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I am a wife and mother of four. I have been writing all my life off and on, but not seriously until recently. I plan to complete my degree in English by Fall 2009, become certified in Technical Writing by Spring 2010, and continue to do freelance and creative

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The sky: 1 of 119
Small wisps of cloud before a thin rainbowTake me back to the days when I was freeFor rainbows meant promises keptAnd past the clouds was treasureAs sweet as those days were in my eyesI couldn't forget the nights of pain and sadnessThat came later once the ring was onAfter that I waited til the sun rose to look for hopeTo fin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Free spirit: 1 of 30
little joy so freeso spry and upbeat and no cares in this worldexcept whether or not a ladybug will fly away homeon requestsunshine and flowersand ribbons in her hairpolka dot sun-dresses and bare feetthat softly tread grass and soilno idea that this is the best time of her lifeso joyful and carefreelittle eyes deepest brown ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Romantic pain: 11 of 174
taken over by my lovetruly thought that all was trueonly saw sunshine aboveonly felt full joy anewsacrificing, freely gavepouring gifts without delayworking happily, a slaveglad to suffer, come what mayfreely he received and tookbrushing off my slow demisewouldn't suffer me a lookwouldn't gaze with selfless eyesrather glares... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blue: 2 of 27
Having almost completely transformedThe soft ripples and wavesAre an indigo bridge between below and aboveBetween the frail and the divineAn azure veil between the secular and the sacredBetween the unholy and the holyLimitless cerulean skies urge the creatures below to conformSo that communion is completeThe sand is warm and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Boredom: 16 of 200
As I look out into a sea of grass,Stretching on out to a sky of blue,I'm reminded of my history classThe number of students, not a few.The professor I refuse to say his nameDrones out the lectures in a monotone,And talks extra slowly that's his fameWhile time seems to drag on and on.Our attention he tries hard to keep,And tho... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: You're gone: 2 of 25
Another day is goneAnd I lay cryingI feel so all alone without you by my sideJust an empty shellNothing inside meIt's like my field of dreams has beenDestroyed by fire AndI can only watch it burnWhile all my hopes lay dyingThere's nothing I can do about this pain I'm going thruNever got to say good byeMy heart feels heavy-lad... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry : Salvation: 3 of 28
I walked in the valley of my life, afraid and unsure,As gray skies covered me from direction to direction,And black mountains encompassed me.The land was pitch, a nasty muck,And there seemed no end to the despair.I hoped for salvation in the land.As hope built within,There flowed a thin stream at my feet,Nourishing a single s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 36 of 201
Feeling gritty little pieces of earthIn my toes, soothing and coolA pleasant distraction from theOverbearing rays of light on my skinThe noise from the tykes at playFloat into my ears,Screams, squeals, and shrieks of delightBombard my headIntruding on my thoughtsAs in the distance a busy blue countryWith its white billowy pea... More..
Local Guides > Memphis A guide to nightlife in Memphis, TN: 1 of 5
The River City offers many places to experience the nightlife of Tennessee. Whether you are looking for a place to enjoy a good beer and southern cooking, live music and karaoke, or a romantic atmosphere for two and dancing, you can find it. Memphis has an array of bars and other places to hear some good music and take in som... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do you like me now?: 1 of 5
I didn't mean to make you feel that wayLike I don't like youI've felt that way for so long myselfAlmost from the beginningLike you don't like meSaying you love me and want to be my friendSaying I am your best friendThen stabbing me in the backOh I've felt that wayJust say itInstead of taking all my effortsAnd stepping on them... More..