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My name is Roxanne Tracy. I am in the process of finishing my degree in Human Services. I have been a writer for most of my life. I prefer creative writing but like to stretch here and there to prove I can. I still believe in the written word and it's power

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fate: 1 of 21
Can you still be a cynic if you believe in fate? I have been pondering this question for what appears to be months now. I would say I was a cynic, and if astrology has any real existence then I, as a Libra should be able to balance that question out. There is one side of me that thinks things don't happen randomly. That there... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Yearning: 4 of 52
You make your presence known.You still whisper in my ear at the most inconvenient times.You make your presence known.In the salt air while I'm at the sea.In the cobblestone path's I walk when I'm far from home.You make your presence known.You make your presence known.In my garden's path as I contemplate the harvest.You make y... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotional wounds: 12 of 154
You disappeared.Sad, even lost my love of candlelight.Did you groom me to play some old part?Gaelic music, love making. Let us take the girl outoh no bother, oops we broke her heart.Brokenhearted little girl, gone woman, gone.Oh dear one, she had strength, they always saidshe is so strong she can bend.Bend, bend, bend little ... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Surviving the Christmas season after the loss of a loved one: 1 of 11
I have an affinity for Charlie Brown Christmas trees. You know the ones, with limbs the thickness of a #2 pencil. Branches that have enough pine needles to maybe require a broom when it is time to take it down. I like that when an ornament is hung on the tree that most likely it will be on the floor within seconds. In my life... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Dealing with open LDRs (long-distance relationships): 5 of 38
I became involved in a long distance relationship nine years ago. Yet, this story is not your typical one to tell. Throughout this very important relationship in my life, I married and he married. Moreover, not to each other. He lives in Massachusetts, I in Connecticut. The distance really is not that far in terms of miles. E... More..
Education > Financing College College finance survival guide: 1 of 7
I have always found it highly ironic that credit card companies hang out on college campuses all over the country. They rationalize their business tactic's simply by assuming that most young college students a) have jobs or parents with money and b) have little or no debt (other than student loans). This practice in setting u... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues Ectopic pregnancy: Painful experiences: 2 of 11
"You will never be able to have a baby, if you get pregnant it will kill you", thus were the words of doom uttered from my shoots straight surgeon. I looked to my left hand and pushed the button, the button to my morphine drip. The morphine that I thought could shut her up. Push the button and the horror of what my surgeon ju... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Our elusive love: 1 of 5
Tired, used.Battle bruised.Learned the truth.Told to let it go.It is not that easyto escape what I know.Wrote a poem to you.About black and white photos ago.You spoke of the beauty and how it is haunting.I forget now, cannot remember, and once knew it was true.What was beautiful and haunting, was my dark dear, you.Mired in an... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fishing: 2 of 9
Who says girls can't fish? I scoff at the notion! I agree wholeheartedly that a day getting pedicures and manicures can be just what the soul requests. Seriously, who doesn't enjoy a French manicure once in awhile? But, I have a secret. Worm guts under the fingernails can be just as enjoyable. Fishing, casting, baiting, lurin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Miscarriage: 13 of 48
It splintered us.Reversed us.Brought the darkness into light.This mishap at family.This tragedy to one soul for the loss of another.It slammed you shut, chains back on.You won't accept our loss, nor claim your own.Emptied us, poured us out.I bled, you still bleed.The wounds felt by one still haunt the other.It's tragic for th... More..