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In my years of writing and publishing, I have discovered profound freedom and pleasure through thought, imagination, and words, which are brought out through my poetry, short stories, magazine articles, books, and novels.
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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 2 of 229
Christmas was quickly drawing nearFor a special little boy;Tommy knew what he wanted that year,It wasn't just any toy.He had to have what he saw in that store,It was beautiful, shiny and red;More than he'd ever wanted before,"I need this bike", he said.Tommy had to talk to Santa Clause,He needed to let him know;Santa would gr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The ocean: 3 of 184
Sea of AngerSalt-scented breezes caress my skin beneath a blanket of blueAs we glide across a rippling glass;My reflection dances in the liquid mirrorAs if to entertain my soul.An ebony sky intrudes, replacing a fallen sun,Anger will join in the night;Roaring rumbles penetrate the silent airIn an electric darkness.Swept up in... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 8 of 231
Now that Christmas is drawing near,I've made a tiny list this year;I've been a good mom and wife, you see,And I'd like to have something just for me.Perhaps, for one day, to be as a queen,Someone to cook, someone to clean;Do away with that laundry pile,And grant me a little peace for a while.I ask for patience when the kids a... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Autism spectrum disorder and PDD: Seeking a second opinion: 1 of 4
Autism, a neurological disorder that affects 1 in 150 children in the United States alone. This rapidly growing and diverse disease is not prejudice, targeting both male and female children and nearly unnoticeable if one doesn't know what to look for. There are several types of autism, and children, and no two cases are exact... More..
Health & Fitness > Autism Living with autism: 11 of 32
I first met Courtney four years ago, when she was eight years old. I had been dating her father for only a few weeks, and it was time to meet her. He explained to me that she was autistic, and I was immediately ashamed, ignorant to the disorder. I suppose I never bothered to learn about it because I thought I never had a need... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Moving on: 109 of 300
The Stranger At My DoorA mysterious knock upon my door,The stranger stares intently at me;I thought he was there to sell me a vacuum,"Not interested", I say.He takes a deep breath, and he knows my name,"I'm your father", he blurts;I notice his face holding my features,It is the brutal truth.I suffocate with a racing heart,Thi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Parenting: 66 of 138
The Beauty of Bugs For generations, bugs have seemingly infatuated children, one bug holding just as much of a profound interest to them as another. I have often seen the scenario of a child, both male and female, endlessly playing with a bug while the mother's reaction is always the same, with phrases like, "put that down, i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 67 of 106
The Wedding Crash Like many, I had dreamt of my wedding since I was a little girl. When the occasion finally arrived, I was determined to create my perfect day, the most beautiful gown, the tastiest cake, and most gorgeous church. It was to be the ideal wedding, amongst all of our friends and family, that is, except for one o... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Family: 28 of 33
How is a "deadbeat" parent defined? Is it a parent who has abandoned the child, or is it perhaps a parent who simply decreases their responsibilities over time? Maybe it's both. From the moment a child is conceived, both parents have a choice to take responsibility or not. If parents choose to take care of the child, they are... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn: 181 of 196
A Lesson in the FallHues of orange and gold layer the floor beneath me,Members of the multitude of pastel trees,Floating ever so slowly down upon me,Dancing freely in the scented breeze.An everchanging kaleidoscope of color engulfs my eyes,My face kissed by sun-warmed air,A cloudless blue Heaven smiles upon me,The fingers of ... More..