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Since early childhood the written word, especially in poetic form has fascinated me. Much of my time is spent experimenting with poetry and song writing. Family, friends, animals and outdoor activities take up a large proportion of what is left of my time.

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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why we write: 5 of 182

There could not possibly be enough spaces in one forum for all people to explain why they write. Dreams, wishes, heartaches, sorrows, victories, losses, promises, thoughts, experiences, opinions, experiments.. (the list is never ending). I can however explain here, an assortment of reasons behind my own writing in the hope it... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Would you stop your adopted minor child's search for biological parents?: 2 of 12
Being the biological parent, maybe some people would think it isn't my place to enter into this debate. However I have seen both sides of the coin turned and experienced through family and friends the many different impacts the adoption issue has on both children and adults. I firmly believe all children have a right to know ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Breathless: 3 of 17
I stand. I gaze.I smile. I cry.Your voice I hearbelow the sky.You move. You swayYou give. You take away.Your increasing vastnessI feel today.I am breathless nowas I watch in awe.You are even more beautifulthan you were before.Your every movementis versatile and swift.I give my very beingto you as a gift.You are the oceanthat ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writing moms: 1 of 5

I believe in writing mumsprobably because I am one.we write of a childs loveand of blue skies up above.As writing mums we can seewhat, to a child is reality.It may be as simple as a smilebut it has uniqueness in its style.A mess under bed in child's roomcan be cleaned up quickly with a broom.Lunch can be cut, dinner cookedwit... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Identity theft: 3 of 8

You say you borrowed a part of meas a key to unlock the game.The only thing you really leftfor me to use was my name.My clothing and my characterhave for all these years portrayedthe inner me under hardened shellnot wanting ever to be famed.The saddest truth that lay untoldin your attempt at identity theftis the emptiness you... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Is it better to write a poem based on experience or based on opinion?: 12 of 30

Experience or Opinion. I clicked on Opinion because we are given one of two options only. Personally I do not necessarily believe either to be completely true, yet both are compatible with each other. The content of a poem can be vast and furious. It can also be centred and tame. How can you class a poem about a dream you had... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicidal thoughts: 73 of 163
I look up from down belowI look down from up above.Do not grieve my passing,just remember me with love.Know the inner fight I'm losingis a battle all my own.It isn't because of what you didor for love that wasn't shown.My expectations of myselfI just could not achieve.There is no one to blame nowso there is no need to grieve.... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Home towns: 20 of 32

My home I miss.The Jordon River flowed freely to meet the Beautiful Derwent River. Hawks and white cockatoos soared and glided gracefully over the mirrored water. Marshy swamp land at the edge of the river, catered for the food supply for these magnificent creatures. Small rodents, rabbits and lizards fell prey to birds such ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dad: 67 of 100

You were the iron handthat made my buttocks sting.You were the roaring lionthat would never try to sing.You were the bearerof truths that I'd rememberfrom early Januarythrough til late December.You were the teacher.I was the rebellious student.You were the lecturerof what was rightfully prudent.I was the childthat learnt so m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Is free verse really poetry?: 21 of 31

Free verse has a unique poetic sound to it no matter what one believes to be true of poetry styles. If people stuck to four line stanzas and trimmed edging to every poem they wrote then rhythm and meaning would be lost. The free verse advocates, of which I am one, believe that this descriptive addage of poetic use can give, a... More..