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'Words are like breath' says a character in the Bernard Cornwell novel, The Pale Horseman. 'You say them and they're gone. But writing traps them.'

His story was set in 9th century Britain when the written word was seen as a form of magic that could capture

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: The power of love: 1 of 78
IN TIMES LIKE THESEI went away to the wildest placesFilled my vision with sweet new facesAnd I learned how to live in my own terrainBut all the time in the back of my mindThinking back to the former good timesSo afraid that I'd never see you againAnd all the days that took so longTo pass us by when things went wrongI used to ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Growing old: 3 of 130
The downside of maturity is atrophy.Of course, this statement is based on the assumption that one becomes more mature the older one gets. In my case, that ain't necessarily so. As far as having a mature outlook on life is concerned, I think I peaked a long time ago. But the atrophy oh yes, that's definitely happening.For me t... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Today's society: 1 of 26
Waiting for the RainMy father turned his head and said to meI've heard strange tales of white horses in the seaI shook my head and silently repliedI had two horses, now both of them have diedMy farm produces no more grainI'm sitting waiting for the rainI woke up with the dawn and left my homeWalked ten miles to the sacrificia... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Losing love: 6 of 84
TightropesI've tried everything I can to shake you from my mindLong walks in the morning or drink in the evening until I'm blindBut every time I do there's a new picture of youStill hang on each rumour or second-hand news of what you doI walk on tightropes, I lean on the windI play Russian roulette on a telephone dial but you... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Politics: 2 of 22
Culture by the PoundHe stepped on the soapbox with his plans and his schemeswhile the world tuned in on their TV screensHe danced like a monkey on a wirewith his mouth flapped open and his brain on fire Saying I am your hero I'm a man of today you should be like me and do things my way eat my poison watch my TV crap salivate ... More..
Business > Advertising Advertisers: How to work with the press: 1 of 10
Public relations is about boosting your relationship with the people who matter. In many cases, the people who matter are the news media. It is not uncommon for organisations to miss out on positive media coverage because they haven't properly addressed the needs of journalists and editors.Part of the battle is to understand ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Crime in the city: 1 of 10
War OnThe night is warm, you can feel the pressureThe streets are screaming with a hundred police carsThere's a raid going on, there's been some misdemeanourThere's a sound of glass breaking and alarm bells ringingThere's a war onThere's a war onWell the folks on the hill keep their curtains closedTurn the TV up loud, they ju... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Different kind of love: 1 of 10
Starting OverI looked out my morning windowWrote a list of what I sawStreet turned colour with the rainfallChildren locked behind their doorsDon't go out it's safe insideYou've lately thought of movingStay around and be my friendAnother kind of lovingI've always feared an empty lifeAnd I can't make it on my ownSometimes need ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Choices: 1 of 7
I stood on today and looked at tomorrowmy vision was blurred by all the choices I sawthere were more routes to follow than Spaghetti Junctionand I wonder which way I should turnThere's a clown on the dance floor saying just follow meI can show you the primrose path to pleasureThere's a clone in the office saying just follow m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Meaning of life: 25 of 162
Foundations"To build on these foundations," said the self-styled architect, leaning elbow on shelf,rapping rough bleeding knuckles on bricks of no dustand kicking stacked heels on grills free of rust"is the work of a lifetime, a task to achieveon a base reinforced by the things I believe;I succeed, am content and the pinnacle... More..