Articles written by Doyle Delap

I have writted a few things on occasion, but never professionally. When I found out about Helium, I thought I would post a couple of items.

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 37 of 167

"A Taste of Perfect Pain" A father watches his daughter first open her eyes. A mother's heart breaks to hear her injured son's cries. A parent's pure joy when a child learns truth; And the frustration to see her struggle through youth Then, a new mother's joy is seasoned with sorrow When she thinks of the girl who'll give up...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Christmas traditions: 10 of 30

The Dreaded Raisin Cookie Let-Down Syndrome Remember when you were a kid on Christmas morning? You could hardly get to sleep that night, and then woke up extra early to rush to the Christmas tree to see what gifts were there. I think most of us can remember the excitement and anticipationas well as the impatience waiting for...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Precious children: 28 of 35

"Imprints in Time" When I teach you, Who is listening? As I live my life, Who is watching? I touch countless others; Generations unseen, In the lessons I'm living And in the life that I teach. An impressionable mind For me to impress What far-distant child Will feel my caress? The words that I say Imprinted in time. Your son...