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I've been writing off and on since grade school. As a single working mom, often there is only time to pen haiku-but even this brief form can be an amazing venue for the creative.

I often pray this Bible verse for myself and my children: "Oh, that You

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Picnics: 23 of 43
Shake out the old quilt.Hose down dusty canvas chairs.Scrub clean the coolers.Fry chicken. Make sandwiches.Sleep in shade while my kids eat. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Little things: 72 of 130
Like the mustard seed,a measure of faith can growmiracles of God.(This poem is written in the form of Haiku in the 5-7-5 format.) More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Cats: 75 of 135
CatSit on sofa back;wrap paws around my boy's head;lick his black hair clean.(This poem is a senryu. This form has the same structure as haiku, but differs in that rather than communicating through descriptions of nature, in the senryu the author comments on experiences and observations, often in the realm of human relationsh... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer: 70 of 125
Haiku....Here are two haiku about summer. Both have nature references and are my attempts to paint a word picture that paints a picture as well as evokes a response in the reader...Alaska SummerStrange day's ceaseless lightembraces whirling flurries-dandelion snowSummer SceneSmall gray speckled birdin outdoor cafe. See himfly... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 35 of 62
What's my favorite beverage?I like just about anything that is warm. So do my children. And between us all, we actually have several favorites....One of my favorites is a very simple and inexpensive way to make cinnamon flavored coffee.Here's what I do: I take about 1/8th to 1/4th of a teaspoon cinnamon, adding it to the coff... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood The risks of eating sushi: 8 of 14
The risks of eating seafood-focusing on infectious disease.As I have been scrolling through medical databases, avidly researching the current knowledge on risk of infectious disease when eating sushi, I feel ambivalent in admitting that I enjoy eating it. Nevertheless, this is what I found...Increased risk of parasites and vi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Black cats: 46 of 76
Cat sleeps everywhere.Hair in the laundry basketin drawer, on pillow.Laundry in open washer.Cat sneaks in. Soap suds splatter.(This is another Tanka - a japanese form of poetry in the pattern of 5-7-5-7-7.) More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Be my Valentine: 21 of 34
This is written in the form of haiku-a brief Japanese form. The best haiku poetry seem to be much larger poems that the actual 17 syllables in each poem, with the goal of painting a descriptive picture that also attempts to communicate through juxtaposition of images between the lines of poetry....ValentineWeeks turn into yea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Children and chores: An alternative perspective: 10 of 16
Instilling Work Ethic in My Children: Perspectives of a Single Mom Oh how I wanted to stay in bed this Saturday morning. But instead I got up at 5:30am, and hauled the children out of bed by 5:45am. I was a woman with a mission today. The first goal was to make it to the barber for the boys' haircuts by 6am, as the line was ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The garage: 33 of 50
Tools hang on the walls.Boxes of stuff I don't needfill the space. Poor car.(Here is another senryu-a little poem structured like haiku. These little poems tend to focus on observing life experiences.) More..