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How to sum up who I am in a paragraph? I guess I'll start by saying I am a 27 year old musician, poet, and cook. I love anything that makes me feel alive, whether its creative or extreme. I live to write music, poetry, and just about anything else. I am in

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tornado: 1 of 15
A low growl begins like a rabid dogA white hot lightning bolt cuts through the fogIn the sky there forms a dark, dense gray cloudIn my ear the thunder echoes ever so loudAs the mists fade, the rainbow disappearsAs a misfit of nature, a twister appearsTouching down fast, bringing great wrathThe twister destroys everything in i... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Sad songs that will make you cry: 5 of 61
I believe "Pacing the Cage" by Jimmy Buffet is one of the saddest songs ever written. I also feel that it is very self assuring. It speaks of how our choices enslave us and how we can all end up "pacing the cage.""Sunset is an angel weeping, pulling out a bloody sword,no matter how I squint I cannot, make out what it's pointi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Abstract poems: 114 of 576
"A Brief Flight"Sometimes I feel like a raindrop, glistening silverchanged shapes, never a constantlosing mass, gaining waterThe essence of lifestreaking through the skyunaware of the inevitabledeath which awaitsAs it sparkles defying descriptionin the summer skythe fiery god light projectsinto the raindropreflecting as it fa... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Never give up on what you love: 8 of 28
This is a true story of a soul who was called Thomas Lloyd Genge. That man was my father. He was and is the driving force in my life. In 1996, he changed the lives of my brother and I in a way that can never be forgotten. I'll never forget seeing a 1975 Ford Ranchero pull up with a man in it wearing a purple bandana, with a s... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to tell in 15 minutes whether someone likes you: 3 of 10
Determining if someone is into you in the first 15 minutes can be easy if you read their body language and their smile. The body language is key, as it will indicate whether they are trying to get it over with or anxious because they are interested.If someone is interested in you, you will often times find them exhibiting ner... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Tips for guitar tuning: 5 of 16
For the purpose of guitar tuning by ear, you first need to learn to recognize a low E. Once you have acquired that ability, tuning by ear becomes childs play. Start at the 6th string and work your way down. 5th fret 6th string should match the tone of the open 5th string, but in a lower octave. 5th fret 5th string should matc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Childhood memories: 148 of 391
Beached Sunset is the title of this particular poetic memory."Thanks, I've never done this before,"He says as we push the craft away from the shoreIn an orange canoe we start on our wayAcross the Salmon River in the middle of the dayThe water below icy cold to the touchIn our hands, the brown polished paddles we clutchLike fl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 39 of 99
"The world revolves around the almight dollar", was a phrase often spoken by my father. "When you turn 18, the bills never stop coming", was another. I found out exactly how true those words were. When I turned 18, the bills started coming and I can tell you they never stop. As far as the world revolving around money, we all ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Favorite movie opening lines: 8 of 12
"It's the sense of touch. Any real city, you walk, you know? You brush past people. People bump into you. In LA, nobody touches you. We're always behind this metal and glass. I think we miss that touch so much, that we crash into each other just so we can feel something."You have to love the romance in that. It speaks of the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 683 of 917
Sitting here waiting for the phone to ringI'd do most anythingTo hear your voice on the other lineBut I'll be just fine'Cause I am just a mattress surferAnd I don't need any waterHave I ever told you that I dieAt the very touch of your skinWell it's sinking inIs it sinking in?Will I remember where I startedWhen I'm at the end... More..