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My name is Catherine Henry. My nickname is Kitzel, given to me by my dear husband. I have a passion for writing which has trickled down from generation to generation on my mom's maternal side. My grandmother wrote songs and my mom wrote her family story and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Home: 3 of 167
FONDEST MEMORIESFondest memories when I was very young.When we sat upon your kneeand you sang my favorite songs.I still hear you singing from time to time.Oh! and rainy day Mondays,when we couldn't go out to playwe'd stay indoors and colortill the end of day.Or! you'd draw us picturesof the wonderful housewith curtains in the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dad: 2 of 100
PLEASE TELL ME ANOTHER STORYTell me another story daddyPlease, tell me one.Especially about the pigwhen you were very young.You mean the one with the ribbonthe one he wore around his neck,every time Pepiere went to townbefore many houses were around.Off to the barber shopall the way across townPepiere walked the pigfrom 37 Is... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In memory of a loved one: 4 of 122
YOU NEVER TOLD MEYou've always been hereTo mend the anguishTo give advice and guidanceIn this point of time.I need you now and thereAre no words to disguiseThe silence that fills the empty spaceThat echoes from my mind.You were there to prayOver me when I was distressed.You were there to chaseAway the heaviness.You were there... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thoughts: 11 of 310
THOUGHTS SENT OF YOUThere is a fire going in the fireplaceTo take off the night chill.There is not a sound except for the rainBeating against the glass upon the windowsill,And the beating of our hearts.It's peaceful, serene as two people ponderThe warm affection they have for each other.They understand the meaning of the word... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sorrow: 11 of 167
IN THE SHADOWSIn the corner of a quiet roomIn the shadows of pain and gloomA mother cries."Child, please don't die."What compelled her to take her lifeno one saw the fear and strife.She laughed and seemed to be at easewhat changed that morning in the breeze.Sitting in the pool of bloodmom trying to stop the flood.She looked i... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Self reflection: 2 of 30
Remembering the long ago years, I remember my role in ouralcoholic home. I was the protector. Mom was yelling, "Goahead you bastard, hit me". I ran into the kitchen from theliving room where us children sat in front of the tv set. I stoodbetween them as dad raised his arm to strike. He stopped. Another night of anguish. The u... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prayer: 17 of 231
LORD, OPEN MY EYES A prayer To those caught up in the guilt of poor decisions. Lord, open my eyes That I might see. Open my ears That I might hear. Lord, let me feel Your loving grace. Thank you for your love Which abounds in this place. Lord, I walked as though I could see and found I could Not walk. In the trials That ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Family and what it means: 4 of 49
Family and what it means. For me family means love, stability, guidance, direction, fun, laughter and many tears. No, like most families I didn't have all these things growing up but truly had most of it. Like most families we were dysfunctional at times. I wouldn't say all the time. At times it was difficult and many times I... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to turn housework into a workout: 2 of 18
HOW TO TURN HOUSEWORK INTO A WORKOUT? You don't have to turn housework into a workout because it is a workout. The question ishow to enjoy your workout and get the most out of it. The nice thing is that you don't haveto buy anything. No exercise equipment. The money has already been spent with your lastgrocery bill depending ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 33 of 296
VESSELI was a battered vesselbeaten and wornhow could God use meso tattered and torn.He saw my desireand filled me withinHe said "I can use youin spite of your sin."The Holy Spirit fills uswith His water and LoveThe water used hereis the Word of God.Filled to overflowingenough to ladle outto share the old old storyof God's me... More..