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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fixing the heart: 2 of 48

She spoke words that night to a December sky As she stood on the bridge alone Offering tears to the river below She promised her heart'd be known Shivering promises made by a girl Wanting for things yet unseen She whispered her vows to a cold quiet night Said goodbye to the days that had been Somewhere inside, warmth tickled...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Earth Day activities for children: 1 of 15

Earth Day was established nearly 40 years ago through the conviction, enthusiasm and hard work of citizens and leaders concerned about the health of the planet and the legacy that we were all leaving for future generations. To meet the very significant challenges before us, the earth will need citizens who not only understan...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Long distance relationships: 7 of 65

I want a time without a place Home imagined without a space Where addresses will not affirm These two might love, two might yearn He's in the rain this April night She's under stars, no cloud in sight Holding hands, mountains between Waking, tomorrow, it'sclear where they'vebeen Truth, in his grin, she wears one too "I'm hap...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Finding inspiration: 3 of 7

In the legislative building where I work, there is a long hall gallery. Here, old black and white photographs hang as a testament to backs broken and lives sweated away building a dream that someone, somewhere called foolishness. When I am feeling less than inspired, I detour on the way to my office and walk this hall.The ph...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 117 of 202

A bank of glittering memories open, For many to admire, Bells ring and choirs sing, We dine, our hopes conspire And old religions tell the tale, Of the greatest love beheld, New generations hear the words, But seek with heart to meld The splendors great, bows of holly Deck the halls, and more Family's here, from far, from ne...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The beginning of the end: 6 of 8

From the window frosty rimmed, Down I look upon the white, Dark the sky, still darker windows, But my mind's eye lives in light, Tonight I lust, drink of desires, Voices new both shun and praise, A Sauvignon induces small talk, St. Emilion - a welcomed haze. He and I are thrown together, Midst this world so real, yet not And...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love songs: 17 of 20

He wrote her a song without words listening hearts heard the sweet melody- play, "I'll show you a life without hurt- all the beautiful things that could be" He wrote of her light in his song- of its beauty and warmth cruelly caged Knew the road to her warmth, yet unworn- would find travelers, many, engaged He'd banish her te...