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It has been my long time dream to become a writer, even when I was still in my pigtails. Fate though had other plans for me.

In spite of my pursuing a different profession and even amidst my busy schedule in the academe, I still have not given up on my dream.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I love you: 4 of 121

I love you in ways that could not be sung; a song, melodious, that rolls softly in my palate. Every lyric savored by the buds of my tongue. And rises slowly to peaks undefined. I love you in ways that could not be described. A ramble of words into the open, wide space. They fill every nook and cranny of my mind. But alas! Th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remembering love: 7 of 189

Remembering love that month of May, when robins sang their merry way. We danced and waltzed into the night. In delightful pleasure, we took flight. We vowed our love will last forever, Amidst the rain, storm and thunder. Our hugs were tight and unrelenting, We wished the night was never-ending. But, alas! You have to travel ...
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Bad habits that can ruin your marriage: 1 of 26

We all have our bad habits. They may be considered insignificant to us but when it is done repeatedly to a partner, they can be annoying and can actually ruin your marriage. These are the most common bad habits that could ruin your marriage: 1. Keeping secrets about finances At times, we have the propensity to conveniently f...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to find release and peace through inner healing: 1 of 23

More and more people are becoming aware of the fact that genuine peace and contentment comes from the inside. Just like the concept that happiness comes from within; no one can make you happy but yourself, so this is also true with peace and inner healing. If we analyze this carefully, we would realize that it is our percept...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Broken love: 12 of 269

Webs Of Love I stare blindly at the ceiling, blinded by tears of sorrow. seeing all, but seeing nothing, unmindful of tomorrow. Where has the love gone? So professed some years ago? I hold the bundle of joy in one, grateful for the chance to glow. Go now, my beloved, follow where your heart leads you. when you reach the 'dea...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The ocean: 9 of 201

Deep, mysterious, summoning; plaintive cry in the arms of Morpheus. What calm would it be to give in amidst the fathomless depths, dark, abysmal, wallowing; hollow words in the bottom of despair. How tempting to let go of the lifeboat; be lost in the hypnotic, azure blue. Let go and rest amongst the aged rocks. Be part of th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fate: 7 of 138

I touch your face and shiver at the pleasant sensation. Your warm, carefree and happy disposition, has always made my day without a question. I want to stay with you my whole life through. And bask in your refuge and umbra too. And spend the long and lonely days with you. I want to wake up in the morning by your side And wip...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Valentine's Day: 6 of 118

"A Tryst on Valentine's Day" The swan glided above the calm waters. It slowly brushed and stroked the surface. It gasped anew, entwined - it hovered, and basked in exquisite, tremors of graces. Ah, the pleasure that love brings, In wanton desire I sing, satiated with the juices of love. I soar to the skies above!
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Friendship: 4 of 75

My name is Pepe. I am 12 years old. People say nobody would read what I will write because I lack schooling and English is my second language but you see, I very much want to share with you the story of my friend Dave. I am confident that although I'm not really a writer, I hope I will be able to communicate the message I wa...
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center What are the best ways to engage young people in family planning?: 2 of 37

With the youth comprising nearly 30% of the world’s population, it is imperative that they should be given responsibilities in nation building, including family planning. Their roles today will shape their future as adults. If young people are to become responsible parents later on, then they should be proponents today...