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As both a writer and a spoken word artist, I have a love for words. The right words can help a fledgling business attract a new customer base. The right words can spark a much needed debate. The right words can promote an event that would have, otherwise,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Music: 6 of 153
Music, my one faithful loverAwakening, stirringOne emotion after anotherMusic, my wonderful escapeAllowing me to be someone elseMy identity reshapeMusic, my trusted companionProviding that safe placeTo experience utter abandonMusic, my sexual partnerAt times slow and easyThen pounding harder and harderMusic, my ultimate drug ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On self-acceptance: 4 of 73
"You Just Don't Get It"I don't need you to fix meDon't need you to play like the Orkin Man - Tryin' to exterminate all you don't like about meFunny how you seem to think there's something wrong with meYet the God you call Awesome took His time to create meJust because you can't appreciate my song...Doesnt mean that I'm singin... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Great books to give your dad for Father's Day: 1 of 18
So your father's a bookworm? Congratulations. Your local bookstore or favorite online store has you covered from front cover to back flap with great Father's Day gifts.Whether your dad prefers fiction or non, humor or history, culinary arts or computers, books make great Father's Day gifts. When shopping for books, your choic... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cranberry sauce: 3 of 43
A Slice of Yesteryear Call me crazy if you want to But I prefer my cranberry sauce from a can It takes me back to my childhood days When, for me, Thanksgiving dinners first began Things have changed so much since then Just like adulthood, fancy dishes can be overrated Mom's tried new recipes But that jellied sauce can never ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Fun Father's Day activities for kids: 1 of 13
Where there's a father, there's usually kids. Make your Father's Day celebration this year an interactive one. With so many fun activities for children to participate in, this Father's Day can be a real celebration of family.You can begin getting the kids involved by having them create their own Father's Day gifts. Children l... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Best workout gadgets: 1 of 11
With late night infomercials promising miraculous results, it's easy to fall for gimmicks when it comes to purchasing workout gadgets. The fine print usually says "results not typical" for a reason. But, before you become disheartened, there are some tried and true workout gadgets and accessories that, when not allowed to col... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day The most popular Father's Day gifts: 1 of 11
The necktie is so yesterday! Just because a gift has been a popular choice of gift-givers, doesn't necessarily mean it enjoys the same popularity with recipients. When choosing a Father's Day gift this year, keep in mind what your dad or father figure really wants.What's considered "popular" can differ among age brackets and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 39 of 329
"CRACK"Money missin'School skippin'We got a CRACK in our familySister all day sleepin'Mama all day weepin'We got a CRACK in our familyBrother fightin'Flame ignitin'We got a CRACK in our familyOh God, not againAnother hollowed-out ink penWe got a CRACK in our familyLies being toldSouls being soldWe got a CRACK in our family More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Healing in the garden: How my garden helped me: 9 of 68
As a child, gardening was always a part of our family life. My earliest gardening memory consists of a hole I dug at the age of four. Age and time prevent me from remembering if the seeds I placed in my "garden" hole ever produced anything, but I can still remember the feeling of anticipation I had, waiting for that first sig... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rock-bottom: 3 of 22
"Bedtime Prayer" Need a do-over On everything 'Cause I can never seem to get it right No matter how hard I try I can never find that elusive light That one I told you to focus on Ha! You should've known better than to listen to me It's the blind leading the blind The only thing I see is misery Just a damsel in distress But t... More..