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Election Year 08 (Poem) -
 - David Tanguay (5,732)       David Tanguay    The time is drawing nearer - the time to cast our vote. Those running for office are at each other's throat. A seat in the oval office is what they seek For the title of commander in chief - so to speak Promises, promises, that's what we all hear However, will they deliver if... ( added 9 days 3 hours ago.) |
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The Search Warp -
Jeff Brown (5,836)  Jeff Brown (Sung to the tune of "The Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show) Let's do the Search Warp again! Let's do the Search Warp again! It's astounding, words are fleeting Misinterpretation takes its toll But read closely, not very much longer I believe I can save your soul ( added 14 days 6 hours ago.) |
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My Soul is Tormented -
Rodney Biamby (102)  My Soul is tormented and I cannot take flight, alone in a room overwhelmed in the fight. My struggle goes on night after night, no relief only pain, so goes my plight. Perhaps, I'll sleep early and fool all my pain, but the torments still haunt me I'm awaken again. Tossing... ( added 15 days 1 hour ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 2) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233)   E. Raymond Rock . . . And so began a ten-year friendship with this little man and his constant grin, as we wandered the forest together in search of the elusive key. "I know where to find plants and insects to eat," I said, trying to be helpful. A John shook his head in disagreement, "Those who are... ( added 5 days 22 hours ago.) |
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How to Win Writing Competitions -
- Kay Green (0)  At the end of our second short story competition, I put together these guidelines based on comments from our readers and administrators about what makes them want to recommend - or throw out - a competition entry. Some of these points may seems obvious but it really is worth checking your entry... ( added 14 days 9 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 2: Ariya (Part 5) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock Weeks drifted by with no sign of Ariya, or anybody else for that matter, but the silence was eerie, compelling me to look over my shoulder more often now. I was back where my enemies might find me, and my life was definitely in grave danger. They knew that I was still alive. One morning just... ( added 19 days 23 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 4) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock "So, you are ready to renounce everything," a John said. Then he smiled and added, "Words are spoken with ease, my good friend, compared to the actual experience of this discipline, although there are some key seekers who live in the forest quite comfortably. Some live without irritation; not... ( added 22 hours 30 minutes ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 3) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock Just then a villager walked out from behind a tree with the long, heavy blade of a razor sharp coconut cutter loosely hanging in his hand. One of the soldiers laughed and drew his sword. Behind him, two other villagers, a boy and a woman, emerged with their blades, and the other warrior drew his... ( added 2 days 20 hours ago.) |
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How Your Writing Can Have More Signal And Less Noise -
Rob Trahan (168)  Rob Trahan Marketing Guru Seth Godin posted on his blog last week about signal vs noise on the internet. If you don't know Seth Godin, I'd encourage you to check out his blog, his books, any of his speaking engagements, conferences he presents at, and on and on. He's like Forrest Gump in the marketing world... ( added 2 days 20 hours ago.) |
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"What Are We Doing" -
Gwendolyn Granison (211)  Gwendolyn Granison Many times we put our children thru things and we don't realize the impact that it has on them. We as adults have a first hand responsibility in how our children feel about themselves. Although we can't always be there to shield them from hurt and pain, we can instill in them pride and strength... ( added 3 days 7 hours ago.) |
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When You Weren't Looking -
Gwendolyn Granison (211) Gwendolyn Granison Many times in relationships we see and feel things that we choose to ignore until......we just can't ignore them anymore. We go from emotion to emotion until there's nothing left. You thought I didn't see you but I did I watched you with jealous eyes as you took her hand and helped her out of... ( added 3 days 7 hours ago.) |
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I Am So Glad You Are You -
April Lorier (3,495)  April Lorier Some one asked me what I tell myself during times like this when I am low? Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! I will praise You as long as I live, Lord. To my dying breath I will sing praises to You. I do not put my confidence in powerful people, or in people who talk as if they have all... ( added 5 days 1 hour ago.) |
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Your First Book Signing?--How to Make it Work -
