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About me - Ernest Capraro

This author has experience both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He is currently employed within the pharmaceutical industry, and holds a Master's degree, unsurprisingly, in chemistry.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chocolate: 2 of 53
CHOCOLATE my body is so weary my mindscape parched and dry I've got to get my Chocolate fix before I up and die Hershey's, Dove or Reeses Belgian, Dutch or Swiss with caramel, mint or peanuts just give me some of this and then there's rich and creamy fudge that smoothly melts away in swirls of satisfaction orgasmic bliss and... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Reconsidering a career as a teacher: 1 of 9
Strangely, I've been on both sides of this coin. I've been in the position of being a teacher and wanting out. Then, having gotten out, I wanted back in. If you haven't taught, you probably think I'm crazy, but if you have, I'll bet many of the stories I share are all too familiar. I first decided I wanted to teach while I w... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Thanksgiving mystery: 9 of 41
Death Banquet Suspects: Tom Fielder Gary Hoke Jeff Trumbel Pete Smith It was 6:57 p.m., on a chilly Thanksgiving evening. Three men were gathered in the vestibule of a grand mansion, rented for the evening's repast. A fourth entered through the great double doors, letting in a gust of November wind. One of the men shivered v... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I dare you: 28 of 99
"I Dare You" Step over this line - come face to face with the stranger you thought you knew. Step over this line - leave barriers behind and learn for yourself what is true. Step over this line - dare now to feel, and see this adventure through. Come closer still until you are me, and I am the best part of you. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 89 of 231
(Not only are Christmas limericks fun, they also make great personalized Christmas card greetings!) Christmas Greetings I send unto you, not fruitcake, not cheese wheels, and not stew- I wish you good health and heavenly wealth for anything else just wouldn't do. Chocolate, ginger, and peppermint, shiny bows on every present... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Butterflies: 25 of 64
Ode to the Green Butterfly Luminescent, ever glowing, bring a smile to my lips and dreams to my mind. You offer beauty without pain, and radiate wonder like all those of your kind. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Limericks: 32 of 78
A buxom young lass took to kneeling, (her swimsuit was much too revealing) but boys still came by in hopes they might spy the things her crossed arms were concealing. A woman named Crystal said, "Hey! I noticed you looking my way." Of course she was right- for in the daylight her beauty was bright as the day. A Scotsman once... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A sports mystery: 9 of 16
The Case of the Pilfered Playbook Suspects: Coach, Joseph, Kyle, Dan, the girlfriend, the cousin, Dan's old friends It was a chilly Friday evening, early in November, and the Lakewood Beavers trudged slowly to their lockers. They were covered in dust and sweat, and maybe even a few tears. Players tossed helmets and pads to t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Be my Valentine: 25 of 34
Anticipation Never once have we met, and yet... I feel I know you still. A soulmate and a stranger, you do present a thrill. Am I a fool to risk my heart? Is this an unwise stance? Heck no! This day is Valentine's, made for magic and romance. Today I hope to meet my love - by that I do mean you - and feel my heart beat stron... More..