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I want to write something clever and witty, but the truth is I'm a work in progress. I've accomplished a few baby steps along the way. I've had the pleasure of winning a state hosted poetry contest for my area of Oklahoma. I've been published on line and

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Child abuse: 1 of 198

Fears...many years laid dormant, peaceful, almost serene like lullaby dreams. His presence...now provokes memories of innocence lost, freedoms denied. Heaven itself, applauded your courageous fortitude. Hard won victories marred by marks upon your once young soul. You remember; dangerous and hurtful attitudes. Your aggressor...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True lessons learned the hard way during employment: 2 of 117

They say in the business world the 'Customer is always right', well that isn't always the case, I can personally testify to that. I worked for a department store, I will mention now having learned this the hard way, retailing isn't a job suited for people with quick tempers. I had a quick temper, but I hired on to work first...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Summer: 3 of 145

Summer It seemed like summer would never end playing beneath the willow tree. We'd dance among dandelions and chase butterflies with glee. Lightening bugs glow, reminding us of lighthouses casting their light across the sea. Quiet whispers and laughter filled our days and nights with youthful anticipation of another day to c...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love of writing: 1 of 43

If I only lived a second, I'd have lived completely. Like a man's hand caresses a woman's hair, My fingers would caress the pen; I would die knowing, at least, I had touched the ink.
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Is he a shy guy or is he just not interested?: 1 of 40

You're interested and you want him to know. You've given him all the right signals, but he hasn't responded. Your attempts to draw him in appear to fall on an expressionless face. Are these signs the guy is not interested? Could he just be shy? What can you look for to discern if he is shy or truly isn't interested? Shyness ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A fine mess: 2 of 61

"Good morning", she said with an angelic voice. "Good morning my dear", I replied. "Mommy get up! I've made us a feast." She said, as she ran out the door. I threw back the covers- jumped out of bed, then went to see what she'd done. There on the table and even the floor ~a fine mess~ made by this child who's four. I looked ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hats, mittens & scarves: 2 of 52

Eyes twinkling with anticipation; snow is falling on the ground. Excitement builds in young children as hats, mittens, and scarves come out. Out the door to build snowmen, and snow angels on the ground. Snowballs thrown at easy targets, smack goes the impact sound. Wind is howling, ears are covered. snow is falling, n...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Giving birth: 1 of 24

From the day a woman realizes she is pregnant, giving birth becomes a focal point of conversation in her life. I remember seeking out everyone I knew and insisting they tell what they could about childbirth, as this way I'd be prepared for the "BIRTH" of our first and only child. You can see, by reading, I survived and can h...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Tanka about the wind: 2 of 43

Unfurl your soft breath Gently rocking earth to sleep Trees sway with your voice Creating cooler breezes Your touch soothes weary hot souls
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired by Emily Dickinson: 2 of 39

Me? I like the last row. I'm not the front row sort of gal; I like the paler of the lights, to be amongst the fewer known maintaining dignity of write. Lights too bright can blind one's eyes and cause false pretenses to arise, turning what was once so right into a game of shameful pride. Inspired by Emily Dickinson's&n...