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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love between a mother and daughter: 3 of 176
Her tiny upturned face,her tight-shut, unseeing eyes,her little mouth helplessly seekingare engraving their shapes in my mind.She has yet to findthat anyone else beyond mehas ever existed, and for this momentI do not regret that at all.I cannot believe my own eyes.Was there ever another so perfect?Amazement cannot ceaseat all... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotional wounds: 8 of 153
Broken-Mirror EyesMock me, will you?Throw back your head with a laugh you don't deserve.Tell me that I'm all wrongabout things I was sure I knew.Make me questionkisses and confidences.Make me despiseyour broken-mirror eyes.They are seven years of bad luck, a cut that continues to bleed, a reflection of all that I hate in myse... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True friendship: 1 of 11
True friendship. I've often wondered what that looks like. As I ponder, I immediately seem to jump to conclusions... My little list of assumptions begins.- A true friend is someone you've known forever (so they'll understand how all the stuff that's happened to you has shaped who you are now).- A true friend is of your same g... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?: 8 of 48
At first glance, the idea of rating books seems almost like an imposition upon free speech. After all, shouldn't anyone be able to write what they want? But this isn't about the First Amendment. It's about being able to pick up a book and read it, trusting that you won't get more "dirt" than you asked for.It's one thing for a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 66 of 296
All aroundI hear clamors and criesfor love.And thosewho think they've found itproudly flaunt.But I have found something better,something new and yet older than I know.I see it in the eyes that look with understanding,in the ears that listen tirelessly,in the mouth that speaks hope,but also lets a curse slipin anger towards th... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Deciding if the Beatles really were "bigger than Jesus": 8 of 30
Wow, what a claim. "Bigger than Jesus." Not many bands would have the cheek to make such a claim for themselves, but the Beatles did. But was it true?To determine that, a general agreement would have to be reached as to the meaning of "bigger". Does bigger mean more popular, more wide-reaching, or more important? These distin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 103 of 329
It's my obsession,my darkest secret.It's an addiction,not just a habit.I am disgusted,but cannot break free.Whether I hate or love it,it won't release me.Others tell me thatit's all in my head -I'd better just stop nowlest I end up dead.But I just can't stop.It's a violent need.My craving tears at meuntil I concede.This monst... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking with God: 87 of 221
My eyes are big and I'm told they are beautiful.They are imperfect. I see the world as a blur. They fill too often with tears.He takes away the tears and puts light in them.My mind is well-informed and I'm told I'm very smart.It is imperfect. I forget things I should remember. I remember horrible things.He gives me new memori... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicide: 231 of 486
-Thoughts:-I'm dying, I think.Yes, I think I must be dying.Because although I'm still breathing,there's a gun pressed to my head.It's not murder, I think.No, I don't think I'm being murdered.Because although I've looked carefully,no one else is in this room.I need to write a note, I think.Yes, I think someone should have to k... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Letter to Santa Claus: 14 of 29
Santa Nicholas Clausc/o Elven Toy Workshop1 North PoleDear Sir, I have been sorry to hear that in recent years your business has become increasingly complicated and difficult. Very sorry, but sadly not surprised. What with constant demands for toys not produced by your workshop, illegible letters written by children far too y... More..