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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The wind: 3 of 96
Summer FriendWhile on my way to touch your face today, I danced and played amongst the grasses long and flowing, but they had more energy than I and so I departed, weary from their games.Through labored course I set my path across low-lying valleys and ascended cresting hills. A moment I took to catch my breath and soon I was... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poetic places: 3 of 45
Ode to Rye, EnglandThrough Land Gate pass to worlds entwined a medieval maiden reflects upon her reign;Lo, in sovereign splendor Royal Rye maintains her hill-top court with gentle grace.Laboring on the roving winds, songs of sons who fought for crown and country still echo toward the sea.In creviced walls sleeps mystic lore, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Recycling and the environmentalist approach: 3 of 12
SKIP TO THE TIP', MY DARLING!Odd as this may sound, it must be said that I love the innovative recycling centres in the United Kingdom, or tips' as they are locally-referred. In particular, I'm quite fond of the large centre located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, of which I have frequented on several occasions. What is the fas... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Pain: 11 of 30
BrokenIn sorrow bent he laid his hand upon his brow and wept, the consternation worn intimately upon his face. Masquerading behind daily pleasantries, he lived his days relinquishing his strength to the wicked ways that consumed him. Mourning the reality of his condition he found himself at these crossroads, yet again. In tho... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Kenton: 2 of 5
Kenton (K(e)-nton/Ken-ton), masculine in all of its forms, originates from Old English. Meaning "the royal settlement," or "place," it is a name that seems to resonate of regal heredity and represents one of solid character. Whilst it is a popular surname, especially within the United Kingdom, it is a rather unusual first nam... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rebirth: 20 of 49
RebirthOnward to the ground I sway-to and fro-the breeze has kissed me this last time.To fall with grace, so agile,my soul knocks upon freedom's door.Helpless, but unafraid my gaze to the heaven above.So soon I lay amongst those gone before me.I sleep, listening to gentle lullabiesfrom the earth I make my bed.I am of the eart... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humanity: 68 of 154
Unitas in NomenWe are one in nameA unity borne to use before conception.It is in the word - we, are the wordLifetimes to redefine ourselves, our name.Origins of sameness, for blood flows red through veinBreath of the breath in lungs fulfilled are synchronized.Humanity, in form, gives feel to the flesh, rhythm to the heartEqua... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks An overview of causes of hearing loss and deafness: 5 of 10
Searching for the `Quiet' in the DayIn the midst of today's increasingly chaotic lifestyles, it has become difficult to find a quiet place and take a moment to collect one's thoughts or simply enjoy the solitude. It would seem no matter where we go or what we do we can no longer evade the noise. Noise, it has become its own b... More..
Society & Lifestyle > European Culture The Italian national anthem: 2 of 4
Il Canto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians)In a world where political consciousness has often found its voice through poetic renderings, it is of no surprise the Italian national anthem found its own origins within the impassioned strophe of a poem. Scribed in the Autumn of 1847 by the youthful Genoese, Goffredo Mameli... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: World War I: 2 of 3
Tangible memories, weathered by time they are forsaken souvenirs from a transformational period in history. Hidden away in the dark recesses of a vanity drawer or propped on a shelf draped in a pall of dust embellishing their antiquity. They are sentimental evidence of a millisecond in the world's life and a personal narratio... More..