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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 22 of 361
When The Curtain Falls. I walked beside the Lagan, early morn, And looked across a city tired and torn. My Belfast city, where I, as a child, Had lived and loved, and dreamed and played and smiled. A city now awash with blood and tears, Of bitterness, and bigotry and fears. I walked, not quite asleep, not half awake, Lost de... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 31 of 386
Shy Lover. Cry not, my love, and never cry again, For with thy tears, there falleth endless rain. Fear not that love shall never pass thy way, For love, my love, passed close by thee today. Fear not that thou art wed to loneliness, For thou shall feel the warmth of loves caress. If thou should dare to shed thy modesty, Thine... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Love in the garden: 5 of 61
The people who had moved into 35 Fairview Avenue would probably never know the sad history that had been written there, only months before they had taken possession of the property. When they looked out from the kitchen window, they would most likely admire the apple tree that stood strong in the east corner of the garden. T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Trying to find faith: Is there a God: 8 of 21
The wall between life and death. What lies behind that great and mighty wall? Is Heaven just a dream or is it real? And will the sinners into Hell's fire fall? Does all we lived for fade at death's dark veil? Will darkness be the only thing we see, And will we just be dead, and fill a grave? Or will our souls find immortalit... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The story of our engagement: 10 of 25
Donna and I first met when I was directing a production of "West Side Story" in her home town. It was probably more a case of lust, than love, at first sight, but there was definitely a mutual spark of excitement when we exchanged looks or conversation. Unfortunately, she had a boyfriend and although I was unaware that their... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why your conscience is your own personal judge: 17 of 41
If my conscience was my judge, I would feel no guilt. If a man broke into my house, intent on committing a burglary, I could shoot him, and pass it off with multiple justifications. I thought he might kill me first, I have a right to protect my home and family, I have prevented him from committing the same crime again. I hav... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Religion: 23 of 49
ADAM'S DILEMMAS. So...Adam set about naming all the creatures of the earth. He saw this rather oddly shaped beast and declared, "I'm gonna call you an Aardvark!" "Aw, give me a break," said the Aardvark, "What a dumb name. People are gonna think I'm Scandinavian with a name like that! Can't I be a Gumfallow or a Flizwab?" Bu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 23 of 49
I am a smoker, and I hate that I am. I began smoking when I was 11 years old, and at a time when there were no government health warning about the damage that smoking can do. By the time the mountains of evidence of smoking-related illness come into the public domain, I was already addicted. I have tried to stop smoking hund... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to organize a Christmas caroling party: 8 of 14
Organizing a caroling event, when you have 120 willing and vocal children to participate, proved to be a lot easier than I thought it would be last year. We had told our children in advance that this would be their contribution to their community, giving back a little of the kindness and support that had been shown by the pu... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Homemade Christmas tree ornaments: 16 of 26
Now I can't claim that the experience I am about to relate was really anything at all to do with my own creativity, but I was so impressed with it that I think it is worth sharing. I have these friends, Ronan and Lillian, who are extremely 'green', even to the point that they will not buy a real Christmas tree unless they ca... More..