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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Storms: 1 of 145
CALMED BY THE STORMPlaying tag and tug o' wars,We look up. The sky, it pours.Suddenly, a siren roars."Children, quickly! Get indoors!"Clouds appear; the air is stillLike the blades on our windmill.Suddenly, we feel a chill,As we run for home, uphill.Round and round and round it goes,As the maelstrom loudly blows,Will it miss ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Acrostic poems: 1 of 92
4 SEASONSSPRINGShivering, as the last snow falls,Pulling on my overalls,Reaching for my garden gloves,I'm itching for the sun's warm love,Never doubting, I can say,"Gentle days are on the way."SUMMERSavoring these warmer days,Underneath the sun's warm gaze,My skin has gained a healthy glow;My outlook says, "Get up, and go!"Ev... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 2 of 176
THE REAL GOLDEN GIRLWe share our bed with sixty poundsOf whiskers, tail and fur.And though she stretches, side to side,We share our space with her.With hair of gold, so sleek and soft,A temperament so gentle,She prances with her tail aloft,We swear she's sentimental.She hogs the sofa with her sprawl;The kids sit on the floor.... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Family conflict: 1 of 56
TOO FARMid roses white, they swapped their rings,And promised many heartfelt things.One week later, she was bruised,With broken heart, she was abused.Atoning then, he brought her flowers,Apologized for hours and hours.On shells of eggs they danced that night,Convincing themselves it was alright.I stood in church and said a vo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True lessons learned the hard way during employment: 3 of 127
MY ESCAPE BECAME A PRISON.At 28, I was a world-beater. I was sure they would take me seriously.Working as a mid-level staffer at a Fortune 100 company, I emptied my entire bag of tricks. Nothing worked. I simply could not escape from the shadow of my boss' thumb. She was a shrill, easily threatened under-director of public re... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 1 of 42
Everyone's doing it! Whatever "it" is, do you feel like you have to participate? Why?Are you a people-pleaser? How much do you care about what others think about you?Of course, it is important to care about people, but it is easy to become overly preoccupied with their opinions of you. That's where peer pressure steps in.Basi... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Considerations for choosing an architect to design your home: 1 of 37
THE DREAM HOME DESIGNERPerhaps you have envisioned the home you want. You can see the rooflines in your sleep. Why not just map it out yourself with a builder?A skilled architect can actually save you a bundle of cash. A professional designer can guide you through the maelstrom of zoning regulations and building codes. He can... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiders: 1 of 37
A SURPRISE ATTACKMy weeds were growing tall and strongIn places they did not belong;So I set out to right this wrongAnd nearly heard the angels' song.Suspended from a yellow bloomIn deepest camouflage costume,I saw a monster, I presume,Requiring extra-long leg-room.His legs were hairy, bent on track;This creepy, crawly maniac... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 4 of 139
PAYMENT ON PARShould American companies pay women the same wages or salaries as they pay their male counterparts? Of course they should!Equal work warrants equal pay. Unless job descriptions, on-the-job performance, seniority, experience, qualifications or other wage-related issues apply, employees should earn similar pay. Me... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Be my Valentine: 1 of 34
MY VALIANT VALENTINEThough princes may harm me,In self-centered pride,My Loved One will arm meAround every side.In sweet, tender kindness,With promise of love,You banish my blindnessWith sight from above.For You are the One,Ever Faithful and True.When my heart comes undone,Then my soul clings to You.Then why weep I so?And why... More..