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I stumbled across this site while I was searching for ways to utilize my writing talents. Like many others on Helium, I had a passion for writing as a teen and spent countless hours putting pen to paper simply because I enjoyed the act. Although I was encouraged

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 3 of 362
Face the MusicGrandfather always said to me..."My son, you must not beafraid to brave the truth.And you must not seclude yourselfbehind the harbor of your youth.Sometimes, in life, you need tostand tall and push aside your fears.There comes a time in life, my son,when you need to face the music...So, hold your chin up highand... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Homemade barbeque sauce: 1 of 14
Honey Barbecue Sauce "I'll bring the chicken if you make the sauce!" I've heard this request more times than I can recall, and because this sauce is so well liked and easy to make, I am always happy to supply it. Unlike store bought brands, this thick barbecue sauce will stick to the meat while it grills. It will also stick ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Creative cheap meals for busy parents: 2 of 26
Busy, busy, busy! Does this describe your life? In a world where the pace keeps getting faster it can become stressful to create a good meal at an affordable price. Do the kids expect you to be a magician when it comes to putting dinner on the table at the end of a long day? Although there is no magic wand, there are some cre... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A general mystery: 4 of 49
The Lunch Thief!Suspects: Mr. Brown Mrs. Bentley Deliveryman Shadow critter As the bell rings, Sam carefully packs up his books and loads them into his bag. Throwing the bag over his shoulder, he says good-bye to his teacher, Mrs. Fields. In the corridor he waves to the janitor and yells, "See you tomorrow Mr. Brown!" Mr. Br... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I play bocce ball: 1 of 12
As first time host parents for a foreign exchange student, we attended an outdoor orientation meeting. The coordinator was poorly organized and had not planned any activities. The new students and their host families sat in awkward silence, until we introduced the bocce game that travels with us. Bocce was the perfect icebrea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love gone wrong: 13 of 137
The Fragrance of Dried FlowersOur love was once like a solitary flowersoft, beautiful, strong and fragrantyet it hopelessly struggledto stay alive in a hostile world.It was a flower that grew rapidlyfrom that first "hello"...It was fed and nourishedby acts of endearmentand showered with love.Regretfully, a flower can perishju... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Storms: 20 of 145
The Unmarked GraveIn icy waters, deep and silentbeneath a velvet sky,The stars dimmed,as the clouds came inand cast shadows upon a beautiful ship.The storm blew inupon an unsuspecting crew,and no one knewprecisely what to do.In gusts of wind and rushing water,the mighty vessel floundered.Lightening threatened,and thunder roar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 19 of 127
Puppy Dog KissesOnce again, Dad's daily newshas been eaten, unread.And Mom's sewing baskethas tangled up thread.The garbage is scattered,the plant has been tipped,and the basket of laundryhas twice now been flipped.There's a little surprisepuddle, right by the door,and a few smelly pileson the laundry room floor.My socks have... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Pizza Hut versus McDonald's: Taste and value: 1 of 6
Apples to apples, oranges to oranges! Pizza Hut versus McDonald's? Do they really compare? Yes, they are both recognizable and popular restaurant chains, but trying to compare a sit down pizzeria to a fast food burger joint is like comparing people to penguins. Surely they both walk upright, but that about sums up their simil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: He made me feel small: 5 of 24
AshesYou make me feellike the cigaretteyou fumble forin a compulsive fit.You deeply inhale meuntil I fill your voidand then,when I am reducedto nothing more than a butt,you snub me outand leave me smoldering. More..