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I was born Oct 22, 1948 Grew up in Memphis TN. I was in the army for five yearsTwo years was in Viet NAM. My book Zammatra has been published. Working on Zammatra 2.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Warriors: 1 of 34
VIET NAM As a young man I was sent to Viet Nam. I was to be a soldier and forget the person that I am. When I arrived in this country so far away from home. I felt alone but my feelings could not be shown. I wore dog tags with my number, if my body needed to be identified. The way we lived is really hard to describe. As a me... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My life: 4 of 108
MY LAST TEAR I was sent to war as a young man. I was told we had to make a stand. To fight another man I didn't know. For no other reason than, he's the foe. I met other soldiers that I called friends. As a medic, I was there for some of their ends. I've seen the destruction, death and pain. In a war where nobody gained. Lif... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The true meaning of Christmas: 2 of 53
THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT An old man was searching through a garbage can. He lives in an old deserted van. Nights are cold and it's hard to stay warm to sleep. The old man gets on his knees and weeps. I'm cold and hungry and I need your help. he prayed. I also need a place to stay. Soon someone opened the van door. A box of food... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cheating: 13 of 168
NAMES There are names on a wall only family and friends know. Names that fade into history as the passing of time shows. Of 58,195 souls, that's all that remains. All that's left are memories of loss and pain. One by one people have strolled by for so many years. Wondering what could have been, as they wipe away the tears. W... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Waiting: 21 of 180
THE LITTLE GIRL Sitting in a wheelchair all alone. Except for toys and a telephone. A nurse comes in to bring her things. Her meds, food, but love she does not bring. She dreams of a time when she could walk. To run, play and just sit and talk. She rolls her chair by the bed. As she gets closer she lowers he head. "You took ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Thrillers: 22 of 136
It was early morning. A lone figure stood in the middle of an abandoned warehouse, illuminated by the moonlight shining through the holes in the roof. He was soon joined by four other figures. Two of them had their arms tied behind them. Jamal began walking around them shaking his head. "You couldn't even capture a small wom... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith in God: 24 of 146
THE FAITH I HAVE When life is full of troubles and stress. I feel like my body and soul need a rest. I go to my lord on my knees in prayer. He gives me strength to forgive and care. He makes my life make more since. I feel like that life is not so intense. He gives me love I don't have to earn. The faith I have, is what I gi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Forgiveness: 23 of 122
HOW MUCH LOVE DOES IT TAKE How much love does it take to prove your love is sincere? What does it take to show you year after year? He came int this world and grew to be a man. He was a teacher that taught love was the way of his fathers' plan. He was feared and hated by his own. But asked that forgiveness to be shown. They ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 30 of 158
CROWN OF THORNS The crown of thorns has been a symbol for two thousand years. Of our lords suffering, love and his tears. They placed it on his head to try to ridicule his name. King of the Jews the sign above his head exclaimed. Father forgive them, he cried, as they nailed him to the cross. Another symbol of what our... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Joy in love: 23 of 104
WHERE I BELONG Everyone searches to find what they want out of life. I searched for years to find the right woman to be my wife. I found a true love when we met. You were someone I could never forget. We raised our family through all life's trials. We made it through all the tears and smiles. If I were to write you a special... More..