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Im 37, and I have been writing poetry since as Long as I can remember. I live in Yakima Washington with my wife and two wonderful girls. Stormie, age 12, and Shanele, 15 going on 20. Just kidding, she is only 14. I believe, that poetry always has a message.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 1 of 1201
BROKEN HOME -She sits on the porchand looks up at the stars;flipping up her collar,hiding her scars.As a young girl,while sitting in school,she often wonderedhow love could be so cruel.The memories of the past,make her feel sad.Remembering howthey beat her so bad.Her parents were strict.She was given no slack.Their method of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 27 of 915
My Life FullfilledI can no longer hearwhat you have to say.My hair has thinned,and turned to grey.The morning paper,is of no use to me,my eyesight has dimmed,I can barely see.I can't answer my door,or turn my lock.I'm confined to this chair,I cannot walk.I try to put on my clothes,a shirt, or even a sock.I can't ask for help,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 29 of 329
You lie in bed, you tremble and sweat. It's your very existence you've come to regret. You knew the result, you knew the stakes; every joint hurts, your whole body aches. Your breathing is heavy, you're coughing and weazing, your stomach's in a knot and you feel like you're freezing. You feel like you're dyeing, your whole bo... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 57 of 352
My first two days of college were two days I'll always remember.Here a few years back, I was a new student in my local community college. The first day of classes, as can be expected, can be overwhelming to a new student, with class schedules, where to find the right classrooms, buildings, and in some cases, how to get from o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Best love poems: 118 of 568
Daddie's Little SoldierAs I watch my daddy,walk out the door,we know he's offto goto war.Mom is upset,her heart won't mend.We don't know for sure,if we'll see him again.If he gets hurt,I'll see him in heaven.This is so hard,for a boy of only seven.I'll take care of the family.I promise to try;but please daddy, please,please d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Is Iran already at war with the US?: 4 of 18
I do belive we are at war with Iran. Lets call it a "silent war." I support this statement by the fact of the number of fighters that he trains and sends into Iraq. It has been in the media, both on the news channels, and in newspapers all over the world that he has trained and sent his foreign fighters into Iraq, along with ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 59 of 190
I can no longer hearwhat you have to say;my hair has thinnedand turned to grey.The morning paper,is of no use to me,my sight has dimmed,I can barely see.I can't answer my door,or turn my lock.I'm confined to my chair,I cannot walk.I'm can't put on a shirt,or even a sock.I can't ask for help,I can no longer talk.So here I sit,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Taking a chance on love: 56 of 129
love you when your happy, I love you when your sad. I love you when your good, and I love you when your bad. I love you when you're gone, I love you when your here. I love you when your troubled, and need to shed a tear. There's just a simple point, to what I'm trying to say; I love everything about you in each a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 174 of 379
God wants me home- Part II I look at my wifeas she begins to cry.It's time for me to gowhere the angels fly.I've lived my life,and I've travelled the land.Come here, sweetheart,and hold my hand.I think about the betterdays of my life;my two special girlsand my wonderful wife.I wish I could stay,but that's not an option.I can ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Sanity: 7 of 15
Do you have a stubborn child? Can he or she be a handful at times? I have two wonderful, beautiful children ages 11 and 14. One, being 11, is nearing her teen-age years, and trying to be a model of her older sister, who is already a teen-ager. The combination makes for a very trying duo. You have to have patience with this. T... More..