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I have enjoyed writing since I was about eleven years of age (a long time ago). I first started out writing poetry, I had my first poem published when I was in seventh grade. Now I like writing mysteries, and I am currently working on a book(s).

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Despair: 4 of 241

Black Birds" Black birds singing by a small oak tree Three woman were blessed, but one was not me Raindrops falling from a deep blue sky Love shall come and pass me by Grass grows tall in the spring of this year Dew will form each lonely tear A baby's cry shall wake the night Two hearts fill at love's delight Black birds sin...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Birth: 4 of 81

"Danny's Eyes" Labor progressed as another contraction started and the pain gripped and tightened around my lower back and moved its way forward. Katie, Danny's sister, grabbed my overnight bag as she helped me out to the car, to take me to the hospital. While driving she turned to check on me as another contraction ripped t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a pet: 2 of 40

In Loving Memory for Buddy (A wonderful Dalmatian) It is in your memory where I live now, as I run through greener pastures, But I am always here to share with you all of life's disasters. Although you can not see me I remain always at your side, To listen when you're troubled, I know every time you cried. I was loyal to you...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 5 of 94

Dear Mom, or should I call you Mrs. Moore? It has been brought to my attention on several occasions you mentioned that you are not happy with the choice that your son made. It has also been said that you thought he picked far below his station in life. I thought stations were where you took your car for gas, or is that just ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The best present I ever received at work: 1 of 10

The Best Present I Ever Received at Work I had been working for a company for just under a year, and the office Christmas party was coming up. We had already picked our secret Santa's and things were winding down near the end of the work week as we got ready for the office celebration. On the day of the party the office mana...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Despair: 8 of 72

"Despair" There was nothing I could do to change things the outcome was always going to be the same. The sound of the life support machine, sometimes made me feel comforted, at other times it made me feel scared. I knew time was running out and the decision was made, they would unplug him tomorrow. I wrung out the face cloth...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death wish: 7 of 63

"Death Wish" The shadows of death loomed near sometimes he thought he saw them from time to time in corner of his eye. Why hasn't death come for him, he begged for it to take his withered useless body, his suffering had lingered to long. He was so weary his painful limbs can carry him no more; all those he knew are gone they...
Business > Customer Management How to complain to customer service effectively: 1 of 8

If the time comes and you find yourself having to contact someone in a customer service department, there are certain things that you can do to make this go more productively. 1 - Write all the information down that you might need, product name, ID, numbers, the model, etc. 2 - List should also include where and when and how...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Serenity: 3 of 21

"Serenity" She walked past the house and stood near the edge of the small cliff, where it looked down onto the beach. She watched the waves gently rolling and then curling upon each other just before they stretched out over the sand. She took a few deep breaths letting the clean fresh air fill her lungs. There were terns fly...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery: 16 of 111

Iniquity The misty rain enveloped her in its wetness, she stepped forward then suddenly she felt him with her, pure evil, as panic gripped her soul she screamed. Karen woke up shaking in her bed. This was the second night she had the same nightmare, it terrified her and sent a shiver down her spine. Looking over at the clock...