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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: Creatures: 3 of 40
"Rabbitus Antlerus" In America, from coast-to-coast Tall tales are often told About inter-breeding animals That have come into the fold But jackrabbits and antelopes Making love beneath the stars? Well, I've seen their offspring mounted In a couple redneck bars! I've heard of sightings in the bush From those with the gift of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I used to be: 3 of 40
"Once a Dreamer..." I used to be a dreamer Who could be most anything It really hasn't happened yet I'm neither bard nor king Somewhere I may have failed I've not made it very far But my dreams remain still sealed In a nearby mason jar It may yet be opened In result of circumstance Because I'm really not so old That my dream... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Humor: True stories of employment experiences: 1 of 13
Like most people, I have tried a little bit of everything along the way. One of my most memorable experiences was the year I served as a stockperson in an Ames department store. I had recently graduated from college and found out that the world was not my oyster. I thought I would walk into a high-paying job and live happily... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for learning to drive a car with a standard transmission: 1 of 13
Being able to manipulate an automobile with a standard transmission opens doors to a brand new driving experience. For example, a stick shift offers more control in poor weather conditions, more power when downshifting while going up steep hills, greater control while going around turns, and added pickup from stationary or l... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Home towns: 1 of 13
"Paradise on the Banks of the Monongahela" Oh...Morgantown, West Virginia Was the place that I called home I left there back in '94 Though I thought I'd never roam I would have never left there If it were in my power But I found myself a college grad Makin' seven bucks an hour Along the Monongahela River That the locals call... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The written word: 1 of 13
"The Works of Dreiser and Trollope" The written word- Or so I've heard- Records writers' vain disgrace Long sentences run And jump the gun, Sewn by commas out of place Like Theodore Dreiser That human geyser Of cacophonies, absurd The lengthy lines That blow the mind Are laced with 'to be' verbs And Anthony Trollope Packs a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark places: 1 of 13
"Lost Miners" In northern climes, 'mongst arboreal pines Where the aurora fears to dance A hundred years ago Out in the snow A mining party advanced Where does one go At sixty below? To someplace warm to die When lights go out Some hear them shout When the wolves begin to cry More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 8 of 103
"Time Traveler" It's but a frozen memory; I still know the place and date- August, down in Myrtle Beach, In nineteen ninety-eight You were young and beautiful, And I proud to be your man Some good years followed after, But nothing ever goes as planned We kept each other up all night, Through hurricane and fair That's the poi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The tragedy of love: 14 of 171
"Thirty-Two Lines Wasted on Love" When some write songs of love gone wrong, Is tragic what you'd call it? A long pause...yes, I must agree, Just behold my tear-stained wallet I recall long hours of overtime Wasted on flowers and perfume And the pungent, sweet aroma As you walked into the room The bottles are all dry now, And... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Valentine's Day: 8 of 97
"The St. Valentine's Day Card Massacre" There's a holiday for Jesus, The workers, and the vets They're really all great causes And I have no regrets But for Hallmark and Russel Stover? Now this I can't condone! Unlike Presidents and MLK... Now this one's overblown! So people can't relate their love Without blowing lots of mo... More..