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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 1 of 144
My favorite childhood memory is of a babbling creek and its companion, a beautiful weeping willow tree. The creek meandered through grasses and trees that grew behind my house. I was able to hop an old fence and have the privilege of exploring a clear water creek complete with tadpoles, minnows and frogs. There were also bir... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Long-distance love: Can it work?: 1 of 126
Can long- distance love work ? Although there are challenges maintaining long- distance love it can work and be very special. Tenacity, trust and looking towards the future are a few of the ingredients needed for long-distance love to flourish and evolve into long term happy relationships. My husband and I dated for two years... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Characteristics of a good person: 1 of 124
If we strive to be good people we will leave legacies that our families can be proud of. What are the characteristics of a good person ? Good people leave indelible impressions on others because they possess positive qualities that are respected. Good people pay attention every day to how their actions and words affect the pe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions: 3 of 294
I prefer being happy Dislike being sad But sometimes Gloom Creeps in And doubts of who I am And what I can do Overshadow my day. I struggle To make life fit To do all I can Decisions are fraught With hesitation And fear . Hope Movement Change Creation Hold fast and tight Don't Unwind As I struggle to Han... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anger: 5 of 403
AngerShrouded in black leatherInnocence twistedImaginations kidnapped AngerLeaning on battered park benchesShouting brave lyrics from dark songsAngerHardened heartsPiercing eyesShifting soulsClenched hands shoved into pocketsAngerBurning holes through sand castles with fisted cigarettesRiding merry-go-rounds into dark tunnels... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Help wanted: 1 of 79
Help wanted sign posted In the floury window Of a small shop Owned by a talented Bread maker. Help Wanted for Kneading dough Molding loaves Into delicious Dense breads. The hours are long The work is hard Nights are for Nurturing yeast So By early morning Breads ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sunglasses: 1 of 75
Sunglasses Twisting Twirling On lilting white towers Factory molded displays Rickety Unsteady In specialty stores And department stores. Which glasses to buy They are all so bad It's impossible to choose But I need sunglasses today To keep crows feet at bay And ultra violet away. The over sized black squares T... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Signs that your man loves you: 1 of 72
Signs that your man loves you may not be apparent because they are not necessarily obvious. If we take a few minutes and think about how men pay attention to details in relationships you will realize how much they love you. 1. Some men have habits that may irritate you. For example, does your man squeeze the toothpaste tube... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apartments: 1 of 66
Pretty gabled apartment Nestles on third floor Of old gracious home Where green overhung shingles Shelter large bay windows. Original pine planks Squeaking Slightly sloping Lead invisible paths Behind large beveled doors From small footprints of those who walked In Victorian grandeur. Antique white iron tub with clawed f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Strangers: 1 of 56
Waiting for strangers Who could they be Anticipation Excitement Dresses rustling overhead Toes bending slowly into dance Porch chimes swaying Not knowing which songs to sing A night for strangers An evening of thrilling smiles. Warm hands weaving dreams Combing curls Fanning Pink hopes Falling gently on white perfumed shoulde... More..