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I'm an aspiring writer from Buffalo, NY, looking for inspiration and education from every available venue. My fluid, long-breathed style is representative of my active thinking. You can get my first book of poetry from lulu.com.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I long for you: 3 of 346
Tarry not too long.I miss your breath,I miss your song.I yearn for your clandestine voiceAnd, given the choice,I'd have you by my side.I'll admit you had to go.There's nothing for you,Here in Buffalo,But it does not ease the regretOf things not done yet.I guess I'll just have to abideAnd think of what could be.Our chorus and ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 5 of 202
Well, it was that time of year again, the day after Thanksgiving; a time when the better aspects of human nature are tossed aside, common sense and decency ignored, and idiocy revered. My new job at Circuit City tossed me into the fray during the busiest shopping day of the year. As a road shop associate who knows absolutely ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ode: 2 of 39
Ode to my faultsOh, misunderstanding!Guide me faithful friend.Give me gentle landing,Make the argument end.Oh, mixed emotions!Sometimes I forget,My wrongs that fill up oceans,Saying things I will regret.Oh, signals crossed!Often I will find,All my points are lost,Unseeing mind to mind.Oh, meaningful sorry!Taking back what's s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sunglasses: 5 of 75
X-ray sunglasses hide my eyes.I see your hips, I see your thighs.Glasses that reveal everything I see,Superman has nothing on me.Sunglasses do nothing to hide my face,My self-loathing or lack of grace.They do nothing to heighten sophistication,They do nothing for soul's placation.I justify wearing them at night,Filtering out ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My pain: 11 of 154
Why do I only see shadow on sunny days,Wrapped, paralyzed in the darkest rays?Lighter times bring about a somber face,Still uncontented by my lowly place.When I muse upon my greatest pain,I kick myself for being a self bane.From this pain I cannot flee,When the truest pain is brought on by me.Stupid, incompetent, you were nev... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Loneliness: 64 of 580
Have I been found yet?I've been her for awhile,Standing amongst wilted lillies,Scratching my head.Has anyone seen me yet?Weeping in the shadows,Mowing endless meadows,Thirsty for companionship.Has anyone gotten a clue yet?To unspoken insecurities,To pins and needles,Stinging with pain.Has anyone seen the signs yet?Bread trail... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Quicksand: 7 of 55
Drowning in quicksand as people walk by,Nonchalant meandering, not noticing me die.Reach for a leg, "Will anyone help," I wonder.Even if they don't, I'll pull one asunder.Captivated by their waking dream,They don't even shutter whenever I scream.Desperately clawing towards hard ground,The city and the horns are the only sure ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer penalties explained: 2 of 13
In other sports, a penalty is any infraction against the normal code of conduct. However, in soccer, a penalty refers to a specific situational infraction, resulting in a free shot from twelve yards out. A penalty in soccer, or penalty shot, only occurs when a direct infraction happens in the 18 yard box, any other whistle on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I dare you: 15 of 97
War with passive aggressive words,Every one cuts like a sword,Piercing heart and lung.Fighting with her is never fun.I'm so easily swayed,Thinking I'm wrong with her stern dismay.Then fire deep within slowly imbues,Slow motion lips utter, "I dare you!"Passionate fury clenches my fistsTo the sudden challenge I just can't resis... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Renewal: 9 of 53
Aflame, great phoenix of dawn,Sing! Sing your springtime song.Bring about the robin and the fawn,Your arrival has been awaited too long.Shimmer, shimmer on rejuvenating sun!Embrace the world with warming arms;Redo the work cruel winter has undone,Practice your wild, sultry charms.Bless me grand ennobled sky,Make me remember y... More..