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Hello fellow writers and readers! I began writing poetry when I was fourteen. Back then it was a way for me to release all the emotions I felt. After graduating high school I began writing even more. At the time I only wrote poetry and worked to get some of

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love expressed: 4 of 722
RendezvousMagical moments, no track of time,and a kiss under starlit skies.Holding you close, breathing you inwe share the splendor of this night.The breaking of dawn, time catches upas I lie there in your arms.Another kiss goodbye, though our time apart is brief,in my soul I'll miss your charm.Hurried along, the daily routin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding God: 4 of 123
God's LoveIs it in the stars that shine,or in the wind that blows?Perhaps it's in the falling leaves,or even in the snow.Is it in the brook we wade in,or is it in the sun?In that couple walking hand in hand,or the park where children run?Is it in a baby's cry,or a mother's soothing tone?I know it must be here somewhere,it sur... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 7 of 169
There are many who do not believe in soul mates, or destiny. Although I never thought I would find mine I have always believed in soul mates. There was, as back as I can remember, an emptiness inside of me. It was a longing for something, or someone that was missing from my life.As a teenager, I began to realize that my soul ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love unrequited: 20 of 399
No Place To GoA tired, lonely, weary soulseemingly with no place to goA love that doesn't love at allA broken heart will take the fallIn desperation she reaches outIn anger she begins to shoutThere is no one to listen to her criesor wipe the tears from her reddened eyesThough lonely she still carries onlike nothing is going w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 17 of 296
Open Your EyesHush my child, be stillclear your mind for me.Open your eyes and take a look,my love isn't hard to see.Feel a gently summer breezeblow across your face,and know that I am theregiving you a loving embrace.Wade softly in a cool stream,let the water soothe your soul,and know that I am always presentno matter where ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Prayer: 2 of 32
Answered Prayers I was raised to put my trust in God, to go to Him in prayer with all my cares and worries. As a child I didn't really worry about much of anything except how far up I could climb in the tree in our backyard. As a teenager I prayed a lot, though most of what I prayed for was for things in my future. As an adul... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to deal with chronic back and neck pain: 1 of 9
Suffering chronic back and neck pain is something I am all too familiar with. I was fortunate that when my back started causing me serious problems I was working at a physical therapy hospital. Though I still wound up having to undergo a lower lumbar fusion, I did learn a lot about how to deal with the pain.I did not like tak... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Form letter in response to criticism: 15 of 121
Dear Ex-Husband, Though you may think I have lost my mind, I am writing to thank you for the way you treated me while we were married. For always trying to change me, and never being happy with the changes I made to please you. For making sure to tell me how fat I was, how poorly I cooked, for how selfish I was, for telling ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Is Publish America a legitimate publisher?: 2 of 12
Publish America is one of the biggest publishing scams out there. A simple Google search will raise several red flags for those researching this so-called publishing company. Those writers who do not research who they are sending their manuscript to are easy prey for companies like Publish America. Therefore, I urge you to a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing The dangers of self-publishing for writers seeking mainstream success: 1 of 6
Questions about self-publishing pop up all the time in writing groups. It is a subject that creates some very heated discussions. On one side you have people telling you self-publishing is the way to go. On the other side you have people telling you not to self-publish unless you want to end your career before it starts. So w... More..