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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The funeral: 1 of 28
Doors open readily, I enter with nodsTo familiar strangers holding styrofoam cupsCarrying out, or having just finishedEnsuring the coffers are completely paid upWhat isn't worthily given in lifeOr even deserved depending on stateIs inevitably bestowed by the final chapterEven if from the last page it emanatesWhy it is due, an... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 8 of 101
One of the worst and most traumatic experiences that a child can face is the divorce of his or her parents. It finishes second place to only the death of a parent, and only by a nose.Either way mom or dad is gone.Helping children deal with divorce, is a formidable task, because the steps taken in the onset of this loss, will ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The garage: 6 of 50
He had been goneFor nearly six years,I'd been gone for seven myselfBut finally I made it to his houseGrandfatherHis plastic glow-in-the-dark roseriesStill hung reverentlyOver the doorsNo one had bothered with themWhat they had bothered with wereThe watches, the ringsThe pictures, the antiquesEverything taken to remember him b... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Daily ways to say thank you: 2 of 13
Have you got the "Gratitude Attitude?" Do you awaken each morning, with a smile, looking forward to the new adventures that await you in the coming day? At work, do people ever accuse you of being too cheerful, too happy? Do you sometimes feel the urge to whistle when you are walking or strolling? If this describes you, you m... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for balancing a busy life: 5 of 31
Do you ever dread getting up in the morning, knowing that you are going to be facing an endless day of running here and there, dropping the kids off, picking the kids up, stores, food, sports, demand after demand?Don't you wish that you could just every once in awhile, say, "NO"Then, why don't you?"I can't just say NO, becaus... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Relaxing: 18 of 90
Sitting in the Sauna with SidThese nails are hotSid saidLooking up from his paperAs he shifted on the wood slatsAway from a hot nail headAt respectable distanceOn a matching set of planksI satThinking how small these towels wereWhile taking great satisfactionIn the sweat drop running down toAnd spiritlessly settling onThe tip... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres The use of self sacrifice in fantasy films: 1 of 5
There is a quality in every human being that has been endowed by our Creator. This is the quality of self-sacrifice. It is written in our DNA, and is as strong as it's other endowed counterpart, self-preservation. This is where we find our balance, in the center, and why many of us live the type of status quo lives that we li... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Protection: 9 of 40
This morning you looked So fragile Not like other mornings Rushing to get us ready for our day Clothes laid out, lunches packed Hurry...hurry...don't be late Our day's foundation, but This morning you looked So fragile So breakable That even one wrong word Would pool Your eyes with tears I hope I held you long enough To set... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors John Grisham and writing on law: 1 of 4
Want to get a handle on all those commercials, that want to know if you have ever been diagnosed with a condition caused by a particular drug. and think you deserve to be compensated? Have you ever wondered how a jury is "really" chosen in a large corporation lawsuit? Often frustrated trying to figure out how a particular unk... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Links: 4 of 15
The LinksBrushed gentle strokes of The greens keeper's palletWith rich and lush greensWild flower surroundedBlue as sky or blue as seaAnd sands painted whiteThe LinksA daily gessoed canvasCommissioned only by thoseWho for aesthetic respiteFrom heart caths and sore throatsBegin to arriveBefore lightThe LinksWelcome the greatly... More..