Articles written by John Mcdonough

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fighting spirit: 4 of 24

We stand and wait for battle The approaching army marches Many men in sight And many more will come Tomorrow Just a soldier, one of many Commissioned only weeks ago We forget the lore of heroes Stand and face the awful truth Shouts and yells Attempts at bravery Remember now the motherland Fight the fear and stand The country...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ancient cities worthy of visiting: 1 of 5

I recently went on a cruise through the Caribbean. The cruise itself was excellent, and the land excursions were adventuresome and fun. I met many people and had many unforgettable experiences. There was, however, one excursion that outshined the others. Our last stop was on the Isla de Cozumel in Mexico. I had looked throug...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being trapped: 89 of 156

There is a place where the air is thick And the water is blue The sun is hot and the land is green So far from this world removed Oh, to be in the Indies The people are poor, but the land is rich The fruit hangs ripe on the tree And falls in the street Where the coffee is sweet on the tongue Oh, to be in the West A land wher...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections of reality: 98 of 102

The vision is past There is much work to be done Reality calls Awake forever I am deaf to the sirens Life no longer waits