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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unspoken thoughts: 14 of 527
As you lay sleeping, it occurred I knew not of what you dreamed.The sweetness of rest on your face did not appear.This caused my mind to start thinking;I wondered if you felt safe or knew fear.Movement of your eyes and lipssaid there were things on your mind.Would you remember what they were come morning,or would they slip aw... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Graveyards: 1 of 29
I arrived early. From my vantage point on the old rock wall, I watched as the darkness of night, grudgingly gave way to the early morning light. The unrecognizable shapes of the dark began to slowly take form into the colorful images of flowering shrubs and the many different flowers. Growing up hunting and fishing with my da... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family stories and memories: 21 of 205
Spilt Milk It was 1967 and we lived on a small farm in Ringgold, La. Daddy was a cook in the Air Force and was stationed in Vietnam. Mama was left at home raising five boys by herself. I was fifteen and the oldest of the boys. Mama and I both worked at a little Dairy Dream in town and we both kind of swapped off watching the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing your job: 3 of 18
Loss doesn't mean DefeatOnce I arose at five am,And the smell of coffee rode on the air.Now awake I stare at the wall,Praying to fight off this great despair.Thinking now of the years I spent,Giving it all to make my way.Now it feels like wasted time,Doing my best to earn my pay.Does happiness depend on where you work,Is peac... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humor: 17 of 70
Son of Licking Doctor As anyone that has grown into an adult knows, it is tough being a teenager, especially if you're the son of a Licking Doctor. I was born and raised in the hills of Northern Arkansas in a little town close to Jasper, Arkansas. Daddy was an old time doctor trained by my great grandma in th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Finding true happiness in your household: 2 of 5
What is a household? It can be one or more persons living in a house, apartmentt, or whatever. It can also be defined as the affairs, or, goings on, of the home. It is easy to define a household, but defining happiness is a horse of a different color.I live in a household that is comprised of myself, my wife, my grandson, and... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Bareback horse riding: 23 of 50
Being One with Your Horse As anyone that has owned a horse knows, the relationship you have with your horse is as personal as the one you may have with your favorite dog. Like a child, your horse depends on you for everything from love to food. Most people feel safer when they have a saddle between themselves and the horse. I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Food: 64 of 139
ROOF RABBITT DOESN'T TASTE TOO BAD WITH A LITTLE SALT. Yes, the times they are a changing. The price of gasoline has increased the cost of just about everything, including food. If you don't believe it, then you haven't gone shopping for groceries lately. Growing up the son, of a share-croppers son, we didn't have much money.... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Bow hunting techniques: 2 of 4
Buck Fever Is Stronger Than Gold FeverThe summer sun is beginning to cool a little and visions of bucks are running through your head. Yes, archery season is at the door. Having that first deer or turkey move into your bow range can be quite daunting, so you need to be as prepared as possible. Anyone can shoot game with a rif... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 80 of 144
THE CUCUMBER PATCH In 1966 the Brown and Root Company came to Ringgold, Louisiana. Brown and Root was the parent company of Rainbow and American Pickles and they were setting up an operation in this little farming community. In those days and in that part of the country, practically all of the high school boys were involved i... More..