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I am a 25 year old African American female. I am a wife and proud mother of four. I love to write; it is my deepest passion. I believe it is the one way I can share my feelings with the world.

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights What makes your life alive?: 5 of 52
I have often been told that life is what you make of it. This statement is not true in my opinion. I believe that everyone should have Jehovah as a part of their life. Faith comes from believing in a power that is greater than our own, and through that faith comes hope. An example of hope in my life comes from a personal test... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Shadows: 3 of 23
THE SHADOW DEMONS-I had just moved to Woody Hills. It was a small town with very perculiar people. No one spoke to each other really,they all seemed to be in their own world. I didn't want to make friends anyway, the less friends I have the less trouble I can get into. Today started like most all of my days. I was bored so I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Talking with God: 5 of 31
I filled my head with daily bread then I took a walk. It was getting dark so I went to the park Lord it is time for us to talk. I went down on bended knee with a humble plea in Jesus name I pray. Lead me guide me teach me your way. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 112 of 694
Have you ever shed a tear, Out of loneliness or fear?Your heart cries out for love,But no one is there to hear.I am the crying child,Left alone and afraid,My heart beating wild.I am the crying child,Searching in the dark,Waiting and watching for light to spark.Come forth and set me free,Shower me with love so that I may grow,... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 143 of 583
I had just moved into my new country house. It had been my grandfather's house, filled with many ancient secrets, for he was a man of war and lover of mysteries. Starting to feel an urge for excitement, I decided to explore the attic; since I had never used the strange key Aunt Carol gave me to unlock the door and clean it ou... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 173 of 654
i often see you in my dreams,holding my heart as it screams,come and rescue me,Love me and set me free.Visions of you in my head,Emotions felt but left unsaid.Hoping for the day,When heartache goes astray.Will you be there when I wake,To keep me calm as the summer lake?I have opened my eyes for now I see,You are truly my real... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Struggle in life: 285 of 915
I am a Black queen,taking on society by any means.Raised in a family of five, trying hard to survive.Daddy leaving Momma alone to raise her children on her own.She worked with the strength of two hearts,For mother and father, she played both parts.No matter what my family went through, I knew what I had to do,Held my head up ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tales of horror: 68 of 211
I was all alone in the big two story house. Although I had lived there all my life, the house some how felt different now; kind of scary. I decided to watch television to make the time go by until my parents returned at 2 a.m. The sci-fi channel was playing a good movie called "Earth Child." It was about a little boy who was ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 105 of 254
WHY I WRITE-I have several reasons why I write. For me writing is not just a hobby, it's my passion. After going through so much at an early age you suddenly develop a need to be heard; or a way to let the world know what it is that you feel inside. Writing allows you to this in a positive way. I first recognized my talent of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Climate change and global warming: What should we do about it: 19 of 42
Climate change, commonly known as global warming,is caused by the emission of heat trapping gases produced by vehicles,power plants,industrial processes and deforestation. Based on current projections of population and economic growth, the world's demand for energy will increase substantially over the next 25 years. The major... More..