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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My pledge to humanity: 2 of 58
When I think about giving a pledge to humanity I wonder, should that pledge be to the current human beings walking on our planet? Should I promise to keep my peace? Should I vow to follow the norm? And then I think - no. Not to those who have a blind eye to the future and only care about what is before them. My pledge is to t... More..
Other 'The best things in life are free' defined: 5 of 69
On the way home from taking my daughter to school this morning I was surprised to see that yet another lot of trees had been clear cut for yet another house built for no one in particular. I drove along the streets and took notice to all of the brand new homes in our community... each one bigger than the next. New cars in eac... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Smoking should be banned in all interior public spaces: 4 of 47
I am someone who strongly believes in freedom. Freedom of thought. Freedom of speech. Freedom of expression. Freedom to live our lives as we choose. Freedom to make our own decisions and freedom to live with the consequences of those actions. But along with that freedom is responsibility. I believe that each and every person ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Thanksgiving mystery: 5 of 41
SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FORIt was a cool and dry November afternoon. The beautifully colored leaves danced in the wind as Tabitha walked down the street admiring her new charm bracelet. She was on her way to Heidi's house to show off what her grandmother had given her as a special Thanksgiving gift. She loved the way the sil... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 17 of 72
As a stay-at-home mom I honestly get tired of hearing about the brave mothers who go back to work when their children are infants. "Career" moms as they are often referred, they are the ones on television telling the tale of the working mom. Of course they do. Journalists who have recently become parents are so quick to tell ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Regret: 79 of 300
RegretThe wind softy blewBarely brushing the hair from her cheekTime stood stillJust for that momentMemories ragedLike the rapids of the river before herEach one a blurrBurning her soulWith bitteness of what could have beenA tear slowly fellAs the wind softly blew... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Harsh realities: Outgrowing friendships: 38 of 124
When you are young and time is plentiful friends play an important role in your life. You base your existence on what they think, what they like, who they like, etc. This doesn't change very much as you enter adolescence or even early adulthood. Then, all of the sudden, you "settle down" and things change. The extra time that... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Amusement parks: 4 of 8
I drove up to the lot... it is empty now, overgrown brush and falling down shacks. I park in what was once a busy parking lot, now barely recognizable. I get out of my car and take a deep breath as I close my eyes. A faint memory of the smell of pizza. popcorn, and cotton candy fills my thoughts. I take a few steps into the w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ironing: 22 of 37
The iron warms the fabricImperfections quickly fadeAs if they never happenedAnd no mistakes were madeIf it only was that easyTo take away the painOf mistakes made when tempers flaredWhile standing in the rainI cannot ease my thoughtsAnd smooth away that sceneThe feelings flowing in my heartYour words were much too meanYou wan... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mistaken identity: 59 of 82
That person in the mirrorJust simply isn't meI have hopesAnd I have dreamsI'm more than she seems to beWhy is she always in thereI do not know her faceIt looks as though she's cryingShe should just leave this placeThat person in the mirrorShe simply isn't meI do not know that personShe's a mistaken identity More..