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Living life and loving it! That's me. In my mid fifties, I am well into my 2nd, possibly 3rd, career. I have been a freelance writer for 10 years while my three sons were small, have been published in several monthly magazines for children and adults, specializing

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poems for children: 11 of 213

Soap is a Four Letter Word Jonathan Donovan Entwhistle wakes Determined to triumph, whatever it takes. He vows he'll make no more silly mistakes He'll avoid powders and liquids and flakes. He won't take his bath because he has heard That soap is a four letter word. Mother is frantic, she's tearing her hair How can her Johnny...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 41 of 149

Gray Squirrel Timid gray squirrel in a tree Watching, watching, watching me. Cannot nap and cannot eat Restlessly he stamps his feet. He doesn't know quite what to do. But squirrel, I'm only watching you!
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religion: 52 of 170

The Good Life I lived each day my whole life through The way my church had told me to. I followed every rule they gave Convinced that what they said would save My soul. I shunned each sin they banned, Gave worldly wealth with open hand. Clothed the naked, nursed the ill, Fed the hungry, warmed the chill, Joined in public pro...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Four leaf clovers: 2 of 6

Clover Blessing God's daily blessing is so quiet, Today I nearly passed right by it. Nearly missed a four-leaved clover Growing near the garden floor. When I looked and looked more closely There were many, many more. Clover don't announce themselves, They are reticent and shy. But oh! How thrilling when you find one Having t...
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals The differences between effective and ineffective leadership skills: 6 of 15

Effective leaders inspire confidence and performance in the people they lead. They succeed in casting a believable vision of the group's goals, and enlisting cooperation from each team member. They listen well, and are able to make each team member feel important and valuable part of the team. They are able to make team memb...
Business > Entrepreneurship Characteristics you need to be successful as an entrepreneur: 2 of 5

Telling Time the Entrepreneur's Way To be a successful entrepreneur, you must learn to tell time the way entrepreneurs do. You must develop a long range perspective, and focus on the end goal instead of looking at every day's results. To fully understand, there are three concepts that interlock. They are entrepreneurial pay ...
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Your child and scoliosis: 4 of 7

Scoliosis: Walk a Crooked Mile None of my sons have scoliosis. I had it as a child, worse than any of my relatives with it, and still have it today. Mine is the progressive kind, and causes pain and height loss even now, some fifty years later. My childhood was affected in every way by this condition, and the lessons I learn...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 77 of 113

Children Clinging to a Father they must grow to understand Holding, when life's troubles come, so tightly to His hand. Innocent of evil, spending romping days at play Loving those around them, learning what to do and say, Drawing our attention to the marvels that they see Revealed in wondrous detail in each insect, bird, and...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspirational: 352 of 439

Water Striders Skimmers weave their pirouettes and dance Like weed fluff borne aloft on fitful breeze. They sketch their trackless paths with aimless ease Over wealth submerged below their stance. Unimagined riches beg their glance, Beckon, from the pebbly shallows tease; Invite the restless ones to dive and seize Some treas...