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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: It's been a long time: 6 of 94
It's been a long timeMy old friendI haven't seen youSince way back whenA wife and kids, a nice new carYou're doing great I see by farYour health is great, you don't sayAnd pokers what you like to playYou're Mom has passed, such sad newsYou learned guitar, play Jazz and BluesYou live uptown, that new high riseYou're wearing co... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Credit cards: 3 of 35
Use me now, pay me laterSaid the credit card, negotiatorGot no cash, well never fearYour credit cards are all right hereUse one here, the other thereAnd use this gold one anywhereThey're lightning fast, just swipe them throughThey'll purchase anything for youAnd when there done, you've spent it allJust give our service rep a ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Busy streets: 6 of 60
Busy streets, narrow lanesCongestion and the world complainsEvery type of car and truckArrive on time, the best of luckThe traffic lights are always redConfusion races through my headWhich way to turn, go left or rightThe detours of a hectic lifeThe price of gas, there's something wrongI waste it as I creep alongBusy streets ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fresh air: 10 of 87
You ask is it fresh, is what fresh I sayThe air that I feel on this warm summer dayThat soft blowing breeze, which flows past my faceInvisible in flight, no color, no traceBut there is no taste, no texture, no feelIf I say it is fresh, would you think I'm for real?Surely you would, why would I lieFresher than fresh, direct fr... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Overcoming challenges: 6 of 42
Bookends This is a story about two bookends. One was named Paula and the other named Pete. They were beautiful brass bookends and considered one of the prize possessions of the household. These two bookends were made for each other. Their job was to support each other in keeping several books erect and straight on an antique ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Out of my league: 5 of 29
I was out of my league, I realized thatMy first plate appearance, my first at batThose pitches came fast, like a rocket they flewI swung and I swung, there's strike one and strike twoHe's ready again, his eyes barrel downThe ball hit the plate, hit my bat then the groundBall one the Ump yelled, as I still clung to lifeI looke... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Notebooks: 17 of 68
We used to be pagesWith wire spun roundHard cardboard coversThat's how we were boundFriend to the pencilLined out for easeSome had five holesSome only threeOnce used for homeworkAnd honey-do listsScribbles and drawingsBut now comes the twistNow we need chargingIf power gets lowCreate a nice passwordTo move on past goWe'll sav... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bottom of the barrel: 16 of 55
The bottom of the barrel, is not so badIt's darker and easy to sleepThose guys at the top, are not better than meThey're shallow and I'm much more deepThey say the cream rises, way up to the topBut that's something that can dependOn whether they open the barrel just rightOr open the opposite endPositions in life will make us ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pizza: 17 of 51
The perfect slice of pizza pieHas pepperoni piled highMelted cheese about to bustA golden brown and flaky crustNot too cold and not too hotAnd mushrooms, can you put a lotTangy sauce that's spread just rightSausage chunks in every biteCrushed Red Peppers add some spiceThat's how you make the perfect slice More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The jungle: 14 of 40
Danger lurks at every turnDarkness seems to fillThe jungle king has woken upIt's time to eat, to killThe mighty beast is on the prowlMovement caught his eyeSenses sharpen, sound and smellHis body on the flyHis meal it waits without a clueGlazing empty eyesRazor claws start ripping throughCompletely by surpriseScavengers who l... More..