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About me? Well, what shall I say? I'm 22 going on 40. I'm not a wild and crazy person but I am known for my spontaneity. It's my spontaneity that got me from Virginia to New Jersey and sent me to the Marine Corps. I was born in the wonderful Garden State but

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer love: 1 of 16
"A Love to Remember" A love to remember, one can only dream But for a time it seemed, that's what you'd given me Now a dream is more than that For once that dream came true It seems that once, one summer, I'd found that love in you I'm sure it remains But so much has changed We've only grown apart More than a friend, so much ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Good-bye: 9 of 132
"Bon Voyage"This is goodbye and bon voyageThis is so long for nowThere's nothing more to say of timeIf there is, I don't know howThe clock, at six, will soon chimeGoodbye and bon voyageThis is the dayThe hour draws nearI wish I could stayThese decisions I fearThis is the change so many long forThe change that so many wantI've... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reunited: 3 of 30
"Daddy Dear"Daddy dear, I know you're hereI know that this is trueMommy says that in the airThere is a scent of youShe says you've come to visit meThat my feelings are of youAnd in her words I do believeI believe that it is youWatching over meGuiding me through this difficult timeDaddy dear, I know you're hereI know that this... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Never give up: 14 of 107
"Regained Life Through Friendship"How did you find meLocked in this roomHow did you see meI didn't see youHiding away from all of the worldLocked away from viewHow did you find this lost little girlWho didn't know what to doA life built on fantasy and liesNo truth to be revealedNo one could see this little girl cryNot sure of... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dear mother: 10 of 76
With Love for Mommy*In memory of my mother, July 9, 1943 - May 16, 2008*A mother with a heart as big as any seenAs strong as the strongest treeA grandma too young to be called as suchNana was the name with just the right touchAlways there day and nightStanding her ground through every fightAn aunt who stood as a motherWith al... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 73 of 428
"Love and Devotion"My longing is deepThe pain so much deeperTo have you here is such that has yet to come trueFear strikes me to knowThat we've been apart so longThat words dare find me is a mysteryBecause my tears are so constantThat i feel unable to speakAlone I am desperate to hear your voiceWhen I'm with you, I want not t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 130 of 693
"Death's Paradox"How far does one go before death is inevitableHow long before they know that it's upon themCreeping up in shadows unseenAll around the whispering and yet the silenceSo sweet and yet on wretches to thinkKnowing that what comes next is still unsureThat unexplored frontierThat untraveled pathNo turning back, but... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Worth the wait: 5 of 25
"A Reason to Wait"Until there was youThere was nothing for meDays were endless without reasonNow, each day has purposeI wait for youWaiting for that tender kissThose nights under the starsJust talking into the latest hoursNever wanting to let go of the nightTo watch you leaveKnowing tomorrow's another dayWatching you leave gi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is taxpayer funding for political campaigns a good idea?: 1 of 5
Taxpayers' money should not be used to fund political campaigns. We pay for enough. The minute that government officials find they can get their hands on money for "campaigning" is exactly when the lines between campaign funds and campaign expenses will be blurred. It will start off with officials spending on television ads a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day A brief history of Father's Day: 10 of 43
"A Brief History of Father's Day" Today Americans look at Father's Day as an opportunity to thank Dad for his love and support by giving him gifts and treating him to dinner and a stress free day. For families with fathers serving in the war, it is a day to pray for their parents' safe return and give gratitude for the protec... More..