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Born in Portsmouth, VA Nina Hammiel Turner began writing poetry and short stories at a young age. Turner received a BA in English from the University of Virginia where she was first published. In March 2009, Turner published her first collection of poetry,

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Relationships & Family > Siblings The relationship between brothers and sisters: 1 of 58
A SISTER'S LOVEWhen I was ten years old my whole life changed in the blink of an eye. My mother got married and shortly after she announced she was pregnant. I had spent ten years as an only child and then she went and had a baby and another girl at that. I was beyond the point of natural jealousy. I'm pretty sure my entire i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pumpkin pie: 3 of 55
She used her mother's recipe Laced with sugar and spices Measured in pinches and dashes Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and a secret spice As the saying goes, she put her foot in it. She woke up early in the morning Kneaded dough that would become a crust Pressed that dough into cheap aluminum pans, then Filled those pans... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On abortion: 4 of 69
MOURNINGA woman scornedAnd tornBecause she had to mournThe lossOf a man child.Her childBut not his child.Only because heDidn't want the responsibilityOf another lifeAnd she following her mindNot her heartSaid okayIgnoring the sound of heartbreakBut on that tableShe could hear him cryNameless child of the wombCalling her nameA... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seeing beauty: 8 of 110
WHAT YOU AREThe most beautiful things in the worldAre the things we can't seeThe things we can't believe inOr dream aboutOr wish forThe most beautiful things in the worldAre the very things we take for grantedThe things we toss asideOr disregardOr complain aboutThe most beautiful things in the worldAre the things we casually ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 34 of 386
PEARLI spent my life searching for youTrying to siege your loveAnd capture you in my heartI find your soulLike a pearl in an oysterAn amazing treasureSearched for by manyYet, I am the captorI will cherish itBecause one careless moveAnd it's goneLeaving me with only a grain of sand More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a sibling: 2 of 17
It has been just over a year since my brother died and the memory is still so fresh that sometimes I find myself trying to forget. I see young men on the street that look like him and sometimes I'm certain I hear his voice. I listen to my cell phone voicemails thinking that somehow, perhaps by magic or divine intervention, th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bus ride: 2 of 13
AND THE BAND PLAYEDI watched the world pass by in secondsPeople disappearing and appearingCars stopping and goingI watched the smiles of children fadeThe roaring noise like a bandBlaring trumpets and drums fill my earsWhite fades to blackThen black fades to whiteI fade to grayThe noise stops for a momentBut returns more force... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 31 of 170
Soul Mates do exist. Although a soul mate is not exactly what people expect it to be. When most people hear soul mate they think about someone who will end up being their spouse or the person they'll spend the rest of their life with. In truth, a soul mate is defined as someone with whom you have a deep affinity or connection... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Simple Pilates techniques for back and abdomen muscles: 1 of 5
Joseph Pilates developed Pilates in Germany in the early 1900s. The exercises were based on aerobic and yoga movements and are designed to give users a mind-body experience through the incorporation of deep breathing and intense concentration. However, Pilates has earned a famed reputation among today's health buffs and f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ecstasy: 6 of 28
DON'T STOPDon't stopDon't stop I want you to goDon't stop continue this flowDon't stop I've been waiting for the dayDon't stop I want to go all the wayExcelExcel me because this feeling is realExcel me with those kisses you dealExcel me to a mountain highExcel me even if I cryDon't stopDon't stop if you feel what I doDon't st... More..