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About me - Heidi Delane

A writer, artist, actress and more,
I sit in my house and stare at the door.
Will I stay in or decide to go out?
I'll likely stay in with my cats and pout.
I'm a pretty girl, I think to myself,
I'm in good shape, I should really go out.
What if I miss him, my own

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I hear you: 2 of 142
Tiny tapping inside my soulReaching high, stretching tall"I have no idea!" I shout and scream."What shall I do?" and "Why me it seems?"I know the answer and yet I stall.My stomach churns and breath comes quickSuddenly I turn the corner; I feel sickI know I should not, but then I runDown the same dark alley what have I done?"W... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Taking business cues from celebrities: 1 of 15
Does having celebrity status necessarily guarantee success in business? Of course not, but it can't hurt, right? Maybe celebrities have cornered the market on face recognition, but it takes more than fame to launch a successful business. Sometimes the notariety of a celebrity can impede the ability to quietly develop a produc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wonderful: 11 of 71
Hazy speckled sunshine hope rips through meWarm and tingling up my spineOur eyes meet and for a moment I seeWhat I believe is God's true designTruly, love, no longer me but "we."Leaping onto a wistful and wonderful carpet rideSailing above my stark gray realityMy heart beats faster, I cannot hideWhat your crooked smile has do... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: How to give yourself an ulcer: 1 of 6
So you'd like to be the proud owner of the newest and most easily accessible weightloss aide of the 21st century? Belly up to the stress bar US Citizen, we've got strategery to deploy! I mean strategy to employ!Obviously, the first item on your checklist to ulcer land and probably looser fitting pants, is to turn on the telev... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas spirit: 3 of 9
Christmas SpiritSleeping under the Christmas treeIn my new flannel nightgown,I wondered where I would beYears from now, when grown.Thinking back now, I laugh and yawn,And stumble to my room,It's getting late, hot chocolate's goneJust my warm blankets and the moon.Snug in bed I sigh, and moan,I should have written to St. Nick!... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Why do women live longer than men: 13 of 26
It's a fact that women are still living longer then men. Despite today's fast paced society, where women are likely to be both the breadwinner and primary caregiver to aging parents and their own children, it is amazing that women are still outliving men. The question is why? Is it physiological or psychological?Women across ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 87 of 131
The air stood electric and frighteningly still, commanding Ali's attention like the moment suspended in time before angry fingers snap. The hair on the back of her neck stood tingling and she smacked at it impatiently, waiting for whatever it was that was about to happen. She wished now that she had taken the last Zanax that ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Karaoke at the wedding: 17 of 22
Why is it always "Brick House" that is the undoing at weddings brave enough for the All-American sport of karaoke? There is always one member of the wedding party who has imbibed in one too many glasses of champagne, and who now fancies him or herself the next big recording artist just waiting to be discovered. Now I cannot s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in my life: 333 of 390
I tried, I did!I tried to slow down!I sat but slidInto comforting drown.I'm afraid to sit,The guilt sets in.I can't commitTo such lazy sin!If I relax,Who will produce?Is sit backIt will all break loose!I can't relax,It's hard, I tried!It's just a fact...Type A can't hide.So that's my day,I wanted to lieBut I knew I'd payThen ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A woman's courage and strength: 7 of 8
Just when I think I am at the end of my rope, I can take no more, I think of my family. My family is so very important to me, although we are spread across the nation. My family, with all their dysfunction, has oddly served it's function for me. My family is full of love of all levels and understanding and general confusion w... More..