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A Veteran of the Army who writes poetry and some short story material as well as some editorial style pieces, I also write how to articles on-line for another website as well as occasionally for Helium.

I have three children that live do not live with me they

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Redemption: 6 of 35
Mike walked down the snow covered sidewalk his breath fogging up his glasses as for once the winter winds were still seemingly to ease this walk for him. He had made this same walk a thousand times to the same spot where his life changed forever. The one memory that still rings in his head before he wakes up each morning."Hey... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Heroes: 6 of 34

Another rainy Midwest Summer Day and Mike sits on his porch wishing the rain would stop. His game is at 4pm and if it doesn't stop soon the end of life as he knows it will happen. Then he sees a man walking down the sidewalk, rain soaked and tears upon his face."Mom, why is that man crying?" he asks. "I don't know hunny, he w... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 170 of 917

My poor heart aches for my soul-mate.For the girl who can see past my face,and see the real me.Into my soul and see my love,the love for you from me.Forever not long enough to my love,for all the world to see.My love, my soft touch, my soullonging to hold you near me.So close I can touch your cheek to mine.It feels so soft an... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: To my daughter: 18 of 95
With tears in my eyes I walk out the door. Not exactly like others before. This time for sure I know I am not coming back. My dear sweet girl, I know I must be crazy. To leave you this way is what I must do. Take care of yourself and be kind to others too. I love you more than words can express. My deepest regrets Goodbye and... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lessons in life: 38 of 200
She couldn't stop crying as he drove awayHer tears were raining hard just like the heavy storm that was passing throughHis eyes were stained with the pain he left behindHe could hardly see the road they hurt so deeply from his own tearsThe cold hard words that rang out in the doorway of their first home togetherThe screaming ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How it's never too late to be a good father: 5 of 26
There is in my mind a difference between father and dad which may not fit what everyone else is thinking.A father is someone who generally in my mind is really good at being a provider and protector of the house. He goes to work loads of hours is always totally exhausted and falls asleep just sitting at the dining room table.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the US government help fund election campaigns?: 5 of 23
If the potential elected officials, can currently with high unemployment find so much money to spend on their own let them pay for it all that way. It is high time we cut some real waste out of the budget for the betterment of the majority not the minority of Americans.In this case the American citizens would be the majority ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Hard lessons: 4 of 18
The first shot rang out as people began to scramble out of the mall the lone gunman was walking right down the middle rifle in hand smoke pouring from the barrel. He had a crazed look in his eyes as he approached the only person not hiding or running from him.Jim Cook took a deep breath as the gunman walked up to him with his... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Keys to keeping your child's non-custodial parent involved: 3 of 13
As a non-custodial parent who has health issues and is admittedly not the father my kids deserve there are still things I would like to keep me involved. I am accepting of the Parenting Time situation as it is within reason but, there are other areas where things could be improved to benefit both myself and my kids.I would li... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: War: 128 of 544

Farewell to my brothers, to those who have gone before me.Their blood is on my fingers, their souls they pray for me.I wish them well my brothers, the men who died for me.Farewell to my brothers wherever you may be. More..