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I'm 48 yrs old, and love to write. see my personal stuff on free webs at www.freewebs.com/channeledthoughts, and my blog at http:conversationalTone.wordpress.com, see me as the editor of the tea site on the women's largest network www.bellaonline.com or www.tea.bellaonline.com.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Domestic violence: 3 of 110
Your Life was meaningful, you mattered to us all. I'm glad we were able to share in your life, your loss is profound.LOVER OF LIFELover of life, your voice is lost nowsnuffed out by one you trusted.Now mine is loud and very clearShe, who once was so vibrant,who came for long visitsand loved giving gifts.She, who had the infec... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a child: 6 of 164
I Did not hear you then, but now I do, and for you a small tribute.LOST VOICE NO MOREHer voice was muffledthen her voice was stifled,and finally her voice was lost.I have chosen to stand upto try to give her back her voice,To help her speak,to tell her story.Today she would saytake good care of him,help him to grow and be wel... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Haiku: 33 of 300
Words on a page like-candlelight brightens a roomthey gladden my heart.like a shining lightthe words guide my hand on thepage like the flowingof a cool rushingstream, they tumble and roll tofill the page full withgranduer and beautyfullness of thought my heart doessing with words written. More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Do you think all rap or hip-hop affects society: 2 of 17
Rap and Hip-Hop call themselves a separate genre of music. They do not call themselves Rhythm and Blues, they are not Jazz, and they do not want to be identified with Pop. They are what many all it, Life on the streets in song. Rap and Hip-Hop is the now generation of poets on paper in song. I am a writer, I do not dislike Hi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Angels: 38 of 263
I felt a soft flutterbrush along the top of my headsudden quiet and calmand if in the slowest of motionwith gentle softness andcaresses of my motherAn angel touched my face todayshe looked me in the eyethen she held my heart stringsI began to cryshe hugged me tightly, and whispered in my earDo not go now your time's not done ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 20 of 121
Dear Anonymous, Criticism, is sometimes difficult to take. I think it takes some very harsh criticism to move forward. We hope that when we get this criticism that it will be constructive, thoughtful, and respectful. But, on the same token it also needs to be warranted. It needs to be relevant. Without that one could never ta... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Oprah Winfrey: Is she too incorporated?: 1 of 6
Oprah reigns. Oprah rules.And she should not apologize for the fact that she worked hard to get where she is today. Is she her own entity unto herself? Yes. Yes, she is. Oprah is a billionaire, because she pulled herself up by her own boot straps and brushed herself off, and continued to envision herself on top of it all. Eve... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to introduce new foods to toddlers: 1 of 5
Welcoming the new toddler into the big world; this can be a rewarding but often challenging time in a new parent' life. There is no real book out there to tell a new parent the next step into the world of foods. And toddlers are starting to take a bit of charge too! Remember the funny little face that was made as you took a s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 10 of 40
I think that decorations for any religious holiday should be permitted in public squares. I think that the decorations should always be tastefully done, and never over the top or tacky. I know that a great many people are not my religion, but I would never consider doing anything to stop another religion from display of their... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Who should get custody of the kids: Britney or K-Fed?: 4 of 16
Our children are so precious and are only little once. They truly learn what they see, and a dysfunctional life setting can cast ill effects that can last a life time. Having a judge grant custody to K-Fed, gave those two children a fighting chance to a well balanced life.I am sure any movie star, rock star, or professional s... More..