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Hi fellow writers :-) Actually, that's a bit presumptuous of me as I'm really not a writer at all, but I'm going to try to be. My daughter has been a member here for a while now and after reading her stories, and others in the categories she's been writing

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anticipation: 1 of 53
MAGGI'S ANTICIPATIONMy body's all a tremble, the day is here at last,My mind is racing forward, my heart beats so fast.I've listened to his records, watched his videos,Seen his movie many times, and been to his live shows.I've been a fan for many years, I think Neil is so great,And now, I'm going to meet him, oh, I can hardly... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer garden: 1 of 21
Summer MorningThe sun is shining, it's time to playWhat will we find in the garden todayGum nuts and pine cones and leaves of all kindsTo keep fingers busy and occupy mindsWattle flowers and kangaroo pawBottlebrush seedpods what was that I just saw?Rosella feathers with colours so brightLook at the way they catch the light!Le... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lullabies: 3 of 31
Australian Bush LullabyGum leaves rustle in the evening breezeKookaburras settle in the treesThe sun sinks slowly in the skyIt's time to sing our lullabyFrogs croak softly down by the springRosellas preen and fold their wingsKoalas climb to the branches highIt's time to sing our lullabyKangaroos hop down to the billabongCicad... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The awakening: 2 of 13
2014The magnificent old grandfather clock seemed to tick in anticipation on this 13th night of June, a Friday, and also the night of the full moon. The spectacle from the balcony was wondrous; the golden orb could be seen rising between the boughs of the ancient oak tree, and it seemed to fill the horizon. Stars were starting... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fading memories: 5 of 19
FogWhat is it that keeps tugging away at the layers of fog of my fading memory? I know there's something in there that needs to be passed on - something important that someone, somewhere needs to know. Is it 'Life and Death' important? Or is it only important in my mind?Fragments of information weave in an out of my memory - ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Female & male: 10 of 34
Why do we have an opposite' sex?I think it's supposed to beSo we can compliment each otherAnd be Us' not just you and meBut women think that men don't wantTo share all of their lifeEven with the girl they loveThe one took to be their wifeAnd men well is that how they feelHow are we supposed to know?They hardly ever talk to us... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Evening: 9 of 20
Even SongEvening's here, it's time to slow downYou've been running and playing all dayLet's sit out on the verandahAnd look at the Milky WayThere's Venus shining big and brightBut Mars seems like a little dotCan you find the Southern Cross?It's opposite the Iron PotSweet Ginger flowers scent the airAnd Jasmine perfume wafts a... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: A new day: 1 of 2
A day in the life!Help! Please can I have a new day? This one just isn't going the way I'd planned and I'd like to start again from scratch with a totally new version....It was a hectic, stressful week, and even yesterday wasn't as relaxing as I like my Saturdays to be, but I was determined today would be stress free to get m... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Sports: 14 of 24
Training for the OlympicsTimmy had wanted to be part of the Olympics since he got his first glimpse of them just a few days after his fourth birthday. He'd been given a little mixed breed terrier puppy for his birthday who he named Toby, and the two of them were allowed to watch part of the opening ceremony with Timmy's famil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Past relationships: 25 of 28
Pining for a lost love.What is there left for me now you are gone?I feel no joy, no reason to go on.The world I once believed was ours to shareHas crumbled down around me everywhere;Pieces lying scattered on the floorNow that you're not with me any more.The future holds no promise for me now,I lost your love along the way som... More..