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The Sparrow

She flys about in search of,
Bits and pieces of debri,
Fashions her nest with love,
From the things she can see.

I take pieces of life, mostly from others. I take the pieces and combine them with my feelings and paint a picture formed by words. I write

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family conflict: 2 of 68
Raised by her aunt and uncle, Sharon grew up in a small town, in Texas.Her parents had divorced when she was small. They had gone their separate ways to separate worlds where she had no part. For whatever reason, they had left her there. Her uncle was overbearing and quite strict, but her aunt was kind and loving and could ra... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Self-forgiveness key to inner peace: 1 of 32
Forgiveness of yourself and others is the key to inner peace. Many people do not realize the damage that is done by not forgiving. It causes serious, long term, and often debilitating problems internally and externally for all parties involved. Harboring guilt or imprinting guilt on yourself or another has devastating consequ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotional wounds: 5 of 154
FOLLOW THE RAINBOW.He never came around much, and never stayed too long,Carried a vial of whiskey in a paper sack, sang a song.But this day was special, my heart was so alive.I carried a sack too with candy and today I"m five.He had said "Come on son, let's go to town, get a treat."Joy filled my little being, I felt all of te... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking with God: 9 of 221
I WOULD RATHER BE A SPARROWI would rather be a sparrow in the army of God,Than an eagle in the devils' brigade.I would rather walk to the beat of God's drum,Than march in the devils' parade.I'd rather be a servant in the mansion in the sky,Than a regal king on earth, scepter held high.I'd rather see the light through the Mast... More..
Other The perfect apology: Myth or reality: 1 of 22
Is there such a thing as a perfect apology? My first reaction to this question was, yes. Then as I explored it further in my mind and attempted to express my feelings about it, I came to the conclusion that I was wrong. There can be no perfect apology.Perfect means without flaw. All of the apologies I have ever given or ever ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Running away: 2 of 36
A WOMAN ON THE RUNShe is a woman on the run,Her dreams are all undone,And God only knows,What she is running from.Like lightening through the sky,She is running from the painShe is running from the past ,To keep from going insane.Mistakes mark the miles,Only a million left to go,And what she is running from,God can only know.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Exploring the expression 'the grass is always greener': 6 of 69
We have all heard the expression, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence". I am sure you have also heard the expression that "the grass is always greener over the septic tank", as well. What does it mean? Plainly, it means we always think we want what we do not have. We think that what everybody else has ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religion: 14 of 137
GOD HAS HIS HAND ON YOUYou'll find hope when you are told there's none.Walk calmly when the signs say..run.When the road is rough,shoes turn to steel.With cleats on the soles you'll climb uphill.Thats what its like,thats how it is,When God has, His hand on you.The world's in chaos,the world's in a tis.But,as for you,God has H... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insomnia: 17 of 165
Can't Anyone Sleep?I step out into near day light.For the moon is full tonight.The air invites me to the porch,cool breeze, no sun to scorch.Gentle wind touching the trees,Rustling guietly through the leaves.Within the branches song birds call,Their voices say I'm not alone at all.The sound of frogs croaking at the pond,Crick... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Betrayal: 9 of 86
DADDY TOOK THE MONEYIn a small town in Texas, several years ago,Things happened there only a few people know.There was a family had a young daughter,Who did not do as her parents had taught her.A grandfatherly figure, portrayed himself as good,And all the while, the family had misunderstood.He gave the child money for candy a... More..