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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suicide: 8 of 146
Among the Believers They held onto the sides of the boat, tense with anticipation. One of them was about to make the ultimate sacrifice. The water was choppy, but one could see fins cutting the surface: Their fate was coming to greet them. It had started innocently enough. Chatting among some gay cancer patients. Several... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life is . . .: 20 of 134
SittingHere sitting in my chair,Looking over at the cat,Laying, sleeping in excess hair,White tufts studding the black.Curled in a half-ball, tail covering paws,She raises a lid occasionally to checkOn me, make sure of no sudden moves.She knows me pretty well by now.Attempting a poem, I scrounge for inspiration,Comb my imagin... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Guide for the HTML illiterate on building a website: 3 of 20
How to use HTML to create a website.Nowadays there are many online web editors that preclude the need to do this. However, if you do you will gain the satisfaction of building a functioning website all by yourself. Once you have a simple page constructed, you can add enhancements later.HTML is not that mysterious. It is s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Understanding nudism: 1 of 4
Discovering the joys of naturism There is an area of hidden delights and enjoyments, probably very close to where you live. Not so much a specific area as a state of mind, a feeling that one can enjoy with very little or no cost. That is Nudism, or also referred to as Naturism. Especially the outdoor variety, although ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Poetry is . . .: 57 of 172
Iowa 2.0Once upon a time our deities were corn and beans.That, and maybe some hogs and cows for a sideline.Our needs and jobs were simpler back then:Work from dawn through dusk, and like it.Nowadays the landscape has changed.Chugging trains replaced by clicking bicycles,As many new trails crisscross the greenery.We take in sc... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Political leaders: 4 of 11

No such thing as cleanGovernments, from the smallest city organizationTo the largest national seat of power - are by theirVery nature corrupt. They attract egomaniacs,Full of self-importance and arrogance. PeopleWho get the idea that they can do no wrong. And proceed to do all kinds of wrongs.It is no surprise that politic... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspiration: 56 of 152
Scratching at EE CummingsScreech the cat does at me,Food or what, bothers me forQuits to herself groom and scratch,Tail flickers gaze she aims at me.Rubbing, incurving, interposing, irritatingMy consciousness agonizes to ignore, failsUtterly I scream "What do you want?"Meow yowl meowwwl merrau mewwwllInsists she, why can't I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 74 of 198
For how to get along at WorkI bump into many a worker throughout the day,Contractors, skilled trades people, customer reps;I greet them with a good morning, hurry on my way.Oftentimes startled, I do not know what to say,Both parties carrying tools, taking hurried steps;I bump into many a worker throughout the day.Definitely d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Plane flights: 6 of 14
US Airways flight 1549155 people were fortunate the other day,Escaping disaster, and landing on a river;Bird strikes nearly put them all in graves.Flight 1549 was only minutes underway,Outdoor temps enough to make them shiver;155 people were fortunate the other day.A sudden disaster caused unforeseen delay,Pilot Sullenberger ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: All Hallow's Eve: 3 of 7
Halloween in the 21st CenturyWhen used to roam demons and vampires,Sprites, ghouls and ghosts of all types;In former times we feared what might transpire,If we ventured out on those dark, moonless nights.Now we board gleaming electronic chariots,Whizz to and fro like so many minor gods;Impervious, casting our cellular-signal ... More..