Articles written by Judy Furniss

What is Helium

About me - Judy Furniss

Words are magic to me. I love to write poetry, and short stories. I enjoy creating characters and watching them do their thing. I'm also a truth seeker. I am opinionated and enjoy researching to prove my point.

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing death: 4 of 214
The fog cloaked everything in new garb; even the most innocent sapling turned dark and sinister. Its cold gloomy mist spread quietly, affecting everything in its path, not being a respecter of anything.Cells divided and multiplied unrepressed, growing into an ugly dark mass, as the beast raised its ugly head and journeyed bey... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 8 of 396
GRANNY'S GARDENFour large Sweet Peas watched with anticipation as the tiny sprout popped out of the ground."Well, good morning, Little One. We've been waiting for you.""Huh? What? Who's talking?""Look up. We're over here in this wheelbarrow."Little One looked up in awe, as the crowd of most spectacular colors in the wheelbarr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer: 3 of 125
Scorching hot summer in fallow landDust devil stirring dry loose sandNo sign of rain for a month or moreCracking clay on parched, barren floor Sunburned bodies at Havasu LakeJet skies and boats creating a wakeLate night barbeques steaks on the grillDrinks in the cooler, on ice to chillHigh elevation a change of sceneCool mou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous poems for children: 4 of 154
A girl named Karlie awoke one day,eager to get up and start to play.But when she arose and began to dress,She felt a sting and started to stress."Nanny, oh Nanny, open the door,there's ants in the house all over the floor!There's one in my sock, biting my toe,I can't get him off, he won't let go!"Nanny hollered to her dear ol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The difference between being religious and being Christian: 4 of 128
There is a big difference in being religious and being Christian. Being religious is a formality created by man to live up to certain standards of living and obeying the rituals and regulations of that standard. How well you perform, depends on how sacred you are.A lot of legalism is involved in being religious. To remember a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 10 of 296
Defiance commenced at an early age a plan to rebel and set my own stage Demanding freedom to follow my willwith lust and desires longing to fill It's all about me in the here and nowdesire it all, no sweat from my browRelationships fickle, shallow, skin deepUsing, abusing, unwilling to keep. Eventually all my bridges did b... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Valentine's Day: 1 of 24
When I drove past a house decorated to perfection with fancy hearts dangling from the eaves and red and white lights strung along the frame, I wondered where I was when Valentine's Day became such a glorified holiday. Back in the day, people exchanged cards and gifts with that special someone. Nobody ever thought to decorate ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 12 of 277
A vetch in the heart starts out small goes unnoticed, near the outside wall. Appendage creeps underneath the ground to stifle new growth from all around. Betrayed heart gives into the tare creating bitterness and decay in there. A faithless enemy tears apart promoting death within the heart. Misery envelo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 57 of 1269
To My one True Love ...Our seed of love was planted some time ago,Shortly thereafter, a sprout commenced to grow.Fast and furious at supernatural speed,Leaves gently unfolding from that little seed.Budding flowers began to open each day,Seemed that surely nothing would get in the way.But it happened one day a weed came along,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free-for-all: 4 of 73
There once was a little boy who just turned eight,Playing at the arcade until very late.So busy with friends, winning prizes and such,his pizza and his soda, he did not touch.When the party was over, t'was time to go,he headed for the exit so very slow.His hands were full of pizza and soda pop,when he got to the door, he came... More..