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About me - Leanne M Wormald

Born in England and raised in Australia; I spent much of my childhood enterprising ways to get back to the UK. Since then travelling was my number one passion until it was recently deposed in favour of my little boy.

I have a Bachelor of Arts majoring in International

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Falling in love: 1 of 614
LOVE AND FEARI am a rockAs I always claim to beOr nothing but a fearful childTrying to tip-toe through the worldUnharmedUnhurtAnd by unloving,Unliving.Am I cold as corpsesThe ice-queen standing stoicOr hiding behind a stony faadeThe shadow me crouched behindIn fearOf being broken.The tender threads of my soulPure and whiteLik... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Off the beaten path: 1 of 84
I have been living in Bucharest for the past year so I think it is time to hit the road for a while. Moldova is the next on my list and I plan to go there for a few days then return to Bucharest. I walk all the way to the Moldovan embassy which is in a residential house with a guard outside. The guard smiles uncharacteristica... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 58 of 694
Mr DepressionOften I'm waitingQuietly shakingPleading you to smileWanting you joyfulCarefree & cheerfulI think I'll be waiting a whileLife is so brightDuring daylight and nightSunshine and full blissful daysThe world cornucopiaIs my own UtopiaAnd for this, I give daily praiseFor you it is staleEmpty and palePointless and left... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear of death: 6 of 58
Aodh Ponders over Roadkill PossumO inglorious deathHow you mock me with assured victoryYour gloating army surrounds my feeble battlementsSanta Ana's AlamoUndignified deathThe muted corpse lies in defeatTwisted blotched hard and coldHollow, naked and shamedWhether prince or pauper, or possumAll are deadNone have the pride of l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I remember: 5 of 40
New Primary SchoolI'm nervousThe sun glows on the white concreteChildren laugh and run whooshing pastSmells of custard apple, mango and mould hang in the airPurple bougainvillea prickles above my headMy grip tightens on my school bagI am small and quiet and aloneI am like an impostorLike a spy dressed in the same clothes but ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I long for you: 67 of 346
I finally know what it is to love,Love meansRain is beautiful and snow is cosy,Glowing fires and your hand in mine,Your warm skin next to me,The touch of youFollows me all day,When you're away;The birds hold no joy,Their song is tuneless,The sun is cold and distant,Our small room lies empty and silent,The walls crowd in on me... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top five places to see in Australia: 6 of 24
Australia is a diverse country with thousands of amazing cities, towns, rock formations, beaches, forests, deserts and islands. This selection of the five top places in Australia has been chosen to represent the broadest range possible of Australia's many wonders.SYDNEYMany people dismiss Sydney from the top five; favouring o... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcoholism and the Irish: 1 of 3
The Myth of Craic in West BelfastSomewhere off the Falls Road in Belfast stands an inconspicuous concrete building with thick walls and small barred windows. The door is behind a locked security cage. When patrons press the doorbell the barman checks the video monitor behind the bar to see who is at the door before pressing t... More..
Travel > Vacations Planning a family summer vacation on a budget: 26 of 77
Treat the Family to a Shoestring Summer EscapeIt can be daunting to contemplate the cost involved with taking the family on summer vacation. Thankfully, there are ways to escape without having to sell great auntie Norma's knick-knacks on Cash in the Attic. Thanks to the increasing prevalence of budget airlines; armchair trave... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breast milk: Nature's best food for babies: 4 of 10
Breastfeeding for LongerAt the moment my baby is nearly 6 months old. He is curious, alert, attentive and in to everything. I lay him on his back on the middle of the rug and within seconds he has rolled on to his stomach and is rocking back and forth in the crawl position; grabbing at my handbag and emptying the contents ont... More..