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About me - Melissa R. Bickel

I'm Melissa self taught poet and writer. Having no formal schooling in either, each hold a fond place in my heart.

I love the movement of my pen and the sometimes unpredictable path it has led me on. Poetry is my main forte when it comes to writing. The exhilaration

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Renewal: 7 of 53
Poetry: Renewal A planted seed gives way to birth; Be it animal, plant or human. Renewal of the species ensures each an existence. Carefully tended, In time, the process is repeated. Life recycles, Thus cultivating gardens for the next renewal. More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to add curb appeal to your home: 6 of 45
Curb appeal is very important when it comes to adding that wow look and value to your home. What is reflected on the outside, says a lot about what to expect on the inside of your home.In this day and age of indoor and outdoor living more thought is being given to yards. Magazines, television shows, and books are loaded with ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: His chair: 11 of 82
It's not much to look at,banged up and threadbare.A tribute to your past;it remains as is.You sat here often, stoking your pipe.If one looks hard enough, they can seethe residue of fallen tobacco within thefolds of torn fabric.Children's laughter resonatesfrom that side of the room.Echo's from where you sat holding us.Those m... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Nora Roberts' influence on the American romance novel: 1 of 7
Nora Roberts, aka J.D.Robb, aka Jill March, aka Sarah Hardesty(UK)is a writer who changed the way woman of the world view romance. Her forthright approach to the characterization of her hero's, allow women to see each character uniquely and distinct in the role they portray in her romance novels. The women in her stories evol... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dishonesty: 26 of 163
My son's voice rattled,his head hung low. Tearswere streaming down hisperky little nose.Momma, I need to tell you,I did something wrong today.I found a couple of dollars,on the school ground where I play.I didn't ask if they belongedto Tom who is my friend.I put them in my pocket, andflashed him a silly grin.I was very dishon... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anger: 65 of 403
Mechanical ResponsesWhat lurks behind your eyesscare me!A not so controlled ragethat leaks without warning.This demon that you bearabuses our ears and heartswith disturbing voice.How can we love unconditionallywhen you constantly challengeour endurance for forgiveness?Can you not seerepulsion, fright?Our cataract scarred eyes... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) TV show reviews: Good Eats with Alton Brown: 3 of 18
Who'd have thought in this, grab and go, era of fast foods we'd be giving thought to the mechanics behind food? We do though and it's largely due to the influence of Alton Brown. A flamboyant and creative chef who's taken cooking down to a science, literally. With his quirky mix of comedy, science, and step by step instructi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drop dead gorgeous: 9 of 52
Five feet, four inches;silver hair and baggy clothes.She wears her red boa,pink shirt, purple hose.Teenagers think she's crazy;They say she's a clown.She winks and keeps on going.Never does she flash a frown.The old men see her coming;Who will she choose today?All vie for her attention;Drop dead gorgeous Ellie Mae. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hair: 4 of 23
Nature or HairI often wonder about long hair,can rodents really make a nest in there,leaving behind their ticks and fleasa need to parlay with raid, win, succeed?Would this really affect the ozoneas from the hair these fumes did roam,and nature while roosting in the depthsof bounteous hair dies and more so pollutesour air?It'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Race: 7 of 40
Whats the color of my SkinIf I tell will that determine the personI am?If so then maybe for todayI am pink, red, green, or gray.I am for the most partthe same as you,When I am sad then I am blue.If I call you my sister or brother,does that have to reflect a certaincolor?Our covering is a gift from the Divine,so are you mockin... More..