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Hello. My name is Randy Duckworth. I am the channel steward for the Gay & Lesbian sub-channel here at Helium, and I just recently joined the creative writing team as well! I'm helping out in the poetry channel. I am happy to be serving in both channels,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Darkness: 3 of 227
USELESS It's useless to hope. Every time you do, your hope is dashed. You end up living on lonelinessAnd memories of the past. It's useless to have dreams. Every time you do, they only unravel And fall apart at the seams. It seems useless to even tryWhen your chance for love has diedAnd all your broken Spirit can do is cry... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Death of a friend: 1 of 62
The untimely passing of a good friend is never an easy thing. Until it happens to us, we usually don't realize what a profound effect it will have on our lives. It is always a great shock; one that tends to put a lot of things into perspective in very short order. It is only when this kind of loss occurs that we are truly sho... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The best American television sitcoms of all time: 1 of 35
Classic television shows are one of my passions. For me, the best shows are the ones where the characters actually feel like old, familiar friends. When this is the case, they will continue to touch your life and make you laugh no matter how often you visit them. I have been a huge TV buff ever since my earliest childhood, an... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Remembering September 11, 2001: 1 of 30
No one could have foreseen the events that would take place on the morning of September 11, 2001. For most of us, myself included, that day started out the same as any other normal Tuesday morning. People left home and fought horrendous traffic to get to their jobs on time. Parents made sure that their kids got to school. Eve... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Which is better, vinyl records or CDs?: 1 of 24
This is one of those age-old debates that will probably never be settled. It is a question that has sparked many heated discussions among serious audiophiles. There are as many differing opinions on this subject as there are different types of music that folks can listen to in their chosen format. No matter which side of th... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes good music?: 3 of 54
Music has always been my greatest passion; it means the world to me. So I can tell you that the question posed by the title of this article is not an easy one to answer. Here's why: every person on the planet has a different definition of what "good" music is. Let's face it, everyone who listens to a particular piece of music... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Greatest guitar players of all time: 2 of 31
Learning to play the guitar can be extremely rewarding. There is nothing like the feeling of finally mastering the difficult piece that you have worked on for weeks...or sometimes months. However, learning to play can often be frustrating too. Although the guitar can offer unlimited possibilities for individual musical expres... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Is homosexuality natural?: 4 of 60
There's an old saying that the surest way to get into an argument with someone is to discuss one of two subjects: politics or religion. While that may be true, it is not necessarily the complete truth, because that list of hot topics should be expanded to include homosexuality in general, and this question in particular. This... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Is there any difference between a gay and straight marriage besides the genders: 1 of 14
I have never understood why so many people make such a fuss on the issue of gay marriages. I am fully aware of the reasons given for why people oppose it, but have never understood the logic behind the position. I mean, the most common reason that people state is that it opposes what is taught in The Bible. And while there ar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding God: 12 of 123
THE STORM I have never been peaceful, Like the deep blue of the sea.Neither calm, nor serene. I have always been a storm Raging and spraying, With flashes of light and thunders of sound. Out of control and I wouldn't calm down. Until I met the hand of Peace ProfoundThe Man, who rose in my midst, and softly spokePeace, Be S... More..