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I am 59 years old, wife of 38 years, mother of two and grandmother of 5. I love reading and decorative painting. I decorate wedding cakes for a living, and enjoy the creativity. I like to knit and crochet, but my attention span has shortened...if I can't do

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prayer: 3 of 231
Heavenly Father,I seek You today;to teach me and guide meand show me the way.I have felt so lonely,so lost, so undone.Come to me, draw me,so we can be one.I need Your strength, not mine,as I seek Your face;Your presence within me,Your mercy, your grace.All that I amand all that I haveI offer you now in exchange for your love.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed: 16 of 722
You have loved me foreverI never knew why.So teasing and kindto someone so shy.Oh how I love you!You gave yourself freely.We started a life;You as my husband,me as your wife.Oh how I love you!You were lover and friendthe other half of my soul;two sides of a cointogether made whole.Oh how I love you!You were father, provider,a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writing: 14 of 505

An expression, a thought;a way to relate.Conversation, or musing,something to state.A sharing of feelingsa picture we paint;words that portray,thoughts that take shape.A piece of our soulthat we willingly share;a gift of ourselvesto show that we care.By stroke of the penor expressions we type;we give from within,and that's wh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Looking in the mirror: 6 of 201

When I looked in the mirrorI was surprised to seea much older womanlooking back at me!When did that graystart streaking my hair?Are those really crow's feetthat I see right there?The eyes a bit droopy,skin not so smooth;sporting wrinkles and sags,where is my youth?A face that seems wearywith lines that have deepened.I don't s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Books: 2 of 65
My faithful friends,my steadfast companions.You've taken me on journeysand shared in my travels.You've thrilled me and taught meand shared countless hours;seen beautiful landscapesand castles with towers.We've studied the pastand journeyed afarwe've fallen in loveand learned who we are.Through mystery, romance,intrigue and dr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 25 of 656
I awake and He springs to mindHe longs to be my strength and my security.He longs to be my comforter and my guide.He is patient and He is understanding.He is compassionate and full of love.He is tender, yet His strength is unending.His love surrounds me.His faithfulness abounds.He listens to me in the night.He calms me when I... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The seasons of our lives: 2 of 50
In spring we are youngfull of hopes and ideals;innocent of all thingsand dreaming of love.Summer brings change,family and career;weddings and growthand children so dear.The fall of our livesbrings new change once again;maturity, contentment,finding peace in our skin.In winter we rememberthe things of the past.How did we get h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 15 of 277

I called out your nameone day in distress.I was fearful and desperateand seeking your face.I had never seen youbut heard that you care.I never felt your presencebut knew you were there.The Alpha, the Omega,the beginning and end;The Lord of us allI sought to befriend.You heard me and answeredand rewarded my faith.You give merc... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The armor of God in Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, chapter six: 2 of 27
Every person who has gone to church sometime in their life has probably heard this passage. "Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Creation: 5 of 66
The One was alone.He spoke to the emptinessand form appeared.Light and dark,day and night,land and sea,earth and sky.Earth begot seedand seed became plants.Fruits and trees covered the earth.Stars in the night,the sun and the moongoverned light and dark.Birds flew,creatures grew,the earth teemed.And the the Onecreated a man,f... More..