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Hi my name is Barbara, I'm from South Carolina and I love to write. Helium affords me the opportunity to express myself. Even though my eyes won't allow much reading, I enjoy having a place to write, publish my work and watch the rating go up.

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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The harmful effect of words: 1 of 35
What is Verbal AbuseVerbal Abuse is a form of violence that involves the use of words rather than blows and punches. These words are used to harass, hurt, and control, another person by inflicting physiological violence on them. This type of abuse attacks the very nature of a person's being, attempting to destroy his or her s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Left behind: 4 of 74
The man you use to belovable yet not perfectis not the man I know todayI try to reach youwith everything I hold dearbut nothing I cherishyou seem to care aboutthe man you left behindwhen you change into anotherMy heart bleedseveryone seesthe pain I carry everydayhoping for somethingthat will never bethe man you use to beyou l... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The reason for my tears: 5 of 91
A brutal one you can beInflicting pains unimaginedControl you have taken from the helplessWho can't defend all the fight you did takeThe reason for my tearsThe mental stress you did imposeNothing left a black hole to fall inWanting to climb out but strength is goneIt's not there to help you upYou mindless one you ridiculeYou ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Reality: 3 of 37
When home is not a homeHome is not a homeBut a shelter from the windsThat Mother Nature unleashesUpon a troubled heartWhen we talk about everythingAnd fight about nothingWhen no one is listeningThen all is still lossHome is not a homeJust a shelter from the windsWhen the storms of debts rages onAnd the threat of foreclosure h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I hurt: 3 of 32
Hater of self losing loveI hurt the one I adorethe one who keeps me sanewhen all else failsRip out my heartfeed it to the dogsI deserve no lessStay away from mea fungus causing painleave me astrayPain of me willburn like fireleaving ashes of the heartTread carefullymy sting is badcruel wicked girlI love you so muchhold me dea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Resentment: 2 of 20
Resentment let it goResentment keptHeld backTalks haltedExpression concealedAlready forgottenResentment lingersIn the heartOf a moody soulRain falls outsideNo smile shines on her faceBoom tension releaseResentment expressedSet free not appreciatedOnce hiddenNo longer forgottenLet it go More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The path of compassion: 1 of 10
A Love StoryI can feel your loveThrough that cruel exteriorI choose to be your friendDespite your sinsAt first it hurt like a knifeTo my gut, but I feltBehind your hardness You too was hurtingHurting from a painful pastI know nothing aboutMy heart went out to youWanting to erase the memoriesMemories high jacking your sleepAtt... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: You did this to me: 1 of 10
You Hurt MeI am leaving youI don't have to stay in silence orLive with this emotional abuseI'm spiritually and physicallyUnable to function, butMentally I hold my ownMy body is weak, butMy spirit is strongI refuse to be crushed out of existenceAnother cycle of kindnessYou prepare, but not this timeNo, I will not change my min... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A house ravaged by time: 1 of 10
A house left behind byA beautiful family rememberedOnly by the pictures on the tableAnd the stories told by moms and dadsabout their cherish childrenSitting on the leftA brick foundation hidden fromView by years of trees and underbrushGrowing around herNeighbors remembering whenThis home cared for childrenLaughing growing up ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Remembering: 2 of 19
Watching the SunsetI standing here by my carWith tear streaked faceWatching the sunsetWondering what went wrongThe day you leftThe arguments we hadI can't remember nowWhat they were aboutWishing I had another chanceTo say the right thingsBaby I'm standing hereWatching the sunset all aloneWishing you would come back homeBaby I... More..