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I've always wanted to write. I took a few classes, but something always got in the way so I never was able to pursue it. A few weeks ago, while searching for topics on creative writing on the Internet, I came across Helium. I started submitting articles and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Grass: 2 of 7
Grass You carpet my yard With your color of green You squish between my toes When I go to the mailbox In my bare feet Sometimes your soft and lush Sometimes your dry and scratchy Where ever I look Your beauty surrounds me In the barnyard The cattle graze Amidst your fields of green You lurk among my rose bushes Flowers and t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Lessons in life: 63 of 220
Lessons I learned in life are many. Many of them I still live by. They made sense then and they still make sense today, even though I'm getting a little older and a little grayer, and hopefully a little wiser. Some of the lessons I learned, I will list for you. Don't take them all too seriously, though. Crime doesn't pay. Th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Resentment: 6 of 20
I resent being me at times Cold, hard, nagging I come home at night and start in on you You, my friend, my partner, my lover You had a good day I had a bad day I resent that I try and sleep at night I only toss and turn I'm sorry for what I've said, but it's too late The bitter words are already out of my mouth I resent bein... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 89 of 277
Faith In my creator Who never leaves my side When I laugh When I cry When I ask why When I fail When I fall When I grieve When I smile I have no greater faith Then I have in my creator Even when I doubt him Even when I forsake him Even when I don't want to go on He's always at my side The faith I have in my creator I pray it... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Learning through life's experiences: 17 of 51
Learning through life's experiences Experience is the best teacher. I have heard this over and over for as long as I can remember. I think back quite often to my younger years of life as I'm now in my senior years. Sometimes I find myself dwelling on past experiences, especially the ones that didn't turn out the way I wished... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 31 of 89
Before becoming a pet owner, you need to consider everything involved in caring for this animal, who will now become a member of your family. Right now, I'm not a pet owner. I live in an upstairs apartment and I really have no room for a pet. We have had several pets, mostly dogs, during our more then 40 years of marriage. O... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education 101: 9 of 25
Approximately ten years ago, when I was in my mid-fifties,I decided I needed, and wanted to do something different in my life. I was trying to recover from one of those "Pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and start all over again" situations. I decided to check out the local community college to see what they had to offer... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) TV as a friend: 13 of 36
TV as a friend, how very interesting that concept is. I never really thought of the TV that way but when I stop and think about it, it could definitely be considered a friend. It's always there when you want some company. When you're tired of it, you just shut it off. It's not like a "human" friend, that you may have to give... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Life: Is there life after 40, 50, 60?: 13 of 35
Today I attended a birthday party for a lady from our church who turned 90. Don't ask her if there's life after 40, 50, or 60. The chipper little gal, a mere 4feet 10inches, scooted around the room with her walker like it was nobody's business. She wore a crown in her white, just permed hair. She was crowned valentine queen ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity The best things about growing old: 9 of 24
First of all, I didn't want to grow old. I don't know of anyone who honestly does want to grow old. Realistically though, we know that we will grow old someday, if we remain on this earth. I still want to be here, so I need to accept the fact that I'm growing old. So let's just sit back and enjoy the rest of the ride. My hea... More..