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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fallen angel: 3 of 51
Taking the final lookLooking into the lightA warm glowThe last glanceA passing momentFor an instant of timeAn eternity speeding pastA fall from the skyA crashing thrustSpending but an instantTime has frozenThe drop seems foreverAn eternal spiralDeeper from greatnessCrashing down into lifeFacing the worldSeeing life as it isOr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Old souls: 3 of 19
EyesLooking in eyesEyes that have seenSo muchAlmost too muchEyes that have lived throughWhat others can't imagineSo much lifeSo many smilesSo many tearsShimmering glimpsesStill remaining withinEyes that may have seenHundreds of yearsExperience and lifeWelling in those eyesStories speak outThings some can not imagineThe wisdom... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The mind: 8 of 50
My MindFallingFalling through everythingFalling through timeThrough anything that ever wasAnd ever will beThere is no timeNo placeNothingPassing through the voidBefore time beganAnd after it endedDarknessBlacknessEmptinessFalling into RealityThe MundaneThe NormalThe Earth unculturedNo interest leftFalling to the groundTouchin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Long nights: 4 of 22
NightRunning far awayHiding in the darknessKeeping to oneselfAlone from the worldIn the darknessNothing to fearEverything can be seenEverything comes out at nightEvery fearEvery dreamComes out under the moonlightShe is the greatest listenerHer pale white faceListening to the wordsOf thousands of faceless peopleAll lost in the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mirrors: 18 of 80
Unable to lookA glance strikes hardThe sharp shards pierceWith every stareThe reflection stares onAs every moment feels like a knifeA blade striking harder and harderEach passing momentTearing out from the insidePain so ferventSo terribleStinging like fireLooking into that glassThe foggy reflectionStaring back with hatredA lo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Asia Human rights issues in China: 1 of 4
The 2008 Beijing Olympics are coming upon us. This is a time that is intended to reflect universal brotherhood and peace. This is a time that is supposed to celebrate the diversity of the world. For eight years now, China has been preparing Beijing for these momentous events. At the same time, China has also deemed it fit to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 197 of 654
Closing both eyes fastThe world fades awayDisappearing into a fogA moment resting in darknessBut for only a momentThis world has goneA universe of controlFaded into the abyssThe dark void of the mindA world destroyed by one mindOne thought to seekAn idea to travelVisiting among the starsBut only for a momentThe space fades aw... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you think you're alone: 9 of 29
When you think that you're aloneLook over your shoulderAnd smileAs someone will follow behindRegardless of where you goAnd where the path leadsLook behind and smileA promise is keptBeyond and through deathIf life has gotten to hardSit down for a whileTime has since erasedThe memory that you once newRest for a while and rememb... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for creating characters for a murder mystery: 4 of 8
Crime fiction is one of the most popular contemporary fiction genres. For any mystery author, there are always two key elements: the plot and the characters. The two concepts usually go hand in hand with each other. The characters should be created to fit the plot and theme of the piece. The plot should also suit the characte... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reality: 53 of 100
If it were possibleFor Space to changeFor the World to rearrangeIs it possible to takeA LineAnd Bend It Twist It And Break It So It Is Not A LineAnymoreCould the WorldSplit Apart?Creating aVoid A Chasm Deeper Than Deep With No End Spiraling Down Into InfinityIf what is RealIs not RealAnd what is FantasyIs not FantasyThen what... More..