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Having always had a major interest in writing and music,I am lucky enough these days to have an outlet for both. On the music front I play in a couple of bands, these days mainly at a local level. My writing seem to sprawl across a wide range of genres and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 5 of 545
PoppiesHe was only sixteen when he answered the call,And followed his peers to the war to end wars.Sent over the water to fight for the state,But the glory he sought, turned to fear and to hate.A few glorious charges, that was what they were told,All over by Christmas ands then back to the fold.So much left unsaid in the spee... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 15 of 656
The Spirit of AlbionI've crossed the flat lands to the east,Beheld the wild Atlantic shore.Seen the island in the rain,Walked the windswept Roman wall.Ive taken passage to the holy Isle,Stood on Keno's southern moors,Drunk from Scottish waters clearAnd climbed the mighty Tor.I can show you forgotten pathwaysThat leads to the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking in the fog: 4 of 112
Walking in the fog.How sleepy is the world amongst the mist,Protected by it's cloak from all reality,Reminding me of lovers I have kissed,And live in dreams, and are no longer part of me.Distant as all those objects that the mist obscures,Her hair, her voice, a cloud of reason past,The mists of time have hidden her allures,An... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boredom: 9 of 199
Hey little spider climbing up the fret towards the plectrumHow do you find the energy to climb toward my hand,Taking in vibration, sound, so full of every spectrum,When I have no energy to care, or try to understand.Bored to my skin with notes that ripple off my swollen fingers,While no one listens to the strum, bored with my... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Tips for grieving death of parents: 1 of 21
Dealing with BereavementIt's one of the big cliches to say that there is no right and wrong when it comes to dealing with the death of someone close and I am a strong believer in that being true. Whatever it takes to get you through really is the only rule as what works for one may not be appropriate for the next person. That... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 11 of 146
Hope you don't mind me making this a top ten as I would find it impossible to limit it to just five, ten was hard enough as it was. Apologies over and on with the show.Films for me have always been an escape mechanism from the humdrum of everyday concerns. For those two hours or so films have the ability to take you to anothe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cloudy skies: 14 of 164
Like little cotten balls of wool that float through summer skies,As inspiration to their thoughts, blue background and a breeze,Makes mankind think of how God gave us gifts to make us wise,And pass that summer afternoon in thoughtful gifts that please.Then come the Autumn clouds of grey that water all the earth,With goodness ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The pivotal role of the French in the American Revolution: 1 of 11
To understand the background of the American War of Independence or the Revolutionary War, as it is sometimes called, an understanding of the previous few decades is required. Between the 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years war was taking place, wars fought by European powers from Canada and the Caribbean and from the Atlantic to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Dungeons and Dragons: Tips for dungeon masters: 2 of 21
Below are a few guide lines to aid the DM run a successful and interesting campaign.1.Ideas.Where do you get the ideas that form the basis of your adventures. The most obvious place is to read the rules, then read them again. Ask yourself how monsters, magic items and spells might be interestingly combined. Many adventures se... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Veterans: 6 of 61
VeteransThough he may walk with crooked stick,And talk with bitter tone,I know his actions aren't as quick,as those that he has known.His hip is worn, his legs are frail,He gaits with stooping back,And yet he lived to tell the tale,Although his teeth are black.His mind is clouded from a war,He fought to make us free,And from ... More..