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Hello everyone. I am happy that I found the "Helium"
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I have been a voracious reader of books for many years. Being a senior citizen, I have filed away a lot of facts about a myriad of subjects.

Having wanted to write as far back as I can remember

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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Self awareness: 2 of 33
Self-awareness will provide an internal picture of how you perceive yourself. Your self-image is responsible for your everyday relations to your family, friends and day-by-day acquaintances. A good self-image will make your life and the people around you happy. A bad self-image can make your life miserable.Self-awareness is a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Greeting card rhymes: 4 of 47
FAMILY POEMSGrandmas: Grandmas are the greatest. They always have a smile. Thay pat you on the bottom and bring cookies by the pile. They love you when your good and they love when you're bad. They even cheer you up when you are feeling sad. Thank you, God, for Grandmas, keep them safe and well. We couldn't do without them, a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 52 of 379
A HOMELESS MANSomewhere in the citya man walks alonehis home Is a boxhis pillow a stoneMany long years he has walkedThis path of despairhe hasn`t a goalhis destination nowhereHis mind is a foghis eyes a blank stare.he's reached rock bottomand there is no one to careTo remember is torturehis past Is all painhis life all black ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family: 26 of 182
FamilyA family is a beautiful thing.It fills your heart with the warmth of Spring.You're never alone, though there are miles in between,for love reaches out and your hearts interming.You never forget the hugs and caress.These thoughts buoy you up when your life is in a messTo know that there is someone willing to shareyour em... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My first born child: 1 of 7
FIRST CHILD. FATHERS REACTIONWhat is this your telling me?A new life forming within thee.You your self are still a childAnd I am still carefree and wild.What will happen to our playTennis, dancing, run all day.This will stifle all our funDoggone him, this little one.Oh well, I guess that we can doA little less and have fun to... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Tips for being funny: 3 of 20
Tips for being funnyWe are all born with different talents. Some people have a knack for being funny. Others go a different route toward sports, music, business, etc.Regardless of which career a person chooses for himself, it requires a great deal of training and study to become expert in any chosen field. It is the same for ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Tips for saving a troubled marriage: 10 of 54
When your marriage is in trouble, and a good many marriages fall into disaray after a few years, most partners seek help to recover the excitement and feelings of closeness they experienced in their early years.Where do you go for help and advise? You can find articles in magazines and online. You can seek assistance from fri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pro life: 9 of 47
Abortion is an issueLike none other ever knownIt tears and rips our minds apartAnd it furor is full blownA line is drawn between two foesBoth passionate in their criesTo preserve that life and let thriveOr slash it till it diesWho is right and who is wrongWhat is the basis of each voice?One side says, "Let our God decide"The ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Readers share their best personal one-liners: 3 of 13
ONE-LINERSOne-liners are the ultimate laugh producers. Not only do you get a good chuckle out of them, but you also can brighten the lives of your family, friends and anyone within earshot.The one-liners shown below were received from e-mail and from other readings. They cover an array of subjects. ENJOY!I couldn't repair you... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heaven: 34 of 116
Most of my friends believe in heaven and hell.We believe that there is a God pure and truewho put us on this earth so that we couldearn our way to be with himat the end of our earthly journey.To be worthy of that honor,we need to purify our soulsby performing good and holy deedsand by loving our neighbor.But this path is not ... More..