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My name is Shamel Wheeler and I moved to Charleston, South Carolina from Seattle, Washington about 5 years ago.

I have been writing for as long as I can remember mainly as a way to express my feelings or to release creative energy I specialize in Poetry and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My painful past: 17 of 185
There's a sad little girl in me,Trying to hide the pain afraid it will break free,There's a sad little girl in me.Mourning the deaths of the dreams that never came to be,There's a sad little girl in me.I do my best to comfort her; I wrap my arms around herI tell her to just let things be, there's a sad little girl in me.She s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention How involved in Mexico's drug problems should the US become?: 1 of 10
How involved in Mexico's drug problem should the United States become? Some might argue that referring to the drug wars that are currently raging throughout Mexico as a Mexican drug problem is rather naive on the part of the United States.The United States, which is one of the largest consumers of illegal drugs in the world, ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Ways to solve the nursing shortage: 1 of 6
The United States is in the midst of a nursing shortage that is only going to intensify as Baby Boomer's age and the need for health care grows. Some reports have shown that the shortage of Registered nurses could reach 500,000 by the year 2025. There are many factors that have contributed to the shortage of nurses.In the pas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) How should the US react to Mexico's drug violence?: 4 of 14
Mexico, a country that in recent years has become a playground for Drug Cartels is one of the closest neighbors that the United States has. How should the U.S. react in response to the escalating drug violence currently plaguing that country?Perhaps the first step that the United States should to take is to realize that the d... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to set up a dart board: 6 of 20
The game of Darts is very popular and is played by people from every walk of life. Though Darts can be played alone or in small groups it is the type of game that is often played in a Social atmosphere. If you are like me then you have experienced the embarrassment of playing Darts in front of a group of people and not exactl... More..
Local Guides > Charleston A guide to historic churches of Charleston, SC: 3 of 7
Charleston is a city known for its rich history. Churches, which nearly dominate the cities skyline are a major part of the cities history. From the beginning, Charleston has always had great diversity of religious belief and practice and this has not changed; all of these churches remain in use today and still maintain activ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds What not to feed to your pet bird: 5 of 11
Birds can make wonderful pets and are known for living extremely long lives but it is important that bird owners do everything that they can to ensure that these pets are healthy and well cared for. One of the most important aspects of caring for a pet bird is ensuring that they are fed a healthy diet. Knowing what foods are ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is flow in rap music?: 3 of 6
Rap music, like any other genre has many components. From the track, also known as (the beat) to the tone of the artist's voice, also known as (the vocals) but rap, unlike any other genre of music has the flow. It is the flow that separates the boys from the men in the world of Rap music. Just as a painter's work can often... More..
Local Guides > Charleston A guide to nightlife in Charleston, SC: 1 of 1
Charleston South Carolina is a city that has something for everyone. Whether it's a romantic weekend get away, a family oriented vacation or just a group of friends looking for some R &R this city is able to accommodate just about anything. While Charleston in the minds of some may be thought of as a quaint little histor... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes An overview on southern rap: 4 of 7
Southern rap is a style of hip-hop that originated from southern cities like Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans and Miami, as the name implies. These cities are the most notable cities to have consistently churned out mega rap stars like Outkast, T.I., and Lil' Wayne respectively. Stylistically, southern rap is known for its exub... More..