Sandra E. Graham (884)   Sandra E. Graham Having your first book published can be a writer's dream-it can also be a nightmare. Some writers think that once their book is out in print, that their work is done. Sadly this is just the beginning of the really hard work. If you had thought you were through the toughest part by getting your... ( added 7 days 4 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 6) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock "Now King, I'll ease your curiosity a bit. Listen closely. The Great Weapons you will master through this inner work are three: A concentrated mind, an investigative mind, and an insightful mind. Concentration is your sword. Investigation is the skill of wielding the sword. Insight is the ability... ( added 8 days 2 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 4: Nothing Left To Lose (Part 1) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock For five long years, I did fine by myself in the forest, but when I came upon Maradin and her cottage, everything came apart. It was my first real challenge and I wasn't up to it; I could still be easily duped and victimized by the grand illusions of the world. I was so disheartened that I sat in... ( added 9 days ago.) |
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Getting a Spine: Learning How to Handle Unfavorable Comments About Your Articles -
Danny Davids (10,420)   Danny Davids There's nothing quite like the feeling you get when you see an article on the Internet with your name in the byline. "Holy crap, that's ME!" you think, reading and re-reading it just to make sure it's really your article. That euphoric feeling increases when you see people responding to your... ( added 10 days 22 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 5) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock "What do you mean, mistaken identity?' Was Maradin lying about who she was?" "In an indirect way, yes, she was lying without knowing it. You see; it was not Maradin that you were in love with; the real object of your affection was something deep inside of her cleverly disguised as Maradin.... ( added 10 days 22 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 4) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock Conqueror was lying motionless next to the black horse. I saw immediatelty that their injuries would eventually prove fatal, but only after many long days of agony . . . and I could never let that happen. I retrieved the fiance's knife, as the black horse continued to struggle trying to get up on... ( added 14 days 5 hours ago.) |
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Show Me How To Be Your Woman -
- April Lorier (3,495) April Lorier Luci knelt down beside her bed on the eve of her wedding and asked the Lord to show her how to be His woman, for she knew if she could please God, she would please George. Show, me Dear Father, how best I can serve both of you, for you know my heart more than I, and I trust You. So many... ( added 15 days ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 3) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock When the hunter spit in my face, I felt the familiar rush that always preceded my deadly encounters. But this time, for Maradin's sake, I maintained my composure. "Wait a minute my friend," I said, as I put my hand up in a gesture of amity, "you have it all wrong. I only stopped by to help... ( added 15 days 23 hours ago.) |
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Sadness with Smiles at the Loss of Four Friends (#1Ben) -
- Kimberly (645)  Kimberly My husband and I are at an age where we are seeing more and more of our friends passing away. I was actually looking forward to 2008 and starting a whole new beginning with the approaching New Year. Unfortunately things don't always work out to our liking and the end of 2007 entering into 2008... ( added 16 days 7 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 2) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock The next morning I discovered a dull ax behind the cottage that I sharpened to a razor's edge. I thought that cutting a few days' supply of firewood and stacking it neatly along the fence to repay the maiden for her thoughtfulness would be a good idea. I must admit; I was quite taken with the... ( added 17 days 11 hours ago.) |
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The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 3: Broken Wings (Part 1) -
E. Raymond Rock (3,233) E. Raymond Rock Several weeks after the meeting with Ariya, we were making our way across a meadow when we unexpectedly ran across the most charming yellow cottage one could imagine. Nestled in the wood line behind a gorgeous flower garden with carefully tended vegetable patches on both sides, the cottage... ( added 19 days 9 hours ago.) |
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The Priority of Side Stepping Literal Thought -
- Robin Brown (1,443) I write the words and question their purpose so indubitably. I think out loud to tame the acclaim of fame to name the same game proclaimed. I type my thoughts as they inherently and irrefutably come to me. These questions of reason do not exist in a sincere state of my abolition. Do I... ( added 19 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Happiness is a Redhead, and Other Poetries -
- Jennifer Cuddy (955)  Jennifer Cuddy Happiness is a Redhead The beginning of a new romance Awakens in me, A fire struck with indelicate ease As if existing only to blaze Within Potential to warm- Preserve life or destroy Others take refuge ( added 20 days 7 hours ago.) |
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