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I am a writer by want, not by need. I have been writing poetry and songs for over 20 years and still I find new words and combinations each day. With each new day comes a new poem or song.

Most of the time my poems are of the darker side but once and a while

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 2 of 190
My Winter Home The turbulent sea rose and fell A symphony on the sullen shore The moon came out cold and full The funeral pyre died in the distance. The summer came and went Leaving me in the cold I could feel the aching in my bones I could feel the winter's chill. I walked away in silence To sit by an old oak tree The whisp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Best love poems: 14 of 568
The Lovers There she stood by the sea Saying goodbye for one last time. The sun sat and made beautiful colors A tear fell from her eyes. This place held a new feeling for her now One of sorrow and pain. She bowed her head to cry Missing her lover on the other side. He stood on a cliff overlooking the sea All was calm inside ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 67 of 918
Flowers wilted and withered away Even though the rain falls each day Distant lands separate the lovers Hearts beat as one - each have a half. Lightning plays in the distant sky Teardrops as the Earth does cry Swollen eyes turn red with blood Drenched by the torrid flood. Love is like the flame calling the moth Summoning you ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Can second marriages work?: 7 of 86
I was married for twelve years and learned a lot in those years. I am not afraid to do it again, and my plans are to be married to my second wife in December. Can this second marriage work? Yes. When I married the first time I was young and she was , too. She had four children already from a previous marriage and so I marrie... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 202 of 1327
The bandages on my wrists Hide the self-inflicted scars Scars of pain and agony The ones only I can see. Never meant to hurt anyone That's why I did it to me But now I realize The scars never set you free. The pain will always be there Hidden deep inside Not even the candles can light The shadows were it hides. Scars of pain ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Road trip horror stories: 15 of 71
Being a traveling musician I have had my share of bad road trips in the past. Some bad things are unavoidable and those are the worse road trips , in my opinion. If you plan everything to the smallest detail and have a great itinerary then you can stop many bad experiences, but the inevitable is bound to happen at some point... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Why men should avoid female 'players': 1 of 4
Female "Players" or "Professional Daters" as they are called today, are not the low life scum that people portray them to be ; rather , they are very bright and cunning. They are the fox in the hen house. They are good at skills like : manipulation, slyness, voracity and most of all ... persuasion. How many times have you hea... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Great experiences using online vacation home rental sites: 4 of 15
Plans and details , those are my two middle names so when it came to planning my vacation I set to it like a lion stalking its next meal. I have always been aggressive and a little edgy when making arrangements for a vacation. I am the guy that wants to get the most for my money, so I turned to the Internet. This vacation wa... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to let go of someone you love: 34 of 112
Letting go is the hardest thing you can do but it can be the most rewarding. If you love someone deeply then you have to set them free to live a happy life. If you love someone then you only want what's best for them , not you. I had that problem not too long ago. I loved someone deeply and passionately but she had a differe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unspoken thoughts: 162 of 528
A wicked mind of self deceit Shadows locked inside my head Light a candle in the darkness And surround myself in chains. Thoughts of pleasure only measure my pain Thoughts of love turn me insane. Something inside me wants to get out But my eyes are the only doors So I keep them shut tight And seal those thoughts within. Don'... More..