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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Science fiction: 6 of 155

Cherry Duncan looked out at the mountainous, Alberta landscape from the entrance of a cave with sleep in her eyes and her strawberry blond hair slowly tangling itself in the wind. The sun was just beginning to rise and Cherry could slowly feel the sun relieving her from her cold, clammy body. The sun painted the sky in pink ...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Death: 26 of 63

I stood in the darkness of the woods. I could smell fresh earth and new rain. It was cold and the only light I had was moonlight. I was still in shock and I couldnt think. My knees were locked and I felt as if the whole world was spinning beneath me. I could feel my heart beating in my ears and hands. I had just run from the...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: This love: 48 of 107

Laying in the grass, Looking at the stars, You've left, you're gone, you're way to far. I can't believe how much it means, to know you're not here by the stream. I can't explain, I don't know why, but today I'll make up for all my lies. We sat in the grass in the pale moonlight, time flew by and thats when we took flig...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cancer: 49 of 105

My best friend is so brave, With everything she is positive and i know her good judgement will never cave. I love to see her smile, its so bright and beautiful. I haven't seen it in a while. My bestfriend loves laughing, decorating and she wanted to be a dancer, but now she cant. My best friend has Cancer.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pressure: 13 of 27

THE FREAK. Passerby's say "hello", I smile back. Looking good, Looking great are the usual. Don't mess up, Can't mess up. Must not show tears, do NOT show anger. Smile, stand up straight- Confidence. I am crumbling to pieces every time a male looks at me, observes me. I am perfection on the outside, I am ruined on the inside...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Love: 38 of 77

It was the morning of the last time Penny Johnson new that she would be happy. Her only love was leaving for war. They had been clinging to eachother since the moment they had awoken. Penny knew that there was a large chance that Johnathan would die and that was what made Penny cry as she had been now. Penny touched Johnatha...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hope: 157 of 245

I feel the tingling in my fingertips, the swirling in my chest, the twin pricks behind my eyes. I feel the tightness in my throat And the ache in my temples. I feel the throb in my stomach and my knees buckle. I feel hope.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heavy burdens: 9 of 14

The burden I carry is a secret, A secret that I hate to carry. This secret is not only one, but dozens of lies made up over time. I am the only one who knows. I am the only one who can tell when they are spoken. I am the only one who can reveal the truth. This burden has my shoulders weighed down, and my chest feels as if it...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: When life fell apart: 50 of 70

I can still see the day that daddy came for mama's forgiveness. It was in 1945 in our South Carolina farm home. I was eight years old and I can still see it like it was yesterday. Daddy came in the door of our country house, he hadnt been home in two months. He kissed my sisters on their heads and put his hand on my shoulder...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Disease: 25 of 35

Dear Cancer, You ruined a teenage life. You created pain that cuts like a knife. She cant dance, run or swim. Because of you, you made her life grim. You made her vulnerable and weak. You crushed the dreams that she once seeked. You hurt her badly And took away her happiness proudly. You shook her pride As the love she had d...