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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drug addiction: 1 of 303
"Dad" An Addict's LifeOur poor dad, he looks so frailIt really is such a shame. His mind is now gone,He doesn't even know his name.Over the years he had so manyReasons for his addictions.But now he has to pay, deathWill be his final conviction.Our poor dad, too bad he willNever know his grand-children's smiles.Enough of that ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian living: 6 of 88
My sister and I were discussing how we need to change somethings in our lives so we are more focused on God. We want to get rid of garbage from our lives, metaphorically and physically. We both have drawn closer and closer to God this last year. We cannot get over all the blessings, AND trials, but basically the adventure we ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 63 of 694
How do you explain the path you chose?All the bumps and curves that lead you to where you are today?What words do you use to describe the demon of depressionthat will never go away?Imagine walking through glass, will you ever be the sameafter being cut from head to toe?Will there be scars that hide from the eye,scars that wil... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Putting God first in your life: 14 of 114
Putting God first in your life? It's funny to think there is an answer or response regarding putting God first. Think about it, we hear all the time that we need to do certain steps, commitments, etc. that will "allow" us to put God first. So, when we, the good Christians, follow the "acceptable outline" of how our days shoul... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of suffering: 16 of 104
I looked around me, taking in the surroundings of a hospital ward that I was not allowed to leave. Shame overtook me, the sinking feeling in my stomach, growing stronger as images of the night before flashed through my mind. Sitting on a sterilized vinyl couch, I pulled my knees up to my chest and hugged them. My lower lip qu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 71 of 329
No, not a thief. It was a savior from the pain you had to bare;Giving you all the reasons to be who you were, an excuse not to care.No, not a secret! It's just something you shouldn't have to share.Inviting it in for a little while, so you could nurse the pain.A companion, sustaining nourishment, such extraordinary strength. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Recovery: 12 of 34
I'm so glad to know you are in recovery,To know you are doing fine.But, baby, right now I cannot dream aboutWhether you will be mine.You know that I love you andI know that you love me.This isn't a matter of devotion,But a question of how things will be.Everything that has happened, so much pain,Our love will be put to the te... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 199 of 426
Healing Finally?what was it that happened that made you feel so lost?what was it you carried that came at such a high cost?it seems like inside you there is this little boy who wants to be held.you protected his innocence with and impenetrable shell.Was he not loved? or, maybe, just not enough.on the outside, you presented yo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: Is it alright to be angry with God: 13 of 27
Being angry with God, as horrible as it sounds, is probably experience by more Christians than we would like to admit. Is it OK, or is it border-lining blasphemy? If it's not OK, then I'm in deep trouble. What's very difficult to comprehend is when I have been angry, I did not know how NOT to be angry. After receiving counsel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Are people born evil: 37 of 72
Are people born with "carnal sin"? In black and white terms, are we born evil? Most people believe that if a child dies, they go to Heaven. Does that mean they were innocent, pure without human desires because of a sinful nature, or evil? Most likely, the answer is very simple. A child will go to Heaven because they simply ar... More..