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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous poems for children: 6 of 155
The King Has Lost His Crown The king has lost his crown, It simply could not be found. He looked high and he looked low, Now where could a king's crown go? Stooping down to look beneath the throne, "It's not here," he said with a groan. "And not on top of any bookcase." Sadness is etched upon his noble face. He searched the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life lessons from dogs: 2 of 26
While I was blissfully napping, From outside came a horrible yapping. I pulled the pillow over my head, Totally remissed to leave my bed. Through the fluff over my ears, The barking I continue to hear. I drag myself from the comfort of bed, Prepared to bash a doggy head. From the window I hollar and scream, At the canine den... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 33 of 428
I have a mug with the following words on it that pretty much sums up what my canine companion means to me: "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him for such devotion." Even with the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing weight: 1 of 11
Ode To Losing Weight I look in the mirror And what do I see? A strange woman who Looks a little like me. I guess I really shouldn't Be all that surprised, Between old age and desserts I have cottage cheese thighs. Remembering back when I was svelte and thin, Wearing scanty clothing That were fashionably in. Yes, my once hour... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy poems for children: 5 of 42
The Gentle Green Dragon Deep within the forest primeval, Far away from unbelievers' eyes, In a magical and secret place, The gentle, green dragon resides. Children love this amazing creature, Who has the bluest sapphire eyes, Massive wings and metallic green scales, Gentle and jolly for one his size. He tells many wonderful ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 12 of 96
Negative Numbers Madness! Numbers in math can be, so very Exasperating for me. Geometry does the same, and Algebra is yet another game. Trigonometry for me is Greek. I'm just not a mathematical geek. Vainly I can make an attempt, but from Equations I'm totally exempt. Now I can handle simple addition, Unless there is a fract... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 33 of 231
There are three little stockings, Hanging neatly in a row. On the simple mantelpiece, Above the firelight's glow. Three little stockings, Bearing faded names, Awaiting to be filled, With candies and games. Three little stockings, Untouched on Christmas Morn, Hang on the mantelpiece, Empty and forlorn. Three little stockings,... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Reincarnation: 4 of 21
Fly On The Wall Ya know....you should be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. Those words now mean a lot to me. Faye, a fellow secretary, and I were coming back from lunch. Our luncheon chatter consisting mostly of speculation about our boss, Arthur Barlow, and the beautiful, recently widowed, Mrs. Sylvia Stanyo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 57 of 290
Hespetha: A Mutant Feline's Tale Things never really seemed important, until now. I led a rather idyllic life, for what this world had become and considering, what I had become. To explain this, I should start at the beginning. I was born in a janitor's closet at Acacia Genetics Laboratories, Inc., amongst cleaning supplies.... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fairy tales: 19 of 64
Unrest In Mother Goose Land (written in dialog only.) "Dang it, Jack! Slow down!" "Jill, if you weren't wearing that frock, we would get up this hill a lot quicker!" "Hey! It wasn't my idea! Mother Goose wants me to wear this while tending her sheep." "How the heck did we get bamboozled into pulling this gig anyhow? "It's al... More..