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I am a freelance writer and artist living in a small town in Michigan. Since I have a high level of curiosity and zest for living, I have written on many different subjects. Creative writing, as well as articles and essays, has helped broaden my experience

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Desire: 5 of 335

Embers turned yet again to fire Burning brightly Growing ever higher Your continued absence Drives me Taunts and teases Whets this appetite Invades the night Raised with sun, poised on the peak of The purple mountain Desire burns and teeters on the brink Awaits your return That my parched lips might drink
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 14 of 189

She embraces with grace Each wrinkle on her face, For they represent a life well spent. Tears and laughter have left their mark, And the gravity of long living on her body park, But of not a single moment would she repent. Of growing even older she has no fear, Celebrates with joy each brand new year, More wisely than in you...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Losing myself: 2 of 25

Over the years, bit by bit, I gave myself away, awoke one morning, to find that I no longer knew exactly where I fit. I grieve the loss of many things: youth and relationships, my ability to sing the happiest of songs when light morning brings. But of all the things and people now lost, the thing I most grieve: the loss of w...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) How to find release and peace through inner healing: 2 of 23

Inner chaos and turmoil is a relative constant in the life of many people. If one hangs on to past hurts, given or received, or if guilt and fear are constant companions, peace becomes elusive, a state of being that is hard to achieve. The best ways to obtain peace often come with the release and inner healing of the individ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Is cheating ever okay?: 5 of 53

At the very foundation of every successful relationship lies trust. Once broken, trust is hard to re-establish. In light of these facts, is cheating ever okay? And what exactly constitutes "cheating?" Most equate the word cheating with sexual infidelity. In today's world, made smaller by a plethora of electronics, travel, an...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Do you?: 1 of 8

I believe in our world there exists more good than bad And that even in the bad lies a modicum of good Do you? I believe that for each of us lives more than one right mate That love beats stronger than hate's thrumming violence That forgiveness brings healing to the not only the soul of she who receives it but also to he who...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fear: 37 of 283

fear of your wrath used to drop to my knees all pleas disregarded you'd drop it any way iron fist or a chain around my wrist could never be made better by a tender kiss two men did within you dwell one from heaven; one from hell bruises in my dreams fear in my wakefulness a year of this i could take no more hope smashed love...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Learn to love your body at any size: 4 of 30

There are pressures from many sources to measure up to a certain body type and size: the media, peers, co-workers, family and friends, and even self-expectations. When flooded daily with these ideals, it becomes easy to develop a poor body image, however good one may look. The best way to counter-act these pressures and unre...
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How do you define yourself?: 1 of 7

When it comes to health and beauty, how do you define yourself? Whether aware of it or not, we each have a specific look or style we prefer. If you're not sure exactly how to define yourself in the realm of beauty and style, the guide below will help you. Classic Beauty You love the timelessness that comes with the understat...
Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 10 of 66

Everyone needs a place in which to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. Why not make your bedroom your sanctuary? If you are single, create your bedroom sanctuary according to your personal tastes. If you are creating this sanctuary with a partner, blend things you both love to make it a mutually pleasing place for two. To begin c...