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I'd like to think of myself as a writer - I enjoy many aspects of life and hope to continue to write about areas and interests that can bring pause and serenity into people's worlds.

I have a strong spiritual base that allows me to find peace in my own daily

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams: 45 of 591

Echoes a certain peace lingers inside a new morning listen a sunrise in spectacular song eyes relish nature brilliant quieting afterthought hummingbird sing listen grace beckons an elegant vision that caresses the mind hold strong listen morning began a silent journey quiet serenity listen again
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcoholism and teens: 1 of 12

Binge Drinking and Teenagers Teens and Abuse of Alcohol Remain a Deadly Combination We live in a dangerous age, one that allows our children to run rampant with their desire to carve out their identity. We as parents are compelled to allow our kids to find themselves within the pressure of their peers and societal misgivings...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith: 35 of 263

Quiet Resonance If an obligation severs our dreams can we cry alone? We are left wishing words may satisfy A moment, a lost opportunity. That quest has hope enough to ask Desire to remain alive. Passion is in her eyes, Yet how shallow is a vacant notion When intrigued otherwise? All memory becomes entangled Tied into prior o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blank canvas: 28 of 159

Yellow Streak The teacher looks away and my paint brush feels heavy. Staring at the blank canvas that contains just the yellow slash across the middle. Six weeks yet no advances. Perhaps that is art like the Contemporary. Abstract sentiment defined. My medium mantra is a splash of impulse on canvas, my parchment. One, sweepi...
Sports & Recreation > Football Players NFL talk: Brett Favre and retirement: 7 of 27

Favre's Legacy Solidifies Lambeau Field Mystique The shuffle pass, the missiles, the off-balance touchdown throws, and the humility are all attributes that define the legacy of Favre the man and his contribution to the game of professional football in the NFL. Known for his pranks on the sidelines, a noteworthy Keith Jackson...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The Spirit: 58 of 175

I wake to the sounds of morning in spring air a brief serenity the loon nearby, sing-song trees are alive with an energy encompass my mind body and soul spiritual mystique nature exists - above all else
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 510 of 1171

Bliss When in that moment the blink of an almost passionate embrace captures quiet love a wanton desire provocative . now tomorrow will bring shadows that cling upon fleeting memories bliss then realized . soon forgotten in the precarious balance we call human dignity captured in societal trappings . tomorrow will bring noti...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This is now: 34 of 78

The rains came today What a blissful morning, Soft rain peddling the pavement. A soulful loon calls, Sweet melody and a wave, Coffee in hand, quiet peace. A walk would be special Wearing rain gear. Such romantic notions Allowing the Earth to direct Our thoughts and actions. The rains came today And the morning became Symboli...
Health & Fitness > Addiction Gambling: Abuse and addiction: 6 of 13

Gambling and Alcoholism: An Addict's Perspective Similar to Alcoholism yet Unique Like alcoholism, the current wave of gambling addiction is considered a disease. Yet, like alcohol and drug addiction, there is still a mindset in our society that it is a battle of wills, rather than an affliction that makes a person powerless...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Overcoming a drinking problem: 36 of 74

My bottom began with a DWI, despite weeks before having constant signals that my drinking had become out of control. There was nothing mysterious or vague about my drinking. I drank alone, drove alone, and disregarded my life moving in a downward cycle. I was self-destructing, losing everything around me as alcohol became my...