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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Longing: 11 of 428
You invade my thoughtsYou manipulate my mindThen you steal my heartAnd leave my body behindLost in nothingnessMy soul cries with conflictionYou're my desireThe object of addiction More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Racism: 1 of 27
When one mentions racism, most reasonable minded individuals would dismiss such thoughts as simple intolerance. Perhaps even stereotypically diagnose the misguided and perceived racist as a xenophobe. Yet, others will acknowledge historical events and give validity to the seemingly acceptable behaviors of a racist. Regardless... More..
Other Stop making excuses!: 2 of 42
If we stop making excuses, we will be forced to accept the reality of our failures. We will have no choice but to allow the world to see our shortcomings. I do not believe we are prepared for that. It is through fear that we make excuses. Our society has become "experts in training" when it comes to the excuse making process.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Darkness: 12 of 227
Darkness WithinDemons be goneI cast you awayInto the darknessOf yesterdayI reclaim my thoughtsAnd capture my tearsI harness my painAnd take back my fearsYou have stolen from meAnd you have wasted my timeBecause you wouldn't get outOf this head of mineYou have blinded meFrom what is real and trueI was simply a soldierReporting... More..
Other Human imperfection: 11 of 142
Human imperfection is the sum of our whole, the reality of our existence. It is also the invisible foundation of our individual personalities. Human beings are perfectly imperfect, therefore all that is created and touched by humans will inevitably be imperfect. The majority of people recognize their inability to be perfect a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 16 of 202
For the next generation, just as it has been for all of the previous, there is a toss up for the better and for the worse. There is little true distinction between the generations except for the particular issues it faces and its perspective of those issues.Education is getting better for the most part. Demands and expectatio... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hard times: 12 of 149
Half past noon I was summonedTo report to the room of decisionWhere deals are made then brokenWith executive precisionPerhaps I was thought naiveAs they threw me accolades"You're the best we've ever had"Accompanied by a raiseAs my file was overviewedMore compliments my wayThen conversation turnedTo the hard times of these day... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Recognizing your true colors: 6 of 66
The origin of the term "true colors" dates back to the time of pirates. Pirates would fly the flag of other nations, or that of a merchant, with the intention to deceive others. This was known as "false colors". Hence the term "true colors" was reserved for those vessels flying flags without deception. The association with co... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Is it okay to call kids names: 2 of 22
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. This is an old expression intended for children as a defense against name calling. This expression is true on the surface. Though name calling cannot do physical damage, it does have the ability to wreak havoc on the emotional and psychological self. Unfortun... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tangled: 1 of 11
I am a tangled and twisted beingBound by my own moralsWatching others succeed and acquireAs I struggle to surviveI cannot lie for I would be lying to myselfI cannot cheat for I would be cheating myselfI cannot steal for I would be stealing from myselfBut you can do all of thingsWithout question or concernYou are proud of your... More..