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I am a piece of clay-currently, constantly being molded into who I am today and who I will someday be. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Sometimes I feel torn between all these roles, constantly trying to finding a medium to please all. However,

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 3 of 42
The Fourth of July Mystery Searching for Jenny Suspects:Jenny's fatherJenny left to play with her friendJenny went after the clown with cotton candyThe tall, scary looking man with the teddy bear Rachel walked briskly through the crowd, pushing her way through groups of people unwilling to make way for her. Constantly she ru... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Historical fiction: 5 of 55
Pouring rain hit the ground so hard it bounced off the unbeaten path directly back on to their faces. The large oak trees provided no cover from the wind and their swirling branches only made travel more difficult. The six of them had been running for three miles now, and the dogs were getting closer. They could almost feel t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Notebooks: 15 of 68
Scribbled downMemoriesJotted DownNotesWritten in my notebookSo I can take a lookLater on in life-reviewedCritics would agreeNot always a clear purposeMy scripted memoriesGrammar with a passionThough not always neatStories of my life revealedAs specific as can beTucked under my pillowHidden from prying eyesMy private thoughts ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wonderful: 20 of 71
-Wonderful Creation-Wonderful creationLiving inside of meTugging at my heartstringsMaking sweet memoriesYour heartbeat I relishYour personality beginsIn this early stage of life I feelYou're winning over meMy wonderful creationMy love is overflowingAs anxious defeats meI anticipate your coming More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Choosing the right paper for your scrapbooking project: 2 of 6
~Choosing the Perfect Scrapbooking Paper- A Two-Step Process!~ Choosing the right paper for your scrapbooking project is very important. It is critical to pick the right type and style of paper to create the most desired effect on your pages. Fortunately there are really only two steps that need to be taken. (1)Choosing the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Little things: 44 of 128
-In the Little Things of Life-True happiness is foundIn the little things of lifeWhere something smallYet so profoundChills us to the bone!True happiness is foundWhen I feel his little hands and feetMoving gently within my womb!True happiness is foundWhen I close my eyes and praySaying "Thank You, Lord, for this beautiful spr... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my purse: 33 of 88
Inside my purse, oh my! Must I tell?To relinquish its contents might near break a spell!Pockets and pouches overflowing with thingsOh, dear me, is that my wedding ring?All sorts of gadgets and thing-a-ma-bobs,To reveal them to you might make me sob!Bright things, and odd things, oh no, I can't say!I guess I'll have to try aga... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snapshots: 40 of 100
The Definition of a SnapshotA moment in time capturedFrozen and filedFilled with beckoning to be remembered once and awhileEyes into a pastimeMemorable (or not)Striving to not be forgottenSometimes, usually, lostThe bookmark of a memoryA chapter in a bookThe obtainable reliance to often take a lookA still-frame masterpieceBur... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Great Christian books for teens: 2 of 5
If society knew about the Christian books out on the market today, that are being targeted towards teenagers, they would throw a fit. Easy sex, money, and fame will not be encouraged by the many Christian books making an impact on teenagers. Instead, they are replaced with love, integrity, and faith. Below are a few books hig... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ahead of his time: 28 of 57
-He's Ahead of His Time-He walks in silence among the crowded streetsWith old worn out shoes barely clasped to his feetAs he reaches the doorstep a few knocks he does makeBut no one will answerHe's ahead of his timeAgainst a slim lamppost his back he does restClutching his satchel very close to his chestA man soon arrives at ... More..