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I have just discovered writing, and I am loving it. Prior to my new discovery, I worked in various industries, from education to customer service and everything else in between.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family: 1 of 182

The Father of our Spirit Sent us here on earth to dwell And created us a family That we might learn to excel. The earthly family for some Will include a mom and dad While for others it comprises Only of the next door's lad. But in the end you’ll see That we all come from the One Who lives in the Home above ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for travel enthusiasts: 1 of 19

While some travel for pleasure, others travel for business. If you have a traveler among family members and friends, this article will explore a few of the travel gift ideas good not only during this holiday season but all through the year. The Magellan’s on-line store has a variety of gifts for travelers to suit ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Grief: 9 of 159

It has been two weeks Since the news you closed your eyes My heart still aches as I think of you My tears still flow, my cries still rise. The last time I spoke with you Down memory lane you went It was only four weeks ago That time on the phone we spent. Five thousand miles away But not an inch apart Our bond th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My tears: 2 of 32

As I mourn those that passed, Tears of sorrow Stream down my face And seem to forever last. As I struggle through each hour, Tears of hope Run to testify My faith will give me power. As I think of the blessings upon me besto...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The true meaning of Christmas: 4 of 52

Gone is the time for goblins and ghosts Along with the time for thankful hosts. The time for Christmas now draws near Oh come all of ye whom we hold dear. ‘Tis during this season that our hearts rejoice In the true meaning of Christmas by the still small voice: It was long ago, in a small Jewish town, That ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Inexpensive ways to wrap gifts without gift wrap: 1 of 13

You carefully choose a gift to give during a holiday, a birthday, or any other occasion. You anticipate the look on their faces as they tear open the wrapping paper, the smiles and giggles or laughter that the gift will generate. Whether the gifts are bulky or small, expensive or not, part of the fun is wrapping them in your...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tonight: 1 of 13

Tonight will come swiftly And the day will be gone. Will have I accomplished all That I had planned at dawn? Will I look back in time And be pleased with what I'll see? Or will I mourn the time now lost And the things that failed to be? Though I cannot see the future And predict what tonight will be I know at the...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: One-sided love: 1 of 11

I am only a brief sentence In your book of life, Yet in mine, you take up chapters With material that is always rife. Such discrepancy is unexplained, As I try to figure out the why. Still, no answers come to me And I wish that you were nigh. When I close my eyes at night You often come to me in a dream. I can't recall it wh...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Icicles: 6 of 50

As morning begins and we walk about By your beauty we're stopped, of this there is no doubt. Glittering, shimmering in the morning light Slowly you melt in the sun so bright. Sparkles of colors reflect from around As droplets of water fall to the ground. A curtain of ice you formed through the night But with...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Ghosts: 17 of 128

The Dream She still couldn't shake the previous night's dream. She wondered if it was a dream at all. It seemed all so real; it seemed as if she was the one lying on the bed, breathless, motionless, and as white as the fallen snow! Anna got up; her heart still racing. Who was the girl in the dream? It was 1886. Julia was a 1...