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Welcome to my profile! My name is Paula and I'm here on this website because I love to write and read other writers' works. Writing has been a passion of mine for over 30 years. I have written many poems throughout my life with several of those being published

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The moon: 3 of 174
I look at the moonAnd wonder what I see.A light side, a dark sideIt's a haunting mystery.Clouds obscure my visionHiding the lightened moon.I wonder what it seesIf it'll see me soon.Breaking from the cloudsIt's light brightens the skies.Then there comes its dark sideIts mystery in disguise.A mystery that belies itselfAs it rot... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pizza: 1 of 51
Rolling out the doughInto a round doughy bottomThrow it in the airFor a little flareSauce so red and thickSpread on the uncooked doughSprinkle with cheeseMake it plenty pleaseNow for a toppingWe must decide whichMeat, olives, and veggiesFor cutting into wedgiesColors aplentyIt's time for the ovenPlace it in to cookBut be pati... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things you need to be a celebrity: 1 of 35
When you want to break into show biz there are several ways that you can get your foot in the door. The first very important step is to name your talent. In other words: what do you want to be when you grow up? Have you always loved playing an instrument, do you like to sing and/or act, do you have some weird strange talent t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alone: 11 of 276
She looked at him deeplyWith love in her eyes.He looked at her slowlyAnd told her more lies.She believed him trueBut he was playing a game.And slowly he took herTo a burning flame.He loved her gentlyAs the night wore on.But when she awokeHer lover had gone.She felt a stabbing painDeep within her heart.He never came backAnd sh... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How to recognize abuse of the elderly: 1 of 18
As a member of the Yakima County Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force, I have had the opportunity to work with a team of professionals who are concerned about the high percentage of elder abuse in the United States. On March 18, 2008, our Task Force developed and conducted an Elder Abuse conference for professionals, caregivers,... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities The more attractive TV personality: Simon Cowell or Piers Morgan?: 1 of 13
If it comes down to looks, Simon Cowell has it over Piers Morgan hands down! If it comes down to these two men's judging abilities, I would also have to vote for Simon. While in the beginning of American Idol's first six shows, Simon Cowell could be just as brutal to the contestants as Piers Morgan is to those who show their ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 59 of 759
I've lost some timeI don't know whereI can feel the lossBut I just don't careThe time that I lostReally shattered my dreamSo I looked for the answersThrough the burning steamThe answers weren't thereAs I looked through the fireThe time that I lostWas a night of desireSometimes the fireMakes it so hard to bareI'm feeling the p... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired: 4 of 49
Becoming One With InspirationCould I inspire youTo inspire me?Or does it have to beWe inspire ourselvesFrom what we knowOr what we love?What inspires meMay not inspire you:The clouds, the sun,The stars and moon.Whatever you enjoy,Love, hate, or craveIt's what inspires youTo be who you areOr what you want to be.No matter how d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do prisons reform criminals?: 5 of 56
While the prison system was designed to provide rehabilitation for prisoners, the system has not worked correctly for several reasons. The main reason prison does not become a rehabilitation stay for the prisoner is because of the severe overcrowding that American prisons face today. With overcrowding comes the decline in reh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Shadows: 9 of 94
Shadows in the NightShadows haunting in the night.Playing games in the moonlight.Keeping all the shapes I seeDeep within its memory.Holding on to how I feelMakes the shadows seem so real.Hiding, playing, keeping watchWaiting for the lights to touch.Blackness falls into the nightWith stabbing pains of firelight.The twisting so... More..