West Virginia University many years ago, and I find myself in my early forties, hoping to regain some of my writing skills. The biggest part of what I write on here is an attempt at comic relief, but every once in a while a serious, hopefully

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 2 of 198
"A Spark in Inky Blackness"A sweet caress, I do attestCan soften any blowAn escape, but for a moment,From a highway lined with woeIf someone shares the worst of times,In darkness, far and wide,A gentle touch is all it takesTo stem the coming tideFor often, little victories,When it seems that all is done,Are a spark in inky bl... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Aging: 1 of 97
I'm a Miserable, Middle-Aged Geezer!Why can't I trade my knees inFor a much better pair?It seems to work with tiresWhen they show a little wearAnd how about a new face...One that doesn't have these linesI want to look just like a starAnd Brad Pitt would do fineI have these fallen archesBut I really could competeIn a bike race... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Is honesty really the best policy?: 1 of 76
By and large, honesty is the best policy. At least that's what we're told to believe at a very young age. However, there is a time and place when the truth is best left unsaid. The following is a true story, and it is probably one of the finest examples of that old adage "the truth sometimes hurts." In my line of work, I talk... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ghosts: 1 of 52
"Bachelor's Grove Cemetery"In the woodlands of MidlothianNear Chicago, IllinoisThere's a dark, deserted graveyardThat the weak of heart avoidIn a long-forgotten eraSmall-time hoodlums met their fate,And the mobsters dumped their bodiesNear the cemetery gateWeeds have long since choked the lawn,As the tombstones tumbled down,B... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leftovers: 1 of 48
"The Alchemy of a Bachelor's Refrigerator" The mushroom garden in my fridge, Brought on by non-compliance, Contains a multitude of life Unchronicled by science It spawned in chicken noodle soup And last year's Christmas dinner, And cleaning out this rancid mess Is not for the beginner... I saw two eyes stare back at me From... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Cheating on a lover: 1 of 44
"Cheating on a Lover...At Cards"Well I cheated on my girlfriendI really took her for a rideBut when she heard about itShe never even criedShe didn't winceShe didn't moanAnd she didn't even poutShe just opened up my walletAnd took a twenty outSee I'm not a womanizerI'm faithful through and throughI like to cheat at pokerBut in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insomnia: 4 of 165
"Most Nights I Snore Through the Colbert Report"Most nights I snoreThrough the Colbert ReportBut Steve kept me up 'til the endThen I outlasted JayAnd I have to sayThat I hope this ain't startin' a trendThen came George NooryAnd his tales of the goreyAnd four a.m. came into playBut two hours sleepAs long as they're deepJust mi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Coffee: 2 of 76
"Kindergarten Coffee Drinker" As a kinder-coffee fan, I don't like my java bold On ice or in a bottle, It's a drink that's best served cold Coffee in its purest form Is nothing that I savor- Give me three creams and sugars And a touch of chocolate flavor My apologies, dear Juan Valdez, For sipping Joe that's mild ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thinking: 2 of 73
"Inside the Mailman's Mind" An automatonic walk in the 'hood- Lights are on, but there's nobody home The odd side of Main, a right turn on High, Onward I mindlessly roam I peel off three letters for one-fifty-six; There's a parcel for three-eighty-four The Smith's German Shepherd is running the streets... Believe me, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 4 of 127
"The Duck in the Truck"I saw a duckDriving a truckHis eyes barely over the wheelHe scared the wigsOff three little pigsMan, you should've heard 'em squeal"Look out, EEEEYOW!"Screamed the cow"It looks like we're outta luck."But Owl woke from his slumberGot the license plate numberAnd the cops took the keys from the duck More..