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I am new to Helium, but not new to writing. In fact in my teaching career, I have published a few works on curriculum and special education. I have been writing for as long as I can remember, and love to spend time sitting outside, listening to soft

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 5 of 249
From deep within the hallowed earth, life takes it's first small breath. Life strives to grow, and change and show the world what it can do. Reaching up towards the sky, life emerges from solid ground. It opens up for all to see, a new life has broken through. It takes it's time, not rushing life, just slowly growing strong. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy: 12 of 168
My mind whirls to life with thoughts of mythical creatures tormenting a future world.I find myself yearning for the magic to fly from my fingers.From all corners of the Earth, races only dreamed of, come forth to bless us with their talents, and thrill us with their knowledge.Then back I am, to the tiny, and very real house. ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual path: 3 of 37
We travel along our life's direction, trying to sort everything into it's neat, little section. We struggle to find balance and sense in our life, we struggle to avoid inevitable pain and strife. Through all this worry and torment there survives, a hope, and belief that we will thrive. For within us all, each and every one, ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Lessons in life: 19 of 220
There are so many lessons that we all deal with in our lifetime. It is difficult to always learn from those opportunities, but so long as we strive to be better, we strive to find the best we can be, we are all successful.If I could name one lesson that I have tried to focus on learning over the course of my life, because I n... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 65 of 544
He cries out to no one.She cries out to her loved one.They cry out to strangers.We cry out for the dead.He questions, Why did this happen?She questions, What was this about?They question, Could it have be prevented?We question, Will this continue to happen?He walks into the empty, dead room.She walks through the ruined landsc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humanity: 20 of 154
Compassion and caring is what humanity shows, only thinking of others and helping us grow. From children of ego, and self-centered desires, we change and evolve to display our passionate fire. Through adulthood we take all opportunities to show to others that it's about you not me and to our graves we all take away, the posi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fairy tales: 17 of 121
A long time ago, and far, far away,we begin our medieval cliche.The princess, the dragon, and of course the knightwill set this tale on the path that is right.Now the princess lived in the highest tower,the dragon had fire of ultimate power.But the wrinkle is the knight, young and brave,with no martial skills to fight or to s... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The psychology of the movie: It's a Wonderful Life: 1 of 7
It's a Wonderful Life is difficult for some to appreciate, and for others it is an absolute gem. Regardless, we have here a classic tale. One in which the main character struggles through the challenges of his life, and in his darkest hour, finds the answers to his life, and thus truly is happy.The movie is set at the end of ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Passion: 82 of 427
How can these feelings not control me?How can I possibly fight the desire,to find my place, where I should be.To feel my heart consumed by fire.My eyes they twinkle as I watch,the path unfold before me.My ears perk up hearing the sounds,which set my feelings free.I must give in to this passion,It can not be undone.I love to w... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Best board games for preschoolers: 3 of 13
Preschoolers are so open to new experiences that basically any board game that they will be able to quickly understand the rules will be appropriate for them. However, we all remember specific games we used to play when we were kids. It was these activities that made an impact upon us. These games that helped to shape our thi... More..