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I'm a free-spirit, a dreamer and a writer - a hopeless romantic, in love with being in love - gymnastics is my first love - bringing truth and hope to those who long for it is what I live for.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: When you look at me: 3 of 309
What is it you seeAs you glance over at meAm I everything I wish to beLovely, wild, careless and freeAm I, to you, simply a childIgnorant, playful or just plain wildOr am I a woman, full of graceConfident, steady, wise and chasteDo you see me as I wasLong ago when we were usHave I changed to much since thenOh, the things we c... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Can a husband's behavior force a woman to be unfaithful: 1 of 39
Every person is in control of their own thoughts and actions. However, the actions of another can have deep impacts on which road a person will choose to take. This is true in the case of marriage. A woman may ultimately choose to be unfaithful, but most do not set out, from the beginning, with the intention of doing so. A wo... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Regret: 8 of 300
Lying in the nightHopelessly contemplating this lifeGlancing back at my path thus farSideroads taken off the mapCaution signs knocked overWarning signs turned downIt seems I somehow managedTo kick them out of my wayAnd traveled down the road I wantedThis road is not the straight and narrowIts paths are harsh and jaggedLifeles... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A fallen world: 5 of 178
Take a look around youA hard, and truthful glanceAt the world we have createdIn our paths exist no balanceSee the gallons of blood spilledThey number above the trillionsYoung, brave lives have been takenPatriotically, by the billionsSee our rulers failingPromising much false hopeBegging for our trust, our dollarsJust so they ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History Facts about the Great Wall of China: 1 of 19
Though we cannot see it from the moon, as legend would have us believe, the Great Wall of China is still quite a wonder. It is such a wonder, in fact, that it makes the list of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. This massive wall is over four thousand miles long, and was built through many successive dynasties, over centur... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Surviving Alcoholism: 2 of 36
Alcohol is slowly killing my daddy. Though, this week I've realized the end may be coming more swiftly than I was prepared for. But maybe not. Alcohol is the slowest, most torturous killer.The last few years I have been trying to prepare myself for the phone call informing me that my father has died. I have tried to prepare m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Zoe: 1 of 18
ZOEGENDER: FemininePRONUNCIATION: (ZO - ee)ETYMOLOGY: Greek, meaning, Life and/or a means of living, gaining sustenance, goods or property.ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name Zoe originated in ancient Greece. Several Byzantine Empresses bore the name Zoe.POPULARITY: In 2006, Zoe was ranked the 54th most popular name in the United Stat... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 19 of 310
The birds were my alarm clock this morning. A soft breeze rustled through my window, urging me out of bed. At nature's beckoning, I slowly crawled out from underneath my tangled heap of sheets and blankets, and made my way downstairs. I started the coffee pot, a rich Honduran brew, and sat with the puppies on the front porch,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heartbreak: 22 of 357
I've been here beforeI'll admit, its not the first timeSurrounded by the shadowsOf heartbreak and pain thatSneak into the soulOf the broken and woundedI've been here beforeThis place is too familiarTears, and violent onesOh, the endless stream of tearsImpossible to controlUntil you feel no moreI've been here beforeLikely I'll... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Early childhood memories: 7 of 99
Twilight had set in. The streetlights were flickering on. All the children on my street were being called in for the evening. Sweaty hands had been washed, tables were set, and supper was being served. I sat at the kitchen table with my three-year-old hands folded as Mama said the blessing.Mama always made sure we had healthy... More..