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I am a 30-something year old wife and mother of five who recently became a first time grandmother. I am also a registered nurse, and make jewelry on the side. My hobbies include writing (of course), music, painting (although I'm not very good), and cooking

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 83 of 126
Many of those who believe religion has a place in politics may think differently if the situation involved the election of officials belonging to other religious factions than the one to which they, themselves belong. Methods of worship are not indicative of the wisdom, compassion, or strength a leader possesses. When people... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 40 of 56
Greatness is not an inborn quality. Greatness must be earned, struggled and sweated for. It is something you claw your way to the top to achieve. When a writer puts pen to paper, the quality of the chosen words is what makes readers appreciate whatever insight the author may possess. There are many people who are considered ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The muse: 41 of 57
MUSE TAKES FLIGHT WITH INSPIRATION Where is my muse that gives life to thought, fills blank pages with words scurrying across the virgin paper? Where is my inspiration, those seedlings of imagination that blossom into worthy lines falling pleasantly on the ear? It seems that Muse and Inspiration have departed together, leavi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 357 of 478
A Little Pleasure Nothing's quite as pleasant as a burp from down below, a resonating gurgle or a percolating burble, a cacophonous disturbance that you draw up from your toes. I can't describe the pleasure of the easing of the pressure when you lose your inhibition and your gaseous condition. So, the next time that you've e... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pets: 119 of 158
LUCY IN THE SKY Lucy's nudity doesn't bother her at all. She shows off her pretty pink skin covered only with a spattering of freckles. Unabashed, she shakes her silvery mane of hair that silkily spills down her graceful neck, flows in platinum waves across the smoothness of her shoulders, the gentle curve of her back. She d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nighttime blues: 121 of 159
SONG FOR ETTA JAMES Etta's smoky voice croons "there's somethin' on your mind" there is, Etta, there is; I'm misty blue at the sound of you pouring out that soulful tune, begging me not to tell you what you think you understand. Damn your eyes, Etta. Your mournful songs strike a nerve sometimes; those sorrowful sounds wash o... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Dateline's To Catch a Predator: Helpful service or illegal entrapment?: 25 of 32
When malicious predators systematically lay traps for our children, we must use whatever means is necessary to catch them before the crimes are committed. If that involves setting them up through chat rooms, e-mail, and telephone, so be it. Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" does exactly that. They are helping to nail those me... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lies: 142 of 173
SUGAR MILL Sugared words drip from honeyed lips, spilling in golden droplets at my feet. I cannot catch them. They slide through my fingers like running caramel, masking a hidden rot. That saccharine smile coats the words pouring from your mouth, the bitter pill you expect me to swallow. I have no use for candy-coated words.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Food: 59 of 71
SWEETNESS OF THE FLESH The succulent curve of blushing cheek honeys my mouth with its sweetness. Soft down overlies golden flesh, a velvet touch against my lips. My teeth lightly nibble upon plump, rosy skin and a heady perfume rises to fill my nostrils, floods my mouth with a flavor that rolls upon my tongue, melting like s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Special moments: 54 of 63
DO Have you stood ankle-deep in the ocean staring out to the horizon while the red morning sun swelled up behind the green sea and pushed its way into a violet sky? Do. Have you sat on the dunes just before a storm with your hair whipping your face while seagulls flew screaming against the wind and gray waves churned and cra... More..