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I'm a single mom with two wonderful boys. I love to write and share my dreams with others. i enjoy spending time quality time with my family and friends. They are the most important things in my life. I also enjoy working with school aged children. I Try to

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The life we leave behind: 3 of 53
The Wooden BoxToday I packed away a part of my soulAs the tears once more begin to unfoldOf yesterday's memories, stolen formSurrounds me like a magnetic stormImages of a life that could not beForced me once again, to set you freeWith bits and pieces my soulNow slowly dying out out of controlFor nothing is left to hold on toI... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Growing up: 1 of 7
Daddy's Little GirlSeems like only yesterday, I held you in my armsMy beautiful baby girl, you had your mother's charmsMy heart just melted, when you first smiled at meThen came those little steps, trying to find your feet.With piggyback rides and pig tails flying in the windPinky swears, or daddy lets just pretendIt seems I ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Sports: 3 of 16
The Last GameThe score was tied five to five in the bottom of the seventh inning, bases loaded, two outs. Cody was up at bat for the Rangers. He slowly stepped up to the plate. He was nervous as he stepped back to take a couple practice swings. He wasn't the best player on the team, and he had a lot of pressure building up wi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The field of life: 5 of 19
Haunted WallsThe music that once fed my soulIs now a story that goes untoldAs haunting images fill these wallsUnforeseen dreams were made to fallVisions of happiness linger blissfully thereEncountering painful memories everywhereSounds of laughter echoing throughReminding me of a life I shared with youTo this day your presenc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the meadow: 18 of 63
Poerty: Out In The MeadowOut in the Meadow with the wind in my hairOn my way to the little county fairNeon lights stretching from end to endYou can see the ferris wheel from around the bendAs the roller coaster roars through the nightAnd children screaming from the haunted house in frightWith the lingering smell of popcorn fi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my purse: 28 of 88
In my PurseIn my purse, you will findCandy and gum, of many different kindFor the little children, I come acrossButterscotch, peppermint, Ice, or FrostDig a little deeper, and you will seeMy hidden world, happy and freePlaces for all, and everything in it's placeRight down, to a little strip of lacePencils or pens, which ever... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Raising boys as a single mom: 3 of 9
The Three Musketeer'sBy Lynn ConnellAs a single mom now of six years, raising two boys has been tough. But most importantly, it has brought us closer together than we were before. I never imaged that a mother and her sons could ever be as close as we are now. This has been an eye-opening experience for me. My oldest is 16 yea... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 41 of 90
My Little BanditMy little Bandit was a small breed dog. He was a mixture of just about everything possible, Basset, Beagle, Miniature Pincher, just to name a few. I decided to get him for my oldest son shortly after my youngest son was born. I didn't want Cody to feel left out with the new baby receiving a lot of gifts. So on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secret love: 79 of 170
Day DreamsWonderful days are just around the bend,for secret lovers of daytime friends.With smiling faces whenever they meet,trying very hard to keep their feelings discreet.And drifting off to imaginary places,with their hearts longing for the other's embrace.Hoping that no one will ever know how they feel,Sneaking around fo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Little league golden moments: 1 of 2
Bug's on the FieldMy little Hunter always loved to play ball. When he was five, he finally received his first chance at being part of the team. He had been fascinated with baseball from the time he turned two. And always watching it on the television while other toddlers his age were playing with toys or watching cartoons. Bu... More..