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I started writing at the age of 17 and put it on hold until reaching the age of 50. Those who read my work always enjoyed it and would ask why I didn't pursue writing full time. Writing for me is an avenue for releasing and reliving the many experience I

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Divorce: 2 of 93
I cried many tears During our marriage Through the years Limited tears of joy, Mostly tears of pain, Being silent through it all My body feeling the strain Betrayal at the broken vow Embarrassment, disappointment, anger Were the emotions I daily entertained Divorce was a relief I could finally breathe When it was over I foun... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mixed emotions: 3 of 76
I hate the way I wean myself off you And just by spending time with you I am hooked again. I hate the time I have spent Learning self-control. To just throw it all away again By just feeling the touch of your cheek On my shoulder. I hate the weakness I have for you, The softness of your eyes Filled with tenderness and respec... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: If I die today: 4 of 72
If I should die today Please don't be sad. I shared my joy with all I met So I will continue on. In memories and stories Some remembered with sadness A great deal with laughter And a few with lessons learned. My thoughts and sayings Will be heard from ear to ear And repeated from mouth to mouth All full of spirit and joy And... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Roses: 8 of 122
A rare single rose Contrasting in color and texture Delicate peach with wisps of white Ending in brown and green Your touch is velvet smooth Yet, prickly danger is present A fragrant whiff of air enters the nose Amazing the senses and delighting the eye More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Memories: 4 of 42
The total flight time for the military transport plane was sixteen hours, including the layover in Alaska, and Osaka, Japan from Travis Air Force Base in California to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. The flight attendants distributed meals and playing cards to each family for entertainment. For two 'tweeners the fli... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trust: 10 of 86
I have exposed myself to you. There are no games being played, no hidden agenda to complete, no secrets to hide, nothing to consider too embarrassing to share, and no inhibitions to work on. I have disrobed every thought in inimacy with you. There are no goals that you have not heard, no pains that you have not soothed, and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Domestic abuse: 7 of 56
I needed to say I hurt I needed to say stop I needed to say You can 't treat me this way. But fear held me silent. The turn from emotional pain To physical To emotional again Abuse is ugly in any form Cutting deep within The body and the mind. Fear hangs heavy in the air Inhaled with every breath Making my body quake And my ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forever: 4 of 23
I want to spend my life with you . I want to wake up every morning touching your face. I want to reach for you and know you will always be there. I want to carry your name and share your life forever. What about this do you fear? Do you think I would leave? Do you think I would betray you? As others have in the past. I love ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Would you take a pay cut to save a coworker's job?: 3 of 13
Yes, I would take a cut in pay to save a coworker's job. The down slide of the economy has put everyone's job at risk. If a coworker was in danger of losing their job, and they had a reputation for being a good worker, they should be retained as an asset to the company and their department. The option of taking a pay cut sho... More..
Business > Customer Management How to complain to customer service effectively: 2 of 8
When the occurrence of a customer service failure is experienced to the level you feel there is a need to contact the company and register a complaint you want to do so in a way you and your concern will be taken seriously. No matter how outraged you may feel never allow profanity, sarcasm, or extreme negativity to overshado... More..