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Barbara A. Clark is an educator, writer, counselor, speaker and coach, specializing in law of attraction and EFT techniques. An accomplished cross-cultural trainer, she has been a professional in higher education for over 25 years. She holds a Master's degree

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Empowerment: 2 of 46
I ONCE KNEW A WOMAN I once knew a woman Who was not afraid To go after what she wanted And who knew what that was, With no thoughts of bitterness and revenge But she has been lost for some time now. I once knew a woman Who spoke up her mind Not worrying what others would think or say Or if they would approve... I once knew a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Inspirational: 1 of 6
Bird Watching When I was a kid, I used to love watching nature, and particularly birds. It was a strange love affair really, as I also had some bad experiences with several birds as a kid and a teenager. I was attacked by a blue jay while I was riding my bike because I unknowingly came too close to her fallen nest, and sever... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Alzheimer's disease: 5 of 26
The Heart Remembers It's been two weeks since I took my mother to see her oldest brother who was in the hospital. Since my mom has dementia, I wasn't sure how she would react to seeing her brother in the hospital or even if she would understand that her brother had just had two brain surgeries and had miraculously survived t... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love: 54 of 273
I'm In Love With You When I look into your eyes I see no one else but you But what I see is pain That you're going through Won't you let me feel that pain? Won't you let me see you, too? Cause if you don't know by now, I'm in love with you (Chorus) Yes, You, you're the sunshine of my day You're the summer of my year And I wa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Domestic violence: 68 of 113
SIMMERING SOUP Simmering soup Unattended Heated, hot rage Bubbling to surface Popping, crackling bubbles Fade into nothing But scorched pots On a once shiny life. Burnt, bitter memories Tucked away until Soup time again. Come and get it! Simmering soup More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting: 136 of 183
RESTLESS WAIT Waiting Restless Anxious wait Calming words Temporary fixes for Anticipating reunions Heart throbbing Longing for your touch Embracing tenderness Passion souring Dreamy anticipation Fantasies run wild Passing time Waiting Restless Anxious wait More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Technology: 25 of 28
WORDS (aka Chat) Words Flashing like Illuminating fireflies cross the moonlit sky Words Hasty pecks of human fingers Fighting to create meaning Amongst the conglomeration of the alphabet Words More words, Creating, molding, shaping personalities, Fantasies from profound corners of alter-egos Capturing hearts and minds Words ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Remembering: 18 of 19
Memories 'Twas a time for laughter and singing It was a time for all to be gay It was a ray of sunshine for sorrow And now, it's gone away. You and I were happy together Our days would shine; our nights were like days And then we lost the gleam of our madness It died in our ways. (Chorus) And when they ask if I've seen you a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother: 49 of 51
Mom, Can You Hear Me? There once lived a sweet, sensitive woman, who worried a lot about every little thing, and who planned for the future. She was a very devoted wife and mother and took great pride in her cooking. Somewhere in the last few years, that woman became lost in a sea of confusion and this story had to be revise... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Self reflection: 28 of 29
THE WORLD (Verse 1) Once I was a little girl I had not a care in the world My parents gave me all I needed To live my life in peace (Verse 2) And then I grew to be a woman I grew away from my home I traveled far and I traveled near To see the world on my own. (Chorus) The world is such a big place It's such a small place, to... More..