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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War in Iraq: 4 of 127
They fight bravely everydayTaking the enemy in the frayBut they know they'll be another dayWhen the enemy will have it's wayThe heroes try to retain their prideThey push their fears and pain asideThey try to forget the nights their brothers criedTrying to keep their despair and tears insideThey see the ground around them turn... More..
Travel > United States The best tourist spots in Arizona: 1 of 14
Arizona encompasses a beautiful, diverse range of climate, geography and attractions. Where else in the country can you drive four hours and have seen a sprawling saguaro studded desert followed by snow capped mountains. In Arizona there's never a shortage of spectacular scenery or memorable things to do. Northern Arizona G... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: International peace: 2 of 25
The cold ways of other towns Their souls for them are out of bounds Their voices cry in endless pain We tell them we have felt the same They see no pity on our eyes They see the truth behind our lies We say we are sorry for what we've done When then truth is we've just begun Will we ever live together in peace Will the b... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death of a parent: 16 of 154
I remember when I was young how you were always there To help me through my growing years with a mothers tender care You helped mend cuts and bruises, and dried the flowing tears You gave the right amount of support to help me face my fears Your voice was always loving and your smile always warm Your arms safe and protecti... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Flowers: 20 of 162
A pretty red rose Which is bright and small Clings to a vine Which climbs up a wall. It survives through the rain And thrives in sunshine And the scent of this rose Is truly divine. I stop at this red rose Whenever I pass the wall But one day I had noticed The rose did wither and fall. I picked it up g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Menopause: 1 of 6
I look in the mirror and what do I see Oh my word, is that really me! Lines on my forehead, bags under my eyes Jiggling arms and dimpled thighs When did this happen? Please tell me the day Up until recently everything was okay So this is all part of menopause I guess I must act now before I turn into a mess It's downhil... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Magical fantasy: 21 of 116
Sara lifted her head to the breeze, trying to identify the scent floating through the air. It Kept eluding her. She glanced back over her shoulder, and paused briefly. She could see her friends in the distance. Playing volleyball in the grass, the sound of their laughter dancing in the early summer air. Sara smiled to herse... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing weight: 2 of 11
I step on the scale and close my eyes Then look at the scale, not a real surprise I really binged last week, and the week before I'm surprised I can still fit through the door Ok, so I'm exaggerating just a bit But when I put on my jeans I can barely sit "Today starts my diet", I firmly declare So I head to the kitchen to... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: How did it come to this?: 1 of 5
How did it come to this? Me standing here, drenched in my tears Our life used to be filled with such bliss Photos of good times for all to see Now are discarded, packed away in boxes I don't understand how this came to be The house is empty, the rooms sit bare It's been a long time coming Still, I can't help but care How ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Animal rescue: 1 of 4
I am a strong redtail hawk, and I am proud. Much of my day is spent soaring on the wind, my keen eyes fixed on the ground below, searching, for my next meal. Suddenly my life has changed. My eyes open to unfamiliar surroundings. It's dark except for a small sliver of light gleaming through the bars of my unknown prison. I am... More..