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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Bars: 1 of 19

From behind these bars the world slowly passes me by. There's an infinite amount of time to think and ponder on all the wrong I've done. And I do think. I think a lot but I mostly pray and I always cry. I cry for all the time I've lost and for the many things I've left unsaid. It breaks my heart to know of the pain I've caus...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Walking away: 14 of 26

I knew that we were over. I saw it coming from a mile away. And though you didn't ask me to go; There was no reason for me to stay. Things have been bad for a very long time now. And though I tried to make you happy, I obviously didn't know how. There are no hard feelings sprouting and taking root in my heart. We both have t...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Late night thoughts: 12 of 22

If I close my eyes and lie completely still, I can feel you. If I snuggle my face in a certain spot on my pillow, I can smell you. If I listen to the rain drops as they fall lightly on the roof, I swear I can hear you laugh! And if I were to live a thousand years more, I will remember the love we had.
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The first day of school: 11 of 19

I have always loved school! As far back as I can remember I wanted to be a teacher and would pretend for hours that my stuffed animals were my pupils. I never experienced the "first day of school" panic but I will never forget the first day of my fourth grade school year! Oh what a nightmare. I'll explain. You see this parti...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My life: 103 of 161

Somewhere along the way I left me behind. I put everything else first; the kids, the husband, the job and the house. Now it's the real me that I can no longer find. I've cooked the best meals and I've ironed all the clothes. But just look at ME now! Where did the real me go? I use to be so happy and full of life. Inside and ...