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As a teen, I sometimes wrote poems, but hid or threw them away. In 2001 I was introduced to the internet and also a writing site. I submitted a few very cheesy and amateur poems. This site had a contest where 20 people were selected. Each day we had to write

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life's paths: 44 of 283
"LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY"Stranded on a doorstepof memoryReflections in flamesof voiceless yearningand deluge of a thousand oceansOnce a "wife"a daughter, mother, sister and grandmaa sense of belongingin the midstand camaraderie of familydeep-rooted and blanketedFamily gatheredin the spirit of holidaysJoyful sounds and pretty pa... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Memories: 4 of 25
"NO LESS THAN IF YESTERDAY"I recall, no less than if yesterdayfrom secret springsyour heart searched for mineand a fire ignitedmelting through crystal brooksI recall, no less than if yesterdaytwo bodies closing the gapa part of you growing in mesealed with infinite kissesI miss you tonightand tender words once whisperedI can'... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to get over a relationship: 10 of 60
Relationships can be difficult to get over, but certainly not impossible. You've invested time and emotions in another person. No matter what transpired between you, pain is involved, when the relationship comes to an end.Don't deny your feelings...You'll probably hear "just get over them", "keep your chin up" a million times... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Understanding the signs: Your boyfriend is a loser: 2 of 12
One of the first signs to look at, to determine if your boyfriend is a loser, is to examine your reactions by being with him. Are you constantly on edge? Afraid to be yourself? Have you developed anxiety or physical symptoms since being with him? Do you feel used or feel the relationship is one-sided? Do you often feel the ne... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Nail polish: Finding the right color for you: 2 of 12
The color may look great in the bottle, but will it look great on you? There are steps you can take to find a nail polish color that will be flattering.Nail polish color should change with the season. Hot pink, lime green or baby blue may look beautiful in spring and summer, but a bit overdone in winter.The occasion plays a r... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Believing: 5 of 29
"Discovering Belief in Spring"I walked naked along the riverBarren branches reaching deep into the EarthLimbs holding "life" steadyRapt by the unmasked powerBearing evidence to human strengthA soul once walking under heavy cloudsI learned to live againReaching outI leaned toward the lightas tender blossoms spokeUnblemished un... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The top 10 things you want to do in your life: 56 of 287
At 50 years old, one would hope they had lived long enough to fulfill their dreams...yet there never seems to be enough time. The power is in never losing the vision. The concept provoked thought, as to what I want to do, with the rest of my life and those thoughts are as follows:1. To live long enough to see all of my grandd... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to tell if you are too nice: 1 of 5
The teen years can be confusing. You want to be nice and well-liked, but it can go to the extreme. You can't sacrifice self-worth and self-respect by becoming a doormat. There's a difference in being genuinely nice and being too nice to the point of damaging yourself.If you always put the needs of others before yourself, you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary The debate on whether a 30-year-old should date an 18-year-old: 9 of 44
I don't put a lot of emphasis on age gaps, but I do believe there are ages when a large gap will not work well. I feel it depends on what the lower age is.At 18, the person may feel very grown up. They may be mature "for their age". They are legally considered an adult. At 18, I felt pretty grown up. In retrospect, I see how ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values People would not be 'good' if there were no rules to obey: 10 of 48
I believe most humans thrive better with structure. Of course, there are those who rebel against rules. Without rules, I feel there would be a lot of chaos. In a perfect world, humans would make good decisions to the betterment of themselves and others. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.Some rules restrict us in... More..