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I have written poetry for years and have several published in the International Library of Poetry, Noble House, the International Society of Poets and won several Editors Choice awards, statues and medals. My poems may be viewed at Poetry.com, Writers-Network.com.

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Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues What you can do to stop animal cruelty: 1 of 20
Animal cruelty is at an all time high in this country as well as the rest of the world. If you see or hear of any type of cruelty to animals, it is your responsibility to notify authorities immediately, whether it is the police, game warden or proper federal agency. If you see someone beating an animal or if they are chained... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 2 of 38
This country was founded by immigrants; however, many that came to this country from foreign lands did it legally. They waited for months in New York to go through the proper channels. They learned English, found jobs, learned the Constitution and the laws, and when it came time to become citizens and swear their allegiance ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 8 of 128
Now I lay me down to sleep, three tigers at my feet. One very big, one medium and one very small, They think the bed is the place, for a nightly free-for-all. I'm in the bed, but they don't care, They think "I'm" supposed to be, the one to share. Playing and chasing, they jump over me, Til I turn out the light, and passive t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Messages from God: 2 of 31
I gave you beauty and you have made ugly. I gave you charge and you have mislead. I gave you peace and you have made war. I gave you life and you have aborted. I gave you hope and you have disbelieved. I gave you dominion and you have abused. I gave you food and water of which you poison. I gave you chances and you have squa... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 12 of 149
Back To Basics According to the Educational Advocacy Group founded by Colin Powell, 50 of the largest cities in the United States has a drop-out rate of 52%. The national average as of April 2008 is 70%, which is 1.2 million public high school students every year. Test scores world-wide places the USA in last place, with cou... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to cut your driving expenses: 2 of 24
I think we have all learned a valuable lesson, as we watched rising gas prices go over $4 per gallon. We know for a fact that it can happen any time and that it impacts every single one of us economically. We suddenly become very aware of what we do and how we do things in our everyday lives. Things that for the most part, w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Who is to blame for the contamination of so many of the world's rivers?: 2 of 22
The rivers of the world are the life-lines of civilization. River water is diverted for agriculture, irrigation, industry, hygiene and food. Some of the largest rivers in the world are the Yangtse, Mississippi, Volga, St. Lawrence, Hudson, Delaware, Rhine and the Thames; which transport the world's heavy trade by ship or bar... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Euthanizing pets to relieve suffering: 1 of 11
Euthanasia of a family pet is one of the most horrible decisions a true animal lover has to make. Questions and emotions arise as to the right thing to do for an animal that is suffering. When every possible life-saving method has been attemped and there is no hope of saving your beloved pet, now is not the time for self-adm... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) The best options for heartburn relief: 1 of 11
Approximately two million people per week will suffer the agonies of heartburn. The churning, burning, belching pain that can be in the throat or chest during the day, or more often than not, at bedtime. It takes fourteen hours for food to be completely digested and disbursed through the entire body. Three to four hours of t... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?: 4 of 42
Websters dictionary defines an addiction as a dependence on or committment to a habit, practice, or habit-forming substance to the extent that its cessation causes trauma. It, (Websters), also defines a disease as a disorder or abnormal condition of an organ or other part of an organism resulting from the effect of genetic o... More..