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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thoughts: 5 of 275

Your mind is a vessel Through which all thoughts flow From conscious to subconscious Causing one to instinctively go To fully harness the power That is infinite intelligence One must understand there is a thin line Between wisdom and ignorance What side will you choose? The choice is up to you Think of your thoughts as thing...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Joy: 8 of 59

Close your eyes and envision A world filled with joy No guns, drugs or war Providing the vessel to destroy Humans enjoy living in peace Every man, woman and child No selfish rights to defend Thus no need for making amends What was once dilapidated Is now built to last Past acts of malice and envy Are all a thing of the past ...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Society has its priorities confused: 6 of 43

The year is 2009. The president of the United States is African-American. The world is experiencing change in multiple forms, some good, some inevitably bad. War, poverty, health care and unemployment are but a few of America's important issues that should be top priorities. The powers that be have seemingly forgotten that p...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hard times: 33 of 184

What I wouldn't give For a dollar or two Maybe for a sandwich Or an ice cold brew ~ Perhaps I'll drink my breakfast Instead of eggs and bacon Finding it difficult to pour As my hands keep shaking ~ Rocks roll down the pavement No match for the tips of worn shoes Right after left One step after the next ~ My mood changes with...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is jazz music?: 3 of 16

Jazz is akin to my father's wingtips, which still shine brightly after decades of wear. Jazz is the rhythm of life, and the melody in your head that puts you to sleep at night. Perhaps the note Miles played on Sketches of Spain. Like a sudden burst of joy, or rather an unexpected jolt of pain. Jazz is bi-cultural expression ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Everyday people: 4 of 18

Imagine it were you Lying on the ground Begging random strangers for loose change Your look really implying that you need more What if things did not work out for you? Remember You're everyday people too What if life did not go your way? Would you have somewhere to stay? Many reasons are unknown As to why women and men strug...
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: What to do when a record skips: 2 of 8

You've been digging for records all day. Your book bag is very heavy, causing your shoulders to ache. Before you get home, you must stop by the liquor store for libations. Once home, you put the needle to the freshly dug copy of Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue, first generation original Columbia pressing, complete with the six eye...
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities TV Series: Identifying the actors in Good Times: 1 of 4

It's been said that watching others struggle makes one appreciate their own life much more. Sadly, listening to and/or observing other people's misfortune helps one to refocus, and count their blessings. Let's face it, the news of your neighbor being diagnosed with cancer, or your best friend going through a divorce greatly ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A link to the past: 31 of 62

The time is 9:45 am, and Lou is annoyed that his sleep has been disturbed by the sound of a record skipping. Johnnie Taylor has repeated the last verse of Disco Lady at least 150 times. The jumping needle and ground noise have brought an abrupt end to an excellent dream. While standing up to stretch, Lou trips over a half em...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What it is that makes life beautiful: 13 of 26

There's a lot of beauty in life. For some it's the peace of the trees, whereas for others it may be the tranquility of the sky. The rain can have a strange effect as well. There are others who are attracted to the evils of life. Commercialism is at its peak, while sex and violence still sells. The sales count has yet to exce...